Proteomics
Biotech firm AltPep closes $53M Series B financing round
AltPep, a biotech firm developing early detection tests and disease-modifying treatments for amyloid diseases, on Friday announced the closing of a $52.9 million Series B financing round. Read More
Bio-Techne to acquire Swiss spatial biology firm Lunaphore
Bio-Techne announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Tolochenaz, Switzerland-based Lunaphore, a developer of fully automated spatial biology products. Read More
Scanning ion conductance spectroscopy in study enables precise DNA identification
Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a new nanopore approach for manipulating individual molecules such as DNA that allows unprecedented control and precision. Read More
Sound waves test protein-protein bond strength
Temporary protein-protein bonds are essential for many bodily functions, including enzymatic reactions, antibody binding, and responses to medication. Read More
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Seer expand collaboration to broaden access to mass-spec proteomics
Life sciences proteomics firm Seer on Wednesday announced an expanded collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Read More
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces high-resolution, high-throughput mass spectrometer
Thermo Fisher Scientific on Monday introduced its Orbitrap Astral mass spectrometer, which combines high resolution, high throughput, and high speed with deep proteome coverage. Read More
Researchers map RNA to inform selection of stem cells for therapeutic applications
Creating maps of the RNA inside cells could improve cell therapies by enabling the isolation of subsets of cells with similar characteristics, according to a study published Friday in Cell Reports Methods. Read More
Bio-Techne, Lunaphore partner to develop a fully automated spatial multiomics workflow
Bio-Techne and Lunaphore on Monday announced a strategic partnership to develop a fully automated spatial multiomics workflow with same-slide hyperplex detection of protein and RNA biomarkers. Read More
Plasmid DNA vaccine protects mice from COVID-19 by triggering T-cell response
A plasmid DNA vaccine designed to trigger a T-cell response has protected most mice from a lethal dose of SARS-CoV-2, delivering preliminary evidence that the candidate may provide broader, more durable responses than existing COVID-19 shots. Read More
Correlation of enzyme to survival reveals potential target for metastatic solid tumors
The enzyme lysyl hydroxylase 1 (LH1) promotes the migration and metastasis of solid tumor cells and is associated with shorter survival, according to a recent study published in Molecular Cancer. Read More
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