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Proteomics & Metabolomics

Proteomics & Metabolomics

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Science Writer and Editor

at Technology Networks

Rhianna-lily graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BSc in biomedicine and completed her MSc by Research in microbiology at the Quadram Institute Bioscience in 2023. Her research primarily focused on the gut microbiome in pregnant women throughout gestation. During her MSc, she developed a passion for science communication and later joined Technology Networks as a Science Writer and Editor, where she works with the news team to cover the latest breaking news and produce Teach Me in 10 videos.

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University of East Anglia

Quadram Institute Biosciences

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Person sitting alone in a hallway with head down, illustrating mental health struggles.

Are Mental Illnesses Truly Distinct?

A Swedish study of over two million individuals introduced “genetic specificity,” quantifying how much psychiatric genetic risk is unique to a diagnosis. Schizophrenia showed high specificity, while drug use disorder showed low specificity.

Medical worker holding a swab sample for diagnostic testing in a laboratory or clinic.

Cheek Swabs Offer a Non-Invasive Path to Schizophrenia Diagnosis

Researchers identified elevated Sp4 mRNA and HSP60 protein levels in cheek cells from people with schizophrenia. These biomarkers correlated with symptom severity and memory deficits, suggesting a potential non-invasive diagnostic test.

A person marking items on a virtual compliance checklist with icons representing regulatory documents and approvals.

Standardizing NAMs: Why the Field Needs a Unified Voice Before Regulation Can Catch Up

As non-animal models enter mainstream drug development, regulatory readiness lags behind scientific progress. Experts emphasize standardized terminology, shared datasets, and negative data to support qualification.

AI data analytics interface showing neural network connections and digital data streams.

AI Models for Protein Function Prediction

AI protein function prediction uses machine learning models trained on sequence and structural data to infer protein roles at scale. Techniques such as transformer-based models enable automated annotation and hypothesis generation.

Glass jars lying horizontally on a table, with nuts, seeds, and other wholegrains spilling out onto the table.

High-Fiber Diet May Reduce Heart Disease Risk in Night Shift Workers

People who work at night have a higher risk of coronary artery disease, a type of heart disease. A new study suggests that a higher fibre intake in the diet may help reduce this risk.

MRI brain scans showing detailed cross-sectional images of the human brain.

ADHD Isn’t One Condition—Brain Scans Suggest Three Types

A large MRI study of over 3,500 children identified three biologically distinct ADHD biotypes using brain network modeling and AI clustering. Each subtype showed unique brain patterns, genetic risks, and medication responses.

Microscopic view of sperm cells swimming toward an egg for fertilization.

Sperm Swim Faster in the Summer

Researchers analyzing over 15,000 men in Denmark and Florida found sperm motility consistently peaked in summer and declined in winter, regardless of climate. Other sperm parameters remained stable.

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The Munchies Are Real—and Your Brain Is To Blame

A study found that vaporized cannabis rapidly increases food intake by activating brain reward circuits rather than true hunger signals. Participants and rats ate more even when full, and blocking brain cannabinoid receptors stopped overeating.

3D molecular model of tRNA interacting with a DNA helix in a colorful scientific illustration.

Could tRNA Drugs Replace the One-Gene-One-Treatment Model?

tRNA therapeutics target translation rather than DNA, aiming to correct shared protein production errors. By enabling cells to read through premature stop codons, engineered tRNAs could restore functional proteins across multiple diseases.

Sample vials arranged in an autosampler tray for mass spectrometry analysis.

Emerging Mass Spectrometry Technologies in Proteomics

Emerging mass spectrometry technologies integrating ion mobility, TIMS–PASEF, and real-time search are enhancing sensitivity, throughput, and reproducibility in proteomics.

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