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Thermo Fisher Scientific and Symphogen extend collaboration to boost drug discovery and development

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, and Symphogen, an affiliate of and the antibody center of excellence within the international pharmaceutical company, Servier, announce the extension of a strategic collaboration to deliver industry-proven, innovative characterization and quality control workflows for the simplified analysis of complex therapeutic proteins to advance biopharmaceutical discovery and development.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 2 Nov 2020

Research shows how remdesivir inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication

In a recent bioRxiv preprint, a research team from Germany, Goran Kokic et al. study the molecular mechanism of remdesivir-induced stalling of RdRp - using synthetic RNA chemistry, biochemistry, and cryo-electron microscopy.

2 Nov 2020

New findings could improve investigation of T cell response to COVID-19

Researchers in the United States have made an important discovery about the processing and presentation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral peptides that provides a better understanding of the immune response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and may help facilitate the design of improved vaccines.

5 Oct 2020

BioChromato's RAPID Slit Seals offer significant benefits over conventional silicone mats

BioChromato Inc. reports that the pharmacokinetics department at a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company has found that RAPID Slit Seals offer significant benefits compared to conventional silicone mats for maintaining the integrity of microplate samples.

From BioChromato Inc. 17 Sep 2020

SARS-CoV-2 ORF9c responsible for immune evasion and efficient infection of host

A recent study by researchers at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and the University of California San Francisco and published on the preprint server bioRxiv in August 2020 shows that a protein encoded by the subgenomic sequence ORF9c of SARS-CoV-2 is responsible for the low antiviral response in infected humans, enabling the successful replication of the virus in the host.

21 Aug 2020

Specifically designed cyclic peptide inhibitor shown to be active against SARS-CoV-2

A new bioRxiv study by a research group from the University of California Irvine shows in vitro activity and non-toxicity of the first-in-class cyclic peptide that inhibits the main protease of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – laying the groundwork for its use in the treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

4 Aug 2020

Stay productive with online LC & GC learning courses

Working from home? Why not up your game by investing in some expert online learning from Analytical Training Solutions. With courses in HPLC, LC-MS, GC and GC-MS, Analytical Training Solutions will cover the fundamentals through to troubleshooting and onto advanced method development.

From Pittcon 22 Jul 2020

Next-generation SCIEX 7500 System launches at virtual product experience

SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, launches the next generation of its flagship nominal mass spectrometer, the SCIEX Triple Quad 7500 LC-MS/MS System – QTRAP Ready.

10 Jul 2020

Modern mass spectrometry applications in research

Bentham Science Publishers have recently published a new book series on mass spectrometry applications, in research.

6 Jul 2020

Bruker introduces breakthrough MALDI-2 source on timsTOF fleX, and further innovations in CCS-enabled 4D proteomics on timsTOF

At the virtual ASMS 2020 Reboot conference, Bruker Corporation today announces a major advance in matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) with the launch of the world’s first commercial MALDI-2 post-ionization (PI) source, which is now available as an option on the timsTOF fleXTM ESI/MALDI mass spectrometer.

From Bruker Daltonics 3 Jun 2020

New Thermo Scientific Proteome Discoverer 2.5 software strengthens laboratory workflows

Scientists in the life sciences can now benefit from upgrades to a suite of analytical software solutions with new features designed to enhance productivity, confidence and accuracy in numerous fields, including proteomics, food safety and biotherapeutic drug development.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 28 May 2020

You're invited to join Microsaic Systems online webinar!

Webinar: Portable LC-MS for a small footprint, easy-to-use, and cost-competitive analytical solution.

From Microsaic Systems 12 May 2020

Human to Labskin Skin Models for Dermatology Research

A Human Skin Equivalent (HSE) skin model used for dermatology research, made from the same primary human cells but grown to a defined specification in a laboratory and not as complex as Human skin, lacking hair follicles and immune cells.

6 May 2020

Global collaboration and commercialisation agreement with Axcend Corp

Microsaic Systems plc announces that it has signed integration with Axcend to integrate the compact Microsaic 4500 MiD MS with the portable Axcend Focus LC.

From Microsaic Systems 2 Apr 2020

Fast & effective removal of interfering proteins

Incorporating a novel dual hydrophobically treated matrix filter, Microlute™ Protein Precipitation Plate from Porvair Sciences set a new standard for labs looking to remove interfering proteins from serum, plasma or even whole blood samples prior to analysis by Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS).

From Porvair Sciences Limited 24 Mar 2020

The Science Behind the Beer and Brewing Industry

Beer consists primarily of four ingredients; water, malted grain, hops, and yeast. Yet, the analysis of beer and the brewing process has changed dramatically over the last decade. In this interview, Christopher Welch from the Indiana Consortium for Analytical Science and Engineering (ICASE) talks to News-Medical Life Sciences about the new and improving developments in the analytical chemistry of beer and brewing analysis.

From Pittcon 23 Jan 2020

LC/MS News and Research

Thermo Fisher Scientific and Symphogen extend collaboration to boost drug discovery and development

Research shows how remdesivir inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication

New findings could improve investigation of T cell response to COVID-19

BioChromato's RAPID Slit Seals offer significant benefits over conventional silicone mats

SARS-CoV-2 ORF9c responsible for immune evasion and efficient infection of host

Specifically designed cyclic peptide inhibitor shown to be active against SARS-CoV-2

Stay productive with online LC & GC learning courses

Next-generation SCIEX 7500 System launches at virtual product experience

Modern mass spectrometry applications in research

Bruker introduces breakthrough MALDI-2 source on timsTOF fleX, and further innovations in CCS-enabled 4D proteomics on timsTOF

New Thermo Scientific Proteome Discoverer 2.5 software strengthens laboratory workflows

You're invited to join Microsaic Systems online webinar!

Human to Labskin Skin Models for Dermatology Research

Global collaboration and commercialisation agreement with Axcend Corp

Fast & effective removal of interfering proteins

The Science Behind the Beer and Brewing Industry

How SpatialOMx is Delivering New Insights into Disease Research

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments collaborates with NMU to support medicinal plant chemistry program

Restek Long-Life ESI electrodes are more rugged and less susceptible to corrosive conditions

New technique for police to quickly and safely test drug evidence

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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