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Cutting-edge genomic tools used to investigate health effects of Chernobyl radiation exposure

In two landmark studies, researchers have used cutting-edge genomic tools to investigate the potential health effects of exposure to ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen, from the 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine.

From National Cancer Institute (NCI) 23 Apr 2021

Natural molecule can effectively block the binding of human antibodies to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have found that a natural molecule can effectively block the binding of a subset of human antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. The discovery may help explain why some COVID-19 patients can become severely ill despite having high levels of antibodies against the virus.

23 Apr 2021

UMass Lowell and the city of Lowell award sustainability grants for green projects

In honor of Earth Day, UMass Lowell and the city of Lowell today awarded the first round of $50,000 in sustainability grants to five projects.

23 Apr 2021

Small molecular changes can have dramatic impact on the CAR T cell function

When researchers from Penn Medicine found that many patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treated with the investigational chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy targeting the CD22 antigen didn't respond, they went back to the drawing board to determine why.

23 Apr 2021

Atlas of Living Australia enables people to access and analyze data about local species

Australia's unique and highly endemic flora and fauna are threatened by rapid losses in biodiversity and ecosystem health, caused by human influence and environmental challenges. To monitor and respond to these trends, scientists and policy-makers need reliable data.

23 Apr 2021

Climate-smart practices may reduce greenhouse gas emissions from corn production

For corn, using dairy manure and legume cover crops in crop rotations can reduce the need for inorganic nitrogen fertilizer and protect water quality, but these practices also can contribute to emissions of nitrous oxide -- a potent greenhouse gas.

23 Apr 2021

Plant species and geographical provenance of the seeds influence pollinators

Insect decline is one of the greatest challenges facing our society. As a result of the destruction of many natural habitats, bees, bumblebees, butterflies, beetles and the like find less and less food.

23 Apr 2021

National DNA Day 2021: An Interview with Professor George Church

In celebration of National DNA Day, AZoLifeSciences interviews renowned DNA expert Professor George Church about his life-long career in DNA research.

From Harvard Medical School 23 Apr 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection produces antibodies that can destroy infected cells

Research teams investigated the antibodies generated in people with symptomatic or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection.

From Institut Pasteur 23 Apr 2021

Combination of organic farming and genetic engineering can increase global sustainability

To increase global sustainability, EU law should be revised to enable the use of gene editing in organic farming.

23 Apr 2021

Study identifies mechanism that enables SARS viruses to efficiently replicate in infected cells

Researchers have now identified how SARS viruses improve the production of viral proteins in infected cells such that new copies of the virus can be produced.

23 Apr 2021

New fluorescent polymer binds to blood in fingerprint to create high-contrast images

Criminals who are very cautious often clean a crime scene by wiping away visible blood and fingerprints.

23 Apr 2021

Pre-Clinical Vaccine Adjuvant and Therapeutics Manufacturing

Analytik reports how its Microfluidizer® processors are enabling researchers develop a range of therapeutic formulations including vaccine adjuvants, liposomes and lipid nanoparticles.

From Analytik Ltd 22 Apr 2021

Freshwater salt pollution endangers human water security and ecosystem health

Water touches virtually every aspect of human society, and all life on earth requires it. Yet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce -- one in eight people on the planet lack access to clean water.

22 Apr 2021

National strategy to ensure that families have access to food could revolutionize Canada's farms

A national strategy to ensure that families have access to food could revolutionize Canada's farms, according to a new study from Simon Fraser University's Food Systems Lab.

22 Apr 2021

Researchers solve the mystery of how many bubbles are in a glass of beer

After pouring beer into a glass, streams of little bubbles appear and start to rise, forming a foamy head. As the bubbles burst, the released carbon dioxide gas imparts the beverage's desirable tang.

22 Apr 2021

Raising water levels in agricultural peatlands could reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study in the journal Nature.

22 Apr 2021

New enzyme-activated compostable plastic could diminish microplastics pollution

Despite our efforts to sort and recycle, less than 9% of plastic gets recycled in the U.S., and most ends up in landfill or the environment.

22 Apr 2021

New gene editing approach bypasses disease-causing mutations

A new approach to gene editing using the CRISPR/Cas9 system bypasses disease-causing mutations in a gene, enabling treatment of genetic diseases linked to a single gene, such as cystic fibrosis, certain types of sickle cell anemia, and other rare diseases.

From Penn State University 22 Apr 2021

New algorithm maps gene expression patterns into specific locations

Cell-type databases are increasing in size and complexity as researchers accumulate a great deal of gene-sequencing data.

21 Apr 2021

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Cutting-edge genomic tools used to investigate health effects of Chernobyl radiation exposure

Natural molecule can effectively block the binding of human antibodies to SARS-CoV-2

UMass Lowell and the city of Lowell award sustainability grants for green projects

Small molecular changes can have dramatic impact on the CAR T cell function

Atlas of Living Australia enables people to access and analyze data about local species

Climate-smart practices may reduce greenhouse gas emissions from corn production

Plant species and geographical provenance of the seeds influence pollinators

National DNA Day 2021: An Interview with Professor George Church

SARS-CoV-2 infection produces antibodies that can destroy infected cells

Combination of organic farming and genetic engineering can increase global sustainability

Study identifies mechanism that enables SARS viruses to efficiently replicate in infected cells

New fluorescent polymer binds to blood in fingerprint to create high-contrast images

Pre-Clinical Vaccine Adjuvant and Therapeutics Manufacturing

Freshwater salt pollution endangers human water security and ecosystem health

National strategy to ensure that families have access to food could revolutionize Canada's farms

Researchers solve the mystery of how many bubbles are in a glass of beer

Raising water levels in agricultural peatlands could reduce greenhouse gas emissions

New enzyme-activated compostable plastic could diminish microplastics pollution

New gene editing approach bypasses disease-causing mutations

New algorithm maps gene expression patterns into specific locations

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