Weighted blankets do not improve sleep among children with a history of maltreatment
A study by University of Houston sleep expert and psychology professor Candice Alfano has found that weighted blankets, between 5 and 10 pounds, do not improve sleep for children who have experienced various types...
Insilico Medicine’s leadership to address key challenges in AI drug discovery at BIO Convention
Leadership from clinical stage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery company Insilico Medicine ("Insilico") will attend the BIO International Convention in San Diego June 3-6 and present on key issues facing AI drug discovery. Company leadership,...
Breakthrough study reveals molecular drivers of Alzheimer’s progression
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for...
Radar Therapeutics Raises $13 Million to Design Therapies Using RNA Sensors
When Radar Therapeutics’ first treatments go on the market, the company hopes not just to deliver an exciting new treatment modality but also therapies that are accessible to a broad range of patients, said...
Modulation of senescence features using weo electrolyzed water
“ Weo electrolyzed water could have a positive impact on longevity and age-related diseases.”
Credit: 2024 Court-Vazquez et al.
“ Weo electrolyzed water could have a positive impact on longevity and age-related diseases.”
BUFFALO, NY- May 22,...
Adding Metabolism to Models of Bioprocessing
Building models is a key element of today’s science behind bioprocessing. The value of such models, however, depends on the information being produced. To improve models of bioprocessing, Mariana Monteiro, a doctoral student in...
Refeyn announces appointment of Fiona Coats as Chief Marketing Officer
Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technologies, is delighted to announce the appointment of Fiona Coats as Chief Marketing Officer, effective June 2024. Forming part of Refeyn’s executive team, Fiona will bring with her a...
Detecting odors on the edge: Researchers decipher how insects smell more with less
Whether it’s the wafting aroma of our favorite meal or the dangerous fumes seeping from a toxic chemical, the human sense of smell has evolved into a sophisticated system that processes scents through several...
New MOBE technology revolutionizes multiplexed genome editing
The human genome consists of around 3 billion base pairs and humans are all 99.6% identical in their genetic makeup. That small 0.4% accounts for any difference between one person and another. Specific combinations...
CRISPR Screen Broadens and Quickens Study of Gene Function across Cell Types
A new CRISPR screen method developed at Scripps Research has the potential to improve studies into the genetic underpinnings of human diseases and disorders. The method was outlined in Cell, in a paper titled,...
