Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Study highlights how physical exercise turns on a gene that boosts muscular strength

Researchers have discovered a gene that enhances muscular strength when activated by physical activity, opening the door to the creation of healing therapies that mimic some of the advantages of exercise.

28 Jul 2022

Scientists discover cells travel faster through mucus than blood

Some cells travel quicker in thicker fluids, such as honey against water or mucus versus blood, because their ruffled edges detect the viscosity of their surroundings and adjust to boost their speed.

From University of Toronto 28 Jul 2022

Study highlights the history of ancient DNA technology development

Ancient DNA (aDNA) technology has been used for the past ten years by researchers working under the direction of FU Qiaomei at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to learn more about the history of ancient human populations, particularly those in East Asia.

26 Jul 2022

Researchers find immune-effective ways to destroy cancer cells

Treatment with chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells) is often the last hope for patients with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, or certain kinds of leukemia.

26 Jul 2022

Scientists expand entomological research using genome editing

Genome sequencing, in which researchers use laboratory approaches to predict the genetic makeup of a particular organism, is becoming more common in insect studies.

26 Jul 2022

Research shows how protein deficiency creates motor disorders in flies

Scientists at the Universities of Bonn and Osnabrück have identified a protein that when defective in flies results in motor dysfunction.

26 Jul 2022

Researchers review the major milestones of ancient DNA techniques

Ancient DNA (aDNA) technology has been used for the past ten years by researchers working under the direction of Qiaomei Fu at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to learn more about the past of ancient human populations, particularly those in East Asia.

25 Jul 2022

Researchers reveal novel mechanism that links interferon activation and α-synuclein function in neurons

There are no disease-modifying therapies for Parkinson’s disease that can alter the course of the disease.

25 Jul 2022

Researchers produce a molecular electric motor using the DNA origami method

A research team led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has succeeded for the first time in producing a molecular electric motor using the DNA origami method.

22 Jul 2022

New biosensor could achieve the speed, efficiency required for COVID-19 testing in future

As the BA.5 omicron variant continues to spread, health experts are increasingly preparing for a future in which such COVID-19 variants emerge, surge and recede similar to seasonal flu.

22 Jul 2022

High-throughput, model-guided approach for rationally tuning site-specific recombination reaction

Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have, for the first time, created a novel tool to predict and customize the rate of a particular kind of DNA editing known as “site-specific recombination.”

22 Jul 2022

Exploring Trichoderma and its beneficial effects for plants

"Trichoderma" is the Latin name for a genus of fungi that are present in all types of soils. The Soil Science Society of America's (SSSA) July 19th Soils Matter blog explores these fascinating fungi and how scientists have found that applying captured Trichoderma on farm fields can help crops.

20 Jul 2022

Researchers find active protein in tumor cells might help in new cancer treatments

A discovery regarding how a particular protein is triggered in tumor cells, conducted by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, may lead to more effective therapies for some of the deadliest types of cancer.

20 Jul 2022

Scientists demonstrate a new function of an enzyme that connects to age-related diseases

Aging and age-related diseases present a complex challenge to biomedical researchers.

20 Jul 2022

CN Bio opens new laboratory facilities to extend Organ-on-a-chip contract research services capabilities

State-of-the-art laboratories significantly expand project capacity to meet increasing market demand for Organ-on-a-Chip research services.

From CN Bio Innovations Limited 19 Jul 2022

New research shows protein movements play an important role in their ability to function

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have reported that they have interrogated the atomic structure of proteins, adding to proof that the wobbles, shakes, and quivers of proteins play an important role in their ability to operate.

18 Jul 2022

Research combines robotics and biology to create biohybrid microrobots using E. coli

A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems’ Physical Intelligence Department merged robotics and biology by outfitting E. coli bacteria with artificial components to create biohybrid microrobots.

From The Max Planck Institute 18 Jul 2022

Research highlights the impacts of biomolecules in plants over stress

Diphthamide is a biomolecule required for the correct synthesis of proteins in cells.

18 Jul 2022

Novel fluorescent probe likely to help decode neuronal talking

Numerous cells, including neurons, depend on the intracellular messenger molecule cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) to function. It does this by encouraging axon growth and maintaining neuronal communication.

15 Jul 2022

New technique enables researchers to pinpoint protein–drug interaction

The discovery and development of new drugs may be facilitated by the use of a novel method that can analyze the interactions of drug molecules with proteins in tissue samples. In cooperation with the major biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, University of Birmingham researchers created the method.

15 Jul 2022

Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Study highlights how physical exercise turns on a gene that boosts muscular strength

Scientists discover cells travel faster through mucus than blood

Study highlights the history of ancient DNA technology development

Researchers find immune-effective ways to destroy cancer cells

Scientists expand entomological research using genome editing

Research shows how protein deficiency creates motor disorders in flies

Researchers review the major milestones of ancient DNA techniques

Researchers reveal novel mechanism that links interferon activation and α-synuclein function in neurons

Researchers produce a molecular electric motor using the DNA origami method

New biosensor could achieve the speed, efficiency required for COVID-19 testing in future

High-throughput, model-guided approach for rationally tuning site-specific recombination reaction

Exploring Trichoderma and its beneficial effects for plants

Researchers find active protein in tumor cells might help in new cancer treatments

Scientists demonstrate a new function of an enzyme that connects to age-related diseases

CN Bio opens new laboratory facilities to extend Organ-on-a-chip contract research services capabilities

New research shows protein movements play an important role in their ability to function

Research combines robotics and biology to create biohybrid microrobots using E. coli

Research highlights the impacts of biomolecules in plants over stress

Novel fluorescent probe likely to help decode neuronal talking

New technique enables researchers to pinpoint protein–drug interaction

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