Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Latest Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Newly designed higher affinity monoclonal antibody for cancer treatment

Recently, Prof. XIE Can from the High Magnetic Field Laboratory of the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), in a collaboration with Prof. YAN Xiyun's lab from the Institute of Biophysics, reported the structural basis of mAb AA98's inhibition on CD146-mediated endothelial cells (EC) activation and designed higher affinity monoclonal antibody HA98 for cancer treatment.

10 May 2021

OEM Instruments for Secure Sample Tracking

Ziath offer a complete OEM design, development and supply service based upon its extensive experience of creating high performance 2D barcoded tube scanners and rack readers for biobanking, compound library, pathology and COVID-19 sample management applications.

From Ziath Ltd 10 May 2021

New open-source image library illustrates content on genome-editing and their use in plants

Are you looking for clear, accurate images to bring your content on genome-editing and genetic modification to life? The John Innes Center has launched an open-source image library for journalists, writers and picture editors seeking to illustrate content on these important technologies and their use in plants.

7 May 2021

Research uncovers how antibiotics target bacterial RNA Polymerase to inhibit gene transcription

The emergence and spread of new forms of resistance remains a concern that urgently demand new antibiotics. Transcription is a vital process in bacterial cell, where genetic information in DNA is transcribed to RNA for the translation of proteins that perform cellular function.

6 May 2021

High-tech laboratory methods to explain how endophytic bacteria would live within plant cells

Scientists have explained how healthy plants tend to hold bacteria in their cells, opening up a new area of research to enhance potential plant health.

6 May 2021

Researchers sequence genome of raccoon dogs that are reservoir hosts for coronaviruses

For the first time, a research team has sequenced the genome of a raccoon dog. Genetic data now supports the animal’s ability to spread SARS-CoV-2.

6 May 2021

Changes in protein provide a better understanding of age-related changes in the kidney

New research suggests that studying protein modifications in the kidneys as people age will help provide a complete picture of the age-related processes that occur in these organs.

6 May 2021

Colloidal Nanoparticles Advance Frontiers of Synthetic Chemistry

Researchers from the School of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews (UK) are using a DrySyn Spiral Evaporator from Asynt to help synthesize novel reactive colloidal nanoparticles that present an exciting tool to create a new generation of 'smart' nanomaterials.

From Asynt 5 May 2021

New technology efficiently detects gene mutation in blood with low error rate

Next-generation gene sequencing (NGS) technologies --in which millions of DNA molecules are simultaneously but individually analyzed-- theoretically provides researchers and clinicians the ability to noninvasively identify mutations in the blood stream.

5 May 2021

New atlas may support present and future conservation efforts to protect coral reefs

A team of researchers has created the world’s first atlas of all the different types of cells in a reef-building stony coral that inhabits the Indo-Pacific oceans.

5 May 2021

Researchers devise a small-molecule cocktail to protect stem cells from stress

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have devised a four-part small-molecule cocktail that can protect stem cells called induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from stress and maintain normal stem cell structure and function.

4 May 2021

JIC-CIMMYT collaboration aims to find solutions for the world's wheat farmers and consumers

The John Innes Centre (JIC, UK) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) -- two world class wheat research institutes -- have announced a strategic collaboration for joint research, knowledge sharing, and communications to further the global effort to develop the future of wheat.

30 Apr 2021

New integrative genetic screening technology offers insights into role of DNA accessibility in cancer

In a new resource for the scientific community, published today in Nature Biotechnology, researchers in the lab of Neville Sanjana, PhD, at the New York Genome Center (NYGC) and New York University (NYU) developed CRISPR-sciATAC, a novel integrative genetic screening platform that jointly captures CRISPR gene perturbations and single-cell chromatin accessibility genome-wide.

30 Apr 2021

Genetically encoded sensor helps detect hallucinogenic substances

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have created a genetically encoded sensor for detecting hallucinogenic substances.

From The University of California, Davis 29 Apr 2021

New synthetic biology study allows bio-manufacturing advancements for medicine and engineering

A new synthetic biology study sponsored by the U.S. Army exploited micro-compartments in cells, prospectively allowing advances in bio-manufacturing for applications such as engineering, medicine, and protective equipment.

29 Apr 2021

Bacterial species in the soil can evolve with climate change

While evolution is normally thought of as occurring over millions of years, researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that bacteria can evolve in response to climate change in 18 months.

29 Apr 2021

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can trigger long-term gene expression changes

According to the findings of a recent cell study, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can trigger long-term gene expression changes.

29 Apr 2021

Researchers discover new approach to reform plant breeding and genetics

The research was conducted at the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH FOOD) with professor emeritus Lars Munck as coordinator and builds on earlier work since 1963 at Svaloef Plant Breeding Institute and the Carlsberg Laboratory.

28 Apr 2021

Developing a portable tool to detect street drug ‘spice’

AZoLifeSciences speaks to researchers from the University of Bath about their latest research that led to the development of a device that can detect 'spice'.

From University of Bath 28 Apr 2021

Grasses steal genetic secrets from other species to speed up evolution

According to a new study, grass crops can bend the laws of evolution by borrowing genes from their neighboring species, thus gaining a competitive benefit.

26 Apr 2021

Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Latest Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Newly designed higher affinity monoclonal antibody for cancer treatment

OEM Instruments for Secure Sample Tracking

New open-source image library illustrates content on genome-editing and their use in plants

Research uncovers how antibiotics target bacterial RNA Polymerase to inhibit gene transcription

High-tech laboratory methods to explain how endophytic bacteria would live within plant cells

Researchers sequence genome of raccoon dogs that are reservoir hosts for coronaviruses

Changes in protein provide a better understanding of age-related changes in the kidney

Colloidal Nanoparticles Advance Frontiers of Synthetic Chemistry

New technology efficiently detects gene mutation in blood with low error rate

New atlas may support present and future conservation efforts to protect coral reefs

Researchers devise a small-molecule cocktail to protect stem cells from stress

JIC-CIMMYT collaboration aims to find solutions for the world's wheat farmers and consumers

New integrative genetic screening technology offers insights into role of DNA accessibility in cancer

Genetically encoded sensor helps detect hallucinogenic substances

New synthetic biology study allows bio-manufacturing advancements for medicine and engineering

Bacterial species in the soil can evolve with climate change

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can trigger long-term gene expression changes

Researchers discover new approach to reform plant breeding and genetics

Developing a portable tool to detect street drug ‘spice’

Grasses steal genetic secrets from other species to speed up evolution

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