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Genetic rat model shows robust Down syndrome features

In pursuit of better ways to test new therapies and further explore the impacts of the unique genetics associated with Down syndrome, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Tottori University in Japan have genetically engineered and characterized what is believed to be the first rat model of Down syndrome.

15 Mar 2022

Insight into oligodendrocyte cells could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

New research may help scientists locate immature cells in the central nervous system that could shed light on the causes of neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis-;and autoimmune disease that affects the brain and nervous system-;and allow for the development of better therapeutic treatments.

14 Mar 2022

Cryo-EM reveals how a bacterial protein senses and rescues stalled ribosomes

As a molecular machine found in the cells of all organisms, the ribosome is responsible for making new proteins.

11 Mar 2022

New PRMC-MS method enables comprehensive analysis of membrane lipids

The development of new scientific ways to see more deeply into the building blocks of nature on a cellular level has led to the some of the greatest advances in medicine over the last century.

11 Mar 2022

Placenta plays an active role in the delivery of maternal vitamin D to the fetus

Scientists have shed new light on the role of the placenta in managing the relationships between maternal vitamin D and fetal development, according to a study published today in eLife.

9 Mar 2022

Microglia help neurons grow synapses critical to cognitive functioning, research finds

Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, are known for eating up unwanted items like germs and debris, much as their counterparts do in the rest of the body.

8 Mar 2022

Confocal laser scanning microscopy captures high-resolution 3D images of cell division in microalgae

Cell division ensures growth or renewal and is thus vital for all organisms. However, the process differs somewhat in animals, bacteria, fungi, plants, and algae.

8 Mar 2022

Tweaking carotenoids found to improve plant growth and increase yield

Manipulating the content of carotenoids, such as ß-carotene, has been found to improve plant growth and increase yield and tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity.

8 Mar 2022

Researchers develop a meaningful universal platform to identify multiple bacteria in seconds

Bacterial detection can take hours, if not days, to complete—wasting valuable time for diagnosing diseases and choosing treatments.

7 Mar 2022

Researchers discover new fluorescent DNA label, likely to help detect cancer risk

Scientists develop a new fluorescent label that provides a sharper image of how DNA architecture is disturbed in cancer cells.

From University of Pittsburgh 7 Mar 2022

Scientists use AI to predict algae's potential as alternative energy source

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are using artificial intelligence to set a new world record for producing algae as a reliable, economic source for biofuel that can be used as an alternative fuel source for jet aircraft and other transportation needs.

7 Mar 2022

Ziath sample management innovation at Analytica 2022

Ziath has chosen Analytica 2022 in Munich, Germany (21-24th June) to launch two new innovative sample management products - Handheld 3 and LUX.

From Ziath Ltd 3 Mar 2022

Researchers design a new imaging approach to accelerate imaging-based research

A new imaging method has been designed and tested by scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine.

2 Mar 2022

Men and women do have immune cell differences, study says

Researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have uncovered novel genes associated with the risk of autoimmune disorders in the CD4+ “helper” T cell subset.

2 Mar 2022

Microbes hindering cancer therapy seem to play a bigger role than helpful ones

Melanoma patients receiving therapy that helps their immune system kill cancer cells respond to treatment differently depending on the types of microbes in their gut, and new research suggests the microorganisms hindering therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones.

1 Mar 2022

Scientists reveal the spectacular structure of C.difficile's protective armor

The spectacular structure of the protective armor of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail.

From Newcastle University 28 Feb 2022

Study investigates the relationship between healthy tissue repair and cancer growth

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have revealed how a mechanism involved in the regeneration of tissue can help the spread of cancer.

28 Feb 2022

Researchers create a regulatory map of zebrafish genome

The zebrafish is an important model organism for studying things like genetic diseases. A regulatory map of its genome has been successfully created using high-throughput experiments and AI methods, a team led by Uwe Ohler now reports in Cell Genomics and Nature Machine Intelligence.

25 Feb 2022

New technique uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells

Scientists at UCL have developed a new technique that uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells; researchers say the discovery in rats could potentially lead to the development of a new class of non-invasive therapies for neurological disorders.

From University College London 24 Feb 2022

Scientists study the distant connection between Archaea and Bacteria

Researchers have discovered more evidence to support the idea that the two primary domains of life, Archaea and Bacteria, are detached by a long phylogenetic tree branch.

24 Feb 2022

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Genetic rat model shows robust Down syndrome features

Insight into oligodendrocyte cells could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

Cryo-EM reveals how a bacterial protein senses and rescues stalled ribosomes

New PRMC-MS method enables comprehensive analysis of membrane lipids

Placenta plays an active role in the delivery of maternal vitamin D to the fetus

Microglia help neurons grow synapses critical to cognitive functioning, research finds

Confocal laser scanning microscopy captures high-resolution 3D images of cell division in microalgae

Tweaking carotenoids found to improve plant growth and increase yield

Researchers develop a meaningful universal platform to identify multiple bacteria in seconds

Researchers discover new fluorescent DNA label, likely to help detect cancer risk

Scientists use AI to predict algae's potential as alternative energy source

Ziath sample management innovation at Analytica 2022

Researchers design a new imaging approach to accelerate imaging-based research

Men and women do have immune cell differences, study says

Microbes hindering cancer therapy seem to play a bigger role than helpful ones

Scientists reveal the spectacular structure of C.difficile's protective armor

Study investigates the relationship between healthy tissue repair and cancer growth

Researchers create a regulatory map of zebrafish genome

New technique uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells

Scientists study the distant connection between Archaea and Bacteria

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