Bioscience Bulletin: Fungicides and Autism, Nanoparticles Track Cancer, and Potential Blood Tests for Concussions
April 5, 2024 10:20 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | News | CommentsCheck out our top stories this week!
Microarray Spotter Increases Throughput for Gene Profiling
April 5, 2024 10:11 am | by Terra Universal Inc | Product Releases | CommentsSpotBot Extreme Microarray spotter from Arrayit increases throughput for gene profiling in life science and manufacturing labs. Print 10,000 samples of antigens, antibodies, peptides and more in less than 12 hours.
Scientists Discover a Network for Longevity
April 5, 2024 9:59 am | by Max Planck Institute | News | CommentsGradual disruption of various processes in our cells results in aging. Now scientists have discovered a network of regulatory molecules in roundworms that converge to prevent this.
Single Molecule of DNA Used to Create World's Smallest Diode
April 5, 2024 9:54 am | by University of Georgia | News | CommentsResearchers have demonstrated for the first time that nanoscale electronic components can be made from single DNA molecules. Their study represents a promising advance in the search for a replacement for the silicon chip.
Chemists Create Mimic of Key Vision Protein
April 5, 2024 9:47 am | by University of Bristol | News | CommentsAn artificial mimic of a key light-sensitive molecule has created by scientists. The work could lead to new ways of building light-sensitive artificial cells.
Study Finds Biomarker of Poor Memory in Schizophrenia Patients
April 5, 2024 9:39 am | by Columbia University | News | CommentsA new study has identified a pattern of brain activity that may be a sign of memory problems in people with schizophrenia. The biomarker, which the researchers believe may be the first of its kind, is an important step toward understanding and treating one of the most devastating symptoms of schizophrenia.
Scientists Bemoan SeaWorld Decision to Stop Breeding Orcas
April 5, 2024 9:29 am | by Jennifer Kay and Mike Schneider, Associated Press | News | CommentsWhile SeaWorld's decision last month to end its orca breeding program delighted animal rights activists, it disappointed many marine scientists, who say they will gradually lose vital opportunities to learn things that could help killer whales in the wild.
Cell Therapy May Mend Damaged Hearts
April 5, 2024 9:18 am | by University of Utah | News | CommentsEnd-stage heart failure patients treated with stem cells harvested from their own bone marrow experienced 37 percent fewer cardiac events - including deaths and hospital admissions related to heart failure - than a placebo-controlled group, reports a new study.
Open Source Electronic Lab Notebook Specifically Designed for Life Sciences
April 4, 2024 10:12 am | by BioSistemika LLC | Product Releases | CommentssciNote is an open source electronic lab notebook (ELN) specifically designed for life science students, researchers, laboratory managers and group leaders. It helps scientists to manage and organize their scientific data with little to no downtime to their everyday work habits.
'Reverse Photosynthesis' Produces Chemicals, Energy
April 4, 2024 10:06 am | by University of Copenhagen | News | CommentsResearchers have discovered a natural process they describe as "reverse photosynthesis." In the process, the energy in solar rays breaks down plant biomass, rather than building plant material, as is the case with photosynthesis.
Parrot Species in US Cities May Rival that in Native Mexico
April 4, 2024 9:57 am | by Julie Watson, Associated Press | News | CommentsU.S. researchers are launching studies on Mexico's red-crowned parrot - a species that has been adapting so well to living in cities in California and Texas after escaping from the pet trade that the population may now rival that in its native country.
A Programming Language for Living Cells
April 4, 2024 9:50 am | by Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | News | CommentsBiological engineers have created a programming language that allows them to rapidly design complex, DNA-encoded circuits that give new functions to living cells. Using this language, anyone can write a program for the function they want, such as detecting and responding to certain environmental conditions. They can then generate a DNA sequence that will achieve it.
Chronic Lyme Not Helped by Long-term Antibiotics
April 4, 2024 9:48 am | by Seth Augenstein, Digital Reporter | News | CommentsLong-term treatment with antibiotics does not improve the symptoms of chronic Lyme Disease, according to a new study by a Dutch team.
Taking on the Data Deluge to Improve R&D Productivity
April 4, 2024 9:48 am | by Jaqui Hodgkinson, VP Product Development, Elsevier R&D Solutions | Articles | CommentsData is at the crux of today’s biological research and the potential of big data in scientific research is huge. To ensure successful and productive research and development, pharmaceutical and life science companies must invest more in solutions that support the early preclinical phases of the drug discovery process to help researchers better understand the biology of diseases.
Advanced Sequencing Allows Fuller Picture of Primate Genomes
April 4, 2024 8:52 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | News | CommentsNew advances in sequencing technology and assembly has allowed researchers to get the clearest and most detailed picture yet of the Western Iowland gorilla’s genome. The findings could have implications in understanding evolution and human diseases.
