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The Intricate Network of Stick Insects’ Leg Muscles

Researchers at the University of Cologne have discovered new details on the process underlying the stick insect’s leg muscles’ rhythmic activation of nerve cells, or neurons. Unlike the neurons in the other leg muscles, the researchers demonstrated that the neurons in the leg depressor muscle are activated rhythmically.

12 Feb 2024

Applying Deep Learning to Molecular Imaging

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have shown that, in comparison to conventional evaluation methods, deep learning enables them to detect the dynamics of single molecules more precisely and with fewer data.

12 Feb 2024

Quorum Bio: Where Synthetic Biology Meets Sustainable Farming

We speak with Sudharsan Dwaraknath, CEO of Quorum Bio, a synthetic biology startup developing sustainable agricultural technologies.

From Quorum Bio 12 Feb 2024

Dr. Bartek Rajwa of Purdue University Named Editor-in-Chief of “Cytometry Part A” Journal by the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry

The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bartek Rajwa as the new Editor-in-Chief of “Cytometry Part A – the Journal of Quantitative Cell Science.”

10 Feb 2024

GWAS Identifies Key Genetic Factors for Lassa Fever Susceptibility and Severity

While combing through the human genome in 2007, computational geneticist Pardis Sabeti made a discovery that would transform her research career.

9 Feb 2024

Immune System Surprise: "Junk Cells" Show Ability to Fight Malaria

Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a previously unknown ability of a group of immune system cells, known as Atypical B cells (ABCs), to fight infectious diseases such as malaria.

9 Feb 2024

New Research Sheds Light on Divergent Roles of Paralogous RNA Helicases

Genetic expression, often leading to protein synthesis, requires a complex coordination of molecular machinery across several stages.

9 Feb 2024

Uncovering the Neural Basis of Goal-Directed Navigation in Fruit Fly Brains

When we walk down the street, we have an internal sense of which way we are heading, from looking at street signals and physical landmarks, and also a sense of where we'd like to go.

9 Feb 2024

The Secret Behind A Blueberry's Iconic Blue Color

The blue color of blueberries is due to tiny external structures in their wax coating, according to University of Bristol researchers.

8 Feb 2024

Newly Found Memory B Cell Remembers Allergies

A new cell that remembers allergies has been discovered by researchers from McMaster University and the Danish pharmaceutical company ALK-Abello A/S.

8 Feb 2024

Safer and More Effective Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries

For patients with spinal cord injuries, a small gadget developed by researchers at MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology may help to increase the efficacy and safety of cell therapy treatments.

8 Feb 2024

Accelerating Genetic Research - The Story Behind One-pot DTECT

Dr Pierre Billon, PhD, grew increasingly frustrated with the lengthy turnaround times and high costs associated with obtaining genetic analysis from specialized private laboratories

8 Feb 2024

Aspen Biosciences Launches Pipeline, The Program Management Software Platform Specifically for Drug Discovery. The Groundbreaking ‘Pipeline’ Platform is Now Available for Therapeutics Development Teams

Aspen Biosciences, a leading provider of custom software, and integrations for drug discovery companies, is excited to announce the launch of Pipeline, the drug discovery program management software platform.

8 Feb 2024

ELRIG UK Announces Steve Bates and Dr Anderson Ryan as Keynote Speakers at Research and Innovation 2024

The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK today announced the keynote speakers for its upcoming Research and Innovation conference taking place at the University of Manchester from 20–21 March.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 8 Feb 2024

The Influence of Smells on Rapid Decision-Making

Researchers discover important hippocampal cells that might be involved in making snap decisions.

7 Feb 2024

Understanding T Cell Responses to Tuberculosis Infection

Researchers find promising targets for a tuberculosis vaccine and medication by monitoring T cell activity.

7 Feb 2024

The Hidden Chemical Behind Off-Flavors in Orange Juice

An investigation team from the Technical University of Munich's Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology has figured out what causes a strange off-flavor in orange juice that tastes like cloves.

7 Feb 2024

The critical role of saturated fats in memory consolidation

University of Queensland researchers have uncovered the critical role that saturated fats play in the brain's memory consolidation process.

7 Feb 2024

Scientists Predict DNA Mutations Causing Extra Fingers, Hearts

Our genomes provide the instructions for proper growth and development. Millions of genomic switches, known as enhancers, control the location and timing of gene expression, which in turn ensures the correct proteins are made in the right cells at the right time throughout our lives.

7 Feb 2024

New DNA Methylation-Based Analysis Provides Accurate Assessment of Pancreas Cell Composition

Research introduces new DNA methylation-based method for accurately assessing cell composition in the human pancreas, addressing a critical gap in diabetes research.

7 Feb 2024