Synergistic work of cations in anion exchange membranes for OH- transport in fuel cells

Anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs) have gained attention in the process of fuel cell development because they operate in alkaline environments, the redox reaction rate at the electrodes is faster, and non-precious metal...

Hairy polymer balls help get genetic blueprints inside T-cells for blood cancer therapy

Tokyo, Japan – Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have realized a new polymer that can effectively transport plasmid DNA into T-cells during chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, a key treatment for blood cancer....

New study will examine irritable bowel syndrome as long COVID symptom

Researchers with the ongoing Arizona CoVHORT research study at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health were awarded $3.2 million by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases for a...

CRISPR Cures 2033: Expanding the Public Health Impact of Gene Editing

REGISTER NOW Panelists: Fyodor Urnov, PhDScientific DirectorInnovative Genomics Institute Tom FotiVP & General ManagerProtein Business UnitAldevron Tim MorrisManager Upstream DevelopmentAldevron Broadcast Date: October 12, 2023Time: 10:00 am PT, 1:00 pm ET, 19:00 CET...

STEMCELL Technologies partners with Science World to empower girls pursuing science-related careers

STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is pleased to announce it will be the presenting partner of the Girls and STEAM Summit at Science World in Vancouver. The Summit, which takes place on November...

Sushi and other raw seafood can spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study warns

Bacteria in raw seafood can make you sick. Seafood can also spread bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Sushi has become everyday fare in Norway and elsewhere around the globe, and many people opt...

Newly identified stem cell variants drive inflammation in cystic fibrosis patients

Two nationally recognized experts in cloning and stem cell science from the University of Houston, Wa Xian and Frank McKeon, are reporting that five lung stem cell variants dominate the lungs of patients with...

Are edible coatings the answer to fresher, eco-friendlier fruit and veg packaging?

In a recent review published in the journal Foods, researchers collated available literature on edible coatings and their potential in the food industry. Their research highlights how these biopolymer-based coatings can present ideal alternatives...

Virginia Tech researchers awarded grant to increase understanding of industrial hemp

With the significant increase in industrial production of hemp, there is a demand for newly discovered uses of its products. Credit: Virginia Tech With the significant increase in industrial production of hemp, there is a demand...

Supercharged tomatoes: Scientists engineer fruits packed with amino acids and flavonoids

In a recent study published in Plant Biotechnology Journal, researchers in Spain used a cisgenic approach to metabolically engineer tomatoes and fortify them further with flavonoids and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). The fortified fruits...