Automated method to produce synthetic DNA created
Researchers have developed a technique to synthetically produce DNA oligonucleotides that avoids the degradation of phosphoramidites.
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New vaccine design developed to protect against Ebola virus
Researchers have designed a new nanoparticle-based vaccine against Ebola that has shown promise in mice and rabbits.
Cell-based assays market set to exhibit CAGR of 8.5 percent
The global cell-based assays market is expected to grow due to increasing investments into cell-based research and a rise in chronic diseases.
Scientists design new drug compound to combat malaria
Researchers have developed a set of compounds designed to stop the malaria parasite being able to burst out of red blood cells and replicate.
Small molecule screens reveal new class of anticancer compounds
Two screening techniques were used by researchers to find anticancer compounds that target the aryl hydrocarbon receptor.
Novel CRISPR strategy developed for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A CRISPR gene editing technique has been developed to restore dystrophin, which is missing in many Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients.
New vaccine protects against COVID-19 and variants in pre-clinical studies
A new vaccine has shown promise at protecting monkeys and mice from COVID-19, its variants and other coronaviruses.
Single-cell map of lung cancer sheds light on tumour development
A spatial atlas of early-stage lung cancer has been compiled at single-cell resolution, revealing new therapeutic targets.
Researchers make key discovery involved in re-engineering of peptides
A team has characterised a key part of the peptide synthesis process, showing that only the main building block needs to be changed for re-engineering.
Second mechanism of action discovered for COVID-19 drug remdesivir
Researchers have found that a metabolite of remdesivir potentially targets a SARS-CoV-2 protein involved in suppressing the host cell's defence response.
Applying AI to microscopy shortens image processing to seconds
AI algorithms, light-field microscopy and light-sheet microscopy have been combined by researchers to image biological processes in 3D.
Structure of DNA actively involved in genome regulation, study shows
Researchers have shown that topoisomerase TOP2A eliminates negative supercoiling, causing an increase in the number of turns of DNA strands and impacting gene expression.
Epithelial cells found to communicate in two distinct ways
Epithelial cell communication depends on the side of the cell, which could have implications for understanding how cancer spreads.
Researchers use exosomes to develop potential salmonella vaccine
Exosomes containing salmonella antigens were administered to the mice, enabling the models to develop antibodies against the bacteria.
Simulations and fragment screening reveal binding sites on tubulin protein
A combination of computer simulations and fragment screening have uncovered 27 molecular binding sites on tubulin, a protein of the cell cytoskeleton.