Researchers from New York University demonstrate memory-pathways driven learning effect in non-neuronal cells. Image credit:©iStock.com, Jian Fan In the early 1970s, neuropsychiatrist Eric Kandel and his colleagues at New York University found that even invertebrates can remember, in their studies on the gill and syphon withdrawal reflex response to painful stimuli in the sea slug,…
With the FDA’s goal of replacing animal testing, scientists look to organoids and organ-on-a-chip technologies as replacement alternatives. Image credit:Wyss Institute at Harvard University In April of this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new roadmap that aims to replace animal testing in the development of new drugs with more human-relevant methods….
This webinar will be hosted live and available on-demand. Wednesday, September 24th, 202511:00 am – 12:00 PM The future of gene editing depends on tools that are programmable, scalable, and adaptable to diverse disease contexts. Recombinases are emerging as a promising solution, but optimizing their performance requires a robust blend of experimental and computational strategies….
Hair cells in the inner ear detect mechanical stimuli from sound waves and convert them into electrical signals that the brain can interpret. Some animals, such as zebrafish, can regenerate their inner ear hair cells upon damage, but their mammalian counterparts are much more limited in this capacity. To understand why, developmental biologist Tatjana Piotrowski…
Scientists have revealed how a key receptor helps macrophages mitigate post-transplant liver injury by clearing old, inflammatory neutrophils. Image credit:© Istock, Rasi bhadramani Liver transplants save the lives of many people, but the procedure can result in severe complications. One of these common side effects is liver ischemia-reperfusion injury (LIRI), in which the oxygen-starved (ischemic)…
The life science group Sartorius launches the new iQue® 5 High-Throughput Screening (HTS) Cytometer, transforming workflows with next-level flexibility and comprehensive analysis at unbeatable speeds. Building on core iQue® strengths as the market leading solution for HTS applications, the iQue® 5 expands experimental range with up to 27 channels (25 color options) and flexible workflows…
Cysteine deficiency in mice promoted energy expenditure and weight loss. Image credit:© Istock, Georgejason Historically, much of weight loss advice focused on eating less and moving more. In recent times, researchers discovered that what, and not just how much, someone eats also influences weight loss and metabolic health. For instance, restricting the intake of certain…
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Parse Biosciences today announced a strategic collaboration to generate a single cell atlas focused on understanding the diversity of plasmablasts – early immune cell clonotypes critical in the formation of neutralizing antibodies – for measles, mumps and rubella. This effort aims to build the most comprehensive understanding of the…
