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New Fingerprint Mass Spec Method Could Solve the Proteome, Say Researchers
Researchers have created a machine-learning technique for accurately measuring individual particle mass using nanoscale devices. This advancement could revolutionize proteomics by enabling the identification of proteins without fragmenting them.
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The Human Protein Atlas Launches Version 24
At this year’s HUPO annual meeting, the 24th version of the Human Protein Atlas has launched. We interviewed the HPA's program director, Professor Mathias Uhlén, to learn about its new features.
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Metabolic Map of Colorectal Cancer Challenges Classifications of the Disease
A new study offers fresh insights into our understanding of colorectal cancer, challenging the conventional right- and left-sided disease classifications.
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Targeting the JAK/STAT Pathway in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that saves the lives of patients suffering from toxic epidermal necrolysis. Using innovative spatial proteomics the team identified the inflammatory JAK/STAT pathway as the main driver of disease.
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Unraveling Protein Interactions in Cells
Researchers have developed an advanced technique to analyze protein interactions within cells, revealing that cellular stress significantly alters these interactions. The study demonstrates how this understanding could inform drug development.
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Insights Into Protein Degraders for Combatting "Undruggable" Diseases
Researchers have revealed in the greatest detail yet the workings of molecules called ‘protein degraders’ which can be deployed to combat what have previously been regarded as ‘undruggable’ diseases, including cancers and neurodegenerative diseases.
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AI-Powered Pipeline Developed for Personalized Cancer Vaccines
Scientists developed NeoDisc, a computational pipeline that combines molecular and genetic analyses with artificial intelligence to identify effective neoantigens for personalized cancer vaccines.
Industry Insight
Inside RAFA 2024: A Conversation With Event Chairs on Food Analysis Breakthroughs and Challenges
In this interview, two of the RAFA 2024 chairs discuss the key themes that will be covered at the event and share their thoughts on what the future holds for the food analysis field.
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The Importance of Newborn Screening in Identifying Medical Disorders
Newborn screening is a relatively easy and cost-effective way of improving the identification of babies with a medical condition in a timely fashion. This allows newborns to receive the treatment needed before irreversible damage has developed.
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Ancient DNA Is Solving Colonial Mysteries in Jamestown, Virginia
Ancient DNA from humans and canines helps untangle the history of European colonization in North America. In this article, we explore the latest research analyzing ancient DNA from humans and canines excavated from the archeological site.
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