Introducing FingerDTA: a new drug discovery framework
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby A new study has shown how machine learning can be used to simulate drug–target binding affinity to identify […]
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Seaweed molecules improve synthetic vascular grafts
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Applying a molecule derived from seaweed to synthetic vascular grafts improves in situ endothelialization and could lead to better […]
Small molecule shows promise in treating temporal lobe epilepsy
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby A novel drug candidate to treat temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) has been identified, which suppresses TLE-induced neuroinflammation and […]
If you want to improve your cognitive abilities, learn piano
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Music training improves audio–visual processing and boosts your mood. Learning a musical instrument provides multisensory training, requiring you […]
Reinforcing cervical mucus: an alternative contraception method
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers have developed a topical, non-hormonal gel that can reinforce cervical mucus, acting as a barrier against sperm. […]
Finding Nemo: Using marine eDNA for biomonitoring
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Using marine environmental DNA sampling, scientists identified more fish species than with conventional trawling techniques, but only if […]
Composition of gut microbiome drives granulopoiesis
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers demonstrate that changes in the intestinal microbiome stimulate neutrophil production in mice. Neutrophils are the most common […]
New Alzheimer’s drug is a cause for both optimism and caution
BioTechniques News Annie Coulson The full data for the Phase III trial of lecanemab has been published, showing that the drug slows […]
Infographic: Common challenges in cell-line development
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Cell-line development (CLD), from identifying a biological target to commercially manufacturing a biologic, is a long process and […]
2022 BioTechniques holiday gift guide
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Somehow, it’s the festive season once more, Secret Santas have been decided, office parties have been planned and […]
Targeting the link between PTSD and alcohol use disorder
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to develop alcohol use disorder (AUD). Now, meet the […]
Could microRNA expansion explain octopus brain development?
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Scientists have demonstrated that cephalopods have an expanded number of microRNA families, which could explain how the complex […]
Fine-tuning synthetic protein production with CRISPR
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers have developed a novel method for controlling the precise amount of protein produced by mammalian cells. A […]
Could tumor matrix changes help explain lung cancer prognosis?
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Scientists have shown that changes in the tumor matrix surrounding squamous cell carcinomas differ between patients with better […]
From the floor at Neuroscience 2022
BioTechniques News Tristan Free At this year’s meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Neuroscience 2022 (12-16 November; San Diego, CA, USA) we […]
AFM-IR ‘sees’ inside cells better than ever
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi A counterintuitive approach to atomic force microscopy-infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR) means researchers can now ‘see’ the structure and chemical […]
Honeybee lifespans shorter than they used to bee
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Scientists discover lab-reared honeybee lifespans have decreased by half since the 1970s. A myriad of environmental factors, including […]
Rat-hythm and blues: animals show beat synchronization
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby In two separate studies, researchers have shown for the first time that rats and seals show innate beat […]
Automated lung disease diagnosis
BioTechniques News Beatrice Bowlby Artificial intelligence (AI) used to diagnose lung diseases may reduce winter hospital waiting times. Researchers at the University […]
A spatial profile of pancreatic cancer tumors
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi A spatial map of pancreatic cancer tumors reveals key transition points in cancer development, providing insight into treatment […]