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RNAConnect, Inc. formally launches today to drive RNA analysis with innovative research tools

RNAConnect, a pioneering life science reagent company, officially launches today, promising groundbreaking solutions for exploring the real-world diversity of RNA sequence and structure.

From RNA Connect 29 May 2024

Sphere Fluidics appoints Curtis Nicholson as Director of Sales, EMEA, to support accelerated growth in key markets

Sphere Fluidics, a leading provider of innovative microfluidics-based solutions for single-cell analysis and isolation, today announced the appointment of Curtis Nicholson as Director of Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Curtis’ appointment will strengthen the Company’s market position in these regions as it progresses ambitious plans for future growth and commercial success.

From Sphere Fluidics 23 May 2024

Refeyn strengthens capability with new US Headquarters in Boston area

Refeyn, the pioneer of mass photometry technology, is continuing to strengthen the deployment of its unique bioanalytical tools with the planned Grand Opening of its new US Headquarters and Customer Interaction Center, in conjunction with the third annual Mass Photometry Summit 2024. Following the summit, highlighting the very latest advances in mass photometry, to be held in the Boston area on May 22, Refeyn will officially open its new 10,000 sq. ft. HQ in the heart of Waltham’s Biotech Hub in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, on May 23.

From Refeyn 23 May 2024

Refeyn announces appointment of Fiona Coats as Chief Marketing Officer

Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technologies, is delighted to announce the appointment of Fiona Coats as Chief Marketing Officer, effective from June, 2024.

From Refeyn 22 May 2024

Twendee X shows promise in reducing oxidative stress in systemic sclerosis

Autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system attacks healthy cells instead of protecting them.

17 May 2024

Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test recommended by NICE for lymph node-positive breast cancer patients

Exact Sciences, a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced that the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the expanded use of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® test to more effectively target chemotherapy treatment for women who have hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-), early-stage breast cancer involving up to three positive nodes and who have been through the menopause.

15 May 2024

ArgusEye closes €2.8 million funding to accelerate bioprocessing

ArgusEye, a provider of innovative sensor solutions for real-time monitoring of biological systems, today announced the close of its funding, raising €2.8 million EUR (~£2.4 million GBP) bringing the total raised by the Company to €3.45 million EUR (~£3 million GPB).

From ArgusEye AB 13 May 2024

New tool more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases

Collaborative research, led from the University of Oxford and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss.

8 May 2024

Unlocking glioblastoma's immune suppression mechanism

The Wistar Institute assistant professor Filippo Veglia, Ph.D., and team, have discovered a key mechanism of how glioblastoma -; a serious and often fatal brain cancer -; suppresses the immune system so that the tumor can grow unimpeded by the body's defenses.

3 May 2024

Sphere Fluidics appoints Dale Levitzke as Chief Executive Officer

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From Sphere Fluidics 2 May 2024

Yokogawa helps to revolutionize the field of single-cell lipidomics

Yokogawa Electric Corporation's latest single-cell analysis solution, the Single Cellome™ System SS2000, has been featured in an article published in the high-profile journal Analytical Chemistry regarding groundbreaking work conducted by researchers at the University of Surrey in the emerging field of single-cell lipidomics.

From Yokogawa Electric Corporation 2 May 2024

Bio-Rad launches three StarBright Red Dyes and expands range of antibody markers conjugated to StarBright Violet Dyes to enhance immunology research

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From Bio-Rad Laboratories 1 May 2024

Machine learning-powered robot streamlines genetic research process

University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have constructed a robot that uses machine learning to fully automate a complicated microinjection process used in genetic research.

26 Apr 2024

Merck introduces Aptegra CHO genetic stability assay for accelerated biosafety testing

Merck, a leading science and technology company, has launched the first all-in-one, validated genetic stability assay of its kind.

23 Apr 2024

Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries

For the roughly 1.5 million Americans per year who survive a traumatic brain injury, health outcomes vary widely.

22 Apr 2024

Study reveals key protein's role in balancing immune response to viral infections

Researchers have revealed the regulatory mechanism of a specific protein that plays a key role in balancing the immune response triggered by viral infections in mammal cells.

18 Apr 2024

Zyme Communications expands UK head office with new facilities at Cambridge Innovation Park

Zyme Communications Ltd., life science specialist PR and marketing agency, today announced the expansion of its UK headquarters with a move to larger office premises on Cambridge Innovation Park North.

From Zyme Communications Ltd 18 Apr 2024

ELRIG UK and SRG announce partnership to advance life science professionals in drug discovery

The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization for the drug discovery community, today entered into a partnership with SRG, leaders in life science recruitment, to support the advancement of science professionals in their careers.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 17 Apr 2024

Study reveals how aberrant epigenetic regulation contributes to aggressive pediatric brain tumors

A new study conducted by researchers at Tampere University and Tampere University Hospital revealed how aberrant epigenetic regulation contributes to the development of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid (AT/RT) tumors, which are aggressive brain tumors that mainly affect young children.

15 Apr 2024

Bio-Rad announces collaboration agreement with oncocyte to commercialize transplant monitoring with droplet digital PCR

Collaboration Aims to Provide Researchers Cutting-Edge Tools to Enable Transformational Monitoring of Key Biomarkers in Solid Tissue Transplants.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 15 Apr 2024