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ASHG launches major initiative to understand, document experiences of past injustice in human genetics research

The American Society of Human Genetics today announced a major year-long initiative to understand and document experiences of past injustice, as well as progress toward justice, in the human genetics research field and the Society.

9 Dec 2021

Robust biosecurity system essential as Australian agriculture industry set to make history

The Australian agriculture industry is set to make history this financial year with a forecast to reach $78 billion in value.

9 Dec 2021

High quality products for cultured meat research

AMSBIO has announced a new range of kits, media and reagents to assist in the development of cultured meat products - an exciting new area of food technology.

From AMS Biotechnology 9 Dec 2021

Curio Genomics collaborates with International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium

The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium is pleased to announce that the bioinformatics company Curio Genomics has joined the organization as a sponsoring partner.

8 Dec 2021

Study reveals bacterial signature that marks the shift from healthy teeth, gums to periodontitis

When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you; but what happens when gum or tooth disease starts to dim your pearly whites? Now, researchers from Japan have found a bacterial signature that marks the shift from healthy teeth and gums to periodontitis.

8 Dec 2021

Single-cell spatial analysis may provide information about neoadjuvant therapy for triple-negative breast cancer

A next-generation technology that allows the study of protein expression at the single-cell level and the location of the cells within the tumor microenvironment (TME) was feasible and provided information on the benefit of adding the immune checkpoint inhibitor atezolizumab (Tecentriq) to chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment for patients with early high-risk and locally advanced triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), according to results presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 7-10, 2021.

8 Dec 2021

World's first metal-organic framework antibody-drug delivery system developed

It sounds like the stuff of science fiction: a man-made crystal that can be attached to antibodies and then supercharge them with potent drugs or imaging agents that can seek out diseased cells with the highest precision, resulting in fewer adverse effects for the patient.

8 Dec 2021

Flexible micropen could be used in biological or microelectronic labs

Advances in intuitive microwriting devices that can print microstructures could pattern electric circuits and more. The setup, featuring a robot arm to hold the micropen, deposits ink onto the surface, much like writing by hand with a fountain pen.

8 Dec 2021

New strategy to improve the therapeutic efficacy of liver cancer immunotherapy

In recent years, tumor immunotherapy has emerged as a highly promising and much-touted oncological approach.

8 Dec 2021

New report recommends essential strategies for boosting resilience of the UK food system

Government, the food industry, financial investors, charities and researchers all have a key role to play in securing the food system into the future - according to the results of a five-year research program.

8 Dec 2021

iVention joins the Tetra Partner network to meet customer demand for data-engineered scientific workflows

TetraScience, the R&D Data Cloud company, announced today that iVention, maker of a powerful Laboratory Execution System, has joined the Tetra Partner Network to meet customer requirements that all of their scientific data be engineered, liquid, and actionable so that they can accelerate delivery of life-saving medicines.

From TetraScience, Inc. 8 Dec 2021

Study uncovers an immune evasion mechanism of SARS-CoV-2

Scientists discovered that SARS-CoV-2 can knock out a significant molecular pathway associated with an immune complex named MHC class I.

8 Dec 2021

Highly optimized X-ray process delivers high-resolution 3D images of cells

Viral pathogens such as the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus alter the interior structure of the cells they infect.

8 Dec 2021

Researchers identify protein that promotes wound healing and repair

Recent research discovered a protein known as Agrin that is known to promote wound healing and repair when induced after the injury of skin tissue.

8 Dec 2021

Experts create world’s first single-cell atlas of human and porcine eyes

Researchers recently constructed the first single-cell atlas of the human and porcine eyes.

8 Dec 2021

Lunaphore highlights novel spatial biology research at SITC 2021

Lunaphore today announced new research from collaborators at the University of Birmingham.

From Lunaphore 7 Dec 2021

Lunaphore to host inaugural Spatial Biology Week™ virtual meeting

Lunaphore today announced the events and activities planned around the inaugural Lunaphore Spatial Biology Week™, taking place virtually December 6-10, 2021.

From Lunaphore 7 Dec 2021

Covalent Metrology and JEOL Announce Partnership, Silicon Valley Demonstration Facility

December 07, 2021 – Sunnyvale, CA. Covalent Metrology, a leading North American provider of analytical services, announces its partnership with JEOL a global leader in the development of cutting-edge scientific instruments used in microscopy, analytical chemistry, and materials characterization.

From JEOL USA, Inc. 7 Dec 2021

Trees growing in forested wetland areas emit more methane, finds study

Most of the methane gas emitted from Amazon wetlands regions is vented into the atmosphere via tree root systems – with significant emissions occurring even when the ground is not flooded, say researchers at the University of Birmingham.

7 Dec 2021

Knowledge about production conditions plays a key role in sensory perception of smoked salmon

A great many packages of sliced and vacuum-sealed smoked salmon find their way into Danish shopping carts every year. The vast majority of this smoked salmon is sourced from Norwegian aquaculture farms.

7 Dec 2021

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ASHG launches major initiative to understand, document experiences of past injustice in human genetics research

Robust biosecurity system essential as Australian agriculture industry set to make history

High quality products for cultured meat research

Curio Genomics collaborates with International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium

Study reveals bacterial signature that marks the shift from healthy teeth, gums to periodontitis

Single-cell spatial analysis may provide information about neoadjuvant therapy for triple-negative breast cancer

World's first metal-organic framework antibody-drug delivery system developed

Flexible micropen could be used in biological or microelectronic labs

New strategy to improve the therapeutic efficacy of liver cancer immunotherapy

New report recommends essential strategies for boosting resilience of the UK food system

iVention joins the Tetra Partner network to meet customer demand for data-engineered scientific workflows

Study uncovers an immune evasion mechanism of SARS-CoV-2

Highly optimized X-ray process delivers high-resolution 3D images of cells

Researchers identify protein that promotes wound healing and repair

Experts create world’s first single-cell atlas of human and porcine eyes

Lunaphore highlights novel spatial biology research at SITC 2021

Lunaphore to host inaugural Spatial Biology Week™ virtual meeting

Covalent Metrology and JEOL Announce Partnership, Silicon Valley Demonstration Facility

Trees growing in forested wetland areas emit more methane, finds study

Knowledge about production conditions plays a key role in sensory perception of smoked salmon

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