Study highlights the potential of cell replacement therapy for Huntington’s disease
New research appearing in the journal Nature Biotechnology answers important questions about the viability of treatments that seek to replace diseased and aged cells in the central nervous system with healthy ones. Its findings...
CRISPR-edited fungus boosts protein production and cuts environmental impact
In a new study publishing November 19 in the Cell Press journal Trends in Biotechnology, researchers used a gene-editing technology called CRISPR to increase a fungus's production efficiency and cut its production-related environmental impact...
GenesisCare and PreludeDx(TM) present compelling Australian-first DCISionRT Study Interim Analysis during Breast Cancer Awareness...
CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GenesisCare, a leading provider of integrated cancer care globally, and Prelude Corporation (PreludeDx(TM)), a leader in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine, today announced interim results from...
New tool can help researchers to better understand the metabolism of microorganisms
Researchers from University of California San Diego, as part of a large collaboration with scientists around the world, have developed a new search tool to help researchers better understand the metabolism of microorganisms. Microbes...
Scalp Eczema, Scalp Dermatitis, Scalp Psoriasis, or Dandruff: Which One Do You Have?
Particular skin conditions affecting the scalp, such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and dandruff, have overlapping symptoms. It goes without saying that the untrained eye won’t easily identify which is which. There are also differences...
Geraniol alleviates cognitive decline in D-galactose-induced aging mice
A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 6, entitled, "Geraniol attenuates oxidative stress and neuroinflammation-mediated cognitive impairment...
X-ray light catchers for space just got a whole lot lighter
Tokyo, Japan – A team led by scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created unprecedentedly lightweight optics for X-ray space telescopes, breaking the traditional trade-off between angular resolution and weight. They used Micro Electro-Mechanical...
Why Did Lixte Biotechnology Gap Up 100% Today? – Benzinga
Lixte Biotechnology (NASDAQ: LIXT) shares rose more than 100% percent in Friday’s premarket session. Lixte holdings is a drug discovery company focused on creating drugs that will help patients with cancer. Lixte’s main product...
COVID-19 lung injury is not like high altitude pulmonary edema
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Apr 20 2020
A group of researchers with experience in treating high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) have written to correct the misconception in medical social media forums and elsewhere that the...
China Pursuing ‘Aggressive’ Biotechnology Strategy – National Defense Magazine
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As rapid innovation in computer sciences helps bolster advances in biotechnologies, China is edging forward as a world leader in the biotech sector, one expert said.
“Biotechnologies, including synthetic biology, are going to be...
