Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Electron cryo-microscopy sheds light on how bioenergy makers are made in our body

Mitochondria are organelles that act as the powerhouses in our body. They use oxygen which we inhale and the food we eat to produce energy that supports our life.

22 Feb 2021

Study reveals distinct gut microbiome signature associated with healthy aging, longevity

The gut microbiome is considered an essential part of the body, but its significance in the human aging process is still vague.

22 Feb 2021

New gel electrophoresis method allows rapid diagnosis of biomarkers by mass spectrometry

Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis is a technique that allows high-resolution isolation of proteins separated from biological specimens.

22 Feb 2021

Genes could help determine the intensity of neutralizing antibodies to COVID-19 virus

While neutralizing antibodies form in less than two weeks of a COVID-19 infection, their intensity and durability can differ from one individual to another.

22 Feb 2021

Advanced explainable AI to solve regulatory instructions encoded in DNA

Researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, in collaboration with colleagues at Stanford University and Technical University of Munich have developed advanced explainable artificial intelligence (AI) in a technical tour de force to decipher regulatory instructions encoded in DNA.

19 Feb 2021

First-in-human clinical trial to test safety, efficacy of gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have launched a first-in-human Phase I clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a gene therapy to deliver a key protein into the brains of persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a condition that often precedes full-blown dementia.

From UC San Diego 19 Feb 2021

Using soil bacteria for antibiotic production

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Christophe Corre about his latest research that investigated soil bacteria and how it could be used to produce antibiotics.

From The University of Warwick 19 Feb 2021

Cryogenic electron microscopy reveals shape of glutamate transporters involved in neurological diseases

An international research team has uncovered the shape of the glutamate transporter and helps explain how the human brain cells interact with each other.

18 Feb 2021

Almost one in five people lack key protein in their muscle fibers

About one in five individuals do not have the α-actinin-3 protein in their muscle fiber.

18 Feb 2021

Study reveals novel antibody binding implicated in liver and breast cancer

In the field of structural biology, certain molecules are so uncommon that they can only be captured with a special set of tools.

18 Feb 2021

New hydrogel shrinks tumors in melanoma mice model

Recently, messenger RNA, also called mRNA, vaccines, to combat the COVID-19 infection have made headlines worldwide, but researchers have already been experimenting with mRNA vaccines to prevent or cure other illnesses, including certain types of cancer.

18 Feb 2021

Study identifies how CTLA-4 blockade can disable suppressive immune cells to aid tumor destruction

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a novel mechanism by which a type of cancer immunotherapy known as CTLA-4 blockade can disable suppressive immune cells to aid the destruction of certain tumors.

18 Feb 2021

Research links blood-clotting protein with CNS B-cell lymphoma growth

In people with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, cancerous B cells--a type of white blood cell--accumulate to form tumors in the brain or spinal cord, often in close proximity to blood vessels.

18 Feb 2021

Understanding the herbivory-sensing mechanism of plants through elicitors

Plants are known to possess solid immune response mechanisms. One such response is “sensing” attack by herbivorous animals.

From Tokyo University of Science 18 Feb 2021

Protein imbalance leads to cataract

Cataracts are the most prevalent eye disease in humans. But despite this fact, the actual processes that lead to this disease are not entirely known.

17 Feb 2021

Study shows link between metabolic and cell division mechanisms

Several biological processes are subject to rhythmic variations. Popular examples of this include the supposed circadian rhythm.

17 Feb 2021

Combining cholesterol-lowering medications and lifestyle interventions may yield better benefits

Combining healthy lifestyle interventions reduces heart disease through beneficial effects on different lipoproteins and associated cholesterols, according to a study published February 9 in eLife.

17 Feb 2021

Gut microbiome alterations help melanoma patients to respond to immunotherapy

Statistical modeling developed by Oregon State University researchers has confirmed that changes to melanoma patients' gut microbiome led them to respond to a type of treatment capable of providing long-term benefit.

17 Feb 2021

Tumor microenvironment could improve cancer immunotherapy

A study has revealed how chemicals surrounding tumors, the tumor microenvironment, undermine the immune system and allow cancer to resist attack.

From University of Pittsburgh 16 Feb 2021

Study shows American plant could be beneficial for balanced, sustainable diet

Researchers have discovered a plant native to America could also be grown in the United Kingdom, bringing with it benefits for a sustainable and balanced diet.

16 Feb 2021

Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Electron cryo-microscopy sheds light on how bioenergy makers are made in our body

Study reveals distinct gut microbiome signature associated with healthy aging, longevity

New gel electrophoresis method allows rapid diagnosis of biomarkers by mass spectrometry

Genes could help determine the intensity of neutralizing antibodies to COVID-19 virus

Advanced explainable AI to solve regulatory instructions encoded in DNA

First-in-human clinical trial to test safety, efficacy of gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease

Using soil bacteria for antibiotic production

Cryogenic electron microscopy reveals shape of glutamate transporters involved in neurological diseases

Almost one in five people lack key protein in their muscle fibers

Study reveals novel antibody binding implicated in liver and breast cancer

New hydrogel shrinks tumors in melanoma mice model

Study identifies how CTLA-4 blockade can disable suppressive immune cells to aid tumor destruction

Research links blood-clotting protein with CNS B-cell lymphoma growth

Understanding the herbivory-sensing mechanism of plants through elicitors

Protein imbalance leads to cataract

Study shows link between metabolic and cell division mechanisms

Combining cholesterol-lowering medications and lifestyle interventions may yield better benefits

Gut microbiome alterations help melanoma patients to respond to immunotherapy

Tumor microenvironment could improve cancer immunotherapy

Study shows American plant could be beneficial for balanced, sustainable diet

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