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Revealing a Cell's Components through Artificial Intelligence

We speak to Professor Trey Ideker and Yue Qin about their latest in cell biology and how artificial intelligence could be used to discover new components within cells.

From UC San Diego 23 Dec 2021

BioDock; Paving the Way for Sample Storage

In this interview, we speak to Matt Mosey, an account manager for BioDock, about the importance of sample storage and its many benefits for researchers.

From BioDock 22 Dec 2021

Novel tool provides an unprecedented view of brain cell activity

To decipher the mysteries behind memory and learning, researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine developed a system to trace millions of connections amongst brain cells in mice.

22 Dec 2021

New method combines AI and microfluidics to easily barcode individual cells

An innovative new method for more efficient and accurate barcoding of individual cells could help realize faster diagnosis of diseases.

From University of Exeter 21 Dec 2021

Neural circuit coordinates breathing with negative emotions, says study

Recently, a group of Salk scientists unraveled a neural network in the brain that coordinates breathing rhythm with feelings of fear and pain.

21 Dec 2021

Study provides novel insights into biological energy conversion

The respiratory chain performs a major role in the cell’s energy metabolism. It is localized in mitochondria—the power plants of the cell.

21 Dec 2021

300 million grant enables the establishment of new international stem cell research center

A grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation of up to 300 million euro now enables the establishment of a major international research center focused on stem cell medicine.

20 Dec 2021

Researchers identify production mechanism of light-sensitive protein of photoreceptors

Every 6 minutes someone is told they're going blind. One of the major causes of human blindness is a disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), which causes progressive degeneration of the retina and vision loss.

20 Dec 2021

Breakthrough infections enhance immune response to COVID-19 variants

Breakthrough infections greatly enhance immune response to variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a newly published study from Oregon Health & Science University.

17 Dec 2021

Multiple changes in brain cells during embryonic development may contribute to schizophrenia

Multiple changes in brain cells during the first month of embryonic development may contribute to schizophrenia later in life, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

17 Dec 2021

New method to generate embryo-like cell complexes from the stem cells of mice

Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a method to generate embryo-like cell complexes from the stem cells of mice. The method provides new insights into embryonic development. In the medium term, it might also be suitable for developing tests for substances that could be harmful to fertility. The study is published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.

17 Dec 2021

Services to accelerate genome editing research

AMSBIO has expanded its range of custom gene editing services to complement its extensive portfolio of off-the-shelf CRISPR/Cas9 products.

From AMS Biotechnology 17 Dec 2021

Researchers develop novel technique to monitor remote immune mechanisms

The human immune system works hard to maintain an individual’s health and protect against viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and cancerous cells.

17 Dec 2021

Researchers use CRISPR-Cas9 to successfully target brown fat

Fat is an essential component of life, however too much fat leads to numerous health issues. Investigating the role played by fat or adipose tissue is significant to get a better understanding of obesity and other problems.

17 Dec 2021

Study unravels novel gene vital for establishing proper left-right asymmetry

A group of scientists headed by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*STAR) recently identified a new gene.

17 Dec 2021

Study targets metabolic pathways to identify sensitivities among cancer cells

Metabolic reprogramming, accepted as a hallmark of cancer, might indicate a vulnerability to be used by targeted cancer therapy.

17 Dec 2021

What Role do Genes Play in the Development of Antibodies?

In this interview, we speak to researchers from the University of Toronto about their latest research that investigated the role genes play in the development of antibodies.

From University of Toronto 16 Dec 2021

Driving up the immune response at tumor site may help boost immunotherapy

Driving up the immune response at the site of a cancer tumor with nanotechnology may help enhance immunotherapy treatments in advanced stages of the disease, new research in mice suggests.

15 Dec 2021

Developing Sperm Cells from Primate Stem Cells

We speak to Professor Charles Easley about his latest research into male infertility, and how sperm cells could be potentially developed from primate stem cells.

From University of Georgia 15 Dec 2021

CellPort Software joins the Tetra Partner Network to help customers accelerate cell development and manufacturing

TetraScience, the R&D Data Cloud company, announced today that CellPort Software, a SaaS company that digitizes workflows for cell development and manufacturing, has joined the Tetra Partner Network to accelerate delivery of cell-based therapeutics.

From TetraScience, Inc. 15 Dec 2021