Newswise Feature Channel: Biotech

Hitachi High-Tech Acquires Majority Interest in Nabsys

Nabsys — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:05:51 EST

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (Hitachi High-Tech) and Nabsys 2.0 LLC (Nabsys) announced today that Hitachi High-Tech has acquired a majority interest in Nabsys, a developer and manufacturer of instrumentation and consumables for the analysis of genomic structural variation.

Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Welcomes 10th Class of Health-Tech Startups

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:05:38 EST

The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator program will greet its 10th accelerator class, featuring 10 innovative health-tech startup companies from the United States and around the globe.

FDA Changes to Laboratory Developed Test Regulation: Livestreamed Expert Panel

Newswise — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:05:39 EST

Live from the annual conference of the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC), experts will discuss how the new FDA rule on laboratory developed tests will hinder patient care. This rule will place these tests under duplicative FDA oversight, even though laboratory developed tests are already regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This will force many labs to stop performing these essential tests, which play a critical role in diagnosing rare disorders, such as inherited genetic conditions in newborns.

NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur announce seven joint research projects launching their new partnership

NYU Tandon School of Engineering — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:00:34 EST

NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) have unveiled their inaugural roster of collaborative research projects, the first such initiatives under the partnership that NYU and IIT Kanpur established last year. The projects aim to advance fields including cybersecurity, biotech, AI, robotics, and wireless communications.

Wholistic approach to biotechnology manufacturing promoted by G&H at ADLM 2024

ADLM 2024 Press Program — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:05:06 EST

G&H, a rising world leader in the life sciences manufacturing sector, will be exhibiting its latest bioscientific innovations and capabilities at the 2024 Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Clinical Lab Expo, held at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois (United States) between July 30th and August 1st, 2024. This year's conference theme revolves around boldly advancing global laboratory medicine, a strong statement that will be highlighted throughout G&H's overall conference presence.

Stem cell harmony: how solanaceae plants maintain homeostasis through receptor compensation

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:05:09 EST

A pivotal study sheds light on the evolutionary conservation of stem cell homeostasis in Solanaceae, revealing how receptor compensation mechanisms ensure the continuous and orderly formation of plant organs. This research uncovers the genetic interplay that maintains stem cell balance, offering new perspectives for crop improvement and resilience enhancement.

Fruitful innovation: transforming watermelon genetics with advanced base editors

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:05:04 EST

The development of new adenine base editors (ABE) and adenine-to-thymine/guanine base editors (AKBE) is transforming watermelon genetic engineering. These innovative tools enable precise A:T-to-G and A:T-to-T base substitutions, allowing for targeted genetic modifications.

The New MagBinder(r) Fit24 Nucleic Acid Purification System Introduced at the 2024 ADLM in Chicago

ADLM 2024 Press Program — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:05:12 EST

New Nucleic Acid Purification System from Omega Bio-tek to Debut at the 2024 ADLM in Chicago

Tea plant's genetic guardians: lncRNA-protein pairs bolster disease resistance

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:05:10 EST

Scientists have discovered evolutionarily conserved trans-lncRNA pairs that boost disease resistance in tea plants. These pairs, including the 12-oxophytodienoate reductase gene, interact with the jasmonic acid signaling pathway to enhance the plant's defenses against pathogens.

Genomic synergy: boosting apple fruit quality through combined genotyping

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:05:07 EST

Researchers have successfully combined genotypic data from different platforms to enhance the accuracy of genomic prediction and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for apple fruit quality traits.

Jojoba's survival strategy: how jasmonate boosts cold acclimation

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:05:05 EST

This study reveals how jasmonate enhances cold acclimation in jojoba by promoting flavonol synthesis. Through metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses, researchers found that cold acclimation leads to flavonol accumulation, crucial for increased cold tolerance. The jasmonate signaling pathway, which activates the flavonol biosynthesis pathway, plays a key role in this process.

The hidden drivers of evolution: transposable elements in Rosaceae genomes

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:05:16 EST

Transposable elements (TEs) significantly impact plant genome structure and function. This study examines the distribution, activity, and expression patterns of TEs across 14 Rosaceae species. The findings reveal distinct evolutionary patterns of long terminal repeat retrotransposons (LTR-RTs) and their influence on genes linked to adversity resistance, morphogenesis, enzyme activity, and metabolic processes.

Unlocking carbon's potential: CRISPR boosts lignocellulose absorption

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:05:08 EST

Recent advancements in genetic engineering have significantly boosted the adsorption capabilities of lignocellulose-based porous carbon sourced from paper mulberry. By employing CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutations, researchers successfully altered the lignin composition of paper mulberry, resulting in enhanced material properties.

Unlocking the Aroma Secrets of 'Qujiao 5' Chili Peppers: A Comprehensive VOC Analysis

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 01:05:58 EST

A research team has identified 1,558 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the 'Qujiao 5' chili pepper cultivar var, highlighting Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-(2-methylpropyl)- and 2-Nonenal, (E)- as key flavor compounds in chili fruit.

Unlocking Glucosinolates' Potential: Enhancing Nutrition and Stress Tolerance in Brassica Crops

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:05:24 EST

A research team has reviewed the potential of glucosinolates, compounds found in Brassicaceae plants like cabbage and broccoli, to enhance stress tolerance and provide health benefits through their hydrolysis products.

Ensuring Quality in Tropical Vegetables: Addressing Chilling Injury through Antioxidant Systems

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:05:00 EST

A research team has found that optimal storage temperatures are crucial for preserving vegetables' quality, with tropical plants particularly susceptible to low temperatures, leading to a 'chilling injury' (CI) condition.

Transformative Approach in Cassava Breeding: Inbred-Parent-Based Hybrids Promise Enhanced Efficiency and Resilience

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:05:18 EST

A research team has proposed inbred-parent-based hybrid cassava breeding to overcome the challenges of heterozygous parent use, aiming to transform cassava breeding by purging deleterious mutations and utilizing heterosis.

Additional comments on extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells mediate extracellular matrix remodeling in osteoarthritis

World Journal of Stem Cells — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:00:48 EST

Recently, we read an article published by the Yang et al. The results of this study indicated that engineered exosomes loaded with microRNA-29a (miR-29a) alleviate knee inflammation and maintain extracellular matrix stability in Sprague Daw

Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells: Future regenerative medicine for clinical applications in mitigation of radiation injury

World Journal of Stem Cells — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:00:23 EST

Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MSCs) are gaining significant attention in regenerative medicine for their potential to treat degenerative diseases and mitigate radiation injuries. WJ-MSCs are more naive and have a better safe

Stuart Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Key Addition to its Executive Team

Stuart Therapeutics — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:05:15 EST

Stuart Therapeutics, a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment of anterior segment, refractive and posterior segment eye disorders, today announced the addition of Lukas Scheibler, PhD as its Chief Science and Technology Officer.