Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits

21-Aug-2024 - More than 70 genes have been linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental condition in which differences in the brain lead to a host of altered behaviors, including issues with language, social communication, hyperactivity, and repetitive movements. Scientists are attempting to tease ...

Bio-Techne announces new distribution agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific

07-May-2024 - Bio-Techne Corporation to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions to its customers. Effective May 1, 2024, Bio-Techne will enter into a strategic distribution agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific in Europe. This partnership marks an important ...

WACKER Expands Production Capacity for Biopharmaceuticals in San Diego

Wacker Biotech US is expanding its mRNA and protein production

07-May-2024 - As part of its growth strategy for the BIOSOLUTIONS life-science division, WACKER is increasing capacities in the field of biopharmaceuticals for advanced therapies. Wacker Biotech US, a subsidiary specializing in the fermentative production of plasmid DNA (pDNA), is expanding its mRNA and ...

Microbiologists improve taste of beer

05-Oct-2022 - Belgian investigators have improved the flavor of contemporary beer by identifying and engineering a gene that is responsible for much of the flavor of beer and some other alcoholic drinks.The researchappears inApplied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for ...

Bioinspired protein creates stretchable 2D layered materials

27-Jul-2022 - Nature creates layered materials like bone and mother-of-pearl that become less sensitive to defects as they grow. Now researchers have created, using biomimetic proteins patterned on squid ring teeth, composite layered 2D materials that are resistant to breaking and extremely ...

Clever COVID-19

MU researchers show how the evolving virus evades antibodies from vaccines, previous infections

21-Jul-2022 - As new Omicron subvariants of COVID-19 continue to sweep across the United States, researchers at theUniversity of Missourihave identified specific mutations within the virus’ spike protein that help Omicron subvariants evade existing antibodies humans have from either vaccines or previous ...

Tierra Biosciences Launches First-Ever Online Protein Ordering Platform for Synthetic Biology Protein Engineering

Sourcing thousands of proteins for research and development

08-Feb-2022 - Tierra Biosciences announced the launch of the Tierra Protein Platform, an industry-first eCommerce portal that allows customers to get custom proteins synthesized, validated, and shipped to them in just a few clicks. Tierra’s platform provides a faster, more convenient solution than traditional ...

Merck Announces Elevian as Winner of its North American Advance Biotech Grant

Recombinant protein has the potential to accelerate ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke recovery

24-Jan-2022 - Merck announced that Elevian has been selected as the North American winner of its 2021 Advance Biotech Grant Program. The early-stage biotechnology company, which is based in Allston, Massachusetts, USA, was selected for its innovative recombinant protein, which has the potential to accelerate ...

Muscle's smallest building blocks disappear after stroke

First study to observe this phenomenon in humans

01-Jul-2021 - After suffering a stroke, patients often are unable to use the arm on their affected side. Sometimes, they end up holding it close to their body, with the elbow flexed. In a new study, Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab researchers have discovered that, in an attempt to adapt to ...

Biofuels from the brewery?

Separating beer waste into proteins for foods, and fiber for biofuels

07-Apr-2021 - Home brewing enthusiasts and major manufacturers alike experience the same result of the beer-making process: mounds of leftover grain. Once all the flavor has been extracted from barley and other grains, what's left is a protein- and fiber-rich powder that is typically used in cattle feed or put ...