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Tough protein connects directly with neurons to cause damaging inflammatory reaction in the brain

Neuroinflammatory diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury, have been linked to deposits of a tough protein known as fibrin, derived from the blood clotting factor fibrinogen.

9 Nov 2021

GPE Scientific Showcase Benchtop NMR Spectrometer

During Lab Innovations 2021, AZoNetwork caught up with James Lyons from GPE Scientific for a quick chat about the products they were exhibiting and also the challenges they had faced over the last 12-months.

From GPE Scientific Ltd 9 Nov 2021

Technion researchers explore the brain's potential to cause diseases on its own

Your phone pings. It's a notification from your friend, who you just went out for a drink with last night. According to her text, she has just tested positive for COVID-19.

9 Nov 2021

Cell communication determines the specialization of individual cells during development, study shows

In just a few weeks a completely new organism develops from a fertilized egg cell. The real miracle is that a bunch of identical stem cells turns into completely different, specialized cell types.

From The Max Planck Institute 9 Nov 2021

Study finds several common genetic loci associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in U.S. veterans

A genome-wide association study has identified several common genetic loci (genetic locations) associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in U.S. veterans of European and African ancestry, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.

9 Nov 2021

Appleton Woods Ltd. & Manchester BIOGEL Partnership Going from Strength to Strength

During Lab Innovations AZoNetwork caught up with Luke Housley and Dr Jessica Hutchinson for a quick Tradeshow Talk about the products they were exhibiting and also the challenges they had faced over the last 12-months.

9 Nov 2021

CN Bio and iiCON announce COVID-19 research collaboration

CN Bio, a leading Organ-on-a-chip Company (OOC) that designs and manufactures single- and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), today announced a research collaboration with the Infection Innovation Consortium (iiCON), a global collaborative infectious disease R&D programme, to validate the next generation of COVID-19 research tools.

From CN Bio Innovations Limited 9 Nov 2021

Quillwort genome sequencing reveals a unique photosynthetic process

Quillworts, an ancient group of around 250 small aquatic plants, have been greatly neglected by modern botanists.

8 Nov 2021

Novel algorithm pinpoints genes associated with related genetic diseases

Scientists recently discovered almost two dozen genes that contribute to heart defects while analyzing genetic data from individuals.

8 Nov 2021

Experts determine the molecular structure of a gut protein

Researchers from EMBL Hamburg and the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) identified the molecular structure of a gut protein that aids the absorption of various drugs. This finding can help produce drugs that reach target tissues more effectively.

8 Nov 2021

New technique to design enzyme stereoselectivity and substrate acceptance

Professor Zhoutong Sun headed a research team to develop Proline Induced Loop Engineering Test (PiLoT) method.

8 Nov 2021

Study employs AI to comprehend sugar surrounding proteins in the human body

Novel studies on artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms facilitated researchers to develop more complete models of the protein structures in human bodies.

8 Nov 2021

Experts identify novel mechanisms involved in macrophage polarization

Macrophages are important cells of the immune system with numerous beneficial functions. However, macrophages also aggravate common diseases.

8 Nov 2021

Transformative technology aims to provide insights into the function of immune cells

Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment and it is not an overstatement.

8 Nov 2021

Study explores mechanism by which ToBRFV tomato virus overcomes tobamovirus resistance

A new viral tomato disease that broke in the past few years has threatened tomato production across the globe.

8 Nov 2021

Study identifies a compound capable of easing symptoms of coronavirus infections

A group of researchers recently discovered a compound that reveals potential in alleviating the symptoms of coronavirus infections.

8 Nov 2021

Torquetenovirus in people infected by SARS-CoV-2 can be used as a marker of disease severity

Torquetenovirus (TTV) is one of the viruses most frequently found in the human organism. It is also common in monkeys and domestic animals.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers employ hepatic organoids for disease modeling

Associate Professor Tamer Önder created and analyzed the hepatic organoid culture system utilizing human induced pluripotent stem cell as an intermediate.

8 Nov 2021

Brown fat protects against secondary obesity-related diseases, says study

Research demonstrated that obese individuals with active brown fat possess a healthier metabolism and utilize more energy than obese people without.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers propose novel model for mitochondrial nucleoid self-assembly

Mitochondria, the powerhouse of mammalian cells, also perform vital roles in cell signaling, cell metabolism, and apoptosis.

8 Nov 2021

Life Science News

Tough protein connects directly with neurons to cause damaging inflammatory reaction in the brain

GPE Scientific Showcase Benchtop NMR Spectrometer

Technion researchers explore the brain's potential to cause diseases on its own

Cell communication determines the specialization of individual cells during development, study shows

Study finds several common genetic loci associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in U.S. veterans

Appleton Woods Ltd. & Manchester BIOGEL Partnership Going from Strength to Strength

CN Bio and iiCON announce COVID-19 research collaboration

Quillwort genome sequencing reveals a unique photosynthetic process

Novel algorithm pinpoints genes associated with related genetic diseases

Experts determine the molecular structure of a gut protein

New technique to design enzyme stereoselectivity and substrate acceptance

Study employs AI to comprehend sugar surrounding proteins in the human body

Experts identify novel mechanisms involved in macrophage polarization

Transformative technology aims to provide insights into the function of immune cells

Study explores mechanism by which ToBRFV tomato virus overcomes tobamovirus resistance

Study identifies a compound capable of easing symptoms of coronavirus infections

Torquetenovirus in people infected by SARS-CoV-2 can be used as a marker of disease severity

Researchers employ hepatic organoids for disease modeling

Brown fat protects against secondary obesity-related diseases, says study

Researchers propose novel model for mitochondrial nucleoid self-assembly

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