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Study reveals how liquid–liquid phase separation regulates gene activity
A subtle chemical switch on histone proteins may determine whether DNA gathers into liquid-like droplets inside the cell, according to…
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HKUMed research with Hong Kong Genome Institute uncovers new glioblastoma treatment targets
Glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive primary brain cancer in adults, has yielded thousands of previously hidden genetic clues in…
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COVID-19 Reactivates Dormant Viruses, Offering New Clues to Long COVID
Credit: Naeblys/Getty Images Chronically infecting viruses—such as Epstein Barr, cytomegalovirus, and herpes virus—are ubiquitous in humans. Although their presence is…
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Electrostatic Quantum Nanocorral Traps Composite Charged Excitons
Boston College researchers have created an electrically controlled “quantum nanocorral” that traps light-emitting particles inside an atomically thin semiconductor, opening…
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‘Greg, you’ve got to bring back this platform’: How LifeMine won over Gates and Bezos for $188M series E
A little over a year ago, LifeMine Therapeutics laid off staff and put its fungus-based platform on ice to focus…
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Immune Pathway Identified That Prevents C. albicans Infection from Becoming Deadly
Computer illustration of the yeast and hyphae stages of Candida fungi. [Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images]…
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Seamless Integration in Gene Therapy Process Development
The manufacturing question over adeno-associated viruses (AAV) for gene therapies has moved beyond whether a product can be made to…
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New Bioreactor Design Could Boost mAb Yields
Current bioreactors are struggling to meet growing demand for mAb therapeutics, according to researchers, who suggest an innovative rotating-drum design…
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AI “Council of Models” Improves Workflows and Outcomes
To maximize the benefits of AI, biopharmaceutical manufacturers need to take an end-to-end systems engineering approach to their data, preparing…
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Building a Bioprocessing Workforce Through Partnerships
As president of the Children’s GMP facility at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Frank Fazio oversees a complex biomanufacturing operation…