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LJI Scientists Uncover New Superpower of MAIT Cells

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are investigating a talented type of T cell.

13 Nov 2023

Quantum Biology and AI Improve CRISPR Cas9 Efficiency in Microbes

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory used their expertise in quantum biology, artificial intelligence and bioengineering to improve how CRISPR Cas9 genome editing tools work on organisms like microbes that can be modified to produce renewable fuels and chemicals.

10 Nov 2023

New Synthetic Enzymes can Control Signaling Protein Vital to Embryonic Development

A University of Texas at Dallas bioengineer has developed synthetic enzymes that can control the behavior of the signaling protein Vg1, which plays a key role in the development of muscle, bone and blood in vertebrate embryos.

10 Nov 2023

Bacteria and Viruses Evolve New Strategies in Accelerated Arms Race

As conceived by Charles Darwin in the 1800s, evolution is a slow, gradual process during which species adaptations are inherited incrementally over generations.

10 Nov 2023

Large Study Finds 187 New Genetic Variants Linked to Prostate Cancer

A globe-spanning scientific team has compiled the most comprehensive list of genetic variants associated with prostate cancer risk -; 451 in all -; through a whole-genome analysis that ranks as the largest and most diverse investigation into prostate cancer genetics yet.

10 Nov 2023

Dissecting the Mechanisms Behind Selective Genomic Editing

A new study is in progress to unravel a fascinating biological mystery of how certain animals can naturally eliminate more than half of their genetic information during embryonic development.

10 Nov 2023

Examining the Link Between Sleep Alteration and Aging in Jewel Wasps

Parents of newborns might sense a rapid aging effect during the early months of sleepless nights. Currently, researchers at the University of Leicester are exploring the intriguing possibility that the key to a long and healthy life lies in a restful night's sleep and human DNA.

10 Nov 2023

New Insights Into Tumor-Immune Interactions Could Lead to More Effective Therapies for Multiple Myeloma

A multicenter study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine shows how interactions between tumor cells and immune components of the microenvironment can impact treatment responses and outcomes in patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who undergo combination treatments that include targeted immunotherapy.

10 Nov 2023

Novel Bacterial Protein can Prolong Cell Longevity by Acting Directly on Mitochondria

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil, partnering with colleagues in Australia, have identified a novel bacterial protein that can keep human cells healthy even when the cells have a heavy bacterial burden.

10 Nov 2023

Seventh Annual NSF-Funded Solicitation for Tissue Engineering Research Utilizing the ISS National Lab Now Open

For the seventh consecutive year, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is funding a solicitation seeking projects that utilize the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to advance tissue engineering and mechanobiology research. Through this solicitation, NSF will provide up to $1.6 million in funding for multiple projects intending to leverage the orbiting laboratory.

10 Nov 2023

A Glimpse Into the World of Bacterial Metabolism Within Hosts

Researchers from Kiel University (CAU) and the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen are shedding light on the enigmatic world of bacteria that coexist or parasitize animal hosts.

9 Nov 2023

Role of Inhibitory Interneurons in Memory Expression

Memory, a crucial aspect of human survival, is intricately connected to how humans encode, retrieve, and react to external stimuli.

9 Nov 2023

Researchers Develop Novel Antifungal Drug with Potential to Save Lives

Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have developed a novel antifungal molecule.

9 Nov 2023

Scientists Forge a Path to the World’s First Synthetic Yeast Genome

Researchers crafted a chromosome entirely from the ground up, paving the way for the creation of the inaugural synthetic yeast in the world.

9 Nov 2023

Biocair Cements its Commitment in Scotland with Edinburgh Facility Expansion

Global specialist in temperature-controlled logistics for life sciences, Biocair, is continuing to grow its UK presence with the expansion of its Edinburgh facility.

9 Nov 2023

Illinois Tech Grows Research Footprint, Securing Prime Space at TCC’s Fulton Labs

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) has leased approximately 34,295 square feet in Trammell Crow Company’s (TCC) Fulton Labs innovation hub, announced today by the Chicago office of TCC, a global real estate developer.

9 Nov 2023

GOV UK Introduces New 'AI Life Sciences' Fund - IEEE Comments

Last week, the UK Government announced it will be launching the AI Life Sciences Accelerator Mission. Approximately £100 million will be allocated to help drive AI innovation and tackle the UK’s biggest healthcare challenges

9 Nov 2023

Unleashing the Power of Melanin in Space for Next-Gen Biomaterials

Exploring the mysteries of the natural pigment melanin in the unique microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS) could lead to groundbreaking advances in biomaterial production on Earth and beyond.

9 Nov 2023

New U.S. Facility Turns Ag Waste into Bioplastic

From eating utensils and straws to coffee pods and jars, most of us use plastic products daily.

9 Nov 2023

Challenging the Assumption of Genetic Homogeneity in European Ancestry

Previous studies studying the genomes of people with European heritage might have reported misleading results because they did not adequately account for population structure, according to a new study.

8 Nov 2023