Ludwig von Beethoven’s genome sheds light on cause of death
In 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven asked his brothers to request that his doctor, J.A. Schmidt, describe his malady—his progressive hearing loss—to the world upon his death so that “as far as possible at least the world will be reconciled to…
Study finds similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk
There is a relative increase of 20% to 30% in breast cancer risk associated with both combined and progesterone-only contraceptives, whatever the mode of delivery, though with five years of use, the 15-year absolute excess incidence is at most 265…
Does birth method impacts newborn’s microbiome?
The newborn’s microbiome plays a very crucial role in the health and development of humans throughout their life and it is mainly inherited from the mother. Since mother and child share the same intestinal strains during pregnancy, they inherit around…
How whole genome doubling helps cancer
A single cell contains 2-3 meters of DNA, meaning that the only way to store it is to package it into tight coils. The solution is chromatin: a complex of DNA wrapped around proteins called histones. In the 3D space,…
Breakthrough drug combination for Cystic Fibrosis
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) face difficulty breathing and a decline in lung function and are at risk of early death. CF is an inherited condition that results in thick mucus build-up, persistent infection and inflammation in the lungs. Medical…
Senior Clinical Research Associate Job at Syneos
Why Syneos Health • #SyneosHealthLife means we’re committed to our Total Self culture – where everyone can authentically be themselves. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we know every person’s unique contributions make a difference. •…
Top Women Scientists in Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a rapidly advancing field that has the potential to revolutionise the way we live our lives. It involves the use of living organisms or their components to create new products or processes that benefit society. Women have played…
Understanding Metaverse of Biotechnology
Biotechnology has come a long way since the first successful recombinant DNA experiment was performed by Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen in 1973. Today, the field is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors in science, with a…
A new breakthrough treatment for autoimmune diseases
Scientists in Japan have revealed a chemical compound that could be used for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. These diseases occur when the body’s immune response goes wiry. The immune system, which normally…
A breakthrough fluorescence recognition method for detecting D-glucose
Cyclodextrin and monoboronic acid-based receptor complexes show excellent D-glucose chiral selectivity ,paving the way for improved diabetes diagnostics Diabetes mellitus, simply called diabetes, is a metabolic disorder characterized by the presence of abnormally high concentrations of glucose in blood. Existing…
