New supermolecule could revolutionize artificial protein synthesis
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers have created the first supermolecule consisting of a DNA helix and peptide, made possible by changing the chirality […]
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The toothpaste ingredient that could cause colitis
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi The mechanism that links a common ingredient in toothpaste to inflammatory bowel disease has been revealed, raising questions about the wisdom of […]
It’s not just carrots that help us see in the dark
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers have characterized the three-dimensional structure of the cyclic nucleotide-gated (CNG) ion channels that helps us see in dim light, […]
Expansion of Ardena development and manufacturing site to aid in COVID-19 vaccine development by Novavax
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Pharmaceutical CDMO Ardena (Gent, Belgium) announce the expansion of its capacity for purification and fractionation at its site […]
Ancient DNA extracted from dirt in microscopic fossil-like bone particles
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers have developed a technique using polyester resin to extract ancient DNA from archaeological sediments, finding especially concentrated amounts of DNA in microscopic bone or feces particles. Sediments […]
COVID-19 autoantibodies: could sex influence susceptibility to long COVID-19?
BioTechniques News Annie Coulson Researchers report that COVID-19 can induce self-attacking autoantibodies persisting up to 6 months post-infection and demonstrate that males have more complex autoantibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 than females. A group of investigators from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre (CSMC; CA, USA), […]
What can flies teach us about long-term memory?
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Whilst memories are fluid at first, they can be consolidated into stable long-term memory. But what is the mechanism behind memory consolidation in animals? A team […]
Genetic ancestry: one piece of the immune response puzzle
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi The differences in early immune response to influenza viral infection are shaped by genetic ancestry in a cell-type specific manner. Researchers from the University of Chicago (IL, USA) and University of […]
Hope for HIV: mRNA vaccine displays encouraging results in animal studies
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi A new mRNA HIV vaccine technology encodes key proteins to form virus-like particles (VLPs) that induce neutralizing antibodies safely and effectively in animal studies with minimal side effects. […]
The brightest X-ray in the world: delivering new insights for COVID-19, basic biology and disease
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Scientists have used an X-ray source 100 billion times brighter than a hospital x-ray to view damage to human lungs […]
Rare COVID-19 vaccine-related blood clot mechanism uncovered
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers identify a molecular interaction between the COVID-19 vaccine adenovirus vector and platelet factors which may be the cause of rare blood clots linked to the vaccine. An […]
Package not delivered: your leaky neurotransmitters and you
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Even when inactive, the brain guzzles energy in a way that would give supply chain experts heart palpitations, […]
A sparkly future: sustainable cellulose glitter made from wood pulp
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi A large-scale fabrication of cellulose glitter has been developed which is biodegradable and plastic-free, meaning the shiny stuff can be made from your fruit bowl! […]
Cataract surgery could reduce dementia risk: it’s clear to see
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers have found that cataract extraction surgery is associated with a 30% lower risk of dementia onset and a particular decrease in Alzheimer’s disease risk. In a recent collaborative study, lead by Cecilia Lee (University of Washington, WA, […]
When it comes to hugs: the longer the better
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers investigate the factors that make a hug pleasurable. Humans are hugging creatures. We hug to greet each other, […]
First characterization of phytochromes leads to new understanding of black rot disease
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi For the first time, researchers have characterized the bacteria responsible for black rot in cruciferous crops at an atomic scale, which could lead to preventative measures against black rot […]
Mutations in the PHF3 protein could be a cause of glioblastomas and autism
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Researchers have shown a possible link between the PHF3 protein’s role in glioblastomas and autism, through its importance in transcription. A recent […]
2021 BioTechniques holiday gift guide
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi As another year rolls around, the frantic searching for last-minute gift inspiration has returned. But never fear as […]
Are psychedelics superior for treating mental illness? Potentially, yes
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi Psychedelics have displayed greater efficiency for combatting the effects of anxiety and depression over traditional drugs. “Gee, Brain, […]
Reviewing the top 10 innovations for 2021
BioTechniques News Aisha Al-Janabi As 2021 draws to a close, The Scientist has published its top 10 technical innovations in biotechnology, as selected by […]