Biotechnology
Cancer remains a leading global health burden, with mRNA cancer vaccines emerging as a transformative approach in cancer immunotherapy. These vaccines, propelled by rapid development, manufacturing flexibility, and proven efficacy against infectious diseases, have begun to show significant advantages over traditional methods. However, challenges related to mRNA instability and in
Genes
Investigators at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology have made a significant breakthrough in the field of biotechnology by identifying a 13 bp segment, termed D3, as a negative cis-acting element in the 5' untranslated region of the alcohol oxidase 1 promoter (P). This discovery has led
Genes
Researchers at Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology in Poland have discovered that rotating magnetic fields (RMFs) can significantly enhance bacterial cellulose production efficiency. The study, published in the journal Biomacromolecules, found that RMF exposure led to a 28% increase in wet BC yields and an 18% increase in dry
Genes
Research conducted at the University of Toulouse, France, has revealed the widespread occurrence of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in plants, with hundreds of such transfers observed in recently sequenced plant genomes. This phenomenon, significant in bacteria, has only recently gained attention in Eukaryotes. Scientists propose mechanisms that mediate these transfers,
Genes
Researchers at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey, have made a significant discovery in the field of biotechnology. A study published in the journal Genes revealed that microbial communities in soil can degrade cellulose through the action of different cellulase enzymes. The research team analyzed soil samples from Delaware,
Genes
Made Scientific, a leading US-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), and Basilard BioTech, a Southern California biotechnology company, have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development and translation of Basilard BioTech's nanomechanical gene delivery platform, Celletto. Celletto is a disruptive technology that addresses long-standing
Biotechnology
The company has informed the market of its purchase of own shares in accordance with the authority granted at the Annual General Meeting held on July 17, 2025. A total of 258,841 Ordinary shares of 25p each were purchased today for cancellation at a price of 829.37 pence
Biotechnology
Pharma, Biotech and Life Science, a leading player in the Saudi Exchange's Main Market, has released its financial indicators for August 10, 2025. The company, which operates in the vital healthcare sector, has achieved substantial growth, with a net income of SAR 3,393.53 million and shareholders&
Genetic research
A team of researchers from Wenzhou University in Zhejiang, People's Republic of China, has made a significant breakthrough in biotechnology by identifying a novel gene, FCC1, in the non-conventional yeast Pichia kudriavzevii. This gene plays a crucial role in enhancing the yeast's tolerance to acidic conditions,
Genetic research
Researchers at Huazhong Agricultural University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of biotechnology, identifying 31 single ZFP genes in the genome of Platanus x acerifolia, a species known as the king of the street tree. The study found that overexpression of the PaZFP6a gene promotes the initiation of
Genetic research
Researchers at Southwest University in China have developed a novel gain-of-function mutant library using Full-length cDNA Overexpressor (FOX) hunting technology for Brassica napus, a globally crucial oilseed crop. This technological advancement has the potential to decode complex trait genetics in this economically vital crop, accelerating targeted improvement strategies. The research
Genetic research
Research conducted by scientists at the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Islamabad, Pakistan, has led to a breakthrough in the use of sulfur nanoparticle-coated urea (SNPCU) in improving crop yields and reducing nitrogen loss. The study, published in Frontiers in Nanotechnology, demonstrated that SNPCU can increase growth
