Photosynthes-Eyes: Spinach-Based Therapy Offers Hope for Dry Eyes
Scientists at the National University of Singapore have engineered a nanosized eye‑drop called LEAF, derived from spinach thylakoid membranes, that generates NADPH when exposed to ambient light. The 400 nm particles boost antioxidant production, rapidly normalising reactive oxygen species in cultured corneal cells and in a rodent dry‑eye model. In animal tests, LEAF restored corneal health and outperformed the standard drug Restasis without detectable toxicity. The approach offers a non‑invasive, device‑free therapy for the billions affected by dry eye disease.
Extensive Range of Independently Verified Cell Lines
AMSBIO has launched a new portfolio of authenticated cell lines spanning tumors, tissues and multiple species. Each line is rigorously authenticated, sterility‑tested and mycoplasma‑free, with full passage documentation to ensure traceability. The offering supports research areas such as gene activation,...
Dust-Based Surveillance for Detecting Emerging Viral Outbreaks
Researchers at Ohio State University demonstrated that routine vacuum dust collection can serve as a rapid, low‑cost surveillance tool for indoor viral outbreaks. Analyzing nearly 30 dust samples from schools, dorms and offices, they identified 54 distinct viruses, including SARS‑CoV‑2,...
A New Approach for Predicting the Quality of Olive Oil
Researchers at the University of Córdoba have unveiled a rapid, non‑destructive method that predicts the fatty‑acid, phenol and volatile profiles of extra‑virgin olive oil directly from whole olives. By inserting a solid‑phase microextraction fiber into the olive pit and analyzing...
The Biotech Bi-Weekly: Unveiling a New Brain Organoid Assay, Advancing Epigenomics Research and Building an Infectious Disease Research Portfolio
This week’s biotech roundup spotlights several high‑impact product launches and strategic deals. 28bio introduced the CNS‑3D Induced Alzheimer’s Model, a brain organoid assay that mimics neuroimmune interactions and tau pathology. Sino Biological and Araceli Biosciences unveiled AI‑ready protein synthesis and...
Paws for Thought: Guide Dog Success May Have Genetic Basis
A University of Connecticut study analyzed genomic data from 1,100 Labrador retrievers to predict guide‑dog success. By linking DNA markers to 17 behavioral traits from the International Working Dog Registry, researchers found genetics outperformed traditional assessments for at least 11...
Billion Cell Atlas: AI to Build ‘Most Comprehensive Map of Human Disease Biology’ Yet
Illumina announced the Billion Cell Atlas, a project to profile one billion cells with CRISPR perturbations across more than 200 disease‑relevant cell lines. The effort, backed by AstraZeneca, Merck and Eli Lilly, will generate roughly 20 petabytes of single‑cell RNA‑seq data in...
Secret World of Cellular Communication Visualized in 3D Thanks to New Nanoscopy Method
Australian National University researchers unveiled RO‑iSCAT, a label‑free nanoscopy method that captures living cells in three dimensions over days. By rotating illumination and stacking images, the technique amplifies weak light signals tenfold, revealing dynamic, thread‑like nanoscale bridges that mediate cell‑to‑cell...
Looking for a Lifeline: New Compounds Show Promise Against AMR
Scientists at Umeå University have created a new class of synthetic tricyclic compounds, called TriPcides, that effectively kill MRSA strains resistant to earlier GmPcide antibiotics. By redesigning the molecular scaffold to evade the lmrB efflux pump, the compounds prevent the...
Adenine Base Editing Demonstrates Profound Impact on Rare Disease
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory used adenine base editing to repair the SCN1A R613X mutation that causes Dravet syndrome in mice. A single brain injection corrected roughly 60% of the defective DNA, restoring normal gene expression and dramatically reducing seizures....
Investigating the Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet used AMSBIO's adeno‑associated virus (AAV) vectors to conditionally knock out the Ifnar1 gene in sensory neurons of mouse models of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). By pharmacologically blocking the IFN1/MNK‑eIF4E signaling cascade, they achieved significant relief of joint...
What’s Coming up at SLAS Europe 2026?
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) will host its 2026 European Conference and Exhibition in Vienna from May 19‑21, featuring a technology provider showcase at the Vienna BioCenter and a packed scientific program. Highlights include keynote and breakout...
De-CIPHER-Ing Transcriptomes and Proteins Together with New RNA-Seq Technology
Scientists at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and UCSF unveiled CIPHER‑seq, a single‑cell platform that simultaneously measures whole‑transcriptome RNA and intracellular proteins. By optimizing fixation, permeabilization and antibody incubation, the method avoids the RNA degradation and stress artifacts that plague...
The Magic of Mushrooms: Psilocybin Makes Aggressive Fish More Chill
Researchers at Acadia University and UBC demonstrated that a low dose of water‑soluble psilocybin reduces aggressive swimming bursts and overall activity in the naturally combative mangrove rivulus fish. The compound selectively dampened high‑energy attack behaviors while leaving low‑energy social displays...
The Biotech Bi-Weekly: Cell-Free Synthesis, in Situ Hybridization and Antibody Conjugation
The biotech bi‑weekly highlights three major product launches: Ribbon Bio introduced MiroSynth, a cell‑free DNA synthesis platform, and the MiroMine kit for in‑lab assembly; Empire Genomics and Molecular Instruments released NISH, the largest ready‑to‑use automated RNA in situ hybridization library; and Bio‑Rad...