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12 articles tagged with "biotechnology"
New Insights into RNA's Role in Protein Folding Challenge Established Beliefs
Recent findings suggest that RNA is not only vital for coding proteins but also plays a significant role in ensuring their proper folding, potentially reshaping our understanding of cellular processes.
Editorial Staff 6 days ago
Johnson & Johnson Invests $1 Billion in Firefly Bio to Boost KRAS Inhibitor Portfolio
In a significant move to enhance its oncology pipeline, Johnson & Johnson has announced the acquisition of Firefly Bio for $1 billion, focusing on KRAS inhibitors.
Editorial Staff 7 days ago
AI Innovations in Drug Discovery Show Promising Results
Recent advancements in AI technology have led to the development of compounds that target specific cell types, potentially transforming drug discovery processes.
Editorial Staff 9 days ago
Alnylam and Inceptive Nucleics Join Forces to Advance RNAi Therapeutics with AI
A new partnership between Alnylam and Inceptive Nucleics, valued at up to $2 billion, aims to leverage AI foundation models to enhance RNA interference therapeutics over the next three years.
Editorial Staff 12 days ago
New Laser Technique Creates Protein Networks for Biological Research
A novel method utilizing laser technology has been developed to construct protein networks resembling those found in living cells, potentially advancing biological studies.
Editorial Staff 13 days ago
Breakthrough RNA Repair Technique Could Change Neurodegenerative Disease Treatments
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed an innovative RNA-based technique that may significantly impact the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Editorial Staff 14 days ago
Portable Biotechnology Tools Developed for Remote Labs
Researchers from the University of Toronto have created a suite of low-cost, portable biomanufacturing tools aimed at improving access in remote laboratories.
Editorial Staff 17 days ago
New Bacterial Strains Could Reduce Fertilizer Dependence for Major Crops
Research indicates that by transferring nitrogen-fixing genes into new bacterial strains, major crops may be able to draw nitrogen from the atmosphere, potentially reducing fertilizer costs.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Advancements in Biotechnology: Engineering Cyanobacteria for Sustainable Polysaccharide Production
Recent research focuses on genetically modifying cyanobacteria to enhance the production of sulfated polysaccharides, which have various industrial applications.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago