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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

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

Herbivore-damaged plants give off volatile chemical 'scents' to warn neighbors

Animals often use highly specific signals to warn their herd about approaching predators. Surprisingly, similar behaviors are also observed among plants.

From Tokyo University of Science 14 Mar 2022

Improving the long-term effectiveness of TB vaccine in mice

Briefly blocking a key molecule when administering the only approved vaccine for tuberculosis vastly improves long-term protection against the devastating disease in mice, researchers from Texas Biomedical Research Institute report this week in the Journal of Immunology.

14 Mar 2022

Research shows DLX2 protein regenerate astrocytes into neural stem-like cells

A single protein may turn adult brain cells termed astrocytes into stem-like cells that create neurons and other cell types, according to UT Southwestern researchers.

9 Mar 2022

Using Ancient DNA to Solve the Disappearance of Lions and Bears

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Alexander Salis and Dr. Kieren Mitchell about their latest research that used ancient DNA to solve the disappearance of lions and bears.

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

Study shows how the release of T-cell cytokine combined with fatty acid leads to ferroptosis

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center found that a cytokine, a category of protein that acts as messengers in the body, and a fatty acid can work together to trigger a type of cell death previously defined by studies with synthetic molecules.

7 Mar 2022

Two distinct classes of stem cells drive treatment resistance in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered that treatment resistance in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) is caused by two distinct classes of stem cells and identified possible therapeutic approaches that target these cells.

3 Mar 2022

Study uncovers genomic drivers and therapeutic vulnerabilities of transformed cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is an incurable, rare cancer of skin-homing T cells that is highly disfiguring and lethal at advanced stages.

2 Mar 2022

Future of AI in Life Science Research

In partnership with the SLAS 2022 exhibition and conference, we speak to Brian O’Sullivan about artificial intelligence and its future within the life sciences sector.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 1 Mar 2022

Novel molecular pathway shared by ALS and frontotemporal dementia identified

Scientists from two independent research teams have discovered how the mislocalization of a protein, known as TDP-43, alters the genetic instructions for UNC13A, providing a possible therapeutic target that could also have implications in treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and other forms of dementia.

1 Mar 2022

Biologists unravel the secret of mycorrhiza

Fungi, specifically those that are "mycorrhizal," are natural allies of the forest because they improve tree nutrient acquisition.

25 Feb 2022

Live imaging reveals cells moving into position as the eye develops in fruit fly

The ability of cells to self-organize into specific patterns in tissues that serve a function is a universal feature of life.

23 Feb 2022

TGen collaborates with Deepcell to employ AI for analyzing single cell morphology

The Translational Genomics Research Institute, an affiliate of City of Hope, is partnering with a Silicon Valley firm to become one of the first research institutes in the world to employ a new Artificial Intelligence-powered imaging and sorting technology to classify and isolate individual diseased cells.

23 Feb 2022

Study shows how two distinct groups of Tregs play different roles at different times

Every kind of T cell has a job to do. A healthy immune system makes sure no T cell oversteps.

22 Feb 2022

Newly developed radio-labeled molecule may be able to pinpoint areas of inflammation

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new radio-labeled molecule capable of selectively reacting with certain high-energy radicals that are characteristic of innate immune activity, which may allow a non-invasive approach to monitor inflammation in real time by positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.

22 Feb 2022

Researchers successfully isolate a new, rare bacterial strain

Certain types of bacteria are unable to survive and thrive outside host organisms. This makes their isolation and identification technically challenging.

From Tokyo University of Science 18 Feb 2022

Researchers engineer strains of nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium to produce ammonia

Researchers from Washington State University have engineered strains of the ubiquitous, nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii to produce ammonia and excrete it at high concentrations, transferring it into crop plants in lieu of conventional chemical fertilizers.

18 Feb 2022

Novel tool for genome-wide design, evaluation of gRNA sequences for CRISPR experiments

Commercially viable biofuel crops are vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and a new tool developed by the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation should accelerate their development -; as well as genetic editing advances overall.

18 Feb 2022

New vaccine providing protection against future animal-to-human viral diseases may be possible

A future vaccine providing protection against a wide range of coronaviruses that jump from their original animal hosts to humans -; including SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19 -; may be possible, say Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, based on findings from their recent study.

17 Feb 2022

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Genetic rat model shows robust Down syndrome features

Herbivore-damaged plants give off volatile chemical 'scents' to warn neighbors

Improving the long-term effectiveness of TB vaccine in mice

Research shows DLX2 protein regenerate astrocytes into neural stem-like cells

Using Ancient DNA to Solve the Disappearance of Lions and Bears

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

Study shows how the release of T-cell cytokine combined with fatty acid leads to ferroptosis

Two distinct classes of stem cells drive treatment resistance in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes

Study uncovers genomic drivers and therapeutic vulnerabilities of transformed cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Future of AI in Life Science Research

Novel molecular pathway shared by ALS and frontotemporal dementia identified

Biologists unravel the secret of mycorrhiza

Live imaging reveals cells moving into position as the eye develops in fruit fly

TGen collaborates with Deepcell to employ AI for analyzing single cell morphology

Study shows how two distinct groups of Tregs play different roles at different times

Newly developed radio-labeled molecule may be able to pinpoint areas of inflammation

Researchers successfully isolate a new, rare bacterial strain

Researchers engineer strains of nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium to produce ammonia

Novel tool for genome-wide design, evaluation of gRNA sequences for CRISPR experiments

New vaccine providing protection against future animal-to-human viral diseases may be possible

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