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AZoNetwork Launches AZoAI, an Open - Access Platform for the Artificial Intelligence Industry

Leading scientific publisher introduces its 12th subject-specific website, AZoAI.com - the A to Z of Artificial Intelligence. The website educates and informs how the application of artificial intelligence will impact the science, engineering and healthcare sectors and provides industry experts in these fields with the latest news and content from the AI and machine learning industries.

3 Nov 2023

New Methods to Modify Molecular Structure Could Lead to More Tailored Drugs

For years, the top desire among those engaged in the development of pharmaceutical drugs was to find a simple method for substituting a carbon atom with a nitrogen atom in a molecule.

2 Nov 2023

The Dominant Phage-Resistant LAB in Long-Term Kimchi Fermentation

Scientists from the World Institute of Kimchi have successfully extracted lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains that exhibit remarkable phage resistance.

2 Nov 2023

Biofabrication of Engineering Living Systems With Single-Cell Resolution

The recent advances in biofabrication with extremely high resolution (e.g. at the single-cell level) have greatly enhanced the capacity of biofabrication and opened new avenues for tissue engineering.

2 Nov 2023

Study Identifies Significant Changes in Peptides During Pyroglutamination

Peptides are biomolecules formed when two or more amino acids that perform key functions in the human organism, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, painkillers and antibiotics, bind together. For this reason, they are much studied and used by the pharmaceutical industry, for example.

2 Nov 2023

Hidden Genetic Variations can be Detected Using New Nijmegen Method

Many hidden genetic variations can be detected with Chameleolyser, a new method developed in Nijmegen.

2 Nov 2023

Study Identifies Risk Genes and Regulatory Variants for Colorectal Cancer by Integrating Multi-Omics Data

This study was led by Prof. Xiao-Ping Miao' team from the School of Public Health, Wuhan University, in collaboration with Prof. Shaokai Zhang from the Henan Cancer Hospital.

2 Nov 2023

Scientists Unlock the Structure of Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2

Neurons talk to each other using chemical signals called neurotransmitters. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have drawn on structural biology expertise to determine structures of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), a key component of neuronal communication.

2 Nov 2023

Obesity Susceptibility may be Written Into Molecular Processes of Human Cells

A susceptibility to gain weight may be written into molecular processes of human cells, a Washington State University study indicates.

2 Nov 2023

AZoNetwork Launches Azthena, Your Personal Scientific Assistant

Leading scientific publisher introduces an AI assistant trained on 23 years of scientific content.

2 Nov 2023

Exploring the Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Cellular Communication

A research project, jointly conducted by scientists affiliated with the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute, has uncovered the potential advantages of employing an agarose spot migration assay for assessing the capacity of extracellular vesicles to attract neighboring cells within a controlled setting.

1 Nov 2023

DNA’s Role in Glioblastoma: Insights from Umeå University’s Research

A groundbreaking research conducted at Umeå University in Sweden has revealed that the three-dimensional arrangement of DNA can impact the development of aggressive brain cancer, glioblastoma.

1 Nov 2023

Novel Activation Mechanism for First Identified Oncogene

In the late 1970s, the link between the c-Src gene and cancer was unveiled, marking the identification of the inaugural oncogene.

1 Nov 2023

Sunflowers’ Unique Sun-Tracking Mechanism Unveiled

Sunflowers are renowned for their ability to track the sun’s movement across the sky by turning their faces towards it.

1 Nov 2023

Developing New Strategies for Soybean Molecular Breeding

The soybean (Glycine max) stands as a significant economic crop, offering valuable resources such as edible oil, plant-based protein, and various essential nutrients for human consumption.

31 Oct 2023

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