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Molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis
With no effective treatment to block metastasis, there is a need to target not only the primary tumour, but also its metastatic potential. [ + ]
A living reference material for producing monoclonal antibodies
NIST has developed a line of mAb-producing living cells that can help manufacturers better understand how their mAb drugs can be affected during the production process. [ + ]
Gene editing halts heart attack damage in mice
Editing a gene that prompts a cascade of damage after a heart attack appeared to reverse this inevitable course in mice, leaving their hearts apparently unharmed. [ + ]
Smart mask tracks respiratory sounds for disease identification
The smart mask utilises a high-sensitivity, wide-bandwidth flexible sensor that can detect and record daily human respiratory activity, such as breathing, coughing and speaking. [ + ]
Gene in centenarians protects against heart failure
An anti-aging gene discovered in a population of centenarians has been shown to rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years. [ + ]
Using a LIMS to improve laboratory management
Many lab managers may be surprised at how a LIMS can improve efficiency and help support the needs of industry standards and regulation such as ISO/IEC 17025 and GxP. [ + ]
New X-ray technique to image fluctuations in materials
The technique, dubbed coherent correlation imaging (CCI), allows for the creation of sharp, detailed movies without damaging the sample by excessive radiation. [ + ]
Diet and exercise can suppress cancer growth
It is well known that a healthy diet and regular exercise can help to ward off cancer, but did you know they can also suppress the disease once it has begun? [ + ]
Identifying intrinsically disordered proteins in crowds
Scientists have revealed new insights into intrinsically disordered proteins and protein regions and how they behave under various physiological processes. [ + ]
'Gel sheet' absorbs 3x more liquid than a paper towel
Researchers have used a hydrogel — a gelatin-like material in the form of a dry sheet — to craft so-called 'gel sheets' that absorb and hold liquid. [ + ]
Yeast material used to train first responders on biothreats
In order to help first responders respond to biothreats in a safe manner, researchers from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology developed a reference material based on yeast cells. [ + ]
Primordial germ cells produced from northern white rhinos
This is the first time that primordial germ cells of a large, endangered mammalian species have been successfully generated from stem cells, researchers say. [ + ]
Digital twin optimises production of nonwoven masks
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a technology that helps to save materials and energy when producing nonwoven face masks. [ + ]
'Cell extrusion' could be responsible for vision loss
Visual cells in the human retina may not simply die in some diseases, but are in fact mechanically transported out of the retina beforehand. [ + ]
Modernising therapeutic cell production challenges dogma and terminology
Moving away from legacy facilities, equipment and practices is essential for advancing cell-based therapies. [ + ]
