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Study unravels the mystery of infectious virion formation

Researchers have for the first time identified the way viruses like the poliovirus and the common cold virus 'package up' their genetic code, allowing them to infect cells.

11 Jan 2021

Advanced nanomaterial-based biosensing platform detects COVID-19 antibodies within seconds

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University report findings on an advanced nanomaterial-based biosensing platform that detects, within seconds, antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Jan 2021

Two cryo-EM studies identify different types of ATP synthase organization

The mitochondrial ATP synthase is energy-converting macromolecular machine that uses the electrochemical potential across the bioenergetic membrane called cristae. This potential is maintained via a membrane curvature that is induced by ATP synthase assembled in dimers.

11 Jan 2021

Researchers discover new way to control natural killer cells in immune system

UC San Francisco scientists have discovered a new way to control the immune system's "natural killer" (NK) cells, a finding with implications for novel cell therapies and tissue implants that can evade immune rejection.

11 Jan 2021

Sequencing-based solution can help determine patients’ response to infection therapy

Scientists from the University of Helsinki have created a new sequencing-based strategy for identifying pathogens from complex samples.

8 Jan 2021

Novel treatments could cut the death rate from dengue, Zika, West Nile viruses

A new study led by researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ) could help identify new therapies to reduce the global death rate caused by Zika, West Nile, and dengue viruses.

8 Jan 2021

Proteogenomic study may lead to more effective treatments for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Proteogenomic studies may provide a better understanding of how to match cancer patients with an effective treatment for their specific cancer.

8 Jan 2021

Scientists use stem cells to reverse memory and learning deficits in mice with craniosynostosis

In an effort to regenerate portions of the skull, researchers have successfully used stem cells, corrected the shape of the skull, and thus reversed learning and memory deficits in young mice afflicted with craniosynostosis.

8 Jan 2021

Scientists trace back evolutionary history of antibiotic resistance genes

By comparing thousands of bacterial genomes, scientists in Gothenburg, Sweden have traced back the evolutionary history of antibiotic resistance genes. In almost all cases where an origin could be determined, the gene started to spread from bacteria that, themselves, can cause disease.

8 Jan 2021

Study uncovers unusual sex chromosomes of Australian iconic animals

The sex chromosomes genetically define the developmental fate of an embryo to become a male or a female individual, and usually, appear as one pair of morphologically different chromosomes between sexes.

8 Jan 2021

Scientific experts discuss the definition of fermented foods and beverages

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics has brought together a group of experts to address the state of knowledge on fermented foods.

8 Jan 2021

$Loss of enzymatic processes can increase the risk of bone fracture$

Loss of enzymatic processes can increase the risk of bone fracture

When enzymatic processes decline inside the body, they can increase the risk of bone fracture in a person.

8 Jan 2021

New deep neural network predicts transcription factors from protein sequences

A collaborative team of researchers have developed a deep neural network called DeepTFactor that predicts transcription factors from protein sequences.

8 Jan 2021

Disease-induced microbial shifts indicate new management strategies for crops

While humans are facing the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the citrus industry is attempting to control its own pernicious disease, Huanglongbing (HLB), which is also called citrus greening disease.

8 Jan 2021

Web Based Digital Sample Management

Ziath has introduced a new version of DataPaq 5 (DP5) - its versatile web-based software product that allows scientists to directly read 2D-barcoded tubes at the point of sample storage or retrieval.

From Ziath Ltd 8 Jan 2021

New technique to detect gene doping in human plasma

All athletes wish to be at the top of their game while competing, yet some turn to corrupt strategies to achieve peak speed, agility, and muscle growth. Latest advancements in gene editing technology could lure athletes to change their DNA to gain an upper hand.

7 Jan 2021

Scientists identify gene that helps rice adapt to low soil nitrogen

Chinese researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have identified a gene that plays a significant role in helping rice adjust to low nitrogen levels in soil.

7 Jan 2021

New class of protein materials can influence cell signaling

A new study has revealed that a novel class of protein material that communicates with living cells without being absorbed by them can affect cell signaling. The protein material does this by attaching and sequestering cell surface receptors.

7 Jan 2021

Study may lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases

According to a research team, headed by Decio L. Eizirik, MD, PhD, a Scientific Director from the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute Diabetes Center, new treatments for autoimmune disorders can be identified by studying both target tissues and the immune system together.

7 Jan 2021

Researchers map platypus genome to understand its bizarre characteristics

Often considered the world's oddest mammal, Australia's beaver-like, duck-billed platypus exhibits an array of bizarre characteristics: it lays eggs instead of giving birth to live babies, sweats milk, has venomous spurs and is even equipped with 10 sex chromosomes.

7 Jan 2021