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blotRig Tool Transforms Western Blot Design and Statistical Analysis for Reproducibility

Improving reproducibility in Western blot experiments through rigorous design and advanced statistical analysis is crucial for accurate protein quantification.

26 Sep 2024

The Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on the Brain

In the UK’s largest study to date, novel steps have been taken to gain a better understanding of the immediate and long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain.

25 Sep 2024

A Computational Toolkit for Large-Scale Metabolomics Analysis

A computational workflow for analyzing massive data sets in metabolomics, the study of tiny chemicals found within cells, biofluids, tissues, and entire ecosystems has been developed by a research team led by experts at the University of California, Riverside.

23 Sep 2024

Sodium Transport Found to Play a Surprising Role in Mitochondrial Energy Production

The GENOXPHOS (Functional Genetics of the Oxidative Phosphorylation System) group at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has discovered a crucial role of sodium in the generation of cellular energy.

20 Sep 2024

Low Extracellular Sodium Concentrations Can Suppress mRNA Expression in Brain Cells

Brain and mental problems can result from chronic hyponatremia, a disorder marked by low blood salt levels.

19 Sep 2024

Early Detection of Off-Target Binding Could Improve Drug Safety

Integral Molecular, a pioneer in antibody discovery and characterization, has published new findings in the journal mAbs, revealing that up to one-third of antibody-based drugs exhibit nonspecific binding to unintended targets.

18 Sep 2024

One-Third of Antibody Drugs Show Unintended Target Binding

Integral Molecular, a leader in antibody discovery and characterization, has published new research in the journal mAbs, revealing that as many as one-third of antibody-based drugs exhibit nonspecific binding to unintended targets.

18 Sep 2024

Lipids Found to Play Key Role in Cancer Immune Evasion

Cancer cells seldom start off stealthy. Quite to the contrary, they announce their presence to the immune system by planting chemical red flags right on their membranes.

18 Sep 2024

Breakthrough Discovery on How TGF-Beta Communicates in Cells

Scientists discover how TGF-Beta, a crucial protein in development and cancer, sends its message even while tethered to the cell membrane.

17 Sep 2024

Potassium Isotope Ratios: A Potential Biomarker for Early Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

Potassium isotope ratios in serum show promise as biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, revealing significant differences between patients and healthy controls.

16 Sep 2024

CHIEF Model Transforms Cancer Evaluation with Enhanced Generalizability Across Diverse Histopathology Samples

The CHIEF model revolutionizes cancer diagnosis, leveraging histopathological imaging to predict tumor origins and survival outcomes with exceptional accuracy.

16 Sep 2024

New Initiative Targets High-Risk Genes to Understand Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders (NPD) including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression are detrimental to individuals, their families and society as a whole, and in many cases still lack effective treatments.

13 Sep 2024

CRISPR and Antibodies Offer New Hope for Improving CAR-T Cell Therapy Outcomes

Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients.

13 Sep 2024

Monoclonal Antibody SC27 Shows Broad Effectiveness Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants

A monoclonal antibody appears effective at neutralizing the numerous variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related viruses in animals that could pose a threat if they were to begin spreading in people.

10 Sep 2024

Common Skin Fungus Identified as a Potential Factor in Tumor Growth

A common skin fungus, Malassezia globosa may invade deep tissues through the skin or by other means, then cause tumor growth, according to a new study.

6 Sep 2024

AMLo Biosciences Receives UKCA Mark for Groundbreaking Melanoma Biomarker Test

AMLo Biosciences Ltd (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) announces the successful receipt of the UKCA mark for AMBLor. AMBLor is a groundbreaking histopathological biomarker test for the personal identification of early-stage melanomas at low risk of progression, post staging diagnosis.

6 Sep 2024

HudsonAlpha Scientists Receive NIH Grant to Enhance Genetic Testing for Rare Diseases

As genetic sequencing technology becomes more accessible and efficient, researchers have made significant strides in understanding the genetic underpinnings of various diseases. This knowledge has led to a surge in clinical applications of genetic testing, offering hope and improved outcomes for individuals affected by many genetic diseases and disorders.

5 Sep 2024

Innovative Computational Tool Analyzes Gut Microbiome for Early Health Insights

A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed a unique computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms within the digestive system, to provide insights about general well-being.

5 Sep 2024

Researchers Uncover Hundreds of New Potential Cancer Driver Genes

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) have discovered hundreds of potential new cancer driver genes.

4 Sep 2024

Bacteria's Ability to Sense Chemical Changes Across Their Cell Bodies Uncovered

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have discovered a new sensory capability in bacteria that could transform treatments for bacterial infections.

4 Sep 2024

Clinical News and Research

blotRig Tool Transforms Western Blot Design and Statistical Analysis for Reproducibility

The Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on the Brain

A Computational Toolkit for Large-Scale Metabolomics Analysis

Sodium Transport Found to Play a Surprising Role in Mitochondrial Energy Production

Low Extracellular Sodium Concentrations Can Suppress mRNA Expression in Brain Cells

Early Detection of Off-Target Binding Could Improve Drug Safety

One-Third of Antibody Drugs Show Unintended Target Binding

Lipids Found to Play Key Role in Cancer Immune Evasion

Breakthrough Discovery on How TGF-Beta Communicates in Cells

Potassium Isotope Ratios: A Potential Biomarker for Early Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

CHIEF Model Transforms Cancer Evaluation with Enhanced Generalizability Across Diverse Histopathology Samples

New Initiative Targets High-Risk Genes to Understand Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders

CRISPR and Antibodies Offer New Hope for Improving CAR-T Cell Therapy Outcomes

Monoclonal Antibody SC27 Shows Broad Effectiveness Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Common Skin Fungus Identified as a Potential Factor in Tumor Growth

AMLo Biosciences Receives UKCA Mark for Groundbreaking Melanoma Biomarker Test

HudsonAlpha Scientists Receive NIH Grant to Enhance Genetic Testing for Rare Diseases

Innovative Computational Tool Analyzes Gut Microbiome for Early Health Insights

Researchers Uncover Hundreds of New Potential Cancer Driver Genes

Bacteria's Ability to Sense Chemical Changes Across Their Cell Bodies Uncovered

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