Paving the Way for Transformative Cell and Gene Therapies
We explore how cell and gene therapies are making an impact on patient care and the obstacles that must be overcome to move them from the lab to the clinic. In addition, we highlight the work of several companies striving to advance these transformative therapies.
Accurate Protein Image Rendering Services
Effectively Communicate Your Science Using Accurate Protein Images Proteins are often referred to as the workhorses of the cell, and for good reason. These microscopic molecular machines are involved in virtually every biological process, from providing structural support to catalyzing complex chemical reactions. By visualizing a protein’s structure, we gain clues into its function. With […]
Next-Generation Sequencing is Revolutionizing Biology
Discover how Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is revolutionizing biology by enabling massive parallel sequencing, reducing costs, and unlocking breakthroughs in fields like personalized medicine, infectious disease, and agriculture.
Identifying Unknown Molecules in Blood with Breakthrough Technology
Every human blood sample has about 15,000 small molecules that paint a precise picture of health. Less than 5% of these molecules are known and can be identified. What crucial information are we missing within the remaining 95%? The team at Isospec Analytics has developed a breakthrough technology that identifies unknown molecules at scale for […]
Albicidin: A Potential New Weapon in the War Against Antibiotic Resistance
Highlights There is a crisis of antibiotic resistance that is compounded by the lack of new antibiotics being developed. A plant toxin known as albicidin is a promising new antibiotic candidate. Researchers have used structural biology to show how albicidin inhibits bacterial enzymes known as DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which are essential for bacterial […]
Making Precision Oncology Available to All
Highlights: With the goal of democratizing healthcare, Imagia Canexia Health offers precisiononcology in a box, wrapped with services. Small laboratories may not have the resources to leverage next generation sequencing forcancer patients, but Imagia Canexia can help. Deploying Imagia Canexia’s tech and support in low–resource settings can help peoplewith cancer get targeted treatment faster. Imagia […]
Samba Blog: VITAL vs. VALID
Highlights Laboratory developed tests play a critical role in medical innovation, but there is a long-standing debate over their regulatory oversight. Two competing bills are trying to address the issue: VITAL would maintain the status quo and VALID would transfer oversight to the FDA. The debate hasn’t been settled yet, and according to LDT expert […]
Intestinal Parasite Nibbles to Evade Immune System
Highlights Explore the life cycle of Entamoeba histolytica Research has uncovered an entirely different mechanism of cell killing by E. histolytica known as trogocytosis. E. histolytica cleverly disguises itself to evade the human immune response. When food bites back: the intestinal parasite that nibbles When contaminated food or water gives you stomach trouble, you’ve probably […]
Science Deep Dive: Unraveling the mysteries of human reproductive disease with zebrafish
Highlights The identification of novel gene functions and populations supports the development of zebrafish as a tractable model Zebrafish reproduce externally, making CRISPR and other genetic techniques easy to administer Zebrafish are an attractive model organism for the study of human reproductive diseases Can the zebrafish ovary help unravel the mysteries of human reproductive disease? […]
Science Deep Dive: Is fermented dairy good for your gut?
Highlights Probiotics in fermented dairy foods (i.e., yogurt or fermented milk) can improve intestinal health Condition of the intestinal barrier provides information on the status of your gut health Cell lines can help us to elucidate the molecular mechanisms explaining the health benefits of probiotics and fermented dairy A study of the impact of fermented […]
