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Researchers develop a modular system for genetic reprogramming of bacteria

Novel biomaterials could soon be created using magnetic bacteria.

26 Mar 2020

Direct observation of glucose fingerprint using in vivo Raman spectroscopy

A method using noninvasive raman spectroscopy has been developed by scientists to measure blood glucose levels without the use of needles.

25 Mar 2020

Ptychographic label-free microscopy platform developed for imaging

A new ptychographic label-free microscopy method has been developed to overcome the limitations of conventional optical microscopy methods.

24 Mar 2020

New technique to study growth and proliferation of cyanobacteria

Introverts tend to feel encouraged: When cells, similar to certain people, get smushed too much, they tend to get into a defense mode, even switching off photosynthesis.

24 Mar 2020

Detecting and classifying disease using the microbiome

Big data exhibits a huge potential for understanding human behavior and health. The challenge is to find ways to efficiently exploit the information it offers.

24 Mar 2020

Regulating ion flow using a ball-and-chain mechanism

Ion channels that permit potassium and sodium ions to move in and out of cells are essential for the function of the brain and heart, and also for neuronal “firing” in the central nervous system.

19 Mar 2020

Newly discovered genes can help grow crops with minimum synthetic fertilizer

By examining the first hornwort genomes, an international team of researchers headed by the University of Zurich (UZH) and the Boyce Thompson Institute has shed light on the origin of land plants.

17 Mar 2020

Hero proteins can prevent dangerous clumps linked with neurodegenerative diseases

At the University of Tokyo (UTokyo), scientists have identified a new group of proteins that have been hailed for their extraordinary shape and potential to defend against protein clumps linked with neurodegenerative diseases in laboratory experiments.

13 Mar 2020

Biochemical, analytical high-throughput methods used to map proteome of plants

Plants play a crucial role in the survival of life on earth. They offer oxygen for breathing and food for all organisms, as well as regulate the planet’s climate. Proteins are vital in controlling all aspects of life, including plants.

13 Mar 2020

Study identifies that the JNK protein is a stress sensor in synapses

Synapses are minute cell projections through which electrochemical impulses are transferred between nerves.

12 Mar 2020

New canine study can benefit diagnostics and treatment of retinitis pigmentosa

A study performed on canines at the University of Helsinki characterizes a gene variant in the regulatory region of the retina that causes abnormal functioning of retinal genes and, ultimately, leads to loss of vision in dogs.

11 Mar 2020

Research sheds light on why some invasive plants gain a headstart after fire

New research from The University of Western Australia has shed light on why some invasive plants make a better comeback after a fire, outstripping native species in the race for resources.

From The University of Western Australia 9 Mar 2020

New method has revealed how cells communicate

A new light technique has been developed by a team of researchers in the UK that can reveal how cells communicate in disease scenarios.

27 Feb 2020

Distinct loss-of-function variants cause shared clinical features in neuronal development disorders

Researchers have shown that mutations in four distinct genes that lead to Kleefstra syndrome.

20 Feb 2020

Short-Wave Infrared Quantum Dots with Compact Sizes as Molecular Probes for Fluorescence Microscopy

A team of researchers has found short-wave infrared emitters, developed for use as molecular labels for microscopy applications using quantum dots.

19 Feb 2020

Understanding bipolar disorder and its potential future developments

Bipolar disorder is estimated to affect around 1 to 4% of the population, but understanding the underlying genetics has proved a major challenge.

15 Feb 2020

A new study finds a potential immunotherapeutic pan-target on cancer cells

In a genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 screen published in Nature Immunology in January 2020, a group of researchers described a potential universal target on cancer cells.

12 Feb 2020

Biospeckle laser analysis as a non-destructive tool for safety and quality assurance of agricultural products

Agricultural food products such as meat, fruit, and vegetables can quickly perish due to a range of factors that cause their deterioration.

6 Feb 2020

Study reveals significant neighborhood preferences of tumor cells in Hodgkin lymphoma

Scientists have discovered significant differences in the neighborhood preferences of Hodgkin lymphoma tumor cells compared with inflamed lymph nodes.

4 Feb 2020