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Brain stores detailed information of missing hand decades after amputation, finds study

Researchers have found that the brain stores detailed information of a missing hand decades after amputation, regardless of whether amputees still experience phantom hand sensations.

5 Feb 2019

Are Electronic Cigarettes Facilitating Illicit Drug Use?

In this interview, Dr. Michelle Peace provides an introduction to her research into the use of e-cigarettes for the inhalation of illicit drugs.

From Pittcon 5 Feb 2019

Newly launched CINECA enables researchers to access clinical research data

Registered researchers will have rapid access to an "unprecedented scale" of clinical research data through the new Common Infrastructure for National Cohorts in Europe, Canada and Africa, launched today.

4 Feb 2019

New study reveals fiber composition in rice coproducts

Rice coproducts in pig diets add fat and fiber, but too much fiber can decrease energy absorption and digestibility. A recent study from the University of Illinois characterizes the chemical composition of fiber in rice and rice coproducts, which could lead to diet interventions for improved digestibility.

1 Feb 2019

Discovery of proteins that control mucin secretion reveals clues to treating colon, airway diseases

Cells produce mucins at a constant rate, and when exposed to an allergen or pathogen, they produce more mucin in a rapid burst. Both the constant and rapid mucin secretion is controlled by calcium.

1 Feb 2019

Scientists develop new method for synthesizing para-carboxyplenylsiloxanes

Russian scientists have developed a new method for synthesizing para-carboxyplenylsiloxanes, a unique class of organosilicon compounds. The resulting compounds are promising for creating self-healing, electrically conductive, heat- and frost-resistant silicones.

25 Jan 2019

New study solves mystery behind how proteins interact with cell membrane

Trillions of cells -- all different shapes and sizes -- form a human body's structure. Surrounding each cell is a membrane, jointly acting as hostess and security -- welcoming certain information into the cell while making sure its components don't spill out into the body's void.

25 Jan 2019

Planet friendly diets are not only good for the environment, but also your health

A study of the diets of more than 16,000 Americans has revealed that low-carbon diets are not only good for the planet, they're also healthier.

24 Jan 2019

World-class scientific leaders join Crick boards

Two world-class scientific leaders have been appointed to help govern the Crick’s institutional and scientific strategy, with neuroscientist Mene Pangalos joining the Board of Trustees and biochemist Elena Conti joining the Scientific Advisory Board.

From The Francis Crick Institute 24 Jan 2019

Researchers identify major compounds that impart taste to pufferfish without harmful toxin

Some people consider pufferfish, also known as fugu, a delicacy because of its unique and exquisite flavor, which is perhaps seasoned by knowledge that consumption of the fish could be deadly.

24 Jan 2019

Researchers design interleukin protein to balance overshooting immune response

Small infections can be fatal: Millions of people die each year from sepsis, an overreaction of the immune system.

23 Jan 2019

New sessions at Pittcon 2019

Pittcon 2019 will be held March 17-21, 2019 in Philadelphia PA at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. A number of new events and sessions will be held.

From Pittcon 23 Jan 2019

Lab-Scale Clarification of Mammalian Cell Cultures Expressing Recombinant Antibodies

Tina Stoschek and Marcus Gerlach discuss maximizing mAb generation using lab-scale clarification of cell cultures expressing recombinant antibodies.

From Sartorius 23 Jan 2019

Groundbreaking tool helps visualize neuronal activity with near-infrared light

A new, groundbreaking tool for visualizing neural activity has implications for understanding brain functions and disorders, according to new research by University of Alberta scientists and a team of international collaborators.

22 Jan 2019

Sartorius launches BIOSTAT RM TX single-use bioreactor for consistent quality cellular products

Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry today announced the launch of the BIOSTAT RM TX single-use bioreactor, a new wave mixed system developed specifically for closed, automated expansion of consistent quality cell products such as ex vivo cellular immunotherapies.

From Sartorius 22 Jan 2019

The cytoskeleton of neurons found to play role in Alzheimer's disease

A researcher at the UPV/EHU has participated in a study describing what it is during the early stages of Alzheimer's that triggers the loss of dynamics and subsequent impairment of the dendritic spines, the compartments of the neurons responsible for receiving nerve impulses from other neurons.

17 Jan 2019

Preparation, characterization of Soyasapogenol B loaded onto functionalized MWCNTs

Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes is the name that is derived from their structure and walls are formed by one atom thick sheet of carbon.

17 Jan 2019

Research finds decline in ketone body utilization when coronary circulation is reduced

Ketone bodies are metabolites that can be used as energy sources like glucose and fatty acids. They can be converted into acetyl-CoA, which produces energy via the Krebs cycle in the mitochondria, and are typically used as an alternative energy source during starvation, fasting, or periods of high-intensity exercise.

17 Jan 2019

Smoking significantly increases your biological age, study shows

Insilico Medicine, one of the leaders in artificial intelligence for drug discovery, biomarker development, digital medicine, and aging research, announced the publication of a new collaborative research paper titled "Blood Biochemistry Analysis to Detect Smoking Status and Quantify Accelerated Aging in Smokers" in Scientific Reports.

17 Jan 2019

How Patch Clamp Technology Can Benefit Ion Channel Research

Learn how patch clamp technology meets high-throughput to benefit ion channel research in this interview with Tim and James, Nanion.

From Nanion Technologies 16 Jan 2019

Biochemistry

Brain stores detailed information of missing hand decades after amputation, finds study

Are Electronic Cigarettes Facilitating Illicit Drug Use?

Newly launched CINECA enables researchers to access clinical research data

New study reveals fiber composition in rice coproducts

Discovery of proteins that control mucin secretion reveals clues to treating colon, airway diseases

Scientists develop new method for synthesizing para-carboxyplenylsiloxanes

New study solves mystery behind how proteins interact with cell membrane

Planet friendly diets are not only good for the environment, but also your health

World-class scientific leaders join Crick boards

Researchers identify major compounds that impart taste to pufferfish without harmful toxin

Researchers design interleukin protein to balance overshooting immune response

New sessions at Pittcon 2019

Lab-Scale Clarification of Mammalian Cell Cultures Expressing Recombinant Antibodies

Groundbreaking tool helps visualize neuronal activity with near-infrared light

Sartorius launches BIOSTAT RM TX single-use bioreactor for consistent quality cellular products

The cytoskeleton of neurons found to play role in Alzheimer's disease

Preparation, characterization of Soyasapogenol B loaded onto functionalized MWCNTs

Research finds decline in ketone body utilization when coronary circulation is reduced

Smoking significantly increases your biological age, study shows

How Patch Clamp Technology Can Benefit Ion Channel Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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