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Developing 4D High-Resolution Imaging System to Track Cell Movement

Tracking the dynamic movements of cells is crucial for modeling the intricate cellular interactions involved in organ formation, such as the heart.

31 Oct 2023

Targeting eIF4A with Zotatifin: A Promising Strategy for TNBC Treatment

Enhancing treatment options for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a highly aggressive tumor with a grim prognosis and limited therapeutic possibilities has proven to be a formidable challenge.

31 Oct 2023

The Adaptable World of Dendritic Cells in Immunity

Dendritic cells play a pivotal role within the mammalian immune system, being distributed throughout the human body.

31 Oct 2023

Australasia’s Overlooked Pollination Crisis Could Lead to Biodiversity Loss and Food Insecurity

Australasia has likely overlooked a pollination crisis, according to new research published today in the journal Ecology and Evolution.

31 Oct 2023

New Modular Nanoparticle Technology Opens the Door to a Variety of Therapeutic Approaches

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed modular nanoparticles that can be easily customized to target different biological entities such as tumors, viruses or toxins.

31 Oct 2023

Philanthropic Partnership Unlocks £32 Million for the Future of Best-in-Class UK Biobank

Former CEO and Chairman of Google Eric Schmidt, and Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, are today (Monday 30 October) being announced as the first members of a new consortium that will shape the future of the best-in-class UK Biobank.

31 Oct 2023

New £100 Million Fund to Capitalise on AI’s Game-Changing Potential in Life Sciences and Healthcare

A new mission announced by the Prime Minister will accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to tackle the biggest health challenges of our generation.

30 Oct 2023

Two Bee Species Become One as Researchers Solve Identity Puzzle

A new study by Curtin and Flinders Universities has found that what were thought to be two different species of native Australian bee are in fact one.

30 Oct 2023

Revealing the Protein Secrets of Plant Root Sealing for Sustainable Agriculture

Scientists have uncovered a protein that plays a crucial role in sealing plant roots, thereby controlling the absorption of nutrients and water from the soil.

30 Oct 2023

The Role of CRISPR-Cas9 in Treating Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders

Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies (SCIDs) encompass a collection of serious primary immunodeficiency disorders primarily instigated by genetic mutations that disrupt the development of T-cells.

30 Oct 2023

Unlocking the Mystery of N-Terminal Acetylation’s Impact on Protein Degradation

Scientists at the University of Bergen (UiB) have discovered that proteins employ a shared chemical marker as a protective shield against degradation, thereby influencing their mobility and the aging process.

30 Oct 2023

Barbastelle Bats' Quiet Hunting a Matter of Chance, Not Adaptation

When inquiring with a biologist about why predators do not completely eliminate their prey, they frequently point to an enduring evolutionary competition between predators and prey, wherein both sides continually develop novel strategies to outsmart one another.

30 Oct 2023