Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

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Octoploids help switchgrass to thrive in new environments

Roughly half of all flowering plants are "polyploid," meaning that they have more than two sets of chromosomes, which contain the plants' genes and DNA.

12 Jul 2022

Analyzing and acknowledging HIV protein may result in new treatments, study reveals

Researchers from Rutgers University and the Salk Institute defined the molecular structure of the HIV Pol polyprotein, a protein that helps the virus propagate and spread throughout the body, in an exploration that could lead to the formation of potential treatments for more than 40 million HIV patients globally.

From Rutgers University 11 Jul 2022

Using AI to reliably predict the structure of certain RNA molecules

For the function of many biomolecules, their three-dimensional structure is crucial. Researchers are therefore not only interested in the sequence of the individual building blocks of biomolecules, but also in their spatial structure.

11 Jul 2022

Challenges in Drug Discovery; Where are we now, and where are we going?

As part of our SLAS Europe 2022 coverage, we speak to Steve Rees, Vice-President of Discovery Biology at AstraZeneca, about the challenges currently faced by the drug discovery sector.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 8 Jul 2022

Researchers analyze ultra-thin layer of lipids in gecko feet, likely to serve as their grip factor

Geckos are known for having sturdy feet that enable them to easily scale vertical surfaces. Millions of microscopic, hair-like structures on their toes provide them with this apparent superpower.

From National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 8 Jul 2022

A new study analyzes antimicrobial detergents and textile chemicals in homes

The use of less bleach and lower temperatures over washing machine cycles is promoted as a result of shifting societal attitudes toward the environment.

8 Jul 2022

How Important is the European Ecosystem to Life Sciences Research?

As part of our SLAS Europe 2022 coverage, we speak to Jan Lichtenberg, vice president of SLAS, about the role Europe plays within life sciences research.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 7 Jul 2022

How can High-Content Screening accelerate Drug Discovery?

As part of our SLAS Europe 2022 coverage, we speak to Professor Jeremy Simpson from the University College Dublin about the role high-content screening can play in accelerating drug discovery.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 6 Jul 2022

Scientists link the function of specific domain of proteins to a cancer trigger in humans

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have definitively linked the function of a specific domain of proteins important in plant-microbe biology to a cancer trigger in humans, knowledge that had eluded scientists for decades.

6 Jul 2022

Study shows how drugs help to treat hepatitis A virus replication using an animal model

A virus must go through the viral replication cycle in order to propagate throughout the body and cause disease.

5 Jul 2022

Researchers get a complete atlas of zebrafish genetic data for biomedical research

According to the latest research, medical and life science scientists will benefit from the most detailed atlas of zebrafish genetic data available.

5 Jul 2022

Researchers analyze the significance of cellular interactions for lung cancer

A new Cleveland Clinic study has uncovered vital information about the cellular interaction of tumor cells and normal tissue, leading to a better understanding of how therapeutic resistance evolves.

5 Jul 2022

Study highlights evolutionary links between two kinds of ancient invertebrates

There are two phyla of tiny aquatic invertebrates: Kamptozoa and Bryozoa. They are related to ribbon worms (Nemertea), bristle worms, earthworms, and leeches (all of which are classified as annelids), as well as snails, clams, and other mollusks.

5 Jul 2022

Industrial-era sea level rise likely driven by greenhouse gas warming, research finds

An international team of scientists has developed an accurate record of preindustrial sea level utilizing precisely dated phreatic overgrowths on speleothems that provide a detailed history of Late Holocene sea-level change in Mallorca, Spain, an island in the western Mediterranean Sea.

4 Jul 2022

Small, flexible implant relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs

A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs.

4 Jul 2022

Crucial gene in maize modulates specific chemical processes that contribute to flowering time, study finds

North Carolina State University researchers revealed that a crucial gene in maize called HPC1 modulates some chemical processes that contribute to flowering time.

4 Jul 2022

Review: Emergence and detection of antibiotic resistance in bioaerosols

While there are many studies that discuss antibiotic resistance genes (ARG) in soil and water environments, there is currently very little research that focuses on ARG in aerial environments. In a recent review, researchers from South Korea have analyzed current research trends regarding ARG in bioaerosols, including their sources, methods of detection, and implications for the future.

1 Jul 2022

Climate-driven changes in oceanwater may affect dispersal patterns of mangroves species

International research led by Dr. Tom Van der Stocken of the VUB Biology Department examined 21st century changes in ocean-surface temperature, salinity, and density, across mangrove forests worldwide.

1 Jul 2022

Online version algorithm helps to detect ramp sequences of RNA, study finds

The significance of detecting and comprehending how variations between tissues and cells influence gene expression without altering the underlying genetic code is discussed in a recent study by University of Kentucky researchers.

1 Jul 2022

Researchers examine ancient microbes to find life beyond earth

Researchers have reproduced what life was like for some of the oldest species on Earth using light-capturing proteins found in living microorganisms. These initiatives may enable everyone to spot life in distant worlds, whose atmospheres mirror the pre-oxygen planet more closely.

1 Jul 2022

Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Latest Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Octoploids help switchgrass to thrive in new environments

Analyzing and acknowledging HIV protein may result in new treatments, study reveals

Using AI to reliably predict the structure of certain RNA molecules

Challenges in Drug Discovery; Where are we now, and where are we going?

Researchers analyze ultra-thin layer of lipids in gecko feet, likely to serve as their grip factor

A new study analyzes antimicrobial detergents and textile chemicals in homes

How Important is the European Ecosystem to Life Sciences Research?

How can High-Content Screening accelerate Drug Discovery?

Scientists link the function of specific domain of proteins to a cancer trigger in humans

Study shows how drugs help to treat hepatitis A virus replication using an animal model

Researchers get a complete atlas of zebrafish genetic data for biomedical research

Researchers analyze the significance of cellular interactions for lung cancer

Study highlights evolutionary links between two kinds of ancient invertebrates

Industrial-era sea level rise likely driven by greenhouse gas warming, research finds

Small, flexible implant relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs

Crucial gene in maize modulates specific chemical processes that contribute to flowering time, study finds

Review: Emergence and detection of antibiotic resistance in bioaerosols

Climate-driven changes in oceanwater may affect dispersal patterns of mangroves species

Online version algorithm helps to detect ramp sequences of RNA, study finds

Researchers examine ancient microbes to find life beyond earth

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Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Latest Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Genetics & Genomics - Second Edition eBook

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From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

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

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