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Gut Serotonin Curbs the Developing Immune System

In neonatal mice, the neurotransmitter serotonin mobilizes immune cells that promote tolerance to antigens.



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A New Approach Improves Signal Detection in Mass Cytometry

A team of researchers developed a technique, ACE, to improve the ability to study low-abundance proteins using mass cytometry.



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eBooks: Key Tools for Scientific Advancement

Serving as a bridge between traditional textbooks and peer-reviewed journal articles, ebooks allow scientists to efficiently learn about new findings or fields.



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Stay on Target: Overcoming Challenges in Precision Drug Delivery

Explore how on-target precision therapies improve patient outcomes and drug tolerability.




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Fathers’ Gut Bacteria Impact Offspring Health

Gut microbiome disruption in male mice increases disease risk in offspring, indicating that preconception paternal health status can affect the next generation.



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Newly Found Fat Cell Uses a Different Approach to Heat the Body  

Single-cell sequencing unpacked 10 varieties of fat cells, including one that uses an alternative heat-regulating strategy that protects against weight gain.



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Are "Flesh-Eating" Bacteria Causing Infections in Florida? Not Exactly, Experts Clarify

Following recent hurricanes, reports of "flesh-eating" bacteria in Florida have emerged, but these bacteria, which exist year-round, don't actually consume flesh.



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A Novel Polymerase Reduces Stutter in Forensic DNA Analysis

A breakthrough enzyme aims to resolve a persistent DNA artifact that has challenged forensic analysis for decades.



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Decoding the Web of Proteins in Spider Silk

Compartmentalized protein expression in the spider silk gland provides clues to spinning more sustainable materials. 



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Insights Into Protein Engineering: Methods and Applications

Protein engineering is a powerful biotechnological process that focuses on creating new enzymes or proteins and improving the functions of existing ones by manipulating their natural macromolecular architecture.1?



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Zombie Fungi Hijack Hosts’ Brains

Mind-controlling fungi are changing the ways that scientists understand host-parasite relationships.



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Introducing iQue®'s 2nd Edition High-Throughput Cytometry Handbook: Fast. Simple. Discover the Future of Cell Analysis!

This handbook is designed to empower both new and seasoned flow cytometry users who are curious about the unique capabilities of HTS cytometry.




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Gene Proximity to Nuclear Speckles Drives Efficient mRNA Splicing

Nuclear architecture investigation provides insights into the role of nuclear bodies in RNA processing.



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A Small Genome Editing Nuclease Packs a Big Punch

For the past decade, scientists have relied almost exclusively on CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing. Now, a smaller but equally efficient nuclease is here to compete. 



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Creating Effective Scientific Posters

Posters need to incorporate scientific communication and graphic design principles to reach their full potential.



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Collaborative Research Aims to Discover Effective Treatments for Marine Mammals Poisoned by Toxic Algae

Zymo Research, Unravel Biosciences, and Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute team up to combat increasing cases of domoic acid poisoning in sea lions.




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Data by the Dozen: Consortium Cancer Maps Provide a 3D View of Tumor Evolution

New 3D blueprints that highlight tumor complexity reveal several new discoveries, some of which challenge existing theories of cancer progression.




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OHAUS Announces the launch of Next Generation of Guardian™ 5000 Series Hotplate Stirrers

The Guardian 5000 Series Hotplate Stirrers represent a significant advancement in laboratory equipment, combining cutting-edge technology with unparalleled safety features. As the next generation of Guardian stirrers, these models offer exceptional performance and reliability for a wide range of applications.




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Automating Liquid Biopsy: Unleashing New Potential in Diagnostics

Discover how automation increases the efficiency and reliability of blood-based liquid biopsy assays.




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Transforming 3D biology using AI: Tomocube’s HT-X1™ Plus accelerates cellular and organoids label-free analysis

This new system raises the bar in high-resolution, high-throughput 3D imaging for cells and organoids, providing researchers with faster, more detailed, and more accurate insights into biological processes.




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How to Optimize OD600 Measurements

Optical density can be affected by sample conditions, the state of the measuring vessel, and instrument configuration.




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Meet Cyclone: A Monitoring Tool That Watches for Waves of Immune Response

A new algorithm detects when immunotherapies create surges of T cell responses in melanoma patients.



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Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?

Chasing dog tails for answers, researchers explore the reasons behind the quintessential tail wagging of these furry four-legged friends.




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A Neural Thermostat Sets the Intensity of Immune Responses

Specialized neurons in the brainstem and vagus nerve provide potential therapeutic targets for treating inflammatory disorders.




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Unlocking the Metabolic Drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease

Cellular oxygen consumption in the brain may shed new light on Alzheimer’s disease onset, progression, and treatment.




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Speaking Science on a Stopwatch

Ivan Alcantara shared his advice about crafting a good elevator pitch and its usefulness in science.




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From Marmosets to Menopause: A Primate Perspective

Agnès Lacreuse investigates cognitive aging and women’s health in nonhuman primates.




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Next-Generation PCR Instruments Boost Workflows 

Modern, intuitive, and reliable thermal cyclers excel at optimizing sequencing, cloning, and genotyping throughput.




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A Microbial Ally to Bring Science to the Masses

By identifying Wolbachia in arthropods, science-enthusiast citizens can help researchers sample the bacteria’s hosts.




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Sapient Partners with Rancho BioSciences to Accelerate the Next Generation of its Human Biology Database

Infrastructure expansion will enable rapid ingestion, homogenization of new multi-omics and real-world data for accelerated delivery of multidimensional insights to inform drug development




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How a Moldy Cantaloupe Took Fleming’s Penicillin from Discovery to Mass Production

Alexander Fleming’s 1928 discovery of a mold with antibacterial properties was only the first serendipitous event on the long road to penicillin as a life-saving drug.



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analytica expands its international network to the USA

analytica USA picks up on analytica's unique selling point by covering the entire spectrum of laboratories in industry and research, from laboratory planning to final equipment.




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Sleep Disruptions and Impaired Muscle Control in Ataxia May Share a Culprit

Dysfunctional neurons in the cerebellum, a brain region that controls motor functions, reduced REM sleep in mice.



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Optimizing Stem Cell Media for Cultivated Meat Production

In this webinar, Alex Rimmer, Samuel East, and Catriona Jamieson will discuss how they developed low-cost, animal-free culture media for cellular agriculture.




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Live Imaging Intracellular Parasites Reveals Changes to Host Metabolism

Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii increased the host cell’s metabolic activity, offering insights into potential treatment strategies. 



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Exploring How Sequencing and Omics are Shaping Disease Research

In this symposium, an expert panel will discuss how sequencing and omics technologies enable unprecedented exploration of health and disease, from genetic disorders to cancer. 




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Worms’ Nose for Danger Helps Ward Off Pathogens 

Nematodes can sniff out trouble, kicking off a mitochondrial defense in the gut to fend off bacterial invaders.



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What Drives the "Wet Dog Shakes" Reflex in Furry Animals?

Scientists discovered a mechanoreceptor that triggers the distinctive shake-off behavior observed in mice when they become wet.



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A Fungal Messenger Impairs Immune Cell Function

Farnesol, a fungal signaling molecule, alters lipid synthesis in dendritic cells, causing mitochondrial dysfunction and decreased inflammatory responding.



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Sapio Sciences Expands Collaboration With AWS to Advance Science-Aware AI Vision

Collaboration enables customers to securely and confidently use AI to accelerate drug research and discovery.




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Tips for Making Slide Decks for Scientific Presentations

Almost every scientific presentation uses a slide deck, but little time is spent learning how to make or improve them. 



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Gene Silencing with RNA Interference

Common to plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria, the RNAi pathway is thought to be an evolutionarily ancient defense mechanism against viruses.



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Genetic Signals Linked to X Chromosome Loss Later in Life

Loss of the X chromosome increases with age and may have implications for health and disease risk.



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How Can Fungi Address the Global Food Waste Problem?

Scientists are reimagining the food system, turning to fungal fermentation as a sustainable method for transforming food byproducts into tasty treats.



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Zymo Research Fights Back Against Qiagen’s Lawsuit, Asserts Antitrust Violations and Attempts to Stifle Innovation

Zymo Research believes that Qiagen’s lawsuit is part of a larger strategy to misuse litigation as a tool to stifle innovation and delay the adoption of groundbreaking technologies that benefit the scientific and medical communities.  




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Modeling the Human Cervix on a USB-Sized Chip

Microfluidic chips that mimic the complex human cervical environment provide a platform to study the reproductive tract and associated infections like bacterial vaginosis.



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How Stem Cells Stay Young

Bone marrow stem cells defy typical aging, and it may be because they express the right proteins.



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