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Unified multiplex immunofluorescence platform expands spatial liver research

The platform enables simultaneous visualization of multiple hepatic cell populations, including hepatocytes, cholangiocytes, macrophages, endothelial cells and hepatic stellate cells. It also extends multiplex imaging beyond tissue sections to organoids, primary liver cell cultures and advanced liver-on-a-chip platforms.

SourceFirst Hospital of Jilin University·JournaleGastroenterology·DateJun 26, 2026

Age, burial environment don’t hinder soft tissue preservation in dinosaurs

Researchers at North Carolina State University found that soft tissue preservation in fossils does not seem to depend on the species, age or burial environment. The team was able to retrieve vessels from six dinosaur specimens, including four Tyrannosaurus rex and one Brachylophosaurus canadensis, using a suite of analytical tools.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeImaging analysis·DateFeb 10, 2025

Chinese Medical Journal study reveals potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in finding new glaucoma drugs

A study published in Chinese Medical Journal explores the use of artificial intelligence to identify potential medications for treating glaucoma. Researchers used AI models to predict the effectiveness of small-molecule compounds targeting RIPK3, a key signaling molecule involved in programmed cell death.

SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 2, 2025
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New research shows potential to reduce pain in women suffering from endometriosis

Researchers have identified a novel therapeutic target for pelvic pain in endometriosis by focusing on the IL-1β pathway and its regulation via the JNK signaling pathway. This study suggests that JNK inhibitors may be effective in reducing neuroinflammation and alleviating symptoms of endometriosis-associated pain.

SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 3, 2023
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A multiplex assay to assess activated p300/CBP in circulating prostate tumor cells

A new multiplex assay has been developed to assess activated p300/CBP in circulating prostate tumor cells, revealing correlations with clinical outcomes and potential therapeutic targets for castration-resistant prostate cancer. The study found that patients with upregulated p300/CBP activity had shorter response times to ARSI therapy.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 24, 2023

New study decodes one of the living world’s fastest cell movements

Researchers at Okayama University discovered genes and proteins responsible for the rapid contraction of axopodia in Heliozoa, a group of eukaryotes. The study identified key players in microtubule disruption, including katanin p60, kinesin, and calcium signaling proteins.

SourceOkayama University·JournalJournal of Eukaryotic Microbiology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 18, 2023
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Lamin c facilitates repair of damaged nuclear envelope in human and mouse cells

A team of researchers identified the precise mechanism of nuclear envelope repair, finding that lamin C, BAF, and cGAS work together to facilitate rapid repair. The study provides insights into rare genetic disorders such as laminopathies and has potential applications for understanding and treating related diseases.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Cell Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 27, 2022

Getting sticky with it: Phospholipid found to play a key role in epithelial cell adhesion

Researchers found phosphatidylinositol bisphosphate (PIP2) essential for epithelial cell-cell adhesion and maintaining cellular identity. PIP2 regulates epithelial properties by recruiting Par3 to the plasma membrane, facilitating the formation of adherens junctions and preventing epithelial-mesenchymal transformation.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2022

Study sets framework for precision surveillance of colorectal cancer

Researchers have revealed mechanisms by which polyps develop into colorectal cancer, setting the stage for improved surveillance utilizing precision medicine. The study found that serrated polyps derive from metaplasia, an abnormal change of cells into non-native tissue.

SourceVanderbilt University Medical Center·JournalCell·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 7, 2022
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

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New method refines cell sample analysis

The Iterative Indirect Immunofluorescence Imaging (4i) technique refines standard immunofluorescence imaging by visualizing up to 40 proteins in a single cell. A new computer program, Multiplexed Protein Maps, analyzes the data and generates maps of protein distribution, providing a systematic survey of cellular organization.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalScience·DateAug 2, 2018

Researchers identify potential autoantigen in aggressive form of kidney disease

A particular protein, DNAJB9, is found in abundance in the kidneys of patients with fibrillary glomerulonephritis, an aggressive kidney disease. The discovery may improve diagnosis and treatment options for this disease, which affects nearly half of patients who become dependent on dialysis.

SourceAmerican Society of Nephrology·JournalJournal of the American Society of Nephrology·DateNov 2, 2017

Seeing RNA at the nanoscale

Researchers at MIT have developed a new microscopy technique that enables precise visualization of RNA molecules in intact tissues. By expanding the tissue sample before imaging, they can obtain high-resolution images of RNA distribution using ordinary microscopes. This breakthrough could help scientists study gene expression and disea...

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Methods·DateJul 4, 2016

Inntags: new tools for innocuous protein tagging

A new approach to tag proteins has been developed using plant protein epitopes, inntags, which are stable and do not compromise native function. The smallest protein domains with strong structural determinants were selected for tagging purposes.

SourceInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)·JournalNature Methods·DateSep 1, 2015
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Study uncovers new cells in the urethra which may detect hazardous substances

A recent study has identified a previously unknown cell type in the urethra of mice, which expresses cholinergic receptors and may serve as sentinels to detect hazardous substances. This finding could provide insight into cellular interaction and defensive measures against pathogens, potentially preventing urinary tract infections.

SourceEuropean Association of Urology·DateMar 15, 2013

Max Planck Innovation awards license for actin marker LifeAct

The novel peptide LifeAct allows for the visualization of actin in living cells, facilitating research into various diseases. This breakthrough technology has the potential to improve our understanding of actin's role in fundamental processes and its involvement in diseases such as polycystic kidney disease and invasive tumors.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·DateJul 26, 2010