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Brookhaven Scientists Unravel Evolutionary Origins of Plant Lignin

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that a protein responsible for the synthesis of a key plant material evolved much earlier than suspected.

20 May 2024

Breakthrough in Natural Vanillin Production Using Engineered Enzyme

Vanilla extract is one of the most widely used flavoring compounds in food products and cosmetics.

17 May 2024

Herpes Gene Therapy Achieves 90% Viral Reduction in Pre-Clinical Studies

Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found in pre-clinical studies that an experimental gene therapy for genital and oral herpes removed 90% or more of the infection and suppressed how much virus can be released from an infected individual, which suggests that the therapy would also reduce the spread of the virus.

16 May 2024

Understanding Lactate's Role in Energy Metabolism

As a student competing in track and field at his Parlier high school, Robert Leija was obsessed with how to improve his performance and, in particular, prevent the buildup of lactic acid in his muscles during training.

16 May 2024

Unlocking the Secrets of Childhood Cancer Genetics

Scientists have revealed a fresh insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, providing new potential for personalized treatment.

15 May 2024

Bristle Biogenesis of Platynereis dumerilii: Microvilli as Nature's 3D Printers

A new interdisciplinary study led by molecular biologist Florian Raible from the Max Perutz Labs at the University of Vienna provides exciting insights into the bristles of the marine annelid worm Platynereis dumerilii.

14 May 2024

New Insights Into Centromere Structure: Two Subdomains Revealed

Researchers from the Kops group in collaboration with researchers from the University of Edinburgh, made a surprising new discovery in the structure of the centromere, a structure that is involved in ensuring that chromosomes are segregated properly when a cell divides.

14 May 2024

Single-Molecule Study Reveals Unexpected Role of Protein Stiffness in Nuclear Transport

The degree of softness or rigidity in specific regions of proteins can affect how quickly or slowly those proteins enter the nucleus, according to research from the Francis Crick Institute and King's College London.

14 May 2024

Study Reveals the Surprising Role of Spliceosomes in Introns' Journey

Although you may not appreciate them, or have even heard of them, throughout your body, countless microscopic machines called spliceosomes are hard at work.

13 May 2024

Colossal Biosciences and University of Melbourne Partner to Save Northern Quolls from Invasive Cane Toads

Today scientists from Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company, and the University of Melbourne announce a major step forward in the effort to save Australia’s endangered northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus) from the invasive cane toad.

11 May 2024

UCLA Study Reveals Novel Mechanism for Memory Formation During Sleep

UCLA Health researchers have discovered a mechanism that creates memories while reducing metabolic cost, even during sleep.

9 May 2024

Researchers Uncover New Genetic Mutation Linked to Rare Form of Congenital Thyroid Abnormality

A team of researchers from the University of Chicago, in collaboration with the Free University of Brussels and the University of Washington, have uncovered a genetic mutation in a non-coding region of DNA that alters the regulation of the thyroid, leading to a rare form of congenital thyroid abnormality.

9 May 2024

New Study Uncovers Direct Link Between Learning and Memory Impairment and Specific Gene

A gene previously associated with intellectual disability has been discovered to play a role in regulating learning and memory in mice.

9 May 2024

Unveiling the Role of NCLX Protein in Mitochondrial Calcium Regulation and Autophagy

An article published in The Faseb Journal describes a Brazilian study analyzing the correlation between two key energy metabolism regulation processes: the absorption and release of calcium ions by mitochondria, the organelles that generate energy for cells; and autophagy induced by calorie restriction.

3 May 2024

Laboratory News and Research

Brookhaven Scientists Unravel Evolutionary Origins of Plant Lignin

Breakthrough in Natural Vanillin Production Using Engineered Enzyme

Herpes Gene Therapy Achieves 90% Viral Reduction in Pre-Clinical Studies

Understanding Lactate's Role in Energy Metabolism

Unlocking the Secrets of Childhood Cancer Genetics

Bristle Biogenesis of Platynereis dumerilii: Microvilli as Nature's 3D Printers

New Insights Into Centromere Structure: Two Subdomains Revealed

Single-Molecule Study Reveals Unexpected Role of Protein Stiffness in Nuclear Transport

Study Reveals the Surprising Role of Spliceosomes in Introns' Journey

Colossal Biosciences and University of Melbourne Partner to Save Northern Quolls from Invasive Cane Toads

UCLA Study Reveals Novel Mechanism for Memory Formation During Sleep

Researchers Uncover New Genetic Mutation Linked to Rare Form of Congenital Thyroid Abnormality

New Study Uncovers Direct Link Between Learning and Memory Impairment and Specific Gene

Unveiling the Role of NCLX Protein in Mitochondrial Calcium Regulation and Autophagy

Circadian Coordination: Key to Tissue Function and Aging Prevention

3D Printing Genetically Modified Plant Cells: A New Frontier in Engineered Living Materials

New Method Sheds Light on How Protein Modifications Power T Cells

New Organoid Model Offers Opportunities to Study Thymus Function

UNC Researchers Create Key Tool for Kaposi Sarcoma Drug Development

Genetic Insights: Safflower Genome Assembly Unlocks Key Traits for Crop Improvement

Lab Automation - Third Edition eBook

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

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