Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Researchers Map GCK Gene Variants to Better Diagnose Hereditary Diseases

Researchers at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, have now contributed to solving this problem for a specific gene called GCK. The study has just been published in Genome Biology.

4 May 2023

Study Advances Understanding of the Deep Evolutionary History of Viruses

Researchers have proposed a new evolutionary model for the origin of a kingdom of viruses called Bamfordvirae, suggesting a billion-years evolutionary arms race between two groups within this kingdom and their hosts.

3 May 2023

New Method Uses Artificial Photosynthesis for Synthetic Manufacture of Nutritional Protein

Ensuring the supply of food to the constantly growing world population and protecting the environment at the same time are often conflicting objectives.

3 May 2023

Genes Responsible for Aging Identified in Nematodes

The USask research team uncovered a pair of genes involved in removing cells of toxins that build in the body and cause aging while working with small nematode worms called C. elegans. The researchers discovered that inactivating genes named CCF-1 and PAL-1 caused nematodes to die 50% faster than usual.

3 May 2023

New Extraction Protocol Offers a More Comprehensive Picture of Cellular Activity

Researchers at the Van Andel Institute have created a new extraction protocol for RNA-seq and metabolomic analysis that provides a more comprehensive picture of cellular activity than either technique alone.

3 May 2023

Texas A&M Research Provides a Definitive Answer to the Evolutionary Timeline of Mammals

Research led by a team of scientists from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences puts to bed the heated scientific debate regarding the history of mammal diversification as it relates to the extinction of the non-avian dinosaurs.

2 May 2023

Study Reveals How the Formation of Microtubules Drives Cell Division

Cellular life hinges on a network of hollow cables called microtubules dynamically lengthening and shortening according to the needs of the moment.

2 May 2023

Argonne's Advanced Photon Source Helps Identify New Antibodies Against Coronaviruses

Results could speed development of new antivirals or vaccines that could counter many different coronavirus variants.

2 May 2023

New Bio-Inspired Molecules can Enhance Bone Regeneration in Mice

People's ability to regenerate bones declines with age and is further decreased by diseases such as osteoporosis.

2 May 2023

Understanding the Process of Gene Regulation Using Cryogenic Electron Microscopy

LMU researchers show detailed displacement process of TBP transcription factor from DNA by Mot1 enzyme.

2 May 2023

New Approach Could Power the Development of Advanced Cell Therapies

A new approach to the genetic engineering of cells promises significant improvements in speed, efficiency, and reduction in cellular toxicity compared to current methods.

2 May 2023

How Bacteria Take Action to Break Out of Dormancy

Solving a riddle that has confounded biologists since bacterial spores -; inert, sleeping bacteria -; were first described more than 150 years ago, researchers at Harvard Medical School have discovered a new kind of cellular sensor that allows spores to detect the presence of nutrients in their environment and quickly spring back to life.

2 May 2023

Study Uncovers Somatic Mutations That Play a Role in Common Form of Adult Epilepsy

Epilepsy affects approximately 1-in-26 people and the most common form, known as temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), often cannot be adequately treated with anti-seizure medications.

2 May 2023

Occludin Protein Plays a Critical Role in Cell-to-Cell Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Virus

While the coronavirus continues to infect people around the world, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified a specific protein inside the human body that plays a critical role in how the virus spreads from cell to cell after infection -; a discovery that will help better understand the COVID-19 disease and could lead to the development of new antiviral drugs in the future.

2 May 2023

How Exploratory Actions Enable Animals to Efficiently Learn Their Spatial Environment

Neuroscientists have uncovered how exploratory actions enable animals to learn their spatial environment more efficiently.

2 May 2023

Demonstrating the Great Potential of Prolamin Scaffolds in Cell-Based Meat Production

The National University of Singapore (NUS) research team has successfully 3D-printed an edible cell culture scaffold using common plant proteins, allowing for more inexpensive and sustainable lab-grown meat to be served on the table.

From National University of Singapore (NUS) 2 May 2023

Previously Unknown Regulatory Mechanism for Circadian and Temperature Signaling Pathways Revealed

Ever wondered why people become tired when the sun goes down? What causes some flower petals to open during the day and close at night? Or how monarch butterflies ascertain when to migrate south?

2 May 2023

Csx28 Membrane Protein Enhances CRISPR's Anti-Viral Defense

CRISPR achieved scientific popularity for its capacity to quickly and precisely edit genes. At the core, however, CRISPR systems are immune systems that aid bacteria to safeguard themselves from viruses through targeting and abolishing viral RNA and DNA.

28 Apr 2023

3D Genome Mapping may Lead to Targeted Therapeutic Options for Ependymoma

Researchers led by Sanford Burnham Prebys assistant professor Lukas Chavez, Ph.D., are leveraging the latest technology to take a never-before-seen look at ependymoma, one of the deadliest pediatric brain tumors.

28 Apr 2023

Mirror-Image Versions of a Small Molecule Pave New Way for Cancer Drug Discovery

Scripps Research scientists have developed a new strategy for identifying small molecules that can change the function of proteins, offering a promising path for discovering targeted drugs.

28 Apr 2023

Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Researchers Map GCK Gene Variants to Better Diagnose Hereditary Diseases

Study Advances Understanding of the Deep Evolutionary History of Viruses

New Method Uses Artificial Photosynthesis for Synthetic Manufacture of Nutritional Protein

Genes Responsible for Aging Identified in Nematodes

New Extraction Protocol Offers a More Comprehensive Picture of Cellular Activity

Texas A&M Research Provides a Definitive Answer to the Evolutionary Timeline of Mammals

Study Reveals How the Formation of Microtubules Drives Cell Division

Argonne's Advanced Photon Source Helps Identify New Antibodies Against Coronaviruses

New Bio-Inspired Molecules can Enhance Bone Regeneration in Mice

Understanding the Process of Gene Regulation Using Cryogenic Electron Microscopy

New Approach Could Power the Development of Advanced Cell Therapies

How Bacteria Take Action to Break Out of Dormancy

Study Uncovers Somatic Mutations That Play a Role in Common Form of Adult Epilepsy

Occludin Protein Plays a Critical Role in Cell-to-Cell Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Virus

How Exploratory Actions Enable Animals to Efficiently Learn Their Spatial Environment

Demonstrating the Great Potential of Prolamin Scaffolds in Cell-Based Meat Production

Previously Unknown Regulatory Mechanism for Circadian and Temperature Signaling Pathways Revealed

Csx28 Membrane Protein Enhances CRISPR's Anti-Viral Defense

3D Genome Mapping may Lead to Targeted Therapeutic Options for Ependymoma

Mirror-Image Versions of a Small Molecule Pave New Way for Cancer Drug Discovery

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