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Study finds a more sustainable way to develop pharmaceuticals

University of Bath’s chemistry researchers recently devised a novel process utilizing blue light to develop pharmaceuticals in sustainable means.

From University of Bath 19 Nov 2021

Study compares protein quality of meat-based burgers and plant-based burgers

Plant-based burgers claim that they offer protein similar to their animal-based counterparts. However, protein is expressed on present-day nutrition labels as a single generic value expressed in grams.

19 Nov 2021

Research findings anticipated to facilitate production of novel drug candidates

Pharmaceuticals commonly available on the market are developed by linking together rings of molecules to generate drugs that treat conditions like depression.

19 Nov 2021

Study employs deep learning AI to classify chromosomal images from plant species

Cell division is a vital mechanism underlying biological growth and repair.

19 Nov 2021

Study results facilitate construction of complex nanoscale computing agents

Scientists for the first time developed a nano computing agent that regulates the function of a specific protein involved in cell movement and cancer metastasis.

From Penn State University 19 Nov 2021

Many mosaic embryos discarded for IVF treatment may lead to successful pregnancies

One factor that limits the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures is the number of viable embryos available for implantation in the uterus.

19 Nov 2021

Glial cells in the heart play critical role in cardiac development and function

Glial cells in the heart help regulate heart rate and rhythm, and drive its development in the embryo, according to a new study publishing November 18th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Nina Kikel-Coury, Cody Smith and colleagues at the University of Notre Dame.

19 Nov 2021

Researchers identify new role of Hox genes in adulthood

Among their many extraordinary feats, some planarian flatworms reproduce by tearing off pieces of themselves to regenerate new worms.

19 Nov 2021

New 3D map provides precise locations of blood vessels and stem cells in a a mouse skull

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists have used glowing chemicals and other techniques to create a 3D map of the blood vessels and self-renewing "stem" cells that line and penetrate a mouse skull.

19 Nov 2021

De Novo Mutations may Play a Role in Male Infertility

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Miguel J. Xavier about his latest research into male infertility and how de novo mutations may play a part.

From Newcastle University 19 Nov 2021

Reducing cell culture contamination with INTEGRA’s versatile pipettes

INTEGRA Biosciences – a leading provider of high quality laboratory equipment – supplies a comprehensive range of liquid handling tools that are ideal for sterile cell biology workflows.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 19 Nov 2021

bit.bio appoints Kathryn Corzo as Chief Operating Officer

Cell coding company bit.bio today announces the key appointment of Kathryn Corzo as Chief Operating Officer. She started in the role on 1 November 2021.

From bit.bio 19 Nov 2021

Genetically modified plants can produce and release insect sex pheromones to deal with pests

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) has developed genetically modified plants that are capable of producing and releasing insect sex pheromones to deal with pests that affect herbaceous and similar plants, thus reducing the need for using pesticides.

18 Nov 2021

Robust & Reproducible Sample Preparation for LC/MS

Porvair Sciences has published an in-depth application report demonstrating how their Microlute® CP Reverse Phase Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) microplates provide a robust and highly reproducible SPE LC-MS sample preparation methodology

From Porvair Sciences Limited 18 Nov 2021

Certain bacteria can metabolize CO2 to establish a carbon-neutral circular economy

To establish a carbon-neutral circular economy in the future, technologies are needed that use carbon dioxide as a raw material. In the form of formate, CO2 can be metabolized by certain bacteria.

18 Nov 2021

New group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect identified

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Umeå University, and the University of Bonn have identified a new group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect against many antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

18 Nov 2021

Wild strawberry aroma produced by an edible fungus growing on fruit waste

The wild strawberry is even more highly prized than its store-bought cousin because of its intense aroma and uniquely sweet taste.

18 Nov 2021

New links found between CRISPR, p53 and other cancer genes that could prevent accumulation of mutated cells

A protein that protects cells from DNA damage, p53, is activated during gene editing using the CRISPR technique.

18 Nov 2021

Research demonstrates how diet affects immunity through the gut microbiome

The cliché "you are what you eat" has been used for hundreds of years to illustrate the link between diet and health. Now, an international team of researchers has found the molecular proof of this concept, demonstrating how diet ultimately affects immunity through the gut microbiome.

From Harvard Medical School 17 Nov 2021

Scientists use AI and evolutionary analysis to produce 3D models of eukaryotic protein interactions

UT Southwestern and University of Washington researchers led an international team that used artificial intelligence (AI) and evolutionary analysis to produce 3D models of eukaryotic protein interactions.

17 Nov 2021

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Study finds a more sustainable way to develop pharmaceuticals

Study compares protein quality of meat-based burgers and plant-based burgers

Research findings anticipated to facilitate production of novel drug candidates

Study employs deep learning AI to classify chromosomal images from plant species

Study results facilitate construction of complex nanoscale computing agents

Many mosaic embryos discarded for IVF treatment may lead to successful pregnancies

Glial cells in the heart play critical role in cardiac development and function

Researchers identify new role of Hox genes in adulthood

New 3D map provides precise locations of blood vessels and stem cells in a a mouse skull

De Novo Mutations may Play a Role in Male Infertility

Reducing cell culture contamination with INTEGRA’s versatile pipettes

bit.bio appoints Kathryn Corzo as Chief Operating Officer

Genetically modified plants can produce and release insect sex pheromones to deal with pests

Robust & Reproducible Sample Preparation for LC/MS

Certain bacteria can metabolize CO2 to establish a carbon-neutral circular economy

New group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect identified

Wild strawberry aroma produced by an edible fungus growing on fruit waste

New links found between CRISPR, p53 and other cancer genes that could prevent accumulation of mutated cells

Research demonstrates how diet affects immunity through the gut microbiome

Scientists use AI and evolutionary analysis to produce 3D models of eukaryotic protein interactions

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