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Cryo-EM reveals critical OST complex and potential drug target
Scientists have revealed the atomic-level structure of a molecular complex responsible for modifying proteins, paving the way for the development of new medications...
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Tech note: Benefits of water immersion lenses for HCS
Water immersion lenses provide: brighter images from HCS samples; faster and gentler imaging; higher quality images from both 2D and 3D samples.
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Researchers develop a remote-controlled cancer immunotherapy system
Researchers have developed an ultrasound-based system that can non-invasively and remotely control genetic processes in live immune T cells so that they recognise and kill cancer cells.
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3-D imaging of fat reveals potential targets for new obesity treatments
A new report reveals the inner workings of fat tissue in mice and identifies potential targets for new drugs to treat and prevent obesity and diabetes...
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TSRI scientists discover workings of first promising Marburg virus treatment
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered the workings of the first promising treatment for Marburg virus, a pathogen with the same pandemic potential as Ebola virus.
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New radiotracer differentiates bacterial infection from inflammation in lungs
Researchers at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, have demonstrated that a new radiotracer, 2-18F-fluorodeoxysorbitol (18F-FDS), can identify and track bacterial infection in lungs better than current imaging methods and is able to differentiate bacterial infection from inflammation.
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Scientists develop green fluorescent protein to aid intracellular research
Researchers at Osaka University in Japan have developed a superior acid-tolerant green fluorescent protein to enhance the study of intracellular molecular dynamics.
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Near-infrared molecular imaging identifies lung nodules for resection in osteosarcoma
In a proof-of-principle case report, researchers announce that targeted fluorescence successfully identified pulmonary metastases in a patient with osteosarcoma...
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Bacterial cells designed to reflect sound waves for ultrasound imaging
New technology may one day allow doctors to image therapeutic bacterial cells in patients...
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A2aAR protein holds clues for better drug design
Scientists have investigated a key protein used in drug design and discovered dynamic structural features that may lead to new ways to target diseases...
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DTI technique predicts patients’ ability to fight the spread of cancer
A simple, non-invasive procedure that can indicate how long patients with cancer that has spread to the brain might survive and whether they are likely to respond to immunotherapy has been developed...
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Chemists develop Washington Red dye for bio-imaging
Scientists have created an injectable dye that illuminates molecules with near-infrared light...
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How an incidental exhalation led to improved DNA detection device
While attempting to position two chips on a microscope, an involuntary exhalation by scientist Greg Madejski caused them to adhere to great effect.
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Innovative probe visualises tumours
A new probe has the potential to help surgeons visualise primary non-fluorescing, low-grade gliomas during surgery to remove the tumour.
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UV light microscope proves useful diagnostic tool
Recent study shows how a microscope using ultraviolet (UV) light to illuminate samples enables pathologists to assess high-resolution images of biopsies and other fresh tissue samples for disease, quickly and effectively.
