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Researchers at the University of Florida have unveiled a revolutionary DNA-based environmental monitoring test to combat invasive species—starting with invasive snakes in Florida. Known as a tetraplex digital PCR assay, this tool identifies DNA from Burmese pythons, African rock pythons, boa constrictors, and rainbow boas in water and soil samples, offering unparalleled accuracy and efficiency. Why does this matter? Once invasive species establish themselves, eradication becomes nearly impossible, forcing costly containment efforts. For example, Florida’s invasive Burmese pythons have devastated ecosystems like the Everglades, with traditional monitoring methods identifying fewer than 5% of these cryptic snakes. This new method drastically improves detection, enabling quicker response and more targeted removal strategies. But this problem extends far beyond Florida—take the Guam Rail as a cautionary tale. Guam’s native bird species were nearly wiped out due to the invasive brown tree snake, accidentally introduced post-WWII. The snakes decimated 10 of the island's 12 bird species, including the Guam rail, leading to cascading ecosystem impacts: reduced tree diversity, exploding spider populations, and economic damage from power outages caused by snake interference. Decades of conservation efforts have brought the Guam rail back from extinction in the wild, but the species remains critically endangered. Read more about this method of detection here: https://lnkd.in/gyyRfqZA

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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have developed a personalized neoantigen DNA vaccine targeting triple-negative breast cancer. In a phase I trial involving 18 patients, the vaccine was well-tolerated and elicited immune responses in 14 participants. Notably, after three years, 16 patients remained cancer-free. While further research is needed, these findings offer hope for more effective therapies against this aggressive cancer subtype. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dpA75NfK

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Researchers at Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have developed EVOLVEpro, an AI-driven tool that enhances protein design beyond natural evolution. This innovation holds promise for medical applications like creating more effective antibodies and vaccines, as well as improving crop resilience. In their study, EVOLVEpro engineered six proteins, including two monoclonal antibodies that exhibited up to 30-fold improved target binding. This breakthrough underscores AI's transformative potential in biotechnology. Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gdCFfsC9

There are not many days left in November, but with the remaining few, check out GoldBio's competent cells. Both E. coli and Agrobacterium cells are on sale - get 20% off. Find more info here: https://lnkd.in/gzGkR3Mg

The placebo effect is a fascinating area of science. And the 2024 winners of the Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine have made it even more interesting. The research group for demonstrated that fake medicine that causes painful side-effects can be more effective in patients than fake medicine that does not cause painful side-effects. Remember that old saying "if it hurts, it's working." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gW9QVz-y #placebo #ignobelprize #ignobel #science

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