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Advancing the Understanding of Circadian Regulation with Melanopsin DNA Aptamers

DNA aptamers of melanopsin that regulate the clock hands of biological rhythms were developed by the Toyohashi University of Technology and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) group.

15 Jul 2024

Dense E.coli Bacteria Exhibit Glass-Like Properties

Dense E.coli bacteria have several similar qualities to colloidal glass, according to new research at the University of Tokyo.

12 Jul 2024

Retron-Based Tool Enables Multi-Site DNA Editing

Genome editing has become a widely adopted technology to modify DNA in cells, allowing scientists to study diseases in the lab and develop therapies that repair disease-causing mutations.

10 Jul 2024

Gene Editing Yields New Insights into Tardigrade Resilience

Some species of tardigrades are highly and unusually resilient to various extreme conditions fatal to most other forms of life.

14 Jun 2024

Virus-Like Nanoparticles Facilitate DNA Release and Host Reproduction in Streptomyces

Viruses are ubiquitous in the environment, and organisms have developed various mechanisms to counter their threat.

12 Jun 2024

SPT Labtech Brings the Power of Miniaturization to More Genomics Researchers with mosquito® Gen3

SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, has expanded its nanoliter liquid handling portfolio with the launch of mosquito Gen3.

From SPT Labtech 12 Jun 2024

Valent BioSciences Opens New State-of-the-Art Addition at Melnik and Shafer Biorational Research Center

Valent BioSciences celebrated the grand opening of the new Venburg Wing at the company’s Melnik and Shafer Biorational Research Center in Libertyville, Illinois, during a special ceremony today.

From Valent Biosciences 3 Jun 2024

RNAConnect, Inc. Formally Launched to Drive RNA Analysis

RNAConnect, a pioneering life science reagent company, officially launches today, promising groundbreaking solutions for exploring the real-world diversity of RNA sequence and structure.

From RNA Connect 29 May 2024

SPT Labtech’s Firefly® Liquid Handler Chosen by Colossal Biosciences to Accelerate NGS Capabilities in Fight Against Species Extinction and Biodiversity Loss

SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, announces that its firefly liquid handling platform has been selected by Colossal Biosciences to enhance its Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) capabilities.

From SPT Labtech 24 May 2024

Sartorius Expands Collaboration with NVIDIA to Advance AI-Powered Drug Discovery

The life science group Sartorius is expanding its multidisciplinary collaboration with NVIDIA to help enable the development of new and better therapies, combining Sartorius’ in-depth knowledge of life sciences and bioprocessing with NVIDIA’s AI-powered computing platforms and software.

20 May 2024

Unraveling the IS Transposition-Mediated Anti-Phage Mechanism in Mycobacteria

This study is led by Prof. Zheng-Guo He (Guangxi Research Center for Microbial and Enzyme Engineering Technology, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University,China).

14 May 2024

mRNA Dynamics Guide Cell Identity Formation

New research from Hebrew University sheds light on the regulation of mRNA during the development of the embryo. The research separates newly-transcribed from pre-existing mRNA in zebrafish embryos using a combination of single-cell RNA-Seq and metabolic labeling.

8 May 2024

Unlocking Glucose-Driven Mechanisms of Immunosuppression in Glioblastoma

The Wistar Institute assistant professor Filippo Veglia, Ph.D., and team, have discovered a key mechanism of how glioblastoma -; a serious and often fatal brain cancer -; suppresses the immune system so that the tumor can grow unimpeded by the body's defenses.

6 May 2024

Protein TRBP's Regulatory Role in Immune Response to Viral Infections Uncovered

Researchers have revealed the regulatory mechanism of a specific protein that plays a key role in balancing the immune response triggered by viral infections in mammal cells.

22 Apr 2024

Unraveling the Mysteries of Neuronal Communication Circuits

The basic building blocks of the central nervous system are neurons, or nerve cells, which play a crucial role in signal transduction pathways.

3 Apr 2024

Novel Microfluidic Device for Rapid Plant Stress Diagnosis via miRNA Detection

In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health.

25 Mar 2024

SPT Labtech to Co-Market Streamlined NGS Library Preparation Workflows for Both PCR and PCR-Free Applications with Roche

SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, announces its co-marketing collaboration with Roche to deliver a streamlined method for Illumina-compatible Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation.

21 Mar 2024

Breakthrough Study Reveals Key Mechanism in Passing Epigenetic Information During Cell Division

A research team led by Professor Yuanliang ZHAI at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong collaborating with Professor Ning GAO and Professor Qing LI from Peking University, as well as Professor Bik-Kwoon TYE from Cornell University, has recently made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the DNA copying machine helps pass on epigenetic information to maintain gene traits at each cell division.

11 Mar 2024

Eight Voices of Progress: AZoNetwork #InspiresInclusion for International Women's Day 2024

Each year on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) shines a spotlight on the monumental achievements of women around the globe. For 2024, the theme #InspireInclusion invites us to embrace diversity and champion the inclusion of women in all spheres of life.

8 Mar 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