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Novel plug-and-play multi-organ chip can be customized to the patient

Engineered tissues have become a critical component for modeling diseases and testing the efficacy and safety of drugs in a human context.

27 Apr 2022

Dotphoton and Hamamatsu Photonics are partnering to provide the ultimate raw image compression and address the ever-growing biomedical image data volume

Dotphoton, an industry-leading raw image compression company and Hamamatsu Photonics, a world leader in optical systems and photonics manufacturing, are pleased to announce their new partnership.

From Hamamatsu Photonics Europe 26 Apr 2022

ST6Gal-I–mediated sialylation of the EGFR modulates cell mechanics and enhances cancer invasion

For more than two decades, University of Alabama at Birmingham researcher Susan Bellis, Ph.D., has studied how the addition of sialic acid to various proteins increases cancer resistance and oncogenicity.

22 Apr 2022

New approach successfully differentiates between antibodies against influenza and SARS-CoV-2

A new study shows that it is possible to use the genetic sequences of a person's antibodies to predict what pathogens those antibodies will target.

21 Apr 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists receive grant to fight pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks

Two projects by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists aim to protect the U.S. cattle industry from the emerging threat of pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks.

21 Apr 2022

Scientists demonstrate a new mechanism by which amino acids curb appetite

Proteins can suppress appetite, so a protein-rich diet can help people lose weight. That's just one of the reasons why this kind of diet has become increasingly popular in recent years.

20 Apr 2022

A new approach for treating multiple-drug resistant bacteria

Antibiotic-resistant hospital pathogens are not to be underestimated as a health risk. A research team has now introduced a new approach for treating multiple-drug resistant Staphylococcus in the journal Angewandte Chemie.

20 Apr 2022

Small genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize energy of various nutrients, study finds

Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are essential nutrients to all animals. Yet dietary variation between species, populations and individuals can vary dramatically.

19 Apr 2022

Addition of left-handed chiral gold nanoparticles can enhance vaccine efficacy by more than 25%

Vaccines can be made over 25% more effective by adding left-handed chiral gold nanoparticles as adjuvants, according to a study by an international collaboration in which Brazilian researchers took part. An article reporting the results is published in Nature.

18 Apr 2022

New chemical reaction creates a faster, simpler way of making tertiary amines for medicines

A University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign research team has discovered a way to produce a special class of molecule that could open the door for new drugs to treat currently untreatable diseases.

15 Apr 2022

COVID-19 may affect a group of biochemical reactions called one-carbon metabolism

A new study addresses the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 to the metabolism of one-carbon molecules in the host, suggesting new therapeutic pathways.

13 Apr 2022

Researchers discover new way to inhibit key mutated gene underlying tumor growth

CU Boulder researchers have discovered a new way to inhibit the most commonly mutated gene underlying human tumor growth, opening the door to new therapeutic strategies for cancer and a host of other diseases.

12 Apr 2022

What does the Future of Microfluidics within Research Look Like?

We speak to France Hamber, CEO of Fluigent, about their microfluidics solutions and how they are allowing scientists to focus more on the science than the setup.

From Fluigent 11 Apr 2022

Researchers demonstrate how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic selectively targets C. diff

Most antibiotics are double-edged swords. Besides killing the pathogen they are prescribed for, they also decimate beneficial bacteria and change the composition of the gut microbiome.

6 Apr 2022

Curcumin released from magnetic hydrogels promotes the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor

A finding by UC Riverside bioengineers could hasten development of lab-grown blood vessels and other tissues to replace and regenerate damaged tissues in human patients. The results are published in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.

6 Apr 2022

New insights on lung surfactants could lead to better treatments for respiratory illnesses

A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities engineering researchers analyzed the fundamental properties and structures of lung surfactant - a naturally occurring substance that helps human and animal lungs expand and contract - providing insight that could eventually help scientists develop better treatments for respiratory illnesses.

6 Apr 2022

UCI researchers reveal the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration

In a new study at University of California, Irvine, researchers have revealed the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration, which may usher in a new paradigm for discovery of drugs that target G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).

6 Apr 2022

Biochemistry

Novel plug-and-play multi-organ chip can be customized to the patient

Dotphoton and Hamamatsu Photonics are partnering to provide the ultimate raw image compression and address the ever-growing biomedical image data volume

ST6Gal-I–mediated sialylation of the EGFR modulates cell mechanics and enhances cancer invasion

New approach successfully differentiates between antibodies against influenza and SARS-CoV-2

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists receive grant to fight pesticide-resistant cattle fever ticks

Scientists demonstrate a new mechanism by which amino acids curb appetite

A new approach for treating multiple-drug resistant bacteria

Small genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize energy of various nutrients, study finds

Addition of left-handed chiral gold nanoparticles can enhance vaccine efficacy by more than 25%

New chemical reaction creates a faster, simpler way of making tertiary amines for medicines

COVID-19 may affect a group of biochemical reactions called one-carbon metabolism

Researchers discover new way to inhibit key mutated gene underlying tumor growth

What does the Future of Microfluidics within Research Look Like?

Researchers demonstrate how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic selectively targets C. diff

Curcumin released from magnetic hydrogels promotes the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor

New insights on lung surfactants could lead to better treatments for respiratory illnesses

UCI researchers reveal the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration

Study investigates the breast milk microbiome in HIV-positive mothers

Gut bacterium may be an important factor in resistance to antihypertensive medications

Proteins in saliva strongly associated with the diagnosis of severe COVID-19

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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