Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

New Method Helps T Cells Live Longer and Fight Cancer More Effectively

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new way to grow T cells in the lab that enables them to live longer and better destroy cancer cells in a mouse model of melanoma compared to those grown in traditional growth media.

29 Jan 2025

Researchers Complete Synthetic Yeast Chromosome, Advancing Genome Engineering

This study details the design and optimization of synXVI, a synthetic yeast chromosome, overcoming growth challenges through innovative genomic strategies.

29 Jan 2025

Genome Analysis Reveals How Giant Clams Evolved to Coexist with Algae

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of tropical coral reefs.

28 Jan 2025

New Epigenetic Tool Can Track Androgen Exposure Over Time

Researchers from the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka have created a world-first epigenetic tool which has implications for medicine, sports, and agriculture.

28 Jan 2025

New Consensus Paper Advances Nomenclature for Mitochondria Transfer and Transplantation

Most animal, plant and fungal cells contain organelles called mitochondria. These descendants of a primordial bacterial endosymbiont still preserve distinct genes and are known for their ability to create ATP as chemical energy.

28 Jan 2025

Fast and Precise Protein Labeling in Intact Tissues with MIT Technology

A new technology developed at MIT enables scientists to label proteins across millions of individual cells in fully intact 3D tissues with unprecedented speed, uniformity, and versatility.

27 Jan 2025

Mitochondrial Calcium Imbalance Drives Neurodegeneration

Mitochondria are crucial organelles for cellular homeostasis, regulating processes such as ATP production, reactive oxygen species (ROS) management and Ca2+ signaling.

27 Jan 2025

Long-Read Sequencing Brings New Hope for Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

One in every 10 people worldwide is impacted by a rare genetic disease but about 50% of them remain undiagnosed despite rapid increases in genetic technology and testing.

27 Jan 2025

Bacteria Can Degrade PFAS and Its Toxic Byproducts

In the quest to take the "forever" out of "forever chemicals," bacteria might be our ally.

24 Jan 2025

Study Unveils Key Genetic Mechanism Behind Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

An international collaboration has achieved an important breakthrough in understanding the genetic mechanisms that allow bacteria to build resistance to drugs.

24 Jan 2025

New Method for Engineering GPCRs Opens Pathways for Advanced Drug Development

Proteins are life's engines, powering processes like muscle movement, vision, and chemical reactions.

24 Jan 2025

AI-designed proteins revolutionize snakebite treatment

Research highlights the potential of deep learning in creating proteins that neutralize snake venom, offering new solutions for neglected tropical diseases.

24 Jan 2025

New Breakthrough Pushes DNA-Nanoparticle Motors Closer to Natural Protein Speed

DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA degradation.

23 Jan 2025

Breakthrough Achieved in Completing the Creation of First Synthetic Yeast Genome

Macquarie University researchers have worked with an international team of scientists to achieve a major milestone in synthetic biology by completing the creation of the final chromosome in the world's first synthetic yeast genome.

23 Jan 2025

New Method Enables 20 Color Bioluminescent Imaging for Live Cells

Imaging live cells with fluorescent proteins has long been a crucial technique for understanding cellular behavior. While bioluminescent proteins offer several advantages over fluorescent proteins, the limited availability of color variants has made it difficult to observe multiple targets simultaneously.

23 Jan 2025