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New method reveals the dynamics of cell development and gene activity

Studies on cellular dynamics are vital to interpret the development of cells and the progression of various diseases.

5 Aug 2020

Understanding the dynamics of amyloids is crucial to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

Even though specific amyloids are found to have a biological function, the formation of amyloids is often linked to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

5 Aug 2020

Researchers develop scalable strategy to find novel molecular glue degraders

Despite immense efforts to improve pharmacology methods, over three-quarters of all human proteins still remain beyond the reach of therapeutic advancement.

5 Aug 2020

New study may offer a novel, potential target for treating breast cancer

According to researchers, G-quadruplexes have been demonstrated to play a crucial role in specific types of breast cancer for the first time.

5 Aug 2020

Broad antivirals can kill several types of coronaviruses in human cells and mice

team of scientists has engineered antiviral compounds that can kill several types of coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

4 Aug 2020

Machine learning can increase effectiveness of drug repurposing for psychiatric disorders

Artificial intelligence can increase the effectiveness of drug repositioning or repurposing research, according to a study published in Translational Psychiatry.

4 Aug 2020

New light-based, cost-effective method to synthesize multisubstituted chemicals

A team of researchers from Japan has demonstrated a light-based reaction that yields high numbers of the base chemical component required to produce bioactive compounds used in common industry products.

4 Aug 2020

Newly discovered biomarkers predict response to immunotherapy in Type 1 diabetes

Scientists at UCL have discovered new biomarkers, which may identify those people with Type 1 diabetes who would benefit from the immunotherapy drug Abatacept, a finding which could eventually help thousands manage the disease more effectively.

From University College London 4 Aug 2020

Sterile deep well plates

Porvair Sciences offers an extensive range of sterile deep well microplates for sensitive biological and drug discovery applications.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 4 Aug 2020

Stackable, low profile deep well microplates for lab automation

Porvair Sciences has introduced a new range of low profile deep well microplates - optimised for laboratory automation.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 4 Aug 2020

Identifying a new genetic cause of inherited neuropathy

Inherited mutations in a gene that keeps nerve cells intact were shown, for the first time, to be a driver of neuropathy known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

4 Aug 2020

How sweet-taste perception changes with age

Compared with adults, children are less sensitive to the sweet taste and need 40% more sucrose for them to detect the taste of sugar, a new study found.

4 Aug 2020

Blind spots of soil biodiversity

Soils harbor a substantial part of biodiversity, yet data on the patterns and processes taking place below ground does not represent all relevant ecosystems.

4 Aug 2020

Cannabinoids may affect activity of other pharmaceuticals

Cannabinoid-containing products may alter the effects of some prescription drugs, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

4 Aug 2020

Old part of immune system may influence severity of COVID-19

One of the immune system's oldest branches may be influencing the severity of COVID disease, according to a new study from researchers.

4 Aug 2020

Detecting rare circulating tumor cells

Metastasis - the development of tumor growth at a secondary site - is responsible for the majority of cancer-related deaths.

4 Aug 2020

New algorithm can decolonize harmful gut bacteria

The human gut may not be recollected frequently, but it is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes that have a significant role to play in the way human beings function.

4 Aug 2020

Researchers develop CAR-T cell therapy based on TCR signal transduction

The T cell receptor (TCR) is a key receptor that is responsible for detecting tumor antigens in T cells.

4 Aug 2020

New study can help develop longevity-promoting drugs

Scientists have successfully dialed up and down the lifespan of creatures by changing the activity of proteins present in roundworm cells.

4 Aug 2020

Study uncovers molecular mechanism of metabolite-mediated epigenome involved in organismal aging

Scientists have recently demonstrated that acetyl-CoA connects mitochondrial stress to the nuclear epigenome through the NuRD complex.

4 Aug 2020

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New method reveals the dynamics of cell development and gene activity

Understanding the dynamics of amyloids is crucial to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

Researchers develop scalable strategy to find novel molecular glue degraders

New study may offer a novel, potential target for treating breast cancer

Broad antivirals can kill several types of coronaviruses in human cells and mice

Machine learning can increase effectiveness of drug repurposing for psychiatric disorders

New light-based, cost-effective method to synthesize multisubstituted chemicals

Newly discovered biomarkers predict response to immunotherapy in Type 1 diabetes

Sterile deep well plates

Stackable, low profile deep well microplates for lab automation

Identifying a new genetic cause of inherited neuropathy

How sweet-taste perception changes with age

Blind spots of soil biodiversity

Cannabinoids may affect activity of other pharmaceuticals

Old part of immune system may influence severity of COVID-19

Detecting rare circulating tumor cells

New algorithm can decolonize harmful gut bacteria

Researchers develop CAR-T cell therapy based on TCR signal transduction

New study can help develop longevity-promoting drugs

Study uncovers molecular mechanism of metabolite-mediated epigenome involved in organismal aging

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