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New method helps preserve testicular cells, could save endangered feline species

A research team at the German Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) developed a method to isolate and cryopreserve testicular cells.

1 Apr 2020

Coriell researchers find new genetic indicator of obesity risk

Obesity is among the most common complex diseases in the United States and has been a stubborn public health challenge for decades. Its causes are wide ranging, but genetic heritability is increasingly understood to be an influential factor in determining a person's risk for the disease.

23 Feb 2020

Study identifies molecular 'bridge' between ALS-causing genes

The enzyme Gemin3 was identified as the molecular 'bridge' between genes whose mutation or disruption causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, according to a new study in Nature's Scientific Reports from scientists at the University of Malta.

16 Jan 2020

Coriell scientist awarded grant to explore epigenetic drivers of breast cancer

Shoghag Panjarian, PhD, a research scientist at the Coriell Institute for Medical Research, has been awarded a grant from the W. W. Smith Charitable Trust to support her search for epigenetic factors that contribute to the development and growth of breast cancer.

5 Dec 2019

Coriell Institute for Medical Research wins $7.7 million NINDS contract

Coriell Institute for Medical Research has been awarded a $7.7 million contract by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health focused on the study of nervous system disorders.

21 Nov 2019

Openspecimen chosen to manage ARTB's biospecimen library

The Auckland Region Tissue Bank is a critical component in New Zealand’s medical research infrastructure. As a central facility for storing blood and tissue samples, they have a library that could hold the secrets to unlocking cures for existing and future chronic diseases and illnesses.

25 Sep 2019

Ziath scanners can read 2D-barcoded tubes straight from the freezer

The Ziath range of single tube scanners, compact rack readers and large multi-rack readers are all capable of reading 2D-barcoded tubes straight from the freezer.

From Ziath Ltd 12 Sep 2019

Ziath announces opening of direct operations in the U.S.

Instrumentation control and information management product specialists - Ziath has announced the opening of direct operations in the US with the appointment of a general manager.

From Ziath Ltd 22 May 2019

New Ziath solution enables verifiable 2D coded tube selection from storage racks

Ziath has announced a unique combination of instruments that ensures the correct 2D coded tubes are automatically withdrawn from storage racks without the huge expense of a fully-robotic tube picking system.

From Ziath Ltd 8 May 2019

Pediatric Cell Atlas needed for better understanding of children’s health and illnesses

Research efforts to comprehensively map adult human cells are in progress. But in a Perspective publishing March 28 in the journal Developmental Cell, researchers argue that there is a need to map children’s cells with the same level of granularity.

29 Mar 2019

New project uncovers barriers to transnational research access to large prospective cohorts in Europe

BBMRI-LPC (Biobanking and Biomolecular Research Infrastructure - Large Prospective Cohorts) EU infrastructure project was implemented during the years 2013 - 2017. The main findings of this work have now been published in the New Biotechnology journal.

4 Feb 2019

Hamilton Storage launches LabElite DeCapper SL to expand LabElite product family

Hamilton Storage introduces a new member of the LabElite product family with the launch of the LabElite DeCapper SL.

16 Jan 2019

First-of-its-kind undertaking to study genetic, biological factors that contribute to development of opioid use disorder

The Coriell Institute for Medical Research, Cooper University Health Care and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) are launching the Camden Opioid Research Initiative (CORI), a first-of-its-kind undertaking to investigate the genetic and biological factors that contribute to the development of opioid use disorder (also referred to as opioid dependence or addiction).

29 Nov 2018

Luxia Scientific announces availability of its gut microbiome test in Luxembourg

Luxia Scientific, a French biotech dedicated to improving well-being and health for all through the analysis and understanding of the microbiome, announces the availability of its test “1test1” in Luxembourg. The test was launched in France beginning of October 2018.

15 Nov 2018

Biobanking News and Research

New method helps preserve testicular cells, could save endangered feline species

Coriell researchers find new genetic indicator of obesity risk

Study identifies molecular 'bridge' between ALS-causing genes

Coriell scientist awarded grant to explore epigenetic drivers of breast cancer

Coriell Institute for Medical Research wins $7.7 million NINDS contract

Openspecimen chosen to manage ARTB's biospecimen library

Ziath scanners can read 2D-barcoded tubes straight from the freezer

Ziath announces opening of direct operations in the U.S.

New Ziath solution enables verifiable 2D coded tube selection from storage racks

Pediatric Cell Atlas needed for better understanding of children’s health and illnesses

New project uncovers barriers to transnational research access to large prospective cohorts in Europe

Hamilton Storage launches LabElite DeCapper SL to expand LabElite product family

First-of-its-kind undertaking to study genetic, biological factors that contribute to development of opioid use disorder

Luxia Scientific announces availability of its gut microbiome test in Luxembourg

First shared Swiss platform to promote regenerative medicine launched in Bern

Hamilton Storage release 6-channel head large format tubes

Lab Innovations to host new range of laboratory product launches in Birmingham

Individualized therapies targeting specific features show promise in transforming cancer treatment

New survey reveals public attitudes towards commercial use of genetic data samples

UPMC and Pitt announce launch of advanced genome sequencing center

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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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