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Mass spectrometry is an analytical method used to identify different compounds based on the atomic sample constitution of the molecules and their charge state, which enables “blind” analysis of an unknown sample without any prior knowledge of its composition.

Yogurt may help eliminate garlic odors

It turns out yogurt may have a previously unknown benefit: eliminating garlic odors.

19 Sep 2023

Waters launches new walk-up solutions that further simplify the analysis of biologic drug product and cell culture media

Waters Corporation announced new bioprocess walk-up solutions designed to further simplify biologic sample prep and analysis.

From Waters Corporation 19 Sep 2023

Bacteriophage cocktail can effectively disrupt Klebsiella pneumoniae biofilms on medical equipment

Researchers investigated whether a cocktail of bacteriophages coding for the depolymerase polysaccharide could effectively disrupt Klebsiella pneumoniae biofilms.

18 Sep 2023

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Researchers investigated the genetic underpinning of asthenozoospermia, the leading cause of male fertility.

18 Sep 2023

Breast milk proteins linked to abundance of beneficial bacteria in infants

More than 320 million years of mammalian evolution has adapted breast milk to meet all the physiological needs of babies: it contains not only nutrients, but also hormones, antimicrobials, digestive enzymes, and growth factors.

15 Sep 2023

Genetic sequencing shows promise as first-tier newborn screening test

Newborn screening (NBS) is routinely performed across the world using biochemical testing methods. Recent advancements in genetic sequencing are a potential game-changer for newborn screening, swiftly assessing a comprehensive range of monogenic disorders.

14 Sep 2023

Nine-year study reveals lipids' pivotal role in aging, health, and disease

This groundbreaking nine-year study used advanced mass spectrometry to analyze lipid profiles in human plasma, revealing dynamic changes tied to aging, insulin resistance, and viral infections. The findings suggest that specific lipid subclasses are crucial indicators and potential targets for treatment in human health and various diseases.

13 Sep 2023

Genetics and diet shape insulin signaling in mice

Researchers have produced a comprehensive picture of insulin signalling in mice and suggest that it is shaped by entangled effects of genetics and diet.

13 Sep 2023

INTEGRA’s pipetting solutions help Axis Healthcare to support patients in overcoming opioid addiction

Axis Healthcare, a family-run care facility in Oklahoma, has introduced VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences into its PCR laboratory workflows.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 13 Sep 2023

Scientists develop new method to detect key fat-filled particles in the brain

Scientists have created a method to detect key fat-filled particles known as lipoproteins in the central nervous system, opening a new view into the workings of the brain.

12 Sep 2023

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

The sequencing of the human genome promised a revolution in medicine, but scientists soon realized that a genetic blueprint alone does not show the body in action.

11 Sep 2023

Autobio's Autof MS Series has obtained the EU IVDR Class C registration certificate

Autobio’s Autof MS Series has obtained the EU IVDR Class C registration certificate.

From Autobio 11 Sep 2023

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Researchers explored the biological mechanisms by which exercise-induced irisin attenuates amyloid-beta pathology in Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Sep 2023

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants sitting neatly in two rows of terracotta pots in Valerie Sponsel's UTSA biology laboratory.

8 Sep 2023

Senolytic therapy in mild Alzheimer’s disease shows safety in phase I trial

Researchers conducted the phase 1 trial of orally-administered senolytic therapy comprising quercetin (Q) and dasatinib (D) for symptomatic and early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.

8 Sep 2023

Eating for health: how dietary interventions impact pre-diabetic oral and gut microbiome, metabolites and cytokines

Researchers evaluated the impact of two diets on the intestinal and oral microbiota, cytokines, and metabolites of 200 pre-diabetic individuals.

7 Sep 2023

Biosciences: how nature is changing the future of drug discovery

In this new podcast, Bruker's Kate Stumpo talks with Enveda's Pelle Simpson on the opportunities of natural products in the field of multiomics.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 6 Sep 2023

Clovibactin - a game-changing novel antibiotic with no resistance

Researchers reported the discovery of a new antibiotic, clovibactin.

6 Sep 2023

How is next-generation protein sequencing democratizing protein sequencing?

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Jeff Hawkins, CEO of Quantum-Si, about the challenges of conventional proteomic methods, as well as how next-generation protein sequencing is democratizing protein sequencing.

From Quantum-SI 5 Sep 2023

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Fragile X proteins to fuel infection: New clues in COVID-19 and genetic disorders

Study explores the interaction between SARS-CoV-2's non-structural protein 3 (NSP3) and proteins related to Fragile X mental retardation (FMRPs), shedding light on COVID-19 pathophysiology. The research suggests that the virus exploits these host cell proteins for effective infection and possibly interferes with antiviral defense mechanisms, offering new insights into the genetic basis of Fragile X syndrome.

5 Sep 2023

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Yogurt may help eliminate garlic odors

Waters launches new walk-up solutions that further simplify the analysis of biologic drug product and cell culture media

Bacteriophage cocktail can effectively disrupt Klebsiella pneumoniae biofilms on medical equipment

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Breast milk proteins linked to abundance of beneficial bacteria in infants

Genetic sequencing shows promise as first-tier newborn screening test

Nine-year study reveals lipids' pivotal role in aging, health, and disease

Genetics and diet shape insulin signaling in mice

INTEGRA’s pipetting solutions help Axis Healthcare to support patients in overcoming opioid addiction

Scientists develop new method to detect key fat-filled particles in the brain

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

Autobio's Autof MS Series has obtained the EU IVDR Class C registration certificate

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Senolytic therapy in mild Alzheimer’s disease shows safety in phase I trial

Eating for health: how dietary interventions impact pre-diabetic oral and gut microbiome, metabolites and cytokines

Biosciences: how nature is changing the future of drug discovery

Clovibactin - a game-changing novel antibiotic with no resistance

How is next-generation protein sequencing democratizing protein sequencing?

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Fragile X proteins to fuel infection: New clues in COVID-19 and genetic disorders

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