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Bio-Techne launches expanded R&D Systems AI-Engineered Designer Protein Portfolio
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (170+ words) Bio-Techne Corporation, a global provider of life science tools, reagents, and diagnostic products, today announced the launch of new additions to its R&D Systems" AI-Engineered Designer Protein portfolio, designed to improve reproducibility and performance across advanced cell culture and…...
Synthetic Human Chromosomes Explained
1+ week, 1+ day ago (223+ words) From synthetic chromosomes and recoded genomes to next-generation gene therapies and engineered cells, discover how genome-scale engineering is redefining the possibilities of biology while reshaping the future of medicine and biotechnology. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock. com Similarly, in regenerative…...
Industry focus e Book: Genomics (4th edition)
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (333+ words) Advances in genomics and molecular biology are transforming how researchers study disease, gene regulation, and cellular function across healthcare and life science applications. In our latest Genomics Editorial e Book, we've compiled expert insights, emerging research, and application-focused articles that…...
Breakthrough research uncovers multiple autism subtypes with unique traits
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (424+ words) Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for personalized care. This approach enabled the discovery of clinically…...
Broken String Biosciences rebrands to reflect strategic evolution as demand grows for unbiased genome-wide off-target analysis
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (922+ words) Broken String Biosciences, a biotechnology company enabling gene editing teams to accelerate development of safer, more effective genetic medicines, today introduced new branding and comprehensive website as part of its strategic repositioning. Broken String Biosciences rebrands to reflect strategic evolution…...
Expanded Seq-Scope method boosts gene-mapping resolution within tissues
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (391+ words) In 2021, a technology developed at University of Michigan, called Seq-Scope, revolutionized the ability to map gene activity within intact tissue at microscopic resolution, enabling researchers to measure all expressed m RNA molecules and determine precisely where they are located within…...
Two main methods for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (325+ words) The two main approaches for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology, a new study shows. While both methods are widely used, the research found that they identify different genes, with major implications for drug development. Publishing online Nov....
Galectin-3 found to drive crucial cell fusion in early placental development
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (448+ words) Now, scientists at Scripps Research have identified a key player in the placenta's transformation-a molecule called galectin-3 that binds to sugar molecules on specific cell surface proteins, likely holding placental cells tightly together to fuse. The research, published in Proceedings…...
CZI and NVIDIA collaborate to accelerate life science research through virtual cell models
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (701+ words) Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) and NVIDIA announced an expanded collaboration to accelerate life science research by driving development and adoption of virtual cell models through tools, data, models, and benchmarks delivered through CZI's virtual cells platform (VCP). CZI…...
Rare spacecraft bacterium found to evade detection by playing dead
9+ mon, 12+ hour ago (528+ words) A rare microorganism found in an unexpected environment may be evading detection by "playing dead," according to microbiologists at the University of Houston. Discovered in NASA spacecraft assembly clean rooms, this rare novel bacterium, called Tersicoccus phoenicis (T. phoenicis), could have…...