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Monash-led study unveils potential long-term treatment for lupus

Researchers assessed Smith (Sm)-specific regulatory T cells (Tregs) efficacy in halting lupus nephritis (LN) by engineering and testing epitope-targeted Tregs for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) treatment.

8 Feb 2024

Prior Zika infection ups risk of severe dengue, study finds

A study led by Brazilian researchers shows that people who have had zika run a higher risk of subsequently having severe dengue and being hospitalized.

7 Feb 2024

Researchers uncover how deadly MRSA pneumonia inhibits body's antimicrobial activity

Researchers examined how heparan sulfate (HS) shedding impacts cathelicidin efficacy in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia.

7 Feb 2024

Luminescence 96 Automate unveiled: Transforming luminescence analysis with automation

Byonoy, an emerging company redefining the landscape of measurement technologies, proudly introduces another innovative on-deck plate reader, the Luminescence 96 Automate.

From Byonoy 7 Feb 2024

Resveratrol can combat Alzheimer's via inflammatory suppression, study shows

Study demonstrates Resveratrol's ability to mitigate Alzheimer's Disease (AD) symptoms by inhibiting proinflammatory responses and promoting antioxidant enzyme expression in microglial cell lines, offering insights into its neuroprotective mechanisms.

5 Feb 2024

Hamamatsu introduces the New FDSS-GX: the highest-performance kinetic plate imager in the FDSS series

Hamamatsu Photonics announces the release of a new high-speed kinetic plate imager, the FDSS-GX.

From Hamamatsu Photonics Europe 5 Feb 2024

bit.bio to showcase its ioCRISPR-Ready CellsTM products at the SLAS 2024 international conference and exhibition

bit.bio, the company coding human cells for novel cures, will showcase recent data and important applications of its new portfolio of ioCRISPR-Ready Cells at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) conference.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 5 Feb 2024

Tecan offers end-to-end solutions for cellomics: automated workflows from single-cell dispensing to 3D spheroid analysis

Tecan is proud to offer end-to-end cellomics workflow solutions, including cell seeding and culture with quality control and monitoring, through drug dosing to live-cell imaging and analysis. This comprehensive offering enables laboratories to improve the reliability, reproducibility and throughput of their workflows, addressing key challenges in the growing field of 3D cell biology.

5 Feb 2024

Revvity showcases cutting-edge solutions at SLAS2024

Revvity presents its continued commitment to expanding the boundaries of human potential through science.

From Revvity 5 Feb 2024

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Researchers uncover that the Xist ribonucleoprotein complex, unique to females, is a key driver of sex-biased autoimmunity, offering new insights into autoimmune disorders' higher prevalence in women.

4 Feb 2024

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

The role of an individual’s immunocompetence in the responsiveness to vitamin D.

1 Feb 2024

Syphilis: A silent epidemic reawakens

Study reports a significant increase in syphilis cases in India, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment despite the availability of effective therapies.

31 Jan 2024

Immunocompromised patients show prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection and unique mutations

study identifies risk factors for prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised patients, revealing that B-cell dysfunction, solid organ transplantation, and AIDS lead to longer infections and unique spike mutations.

31 Jan 2024

RNA sequencing analysis feasible for diagnosis of molecular subtypes in pediatric B-ALL

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer, representing more than 30% of all pediatric cases.

29 Jan 2024

How does the nasal cavity's immune system combat SARS-CoV-2?

Researchers discovered that CD4+ and CD8+ T cells play a crucial role in clearing COVID-19 infection in the nasal cavity but have limited impact on lung infections, with implications for understanding and treating the virus.

28 Jan 2024

RT-PCR genotyping outperforms whole-genome sequencing in speedy and accurate COVID-19 variant tracking

A study in JAMA Network Open shows RT-PCR genotyping assays as a faster, cost-effective alternative to WGS for SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance, offering high accuracy and scalability.

24 Jan 2024

Curcumin spray shows promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and flu viruses

A study in the Virology Journal reveals a curcumin-containing oro-nasal film spray with potential antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses, boosting mucosal immunity without cytotoxic effects.

24 Jan 2024

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

The potential association between serum vitamin D status and the prevalence and number of teeth affected by dental caries.

24 Jan 2024

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems, Inc. (“Altis”), leading developers of in vitro human organ models that optimize the accuracy and efficiency of drug development, today announced a strategic partnership.

24 Jan 2024

What are the capabilities of a commercially available p-tau217 immunoassay to identify Alzheimer disease pathophysiology?

Researchers determined the utility of a novel and commercially available immunoassay for plasma phosphorylated tau 217 to detect Alzheimer's Disease pathology and evaluate reference ranges for abnormal amyloid β and longitudinal change across three selected cohorts.

24 Jan 2024

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Monash-led study unveils potential long-term treatment for lupus

Prior Zika infection ups risk of severe dengue, study finds

Researchers uncover how deadly MRSA pneumonia inhibits body's antimicrobial activity

Luminescence 96 Automate unveiled: Transforming luminescence analysis with automation

Resveratrol can combat Alzheimer's via inflammatory suppression, study shows

Hamamatsu introduces the New FDSS-GX: the highest-performance kinetic plate imager in the FDSS series

bit.bio to showcase its ioCRISPR-Ready CellsTM products at the SLAS 2024 international conference and exhibition

Tecan offers end-to-end solutions for cellomics: automated workflows from single-cell dispensing to 3D spheroid analysis

Revvity showcases cutting-edge solutions at SLAS2024

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

Syphilis: A silent epidemic reawakens

Immunocompromised patients show prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection and unique mutations

RNA sequencing analysis feasible for diagnosis of molecular subtypes in pediatric B-ALL

How does the nasal cavity's immune system combat SARS-CoV-2?

RT-PCR genotyping outperforms whole-genome sequencing in speedy and accurate COVID-19 variant tracking

Curcumin spray shows promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and flu viruses

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

What are the capabilities of a commercially available p-tau217 immunoassay to identify Alzheimer disease pathophysiology?

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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