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Scientist reveals the impact of mitochondria in metastatic prostate cancer

Prostate cancer that has spread to other regions of the body is commonly treated with hormone treatment, but many individuals develop resistance to it, making their disease more aggressive and potentially fatal.

12 May 2022

Researchers study the impacts of high carbon dioxide channels in plant membranes

A group from the Australian National University studied the impacts of expanding the number of carbon dioxide channels in plant membranes.

12 May 2022

Scientists detect rare genetic signs of drug-resistant tuberculosis with the aim to stop disease progression

Many people believe tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of the past. Nonetheless, it claims over a million lives each year. Furthermore, the problem is escalating as Mycobacterium tuberculosis—the pathogen that causes tuberculosis develops resistance to the antibiotics used to treat the disease.

12 May 2022

Researchers highlight a phage-antibiotic combo against antibiotic-resistant superbug

A preclinical study performed by Monash University researchers discovered that utilizing a combination of phages and antibiotics to treat bacterial infections may be considerably more successful than using the drugs separately.

12 May 2022

Genetic options help researchers transmit rust resistance from one plant to another

Stem rust is a major disease in wheat crops around the world, and outbreaks are expected to become more prevalent in upcoming climate change scenarios.

12 May 2022

Research reveals that pain-blocking neurotransmitters offer long-term relief in mice

An international team of researchers found that a gene therapy that prevents targeted nerve cell signaling substantially lower neuropathic pain with no detectable side effects.

From UC San Diego 12 May 2022

Study shows serum-derived extracellular vesicles may help in diagnosing amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a term used to describe a group of diseases defined by the formation of insoluble proteins called amyloids outside of cells as a result of misfolding and aggregation of soluble proteins.

12 May 2022

New retinal research promotes accurate treatments for blinding illness

Scientists have observed unique variances among the cells that make up a retinal tissue that is critical to human vision.

12 May 2022

Study shows how COVID-19 deaths occur in aging due to genetic limit on cell division

The ability of the human immune system to fight COVID-19, like any infection, is primarily dependent on its ability to multiply immune cells capable of eliminating the disease-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus.

12 May 2022

Stress helps remove the formation of toxic proteins in dementia

Recently, researchers have discovered a novel method that could help avoid the formation of protein tangles, which are typical in dementia.

12 May 2022

Elective course in biodesign enables students to expand their abilities as medical device innovators

Educators at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University highlighted the success of their three-year, elective course in biodesign that has enabled students to expand their abilities as innovators to creating potential medical devices for the future.

11 May 2022

Pesticide testing workflow for cannabis and hemp products

In this interview, Dr. Toby Astill, the Global Marketing Manager for cannabis and hemp at PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about pesticide testing workflow for cannabis and hemp products.

From PerkinElmer 11 May 2022

eTesting cannabis for impurities and contaminants

In this interview, Shianna Hines, the Senior Field Application Scientist for cannabis and hemp-related items at PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about testing cannabis for impurities and contaminants.

From PerkinElmer 11 May 2022

Trial assesses the impact of Mediterranean diet on depression symptoms in young men

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects approximately 1 million Australians each year. It is a significant risk factor for suicide, the leading cause of death in young adults.

10 May 2022

Perennial plants could offer a more sustainable solution for future agricultural systems

"I was a child of the late 80s and early 90s, so I was playing outside year-round," says Matthew J. 'MJ' Rubin, PhD, Research Scientist in Dr. Allison Miller's lab, with a laugh.

10 May 2022

New study investigates the stability of frozen methane crystals as the ocean temperatures rise

A vast amount of the powerful greenhouse gas is sequestered as frozen crystals in the world's oceans.

From New York University (NYU) 10 May 2022

New project to investigate how living organisms respond to reduced pesticide use

Pesticides affect the health of agricultural soils and waterways. But how do the living organisms in our ecosystems react if we reduce the use of these contaminants?

10 May 2022

Decentralizing Clinical Testing, One Complete Blood Count at a Time

We speak with Sight Diagnostics, a company revolutionizing the way that Complete Blood Count testing is conducted in an effort to decentralize clinical testing.

10 May 2022

bit.bio launches Huntington’s disease human cell model

First neurodegenerative disease model launched from bit.bio's new ioDisease Model portfolio.

From bit.bio 10 May 2022

New software device makes genetic information analysis simpler

Researchers from Texas Biomedical Research Institute and Tulane University have created a new software device that makes analyzing genetic data about a host and its microbiome at the very same time simpler, quicker, and less expensive.

10 May 2022

Life Science News

Scientist reveals the impact of mitochondria in metastatic prostate cancer

Researchers study the impacts of high carbon dioxide channels in plant membranes

Scientists detect rare genetic signs of drug-resistant tuberculosis with the aim to stop disease progression

Researchers highlight a phage-antibiotic combo against antibiotic-resistant superbug

Genetic options help researchers transmit rust resistance from one plant to another

Research reveals that pain-blocking neurotransmitters offer long-term relief in mice

Study shows serum-derived extracellular vesicles may help in diagnosing amyloidosis

New retinal research promotes accurate treatments for blinding illness

Study shows how COVID-19 deaths occur in aging due to genetic limit on cell division

Stress helps remove the formation of toxic proteins in dementia

Elective course in biodesign enables students to expand their abilities as medical device innovators

Pesticide testing workflow for cannabis and hemp products

eTesting cannabis for impurities and contaminants

Trial assesses the impact of Mediterranean diet on depression symptoms in young men

Perennial plants could offer a more sustainable solution for future agricultural systems

New study investigates the stability of frozen methane crystals as the ocean temperatures rise

New project to investigate how living organisms respond to reduced pesticide use

Decentralizing Clinical Testing, One Complete Blood Count at a Time

bit.bio launches Huntington’s disease human cell model

New software device makes genetic information analysis simpler

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