Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Latest Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

Flower-scented Fungus That Kills Mosquitoes Naturally

In the war against mosquito-borne illnesses that claim the lives of hundreds of thousands annually, researchers have sought an unexpected partner: a fungus that emits a floral scent.

27 Oct 2025

Enhancing Ovarian Cancer Treatment with Multi-Modal Immunotherapy Approach

Results of a study led by researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center show that combining two types of immunotherapy - engineered T cells that secrete bispecific T cell engagers (BiTEs) and an immune checkpoint inhibitor - can alter the tumor microenvironment to launch a stronger attack against ovarian cancer and reduce the risk of relapse.

27 Oct 2025

Study Shows Flatulence Gas Hydrogen is Crucial for Gut Health

Farts are causing a stink in the research world, but in a positive way.

24 Oct 2025

Scientists Reveal How Nanovaccines Boost the Immune Fight Against Aggressive Breast Cancers

Nanovaccines show promise in breast cancer therapy, enhancing immune activation and targeting cold tumors, particularly in challenging triple-negative cases.

24 Oct 2025

Hungry Female Mice Turn Aggressive Toward Pups Only in Specific Hormonal States

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that hunger can make virgin female mice aggressive towards pups, but only in certain hormonal states.

23 Oct 2025

Fully Automated 3D Framework Accurately Maps Fruit Microstructure

Applied to apple and pear fruit, the model achieved very high accuracy, outperforming previous 2D approaches and traditional algorithms.

23 Oct 2025

Ingestible Bioprinter Revolutionizes Possibilities for Non-Invasive Tissue Repair

The MEDS device enables non-invasive tissue repair in the GI tract, utilizing innovative bioprinting techniques for effective treatment of internal lesions.

23 Oct 2025

Mapping the Molecular Choreography of Nuclear Pore Transport

Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) are tiny but sophisticated gatekeepers that control the flow of materials between a cell's nucleus and its cytoplasm by quickly selecting which molecules to transport across the nuclear membrane.

22 Oct 2025

Croatian Scientists Rewrite the Story of Cell Division

Scientists at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb, Croatia, have discovered that the protein CENP-E, long believed to act as a motor dragging chromosomes into place during cell division, in fact plays a completely different role in chromosome movement.

22 Oct 2025

Decoding the Genetic Network Behind Soybean Shade Tolerance

In intercropping systems, soybeans grown beneath tall maize plants experience severe shading that disrupts photosynthesis, weakens stems, and limits yield.

21 Oct 2025

Synthetic Biology Unlocks New Ways to Engineer Plant–Microbe Interactions

By integrating engineering principles with plant biology, this review highlights how redesigned genetic pathways and plant-based biosensors can deepen understanding of plant responses to both harmful and beneficial microbes.

17 Oct 2025

New AI Model Unlocks the Therapeutic Potential of Lasso Peptides

In the hunt for new therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides prove to be a catch.

17 Oct 2025

PapB Could Make Ozempic-Style Drugs Stronger and Last Longer

Chemistry researchers at the University of Utah have discovered an enzyme referred to as PapB, which is capable of "tying off" therapeutic peptides, drugs resembling proteins, into compact rings, a process termed macrocyclization.

17 Oct 2025

Research Reveals Transcriptional Mechanism Behind Salt Tolerance in Watermelon

High soil salinity disrupts water absorption, ion balance, and photosynthesis in plants, leading to growth inhibition and yield loss.

16 Oct 2025

Combating Influenza A Virus with CRISPR and Human Lung Organ Chips

The Influenza A virus (IAV) has been the cause of six major flu pandemics, responsible for 50 to 100 million deaths globally.

16 Oct 2025

Biological Effects of Childhood Abuse Uncovered Through Epigenome-Wide Analysis

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide.

16 Oct 2025

Revolutionary Technique Produces Trillions of Healthy Endothelial Cells

Scientists have discovered a method to induce human endothelial cells from a small biopsy sample to multiply in the laboratory, producing more than enough cells to replace damaged blood vessels or nourish organs for transplantation, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

15 Oct 2025