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Celebrating Black History Month: Black Scientists that Have Revolutionized the Life Sciences

XTalks

In the life sciences, countless Black scientists, researchers and medical professionals have made groundbreaking discoveries that have significantly advanced our understanding of biology and medicine. They serve as inspiration for future generations of scientists from all backgrounds.

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Alzheimer's study links cholesterol and toxic protein clusters

Medical Xpress

Cholesterol tremendously increases the toxicity of a peptide implicated in Alzheimer's progression, according to research by scientists in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in Texas A&M's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Therapeutic protein project joins Bio Studio programme

Drug Discovery World

A project creating a new class of therapeutic proteins to modulate cell signalling has been accepted into the BioInnovation Institute (BII) Bio Studio programme. BII is an international enterprise foundation with a non-profit objective of incubating and accelerating world-class life science research. Macromolecular structures.

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4 Life Science Trends To Pay Attention To in 2021

XTalks

The test identifies SARS-CoV-2 protein fragments from nasal swab samples. AI is expected to make significant strides in the life science and healthcare sectors in 2021. It can also help scientists connect virtually, allowing for real-time feedback and assessments. 3. Artificial Intelligence.

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The Scientist Names IsoPlexis Single Cell Intracellular Proteome a Top 10 Innovation of 2020

The Pharma Data

The Single-Cell Intracellular Proteome chip provides a simple, integrated solution for monitoring simultaneous protein signaling networks that are missed by methods such as western blot, mass spectrometry, and flow cytometry. For more information about The Scientist ‘s 2020 Top 10 Innovations and the full list of winners, visit: [link].

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Global drug discovery hotspots: Glasgow, UK

Drug Discovery World

The new hub will become a part of the already thriving life sciences sector in the Glasgow area, most of which is centred around the university, the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute and the BioCity cluster, making Glasgow and its surrounds one of the most important regions for drug discovery and development in the UK.

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BioIVT acquires Cypex to boost portfolio  

Drug Discovery World

Provider to the life sciences industry BioIVT has acquired enzymes manufacturer Cypex in a bid to enhance its product portfolio. . Based in Dundee, Cypex manufactures recombinant xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes with its product portfolio covering a wide range of proteins involved in drug metabolism. .