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New procedure for characterizing immune cells in the lungs during clinical trials

Patients in clinical trials must undergo thorough examination in order to allow the effects of new medications to be determined as precisely as possible. One important factor here is the response of their immune systems. Using chip cytometry, researc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 1st, 2022

Biofabrication should be sustainable: Researcher calls for a rethink in current practices

Miriam Filippi, a researcher in the field of soft robotics working on developing bioinspired artificial muscle tissues, believes we can make human activities more ecologically sound by harnessing the power of living cells for bio-hybrid materials......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Protein signaling pathway provides insights into cell migration and cancer metastasis

The innate immune response is the body's first line of defense against infection, and a successful immune defense takes a village: a combination of physical barriers, chemical attacks, and an army of specialized white blood cells. But maintaining and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Apple secretly tapped BYD for long-range EV battery tech, report says

Apple and BYD teamed up around 2017 to build a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells, Bloomberg reported, signaling just how far the iPhone maker went in its efforts to produce a car......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Electrophysiology study shows how ant toxin causes extreme pain

University of Queensland researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Resilience over reliance: Preparing for IT failures in an unpredictable digital world

No IT system — no matter how advanced – is completely immune to failure. The promise of a digital ring of steel may sound attractive, but can it protect you against hardware malfunctions? Software bugs? Unexpected environmental conditions? Cybers.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Microtubule formation mechanism sheds light on how cells build their internal skeleton

Inside every cell, a network of tiny filaments, called the microtubule cytoskeleton, helps maintain the cell's shape, allows it to divide, and transports vital materials from one part of the cell to another. The filaments that form this network, term.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Is the physics of red blood cells in bats a key to "artificial hibernation" for humans?

The mechanical properties of red blood cells (erythrocytes) at various temperatures could play an important role in mammals' ability to hibernate. This is the outcome of a study that compared the thermomechanical properties of erythrocytes in two spe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Calcium transport protein in bacteria offers insights for drug development and food safety

Researchers at Umeå University have revealed details on how bacteria use calcium to regulate vital processes in a way that differs from human cells. This breakthrough is significant in the fight against antibiotic resistance and for increasing safet.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Cells From Different Species Can Exchange ‘Text Messages’ Using RNA

Long known as a messenger within cells, RNA is increasingly seen as life’s molecular communication system—even between organisms widely separated by evolution......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Ammonia fuel cells see performance gains with new catalyst layer

The pursuit of clean and efficient energy conversion technologies has led to significant advancements in fuel cell research. A study conducted at Fuzhou University and published in Frontiers in Energy, presents a novel approach to enhance the perform.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Scientists develop a new method to study gene function in cells and tissue

The Gaublomme lab has developed a new optical pooled screening approach called CRISPRmap, which enables the coupling of optical properties of single cells to targeted genetic perturbations. Optical phenotypes are typically inaccessible for sequencing.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Why a diabetes drug fell short of anticancer hopes

Studies suggested it could treat cancer, but the clinical trials were a bust. Pamela Goodwin has received hundreds of emails from patients asking if they should take a cheap, read.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024

Study proposes that proteins can compartmentalize and form droplets inside cells

In physics, a system composed of two substances can be modeled in accordance with classical mixture theory, which considers the fraction corresponding to each constituent and the interactions among constituents. Examples include the coexistence of hi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Plant stem cells: Understanding the biological mechanism of growth control

Researchers from the University of Freiburg have identified the HAN molecule as an important regulator that controls plant growth in conjunction with WOX5. Understanding this mechanism is relevant for breeding more resilient or higher-yielding crops......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Expansion technique to image nanoscale structures inside cells makes high-resolution imaging more accessible

A classical way to image nanoscale structures in cells is with high-powered, expensive super-resolution microscopes. As an alternative, MIT researchers have developed a way to expand tissue before imaging it—a technique that allows them to achieve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Claustrophobic cells slow their own growth, forming beautiful patterns of concentric circles

Like so many organisms on the planet, when cells experience mosh-pit-level crowding, they may just become stressed. Yet unlike most other life forms, cells subject to physical stress from crowding by neighbors can find some relief by dramatically slo.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Advanced model predicts gene architecture via nucleosome position

DNA—the molecule that carries the genetic information of all living organisms—is packaged within cells in a complex manner that allows it to function efficiently. Nucleosomes facilitate DNA compaction and also play a crucial role in regulating ge.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

From chaos to structure: How a bunch of seemingly disorganized cells go on to form a robust embryo

Pipetting liquids into tiny test tubes, analyzing huge datasets, poring over research publications—all these tasks are part of being a scientist. But breaking this routine is essential. Time away from the usual work environment can spark creative i.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Trial results set benchmark for future clinical applications of lipidomic technologies

Results of the first phase of the Ceramide Ring Trial have been published in Nature Communications, representing a significant landmark in the field of lipidomics......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

How Chlamydia pneumoniae bacteria use molecular mimicry to manipulate the host cell

Bacteria that cause diseases, so-called pathogens, develop various strategies to exploit human cells as hosts to their own advantage. A team of biologists from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), together with medical professionals and exper.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024