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UrduThrough a new award program, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) have joined forces to award the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Technical University of Darmstadt a three-year $720,000 research grant ($500,000 from…
Tag: Biotechnology
Bio-based coating for wood outperforms traditional synthetic options
Researchers turn a non-toxic residue into wood coating that resists abrasion, stain, and sunlight.
Device cracks milk protein
‘Refolding’ molecules to support medical solutions
Reverse optogenetic tool developed
A new optogenetic tool, a protein that can be controlled by light, has been characterized by researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB). They used an opsin – a protein that occurs in the brain and eyes – from zebrafish and introduced…
New organ-on-a-chip finds crucial interaction between blood, ovarian cancer tumors
Team identifies crucial interaction between platelets and tumors for the first time
Untwisting DNA Reveals New Force That Shapes Genomes
Advances in microscopy have enabled researchers to picture loops of DNA strands for the first time.
Untwisting DNA reveals new force that shapes genomes
Transcription generates a force that moves across DNA strands like ripples through water
DeepMind and EMBL release the most complete database of predicted 3D structures of human proteins
Partners use AlphaFold, the AI system recognised last year as a solution to the protein structure prediction problem, to release more than 350,000 protein structure predictions including the entire human proteome to the scientific community
Synlogic publishes papers in Nature journals demonstrating proof-of-mechanism and potential of synth
Data show dose-responsive, non-saturated increases in gastrointestinal consumption of Phe in humans by SYNB1618 — SYNB1618 Phase 2 study in patients with PKU ongoing with proof-of-concept readout anticipated in 2H 2021 — Phase 1 study of SYNB1934
Stanford researchers develop tool to drastically speed up the study of enzymes
For much of human history, animals and plants were perceived to follow a different set of rules than the rest of the universe. In the 18th and 19th centuries, this culminated in a belief that living organisms were infused by…
Smartphone screens effective sensors for soil or water contamination
The touchscreen technology used in billions of smartphones and tablets could also be used as a powerful sensor, without the need for any modifications. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have demonstrated how a typical touchscreen could be used to…
Take two: Integrating neuronal perspectives for richer results
Every brain function, from standing up to deciding what to have for dinner, involves neurons interacting. Studies focused on neuronal interactions extend across domains in neuroscience, primarily using the approaches of spike count correlation or dimensionality reduction. Pioneering research from…
How a unique sponge ‘goes with the flow’ could improve man-made structures
Collaborative project taps one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to reveal the water-bending skills of the Venus basket sponge. Insights could have implications for man-made craft and structures
SMART breakthrough in detection of SARS-CoV-2 variant in wastewater
SMART researchers have developed an innovative method to detect and quantify the more transmissible B.1.1.7 (Alpha) variant of concern via wastewater epidemiology
New method predicts COVID-19 severity, could help with hospital triage
During the height of the pandemic, some hospitals were overwhelmed with patients seeking treatment for COVID-19. This situation could happen again during future outbreaks, especially with SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern on the rise. Now, researchers reporting in ACS’ Analytical Chemistry…
Thumb-sized device quickly ‘sniffs out’ bad breath
No one wants bad breath — not when visiting friends and family, at a job interview, and especially not on a first date. Smelly breath can make things awkward, but it also is a natural warning sign, indicating that serious…
A novel method for the rapid repair of peripheral nerve injuries
Bar-Ilan University researchers have developed nerve guidance conduits filled with smart gel that accelerate regeneration of torn nerve fibers
Dynamic heart model mimics hemodynamic loads, advances engineered heart tissue technology
Efforts to understand cardiac disease progression and develop therapeutic tissues that can repair the human heart are just a few areas of focus for the Feinberg research group at Carnegie Mellon University. The group’s latest dynamic model, created in partnership…
A substance from Saussurea controversa will help bone tissue regeneration
Metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis, when bones lose their mass and become so fragile that they could be damaged while sneezing or under little stress, are called the silent epidemic of the 21st century. A person does not even know…
NIH Director Francis Collins and NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins to keynote joint session at ISSRDC
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), July 20, 2021 – The 2021 International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) will include a virtual keynote session that will feature two key science figures: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins…
To die or not to die in response to stress, a decision regulated by MK2 protein levels
Living organisms are often exposed to stress stimuli generated either by external or internal factors, and they need to respond accordingly. At a cellular level, stress usually triggers the activation of survival pathways that contribute to the recovery of cell…
The international ENABLE conferences get the green light for another four years
The ENABLE international conferences, which have been held annually since 2017, are scientific gatherings organised by and for young researchers that seek to ensure the next generation of scientific leaders. Initially funded by the European Commission’s Horizon2020 programme, the first…
RedHill Biopharma announces last patient out for phase 2/3 COVID-19 study of oral Opaganib
Top-line results expected in the coming weeks
Cellular push and pull, a key to the body’s response to processes such as cancer
From the vocal cords that produce our voice, to our heartbeat, our body’s cells are constantly subjected to mechanical forces that steadily change their response to these stimuli, regulating vital processes, in healthy individuals and in diseases such as cancer…
Add fatty acid to taste
New technology reveals single cancer cells have different appetites for fatty acids
NIH-funded study finds gene therapy may restore missing enzyme in rare disease
Results provide hope for children with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
A rapid method to quantify antibodies against SARS-CoV-2
Scientists have developed a rapid, highly accurate test to detect antibodies against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 in human serum, opening a new avenue for understanding the full extent of the pandemic and evaluating the effectiveness of vaccines.
Children’s National Hospital joins the Mendelian Genomics Research Consortium, receiving $12.8 million
The National Institutes of Health’s National Human Genome Research Institute award will help discover inherited rare diseases and conditions in children
Wearable sensors with wide-ranging strain sensitivity
Researchers draw inspiration from snake skin in sensor’s structural design
Modified yeast inhibits fungal growth in plants
External application could reduce agricultural reliance on fungicides
A new avenue for fighting drug-resistant bacteria
Targeting an RNA sequence in pathogenic bacteria could make them more sensitive to antibiotics
The virus trap
Hollow nano-objects made of DNA could trap viruses and render them harmless
UBCO researchers light the way to cleaner water
Fluorescence lighting helps detect impurities in water
Danforth Center and international partners unveil landmark insect resistant cowpea for Nigerian farmers
Nigeria has achieved a major milestone in the history of agricultural research and development with the commercial launch of Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) Cowpea.
Hard to swallow: Coral cells seen engulfing algae for first time
New research into the crucial partnership between coral and algae may one day help prevent coral bleaching.
Quantum physics helps destroy cancer cells
Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticles
Rapid evolution in waterfleas yields new conservation insights
The extraordinary ability of animals to rapidly evolve in response to predators has been demonstrated via genetic sequencing of a waterflea population across nearly two decades. In a new study, published in Nature Communications , scientists at the Universities of…
An inclusive guide to Nano particles in medicine
A Comprehensive Guide to Nanoparticles in Medicine is an ideal resource for scholars in medicine, pharmacology and technology who require an understanding to some basic facets of nanoparticles. The book also covers information about specific nanoparticle conjugates, in which nanoparticles…
Present and future application of artificial intelligence in clinical drug
The combination of expert knowledge and multidisciplinary approaches highlighted in the book make it a valuable source of information for physicians and clinical researchers active in the field of cancer diagnosis and treatment (oncologists, oncologic surgeons, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine…
Swarm of autonomous tiny drones can localize gas leaks
When there is a gas leak in a large building or at an industrial site, human firefighters currently need to go in with gas sensing instruments. Finding the gas leak may take considerable time, while they are risking their lives.…
Floating into summer with more buoyant, liquid-proof life jackets, swimsuits (video)
Summertime is here, and that often means long, lazy days at the beach, water skiing and swimming. Life jackets and swimsuits are essential gear for these activities, but if not dried thoroughly, they can develop a gross, musty smell. Now,…
A new sensitive tool for the efficient quantification of plant disease susceptibility
While several biology techniques have undergone significant technical advances that have allowed their high-throughput implementation, assessing the resistance levels of plant varieties to microbial pathogens remains an arduous and time-consuming task. In response to this, Pujara and collaborators took advantage…
International partners unveil landmark insect resistant cowpea for Nigerian farmers
The first public sector biotech food crop released in Africa
ISSRDC to feature in-space production applications and its impact on the space economy
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), July 14, 2021 – The International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) will host multiple sessions focused on in-space production applications during its 10th annual gathering, taking place August 3-5. This year’s event, which will…
The Polo Tecnologico Piemontese opens in Candiolo (Turin)
The Polo Tecnologico Piemontese (PTP) is born in Candiolo (Turin), a hub of innovative companies that will host avant-garde technological companies and research institutes dedicated to medicine and which sees the HBW Group * as the leader.
Simulating microswimmers in nematic fluids
A combination of two simulation techniques has allowed researchers to investigate how swimming microparticles propel themselves through ‘nematic liquid crystals’ — revealing some unusual behaviors
‘Hydrogel-based flexible brain-machine interface’
The interface is easy to insert into the body when dry, but behaves ‘stealthily’ inside the brain when wet
Blood test can track the evolution of coronavirus infection
A blood test that quantifies the protein ACE2, the cellular protein which allows entry of the virus into cells, as well as ACE2 fragments, produced as a result of interaction with the virus, could be an effective method for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 infection
5D imaging of ultrafast phenomena
Spectral-volumetric compressed ultrafast photography simultaneously captures 5D information in a single snapshot