Tag: Biotechnology
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Novel Phage DNA Modifications Offer New Hope Against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
Groundbreaking discovery links phage DNA modifications to fighting superbugs In a collaborative breakthrough, researchers have uncovered a novel type of DNA modification in bacteriophages (phages) that could bolster the effectiveness of phage therapy against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The international team, including scientists from SMART AMR (Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology), the University of Otago, NTU…
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Vertex to Participate in UBS Global Healthcare Conference with CEO Fireside Chat on November 11
Vertex Announces Participation in UBS Global Healthcare Conference Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) announced today that its leadership will participate in the UBS Global Healthcare Conference, underscoring the company’s ongoing efforts to advance treatments for serious diseases and its robust clinical program. Reshma Kewalramani, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President, is slated to take part…
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LassoESM: A New AI Tool Accelerating Therapeutic Lasso Peptide Discovery
AI Meets Molecular Biology: The Rise of LassoESM In the race to uncover new therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides stand out for their knot-like, highly stable structures and diverse biological activities. A collaboration led by researchers at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology has given the field a powerful new…
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IMB: Global Research Powerhouse at the University of Queensland
Overview: IMB as a global science powerhouse The Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) at the University of Queensland has evolved into a leading global research powerhouse over the past 25 years. Since its launch in January 2000, IMB has pursued an ambitious mission: to tackle major human health challenges by translating fundamental discoveries into tangible…
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IMB: From Venoms to Ventures—How Queensland’s Institute of Molecular Bioscience Became a Global Research Powerhouse
Introduction: A national jewel with global reach Since its formal launch in January 2000, the Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB) at the University of Queensland has evolved into a global powerhouse in molecular bioscience. Through a mix of groundbreaking basic science and strategic commercialization, IMB has turned nature’s most potent tools into potential therapies, technologies,…
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IMB: The Global Research Powerhouse Transforming Medicine
Introduction: A global research powerhouse taking shape Over the past 25 years, the University of Queensland’s Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has established itself as a global force in biomedical innovation. From breakthroughs in venom-derived therapies to the development of disease-modifying strategies, IMB has consistently translated basic science into tangible health benefits. Its work spans…
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DNA-based signaling cascades enable fast drug monitoring in blood
Overview: A new, rapid approach to monitoring drug levels Researchers at Université de Montréal have unveiled a novel class of DNA-based signaling cascades that can detect and quantify specific molecules in a drop of blood within five minutes. Using naturally inspired cellular signaling motifs translated into synthetic DNA components, the team demonstrated a fast, electrochemical…
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MIT Engineers Solve Sticky-Cell Problem in Bioreactors
Overview: Tackling a universal bottleneck in cell-based production Bioreactors are central to modern manufacturing, from growing algae that aggressively absorb CO2 to producing biologic drugs and cell therapies. But a stubborn challenge—cells sticking to surfaces—limits performance across industries. This adhesion reduces light exposure in photobioreactors, disrupts harvesting, and triggers costly downtime for cleaning. A new…
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QIMR Berghofer Passes Bill 2025: A New Era for Queensland Medical Research
Introduction: A Historic Turn for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer has crossed a major milestone with the passage of the QIMR Berghofer Bill 2025. Unveiled as the institute marks its 80th anniversary, the new Act repeals the 1945 framework and replaces it with a modern, governance-focused regime designed to accelerate…
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QIMR Berghofer Bill 2025 Passes Parliament: A New Era for Queensland Medical Research
Overview: A landmark moment for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Bill 2025 has officially passed Parliament, marking a turning point for QIMR Berghofer as it enters a new era of governance, transparency, and agility. Originating as a 1945 Act, the legislative reform repeals the old framework and introduces a contemporary structure…