Malaria parasite uses decoy proteins to distract the immune system
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi The first high-resolution map of proteins in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) suggests that the parasite […]
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Emotional contagion: the evolutionarily conserved role of oxytocin
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi A new study delves into the evolutionary conservation of emotional contagion and the role oxytocin plays in empathy. […]
Researchers dissscover broadly neutralizing antibody against snake neurotoxins
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Researchers have found a new human monoclonal antibody that can neutralize snake neurotoxins across species and geographies. Snakebites […]
Perspire to inquire: detecting disease from cortisol levels in sweat
BioTechniques News Tristan Free Researchers have developed a sensor that can detect cortisol, an indicator of many diseases, in sweat. A team […]
Immobilizing mosquito sperm could be the key to controlling mosquito populations
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers have analyzed proteins in mosquito sperm to find an environmentally friendly approach to managing these insects. Whilst […]
Hiding in plain sight: new insights into one of the world’s oldest and smallest bacteria
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi A large-scale genome study reveals the behaviors of Omnitrophota, one of the smallest organisms we know. Bacteria are […]
Engineered bacteria deliver chemokines to alert immune system to tumors
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers engineered bacteria to release chemokines into tumors to stimulate a stronger immune response. Researchers at the Department […]
Neutrons probe pancratistatin’s cancer-killing mechanism
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers investigate how pancratistatin, a cancer-fighting compound found in the Hawai’ian spider lily, selectively targets cancer cells. Pancratistatin […]
Mapping the larval fruit fly connectome
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi A new study has completely mapped the larval fruit fly brain for the first time, illuminating the positions […]
Maturation of stem-cell-derived cardiomyocytes monitored with cyborg nanosensor
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Novel tissue-embedded nanosensor shows that co-culturing stem-cell-derived cardiomyocytes with endothelial cells leads to more functionally mature cardiomyocytes. Heart […]
Uncovering the intricacies of DNA repair
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi A novel technology combined with optical tweezer C-trap technology gives researchers new insight into DNA repair mechanisms. Researchers […]
Studying honey bee brains in vivo
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Researchers integrate a fluorescent calcium sensor into honeybee brains to study their neural activity in response to odors. […]
No RESP for the wicked: new AI model accelerates antibody discovery
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers have developed a new AI tool that predicts tight-binding antibodies and can be used to streamline antibody […]
Infographic: Key trends in spatial omics research
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby For our Spotlight on spatial omics, we surveyed our audience to find out the latest trends and opinions in […]
Get in formation: ultrasound waves direct cells into place
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby How do you precisely move something you can’t see with your own eyes, let alone touch? Physically manipulating […]
Blurring the line between human and machine: growing electrodes in tissue
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi A new study has taken ‘biotechnology’ to a whole new level. Researchers have developed a gel that facilitates […]
Hydrogels lend a healing hand
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Researchers have combined a hydrogel material with transplanted neural stem cells to grow brain tissue. Brain tissue does […]
Revealing the inner workings of cells with cryo-EM and cryo-ET
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Our Assistant Editor, Aisha Al-Janabi, discusses the recent applications of cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and cryogenic electron tomography […]
Getting to the root of drought-resistant wheat
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Scientists identify genes affecting root length that could make it easier to breed drought-resistant wheat. Wheat is a […]
Introducing organoid intelligence: human brain cells that power biocomputers
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi I know you’ve heard of artificial intelligence (AI), but what about organoid intelligence (OI)? Researchers from multiple disciplines […]