Analytical Chemistry News and Research

Latest Analytical Chemistry News and Research

ENOD93 Linked to Mitochondrial Function and Nitrogen Efficiency in Plants

The protein ENOD93 regulates mitochondrial respiration and energy production in Arabidopsis, highlighting its role in nitrogen metabolism and plant development.

6 Dec 2024

AI-Assisted Raman-Activated Cell Sorting for Microbial Analysis

AI-RACS enhances microbial cell sorting by automating identification and isolation, addressing challenges in environmental samples and advancing biotechnology.

4 Dec 2024

The Role of RNA Polymerase and Ribosomes in Gene Expression

DNA within a cell contains the genetic instructions necessary for building proteins.

29 Nov 2024

Promising New Target for Cancer Immunotherapy

Sensing infection and cellular change is essential for effective immunity. Human cells have a specialized chemical called MR1 on their surface.

27 Nov 2024

New Study Compares MALDI-TOF MS Assays for Detecting Carbapenemase Activity

Austrian researchers evaluate MALDI-TOF MS assays for carbapenemase detection, assessing their reliability and practicality in managing resistant infections.

18 Nov 2024

Innovative Insights into the Interplay Between Proteins and Small Molecules

With the support of a Maximizing Investigators' Research Award, or MIRA, from the National Institutes of Health, Michigan State University researcher Aleksandra Skirycz is making fundamental discoveries linked to the health and resilience of plants and animals.

4 Nov 2024

New Discovery Shows TAGLN2 Protein Boosts T Cell Immunity Against Tumors by Enhancing Lipid Metabolism

Findings indicate ovarian cancer disrupts CD8+ T cell metabolism through FABP5 and TAGLN2, suggesting new therapeutic targets for enhancing immune function.

1 Nov 2024

Understanding Algal Gene Expression Through Histone Dynamics

A previously unknown molecular signature of the regulation of algal genomes during the cell cycle was discovered, thanks to a novel technique that research teams can employ to test and compare various protein forms and protein complexes.

24 Oct 2024

Unraveling the Mechanics Behind Transcription-Dependent Motions of Single Genes

A group of researchers has found unexpected links between genome packing, gene activity, and genome-wide motions, exposing features of the genome's structure that have a direct impact on gene expression and regulation.

23 Oct 2024

Recombinant Expression and Glycosylation of EBN Mucin

The first recombinant mucin protein obtained from the Edible-nest Swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus (AfMuc) has been successfully identified and synthesized by a research team.

21 Oct 2024

Magnetic Control of Brain Cells: A Step Forward in Neuromodulation

The introduction of magnetogenetics provides a noninvasive technique to modulate brain circuits, paving the way for innovative therapies in neuromodulation.

18 Oct 2024

Proteomics Analysis Reveals Aging-Related Changes in Bone

Bone mass declines with age, and the anabolic response to mechanical loading weakens. Although much research has focused on gene transcription, the mechanisms behind bone aging and the loss of mechanoresponsiveness at the protein level are still not well understood.

16 Oct 2024

Proteomics Reveals Age-Related Changes in Mouse Bone Formation

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 19 on October 12, 2024, entitled, "A proteomics approach to study mouse long bones: examining baseline differences and mechanical loading-induced bone formation in young-adult and old mice."

16 Oct 2024

Placental Protein Levels Offer Insights into Early-Onset Preeclampsia

A potentially fatal pregnancy complication, preeclampsia is characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure, which is exacerbated when it develops early in the first trimester.

15 Oct 2024

Scientists Identify Key Role of Proteasome in Cell Death

Programmed cell death protects the body against cancer and other diseases. A team of researchers led by Professor Alexander Bartelt from the Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK) has decoded a new mechanism by which oxidative stress influences cell death.

15 Oct 2024