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Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation: Introducing the CSCB-Promega Innovation Fund 

For the past decade, Promega has supported cutting-edge research through the CSCB-Promega Innovation Award. Now, as we mark 10 years of collaboration with the Chinese Society for Cell Biology (CSCB), the Award is being converted into the CSCB-Promega Innovation Fund.   The CSCB, founded in 1980, is one of the leading scientific organizations...

Thu Mar 28, 2024 16:40
A Silent Killer: Tracking the Spread of Xylella fastidiosa 

Olive tree infected with X. fastidiosa Thought to have arrived in Italy on a plant imported from Costa Rica in 2008, the plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa was first detected there in 2013. Its subsequent unchecked spread resulted in the loss of millions of olive trees across Southern Apulia, a region in Italy responsible for the production of...

Wed Mar 27, 2024 17:26
An Introduction to Lyophilization: Process, Benefits & Possibilities

Lyophilization is a process designed to remove water from a sample or product through a controlled freezing and vacuum application. The method leverages the triple point of water, where solid, liquid, and gas phases coexist under specific temperature and pressure conditions. The result is a room temperature stable product that is much lighter...

Tue Mar 5, 2024 17:38
Discovering Cyclic Peptides with a “One-Pot” Synthesis and Screening Method

In the evolving landscape of drug discovery, cyclic peptides represent an exciting opportunity. These compounds offer a unique balance of size and specificity that positions them to bridge the gap between small molecule drugs and larger biologics like antibodies. However, most cyclic peptides demonstrate low oral bioavailability: they are digested...

Thu Feb 29, 2024 18:06
SLIM Chances: Upside-down, but not Out on the Lunar Surface

The moon has perpetually been a beacon of curiosity to humankind, always in the sky urging us to look up and beyond. In the mid-20th century, this fascination sparked a historic rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, known as the Space Race. This era was marked by extraordinary milestones: satellites orbiting Earth, humans venturing...

Tue Feb 27, 2024 17:56
Connecting Synaptic Gene Polymorphisms to Parkinson’s Disease

Neurodegenerative disorders represent a significant and growing concern in the realm of public health, particularly as global populations age. Among these, Parkinson’s disease (PD) stands out due to its increasing prevalence and profound impact on individuals. Characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor functions, PD is not just a...

Mon Feb 26, 2024 18:52

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