BioResearch
Genome Mining Technique Furthers Biologic Discovery
A newly developed method for microscopically extracting, or “mining,” data from genomes could represent a considerable boost in the search for new therapeutic drugs and improve the understanding of basic functions such as how cells communicate with one another. More...26 Oct 2011

New Fluorescent Technique Allows Quantitative Measurement of Cell Membrane Lipids
A recent paper described the development of a method for the in situ quantification of cell membrane lipids, which are important signaling elements that have been linked to certain disease states, inflammation, and the immune response system. More...25 Oct 2011
Cancer Cells Gain Survival Advantage by Blocking Proautophagic MicroRNA
By increasing the activity of the mechanism that controls autophagy cancer cells create a large pool of molecular building blocks, which gives them a growth and survival advantage over the cells in normal tissues. More...20 Oct 2011
In Other News
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Restores Glucose Balance in Diabetic Mouse Model
Innovative Technique Uses RNA Interference to Block Inflammation
Robotic Cerebellum Implanted in Rat to Repair Motor Function
Disrupting a Tumor Suppressor Actually Confers Resistance to Cancer Growth
New Class of Stem Cell-Like Cells Offers Possibilities for Spinal Cord Repair
Online-Only, Virtual BioConference Created for the Life Sciences Community
Interfering with Chromatin Adaptor Proteins Blocks Growth of Leukemia Cells
Researchers Report Significant Advantages of Pressure Cycling Technology
Biotechnica 2011 Closes with Double-Digit Increases in Participation
Mutated Lamin Gene Causes Muscular Dystrophy-Like Muscle Malformation in Worm Model
Molecular Pathway That Enables Movement of Metastatic Cancer Cells Identified
Roche Licenses Nanopore Sequencing Technologies for Fast, Cost-Effective DNA Sequencing
Radical Nitrogen Species Shield Tumors from Immune System Attack
New iReport Designed to Streamline Genetic Analysis
Mouse Model Helps Identify New Diabetes Treatment
Resveratrol Inhibits Proliferation of Hormone Resistant Breast Cancer Cells
Uncontrolled Cholesterol Synthesis Stimulates Growth of Glioblastoma
Antiviral Treatment Blocks Brain Tumor Growth
Protein “Switches” Designed to Transform Cancer Cells into Chemotherapy Factories
New Pipette Filler Adds to Lab Performance
Nuclear Phosphatase Regulates Proteasome Activity
Technique Identifies Initial Events in Tumor Development
Biotechnica 2011 to Focus on Biotech Growth Areas
BioResearch brings the latest research news on the genome, proteome, metabolome, on drug discovery, and therapeutics. Biotech researchers, lab administrators, technologists, drug manufacturers, and suppliers can find the latest research news and information related to their fields of endeavor here.







