Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Insights into Peptide Clumping Could Transform Drug Design and Material Science

Scientists from China have investigated how short peptide chains aggregate together in order to deepen our understanding of the process, which is crucial for drug stability and material development.

4 Sep 2024

Researchers Uncover Hundreds of New Potential Cancer Driver Genes

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) have discovered hundreds of potential new cancer driver genes.

4 Sep 2024

Inflammation-Induced Epigenetic Changes Limit Intestinal Stem Cell Regeneration

Researchers from the University of Michigan, Baylor College of Medicine, and other affiliated institutions have found that intestinal stem cells (ISCs) are permanently altered by inflammation in the gut, which limits the cells' capacity to repair the gut even after the inflammation has subsided.

4 Sep 2024

New Advances in DEL Technology Facilitate Synthesis of Large, Complex Molecules

These days, remarkable new medical treatments are all the rage. One such treatment is personalized cancer therapy, which uses antibodies or immune cells that have been altered.

4 Sep 2024

Alternative Splicing Shapes Biological Complexity through Gene Expression Modulation

A genetic process known as “alternative splicing” involves cutting out specific gene segments and joining the remaining segments to form messenger RNA (mRNA) during transcription.

4 Sep 2024

Beta Cells Alone Can Maintain Glycemic Balance Without Other Pancreatic Cells

Our glycemic balance is based on the ability of the pancreatic beta cells to detect glucose and secrete insulin to maintain our blood sugar levels.

4 Sep 2024

Study Reveals Cytoskeleton as Key Component in Aging Dermal Fibroblasts

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 16 on August 27, 2024, entitled, "Proteomic and secretomic comparison of young and aged dermal fibroblasts highlights cytoskeleton as a key component during aging."

4 Sep 2024

CRISPR/Cas System Revolutionizes Tumor Variant and Biomarker Detection

The CRISPR-Cas system is transforming tumor biomarker detection, enabling ultra-sensitive diagnostics and improving accuracy in cancer detection and monitoring.

4 Sep 2024

New AI Tool Deciphers Cellular Metabolism

Biology depends on humans' ability to comprehend metabolism, the process by which cells use resources and create energy.

2 Sep 2024

Arctic Actinobacteria Yield Novel Antivirulence Compounds Against E. coli

A novel set of techniques was created by researchers in Finland and Norway to screen unknown substances with bacterial origin for antivirulence activity.

2 Sep 2024

Study Identifies Genes for Healthier Rice with Low Glycemic Index and High Protein

A team of researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has identified genes and markers responsible for low glycemic index (GI) and high protein content in rice, using genetics and artificial intelligence classification methods.

2 Sep 2024

Unexpected RNA Mechanism Controls Black Pigment in Butterfly Wings

A team of international researchers has uncovered a surprising genetic mechanism that influences the vibrant and complex patterns on butterfly wings.

2 Sep 2024

New Insights into Python Cardiac Biology Could Inform Human Heart Disease Research

Study of python cardiac responses to feeding uncovers structural and epigenetic changes, enhancing understanding of heart disease and therapeutic applications.

2 Sep 2024

Beta Bugs at The British Pig & Poultry Fair

The Beta Bugs team had a fantastic couple of days in Birmingham at the British Pig & Poultry Fair, educating attendees about the many benefits of insect farming.

From Beta Bugs Ltd. 30 Aug 2024

Investors Show Financial Support for Insect Farming for Poultry

Investors have poured in over £1.7 million to scale up production, sales and supply of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) eggs and larvae produced by Scottish insect genetics business Beta Bugs Ltd.

From Beta Bugs Ltd. 30 Aug 2024

Understanding the Gut Microbiome's Role in Space and on Earth

Scientists have uncovered how space travel profoundly alters the gut microbiome, yielding insights that could shape future space missions.

30 Aug 2024

Transforming Waste into Culinary Delights with Neurospora

Chef-turned-chemist Vayu Hill-Maini has a passion: to turn food waste into culinary treats using fungi.

30 Aug 2024

Bacterial Protein Utilizes DNA for Target Recognition and Plasmid Elimination

Scientists who have described in a new study the step-by-step details of a bacterial defense strategy see the mechanism as a promising platform for development of a new genome-editing method.

30 Aug 2024

Marine Bacteria Could Hold Key to Fighting Tuberculosis

The surprising discovery of a bacterium in a marine sponge from the Great Barrier Reef with striking similarity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the pathogen responsible for tuberculosis (TB), could unlock and inform future TB research and treatment strategies.

30 Aug 2024

Researchers on the Brink of a Scientific Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment

By figuring out how the body’s immune system targets diseased cells, a multinational team of scientists is on the cusp of a breakthrough in the fight against cancer.

29 Aug 2024