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Scientists manage to permeate living cells with small antibodies

Scientists at the Technische Universität Darmstadt, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich and the Leibniz Institute for Molecular Pharmacology have managed to introduce tiny antibodies into living cells. The researchers now report on the synthesis and applications for these nanobodies in "Nature Chemistry".

19 Jul 2017

Study seeks to understand genetic synergy in cleft palate

Like all of the individual elements of fetal development, palate growth is a marvel of nature. In part of this process, ledges of tissue on the sides of the face grow downwards on each side of the tongue, then upward, fusing at the midline at the top of the mouth.

19 Jul 2017

Researchers produce 'silk micrococoons' that could store sensitive molecular materials

Microscopic versions of the cocoons spun by silkworms have been manufactured by a team of researchers.

19 Jul 2017

Blood-based screening test can detect key Alzheimer's marker

Decades before people with Alzheimer's disease develop memory loss and confusion, their brains become dotted with plaques made of a sticky protein - called amyloid beta - that is thought to contribute to the disease and its progression.

19 Jul 2017

Unique 'Golden Hour' study details ultra-early immune response to trauma

Scientists from the University of Birmingham are carrying out pioneering research as part of a major £10 million study aimed at improving outcomes for patients who have suffered a traumatic injury.

19 Jul 2017

Study shows how omega-3 fatty acids can produce same medicinal qualities as marijuana

Chemical compounds called cannabinoids are found in marijuana and also are produced naturally in the body from omega-3 fatty acids.

18 Jul 2017

New review reveals dire effects of heavy alcohol use during adolescence on the brain

What would a celebration be without alcohol, whether we are talking about a private or professional event? Drinking alcohol, is a well-engrained and long-standing social habit in many countries around the world, even though the fact that alcohol has an impact on one's health is largely established, especially when it comes to heavy drinking.

18 Jul 2017

New report proposes strategy to evaluate low-dose toxicity of endocrine disruptors

A new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine proposes a strategy that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should use to evaluate the evidence of adverse human health effects from low doses of exposure to chemicals that can disrupt the endocrine system.

18 Jul 2017

Large-scale genetic study of E. coli illustrates complexity of drug resistant 'superbugs'

The first large-scale genetic study of Escherichia coli (E. coli) cultured from patients with bloodstream infections in England showed that drug resistant 'superbugs' are not always out-competing other strains.

18 Jul 2017

Research finding could pave way for novel compounds to tackle bacterial resistance

Bacteria or 'superbugs' that have adapted to resist multiple antibiotics are responsible for around 700,000 deaths globally a year; new types of antibiotics are urgently needed.

18 Jul 2017

Study shows how cells feel their way through the surroundings

Cells push out tiny feelers to probe their physical surroundings, but how much can these tiny sensors really discover? A new study led by Princeton University researchers and colleagues finds that the typical cell's environment is highly varied in the stiffness or flexibility of the surrounding tissue, and that to gain a meaningful amount of information about its surroundings, the cell must move around and change shape.

18 Jul 2017

Researchers discover gene mutations that worsen respiratory infections among children

Researchers funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation have discovered mutations that worsen respiratory infections among children. Their study explains the mechanism involved.

18 Jul 2017

Developing software for cell and gene therapy supply chain tracking

The first thing is, to always remember that we're dealing with a living drug, cells, which are very sensitive to environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity etc. All of those things can impact on the viability of the drug and its effectiveness.

18 Jul 2017

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Scientists manage to permeate living cells with small antibodies

Study seeks to understand genetic synergy in cleft palate

Researchers produce 'silk micrococoons' that could store sensitive molecular materials

Blood-based screening test can detect key Alzheimer's marker

Unique 'Golden Hour' study details ultra-early immune response to trauma

Study shows how omega-3 fatty acids can produce same medicinal qualities as marijuana

New review reveals dire effects of heavy alcohol use during adolescence on the brain

New report proposes strategy to evaluate low-dose toxicity of endocrine disruptors

Large-scale genetic study of E. coli illustrates complexity of drug resistant 'superbugs'

Research finding could pave way for novel compounds to tackle bacterial resistance

Study shows how cells feel their way through the surroundings

Researchers discover gene mutations that worsen respiratory infections among children

Developing software for cell and gene therapy supply chain tracking

Study provides insights into intergenerational inheritance of epigenetic information

Dietary shift from high-fat foods to low-fat diet causes withdrawal-like symptoms in mice

Language development may start in utero, study suggests

Scientists find simple way to raise accuracy of diagnostic tests and common assays

New technique physically expands tissues to improve breast cancer diagnosis

Researcher models heart attack in petri dishes to gain insights into cardiac diseases

Scientists uncover new genetic markers that predispose individuals to lupus

The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

Supercharging Next-Gen Antibody Discovery with AI and High-Throughput Experimentation

Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog

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