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Researchers develop a new system for rapid, sensitive measurement of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

A research team at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan has developed a diagnostic system that can rapidly and sensitively measure the amount of antibodies in the blood that can protect us from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

6 Sep 2021

Researchers analyze the effects of using tetrahydrocannabinol during pregnancy

A group of scientists combined their mastery to obtain a thorough understanding of the risks linked with cannabis exposure at the time of pregnancy.

3 Sep 2021

Novel technique to profile metabolic features using a single isogenic cell sample

A new inexpensive and high-throughput technique for profiling metabolic features using only one isogenic sample of cells has been devised by researchers.

2 Sep 2021

New algorithm can identify diseased cells for personalized treatment

Scientists have created an innovative artificial intelligence algorithm known as “scArches” for clinical applications.

1 Sep 2021

Study proposes a novel approach for developing safer analgesics

Opioids are potent painkillers; however, their use is hampered as patients become tolerant to them, necessitating more and more doses.

From The University of California, Davis 31 Aug 2021

Novel method improves the resolution of hard X-ray nanotomography

It's been a truth for a long time: if you want to study the movement and behavior of single atoms, electron microscopy can give you what X-rays can't. X-rays are good at penetrating into samples -; they allow you to see what happens inside batteries as they charge and discharge, for example -; but historically they have not been able to spatially image with the same precision electrons can.

25 Aug 2021

Genomic analysis reveals the facial association between populations

Recent research on the genetics underlying facial features has identified that East Africans have certain exclusive facial genetics.

23 Aug 2021

Study discovers Parkinson’s disease-linked protein impairs mitochondria

Recently, researchers discovered that a protein linked with Parkinson’s disease can impair mitochondria.

23 Aug 2021

New mouse line reveals the state of proteostasis in mammalian brain for the first time

Proteins are the "tools" of our cells – they are essential to all vital tasks. However, they are only able to do their jobs if they fold correctly and adopt their respective, very specific 3D structure.

20 Aug 2021

Researchers reveal how ubiquitous signaling molecule plays a critical role in male fertility

Mammalian sperm cannot fertilize an egg from the get-go. It's an ability acquired only after insemination, during passage through the female reproductive tract, and requires two consecutive, time-sensitive processes to provide sperm with the physical and biochemical traits necessary to complete their fundamental job.

From UC San Diego 20 Aug 2021

New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

A gene called Npas4, already known to play a key role in balancing excitatory and inhibitory inputs in brain cells, appears to also be a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock, new research led by UT Southwestern scientists suggests.

20 Aug 2021

Researchers develop heat-controllable CAR T cells to kill tumors and prevent relapse

A team of researchers led by bioengineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology is expanding the precision and ability of a revolutionary immunotherapy that is already transforming oncology. CAR T-Cell therapy has been hailed by patients, clinical-researchers, investors, and the media as a viable cure for some cancers.

19 Aug 2021

New technique can map out nearly all of the regulatory switches across a maize genome

Getting a full understanding of how genes are regulated is a major goal of scientists worldwide. Now, a Florida State University professor and his research partners have developed a technique that can map out nearly all of the likely regulatory switches across a genome.

16 Aug 2021

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Researchers develop a new system for rapid, sensitive measurement of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers analyze the effects of using tetrahydrocannabinol during pregnancy

Novel technique to profile metabolic features using a single isogenic cell sample

New algorithm can identify diseased cells for personalized treatment

Study proposes a novel approach for developing safer analgesics

Novel method improves the resolution of hard X-ray nanotomography

Genomic analysis reveals the facial association between populations

Study discovers Parkinson’s disease-linked protein impairs mitochondria

New mouse line reveals the state of proteostasis in mammalian brain for the first time

Researchers reveal how ubiquitous signaling molecule plays a critical role in male fertility

New research identifies a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock

Researchers develop heat-controllable CAR T cells to kill tumors and prevent relapse

New technique can map out nearly all of the regulatory switches across a maize genome

Scientists take step to engineer crops with higher yields by improving photosynthesis

Researchers identify new technique to measure DNA torsional stiffness

New study could help design more effective vaccines against various COVID-19 variants

New technique to hunt down mutations that cause cancer drug resistance

Study deciphers the atomic level structural differences of Amyloid β polymorph

Muscle protein tied to physical fitness in youth and age-associated diseases

Researchers characterize a new membrane found within the pollen grain

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