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New methodology assesses whole-genome sequencing data of SARS-CoV-2 mutations

According to researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and MIT, the use of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) methodology to assess whole-genome sequencing data of SARS-CoV-2 mutations and COVID-19 mortality data can help identify highly pathogenic variants of the virus that should be flagged for containment.

25 Jun 2021

Researchers analyze and describe immune cells in the human bile duct

The immune cells that reside in the human bile duct have been studied and described in depth by researchers at Karolinska Institutet.

25 Jun 2021

Dedicated cGMP Facility for Porous Plastic Components

Porvair Sciences reports investment in a dedicated clean area for manufacturing Vyon® porous plastic components for healthcare, pharmaceutical and life science products.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 24 Jun 2021

Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful conditions

A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a groundbreaking paper authored by a team led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also referred to as UT Health San Antonio.

24 Jun 2021

Innovative cyber seed is being brought to life by researchers

The first-ever manufacturing ‘cyber seed’ which grows just like a plant and produces innovative designs for products ranging from aircraft parts to medical devices has been conceptualized by researchers – and now it is being brought to life.

24 Jun 2021

Study confirms protein quality differences among varied food sources

A new article analyzed the physiological response to numerous ounce equivalents of protein food sources.

23 Jun 2021

Prevalent protein in the blood plays a vital role in human fertilization, infection resistance

Albumin activates a proton channel which allows sperm to penetrate and fertilize an egg and white blood cells to secrete large amounts of inflammatory mediators.

23 Jun 2021

New device can examine and separate single cells based on their response to stimuli

A novel technology that can inspect and separate single cells based on their response to stimuli could help develop personalized treatment.

From University of Exeter 23 Jun 2021

New nanobodies could fight against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Looking for a new strategy in the long-running battle against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, researchers have developed nanobodies.

23 Jun 2021

Researchers create first plant embryo gene expression atlas at the single-cell level

A team of researchers from the GMI has created the first plant embryo gene expression atlas at the single-cell level.

22 Jun 2021

New airway model boosts COVID-19 research

A research team has successfully built a model of lung cells that can be used to simulate how COVID-19 infects the airways.

22 Jun 2021

Fluorescence microscopy and deep learning predict viral infections

Researchers have now used fluorescence images from live cells to train an artificial neural network to reliably detect cells that are infected by herpes viruses.

22 Jun 2021

Groundbreaking field trials underscore the potential of gene-editing technology

Field trials that explore healthy chemicals in agronomically significant brassica crops have underscored the “immense potential” of gene-editing technology.

22 Jun 2021

Novel protein interactions aid in the recovery process of brain damage

Patients suffering from brain damage largely depend on rehabilitation therapy for recovery, because no other effective treatment options are available.

21 Jun 2021

Scientists explore the human gut to combat SARS-CoV-2 virus

Scientists have discovered that some commensal bacteria residing in the human gut release compounds that suppress the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

21 Jun 2021

Polyamines with known functionalities can treat age-related disorders

According to a new scientific study, recently published in the Nature Catalysis journal, baker's yeast can be engineered and improved to create polyamines and polyamine analogs to address major problems in both the health and agriculture sectors.

21 Jun 2021

Study sheds new light on age-related diseases

Researchers from Sanford Burnham Prebys have explored the intricacies of autophagy to get a better understanding of the process.

21 Jun 2021

New technology helps design cities that are better for both people and nature

New technology could help cities around the world improve people's lives while saving billions of dollars. The free, open-source software developed by the Stanford Natural Capital Project creates maps to visualize the links between nature and human wellbeing.

21 Jun 2021

Protein known to mediate cell death plays a key role in maturation and release of interleukin-1α

Interluekin-1α (IL-1α) is an important part of the immune response, but until now it has been unclear how this molecule is processed from its precursor, pro-IL-1α, and exits the cell during inflammasome activation.

21 Jun 2021

A new system of organic farming could stabilize food security for future populations

Study shows that self-sustaining systems integrating diverse organic farming practices and human dietary composition could solve the issue of food security.

21 Jun 2021

Life Science News

New methodology assesses whole-genome sequencing data of SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Researchers analyze and describe immune cells in the human bile duct

Dedicated cGMP Facility for Porous Plastic Components

Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful conditions

Innovative cyber seed is being brought to life by researchers

Study confirms protein quality differences among varied food sources

Prevalent protein in the blood plays a vital role in human fertilization, infection resistance

New device can examine and separate single cells based on their response to stimuli

New nanobodies could fight against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers create first plant embryo gene expression atlas at the single-cell level

New airway model boosts COVID-19 research

Fluorescence microscopy and deep learning predict viral infections

Groundbreaking field trials underscore the potential of gene-editing technology

Novel protein interactions aid in the recovery process of brain damage

Scientists explore the human gut to combat SARS-CoV-2 virus

Polyamines with known functionalities can treat age-related disorders

Study sheds new light on age-related diseases

New technology helps design cities that are better for both people and nature

Protein known to mediate cell death plays a key role in maturation and release of interleukin-1α

A new system of organic farming could stabilize food security for future populations

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