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Nucleic acid nanoparticles found to have varying immune responses

An extensive experiment testing the immune effects of a broad group of lab-designed nucleic acid nanoparticles did not find a strong, uniform immune response, as had been predicted.

27 Jul 2018

Answer to decades-old mystery may allow some children to avoid bone marrow transplantation

Researchers have helped solve a decades-old mystery about which mutations are responsible for an inherited bone marrow disorder.

27 Jul 2018

New drug discovery system allows scientists to target ‘undruggable’ enzymes

A new drug discovery system allows scientists to specifically target members of an important family of enzymes, called phosphatases, which were previously considered mostly "undruggable".

27 Jul 2018

Study shares public views of using gene editing to change unborn baby’s genetic makeup

A majority of Americans support the idea of using gene editing with the goal of delivering direct health benefits for babies.

27 Jul 2018

Researchers develop nano-carriers to specifically target senescent cells

Senescent cells are damaged cells that do not perform their normal roles anymore but that are not dead -hence they are commonly known as zombi cells.

27 Jul 2018

Scientists identify brain cells that help zebrafishes to socialize

University of Oregon scientists have identified brain cells vital to how zebrafish socialize. When the neurons are disabled, their orientation to one another breaks down in ways similar to socialization problems seen in humans with autism spectrum disorders and schizophrenia.

27 Jul 2018

Festo launches next-generation liquid handling/modular dosing system

Festo introduces its next-generation liquid handling/modular dosing system developed to simplify automating applications for in-vitro diagnostics, cell and genome research, and sample inspection.

27 Jul 2018

Discovery of two molecules could pave way for new drugs to treat traumatic brain injury

After 10 years of research, a Rutgers-led team of scientists has identified two molecules that protect nerve cells after a traumatic brain injury and could lead to new drug treatments.

27 Jul 2018

Mutations of IRF2BPL gene associated with previously undiagnosed neurological disorder

An international team of scientists, including researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, has discovered mutations of gene IRF2BPL that are associated with a previously undiagnosed neurological disorder in seven unrelated individuals.

27 Jul 2018

Duke engineers develop new technique to manipulate, split and mix droplets of biological fluids

Engineers at Duke University have developed a way to manipulate, split and mix droplets of biological fluids by having them surf on acoustic waves in oil.

26 Jul 2018

Researchers design and create new molecule that can kill malarial parasites

A research team from The Australian National University and The University of Queensland has designed and made a molecule derived from a human protein that kills the parasite which causes malaria.

26 Jul 2018

Scientists discover gene that predicts arthritis severity

Scientists have discovered a new gene that is associated with disease severity in rheumatoid arthritis. HIP1 produces an inflammatory molecule which drives RA.

26 Jul 2018

Cutting-edge laboratory technique recapitulates brain development more accurately than ever

A cutting-edge laboratory technique that turns human stem cells into brain-like tissue now recapitulates human brain development more accurately than ever, according to a new study from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

26 Jul 2018

Small RNA in sperm shown to be essential for embryonic development

New research has shown that small RNA in sperm is essential for embryo implantation and embryonic development. The findings will be used to optimize IVF.

26 Jul 2018

Researchers develop artificial enzymes that drive reactions on living cells

Nature has evolved thousands of enzymes to facilitate the many chemical reactions that take place inside organisms to sustain life.

26 Jul 2018

Study reveals key role of actin cytoskeletal dynamics in supporting immune cell function

In order to move, a body needs a strong scaffold. This is not only true on a macroscopic level, where animals rely on skeletons to support their muscles.

26 Jul 2018

Anti-cancer gene may switch side and promote cancer growth, shows study

It doesn't often happen that army generals switch sides in the middle of a war, but when cancer's attack is underway, it may even cause a gene that acts as the body's master defender to change allegiance.

26 Jul 2018

Study observes how nanoplastics cause damage to DNA and cell membranes in mussels

Plastic pollution is a worldwide environmental problem which worsens when this material degrades into smaller-sized particles such as microplastics and nanoplastics, the latter capable of penetrating into an organism's cells.

26 Jul 2018

Researchers identify gene from Ebola virus in Myotis bats

A gene from the deadly Ebola virus that allows the virus to escape from the human immune system has been identified in the genome of a group of bats that is found worldwide, including North America.

25 Jul 2018

Researchers discover how antibodies secreted in the gut promote growth of healthy microbiome

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Science in Japan have discovered how antibodies secreted in the gut promote the growth of beneficial bacteria.

25 Jul 2018

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Nucleic acid nanoparticles found to have varying immune responses

Answer to decades-old mystery may allow some children to avoid bone marrow transplantation

New drug discovery system allows scientists to target ‘undruggable’ enzymes

Study shares public views of using gene editing to change unborn baby’s genetic makeup

Researchers develop nano-carriers to specifically target senescent cells

Scientists identify brain cells that help zebrafishes to socialize

Festo launches next-generation liquid handling/modular dosing system

Discovery of two molecules could pave way for new drugs to treat traumatic brain injury

Mutations of IRF2BPL gene associated with previously undiagnosed neurological disorder

Duke engineers develop new technique to manipulate, split and mix droplets of biological fluids

Researchers design and create new molecule that can kill malarial parasites

Scientists discover gene that predicts arthritis severity

Cutting-edge laboratory technique recapitulates brain development more accurately than ever

Small RNA in sperm shown to be essential for embryonic development

Researchers develop artificial enzymes that drive reactions on living cells

Study reveals key role of actin cytoskeletal dynamics in supporting immune cell function

Anti-cancer gene may switch side and promote cancer growth, shows study

Study observes how nanoplastics cause damage to DNA and cell membranes in mussels

Researchers identify gene from Ebola virus in Myotis bats

Researchers discover how antibodies secreted in the gut promote growth of healthy microbiome

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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