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New method to collect tiny droplets may help detect disease-causing bacteria

In a single sneeze or a cough, as many as 40,000 tiny droplets are forcibly propelled from our mouth and nose into the air.

1 Feb 2019

EKF signs private label distribution agreement with McKesson for new hemoglobin analyzer

EKF Diagnostics has signed a private label distribution agreement with McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc.

From EKF Diagnostics 30 Jan 2019

Sphere Fluidics and PAA collaborate to offer automated micro-plate handling capabilities for single cell analysis

Sphere Fluidics, a company commercializing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, and Peak Analysis and Automation, a leader in the industry for the design and manufacture of automated laboratory equipment, will collaborate to offer automated micro-plate handling capabilities for single cell analysis.

30 Jan 2019

New smart knee implants could monitor changes in activity as they happen

Smart knee implants may soon be a reality thanks to research conducted by a team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

30 Jan 2019

Sleep, mood, and stress affect older adults' control beliefs

Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the extent to which older adults feel they have control over their lives.

29 Jan 2019

Evolutionary models could reveal what it takes to be a giant shark

In a paper published by Evolution, research led by Swansea University's Dr Catalina Pimiento and co-authored by an international team of scientists from the UK, Europe and the USA examined the biological traits of all sharks and rays before running a series of evolutionary models to seek how gigantism evolved over time.

25 Jan 2019

Researchers unlock key process in human cells that contributes to cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging

Monash researchers have unlocked a key process in all human cells that contributes to diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases as well as ageing.

24 Jan 2019

INTEGRA offers new 24-channel pipetting heads for VIAFLO 96/384 to make cell culture easy

INTEGRA has responded to customers’ requests and developed two new 24-channel pipetting heads, extending the capabilities of its popular VIAFLO 96/384.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 23 Jan 2019

Researchers create new micro-dispenser for storage and controlled release of liquids

Lab-on-a-chip technology could transform medicine in ways comparable with how microprocessors have changed our everyday lives - that is once it can be manufactured in a scalable cost-effective way. Researchers in Sweden now report a development that could speed this revolution up.

23 Jan 2019

New findings challenge existing strategies for fighting infectious diseases and germs

Do the same laws of biodiversity which apply in nature also apply to our own bodies and homes? If so, current hygiene measures to combat aggressive germs could be, to some extent, counterproductive.

22 Jan 2019

TPU scientists develop new implants that double the rate of bone lengthening in kids

The implants developed by TPU scientists passed preclinical trials In the Ilizarov Orthopedic Center. These implants form part of the Ilizarov system variation applied for lengthening and correcting the deformations of long tubular bones in children.

22 Jan 2019

Study takes a step closer to understanding the body's response to opioid painkillers

Researchers have taken a step closer to understanding the body's response to opioid painkillers such as morphine and fentanyl, which could lead to the development of safer opioid drugs.

21 Jan 2019

Study evaluates first-ever Robotic Visualization System for neurosurgery

A one-year study was recently conducted to perform a comprehensive assessment of the new, cutting-edge ZEISS KINEVO 900, a first-ever Robotic Visualization System® and compares its performance to the previous model of ZEISS surgical microscope.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 18 Jan 2019

New study determines the fate of DNA derived from genetically modified food

An international group of toxicologists, which includes scientists from Far Eastern Federal University, continues to study the potential risks of genetically modified products.

18 Jan 2019

Training Students to use Imaging Techniques: NMR and EPR

In this interview, Judy MacInnis from Cape Breton university, explains the importance of giving students hands-on EPR experience during in their studies.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 15 Jan 2019

CIRCLES kicks-off: From microbiome research to healthier and sustainable foods

Microbes offer an untapped potential and could be the key to a better and healthier living. Yet, research and innovation developments on microbiomes remain scarce.

14 Jan 2019

TUM researcher shares her latest findings about microplastic

After early reports of microplastic pollution in our oceans and beaches sounded the alarm, the global scientific community intensified its focus into this area.

11 Jan 2019

New method to speed up genetic diagnosis of Huntington’s disease

Elongated segments of DNA cause Huntington's disease and certain other disorders of the brain. Researchers funded by the SNSF have developed a method to determine the length of the mutated genes quickly and easily.

10 Jan 2019

Researchers employ machine learning to uncover new insights into human brain's cellular architecture

An inter-disciplinary research team led by scientists from the National University of Singapore has successfully employed machine learning to uncover new insights into the cellular architecture of the human brain.

10 Jan 2019

Researchers think that it might be possible to predict treatment outcomes for esophageal cancer

It's one of the first questions asked by many newly-diagnosed cancer patients--"What are my chances of beating this?" Often there is no clear answer, with survival rates differing widely depending on the cancer stage and available treatment options.

10 Jan 2019

micro News and Research

New method to collect tiny droplets may help detect disease-causing bacteria

EKF signs private label distribution agreement with McKesson for new hemoglobin analyzer

Sphere Fluidics and PAA collaborate to offer automated micro-plate handling capabilities for single cell analysis

New smart knee implants could monitor changes in activity as they happen

Sleep, mood, and stress affect older adults' control beliefs

Evolutionary models could reveal what it takes to be a giant shark

Researchers unlock key process in human cells that contributes to cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging

INTEGRA offers new 24-channel pipetting heads for VIAFLO 96/384 to make cell culture easy

Researchers create new micro-dispenser for storage and controlled release of liquids

New findings challenge existing strategies for fighting infectious diseases and germs

TPU scientists develop new implants that double the rate of bone lengthening in kids

Study takes a step closer to understanding the body's response to opioid painkillers

Study evaluates first-ever Robotic Visualization System for neurosurgery

New study determines the fate of DNA derived from genetically modified food

Training Students to use Imaging Techniques: NMR and EPR

CIRCLES kicks-off: From microbiome research to healthier and sustainable foods

TUM researcher shares her latest findings about microplastic

New method to speed up genetic diagnosis of Huntington’s disease

Researchers employ machine learning to uncover new insights into human brain's cellular architecture

Researchers think that it might be possible to predict treatment outcomes for esophageal cancer

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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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