Imaging

Examining brain’s glymphatic system may shed light on brain diseases

18 May 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

US researchers used focused ultrasound with microbubbles to examine glymphatic system of the brain, which plays a crucial role in clearing metabolic waste from the brain.

Linking air pollution and lung disease

17 May 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

USC researchers gain valuable insights into the biological processes underlying the association between air pollution and lung disease. By unravelling the mechanisms involved, researchers are hopeful that new strategies can be developed to mitigate the adverse effects of pollution exposure and improve the prevention and treatment of related diseases.

New technique enables in vivo analysis of protein complexes

11 May 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

Chinese researchers use a glycosidic-bond-based mass-spectrometry-cleavable cross-linker to analyse proteins in vivo.

Revvity

Study links nutrients, brain structure, cognition in healthy aging

1 May 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

US researchers found that nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function contribute to healthier brains in aging adults, by looking at correlating blood markers.

Rhythmic brain activity helps maintain temporary memories

28 April 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

US researchers have discovered that rhythmic brain activity organises the neuronal pathways that maintain short-term memories.

Researchers develop Raman imaging probes for detecting enzyme activities

26 April 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

Japanese researchers have developed activatable Raman probes based on 9CN-rhodol, offering a promising tool for detecting multiple enzyme activities in heterogeneous biological tissues. This new molecular design strategy allows for highly specific and sensitive detection of enzyme activities, offering potential applications in disease diagnosis and biological research.

Study reveals new insights on brain development through adolescence

13 April 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

According to US researchers, brain maturation follows a sequence that renders youth sensitive to environmental impacts through adolescence.

Product hub: Why automation is outpacing traditional methods for single-cell cloning

30 March 2023 | By Sartorius

Learn more about the CellCelector platform and its unique nanowell plate technology, which is key to the high cell integrity and outgrowth rates after picking.

Ground-breaking glycocalyx study could improve cancer immunotherapy

29 March 2023 | By Ria Kakkad (Drug Target Review)

The researchers found that cancer cells with thicker glycocalyx barrier are better at evading immune cells.

Episode 18 – Scaling up organoids

28 March 2023 | By Drug Target Review

Tune into this podcast to hear experts discussing scaling up 3D organoids!

Whitepaper: PSMA Protein in the Battle Against Cancer

20 March 2023 | By Bio-Techne

The PSMA Protein is a new therapeutic hot target. In this article, learn about its growing role in the fight against prostate cancer and beyond.

Video: Spatial imaging as a tool for discovery

2 March 2023 | By Cell SIgnaling Technology

Watch Dr David Rimm from the Yale School of Medicine talk about his recent work and take on the future of multiplex spatial profiling of the TME.

Episode 17 – Imaging: data analysis of organoids

22 February 2023 | By Drug Target Review

Tune into this podcast to hear experts discuss imaging and analysing data from organoids!

Bacteria’s survival strategies against antibiotics

13 February 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

US researchers investigate how bacteria develop an antibiotic tolerance without mutations.