Phylogenomic characterization of the first genome sequences of the monkeypox virus outbreak variant
In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers characterized infections caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV).
Study: Multi-country outbreak of monkeypox virus: phylogenomic characterization and signs of microevolution. Image Credit: Kateryna...
On/Off Pain Control Center Identified in Mouse Brain
A Duke University research team has identified a small area of the mouse brain that can profoundly control the animals’ sense of pain. Their studies found a specific subpopulation of nerve cells within the...
The 5 Biggest Biotech Trends In 2023 – Forbes
Steve Jobs once said that the biggest innovations in the 21st century would be at the intersection of biology and technology. It’s no coincidence that as we go into 2023, biotechnology is the focus...
Bacterial Enzyme That Converts Methane to Methanol Structurally Defined
Methanotrophic bacteria consume 30 million metric tons of methane per year and have captivated researchers for their natural ability to convert the potent greenhouse gas into usable fuel. Yet we know very little about...
Perth Biotech Increases Sanitiser Shipment Amid Virus Outbreak
Merlin Chew of The West Australian Monday, 10 February 2020 2:30PM
Holista Colltech chief executive Dr Rajen M with the NatShield Sanitizer. Credit: Supplied
Watching paint dry — to understand and control the patterns it leaves behind
A coffee spill leaves behind a dark stain around the puddle’s edge when it dries. But as drops of paint dry, some look like “fried eggs,” with “yolks” of color surrounded by pristine white...
Zoono at Cutting Edge of Reducing Risk of African Swine Flu Outbreaks
Paul Hislop, CEO and majority shareholder of ASX listed ZOONO Group Ltd (ZNO) confirmed at their AGM held in Sydney on 7th November 2109 that Zoono was at that cutting edge of...
Creso Pharma’s Technological Breakthrough Set To Expand Human Health Cannabis Product Line
By BioChannel - February 10th 2020 566
By Jonathan Jackson
Creso Pharma Limited (ASX:CPH), the ASX-listed, Swiss-based innovative medical cannabis product developer, has started 2020 strongly as...
Eight anti-aging startups on a mission to extend lives
The longevity biotech industry revolves around the goal of increasing the period of life that a person spends in good health. There has been a rapidly expanding effort in recent years to develop drugs...
Novel Camouflaging System Improves Delivery of Therapeutic Bacteria in Mice
Researchers from Columbia Engineering have developed a system that temporarily disguises therapeutic bacteria from the immune system and allows them to deliver drugs to tumors and kill cancer cells in mice.
Their findings are published...
