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Cryo-ET reveals molecular mechanisms underlying gene mutations within the eye

For the first time, University of California, Irvine researchers in collaboration with the Max-Planck Institute of Biochemistry, have revealed, at a molecular level, key structural determinants of the highly specialized rod outer segment (ROS) membrane architecture of the eye, which is instrumental to vision.

5 Jan 2022

New approach could offer a more accurate way to evaluate donor kidney quality

A new way to evaluate the quality of kidneys before transplantation could one day help increase the number of usable donor kidneys.

5 Jan 2022

Research reveals the structure and function of a bifunctional protein that transports heme

Heme is an essential part of the protein hemoglobin, which colors human blood red. Heme also is crucial for cytochrome proteins, which power the cell. Humans, animals, plants and bacteria all use heme.

21 Dec 2021

$1.5 million award helps U-M researchers to gain new window into the inner workings of cells

The precise shapes of proteins at work inside our cells offer essential clues about the processes that drive health and disease. Structural biologists determine the forms of molecular machines, in atomic detail, to better understand how they function or what happens when they malfunction.

15 Dec 2021

Partnership develops stool sample processing kit to help inform WHO's policy update on childhood TB diagnosis

42 Technology, FIND, the global alliance for diagnostics, and Rutgers University have worked together to develop an innovative stool sample processing kit that has played a central role in informing the World Health Organization’s recent policy update to improve the diagnosis of tuberculosis in children.

9 Dec 2021

Using soft X-ray tomography for 3D imaging of cell structures in few minutes

Viral pathogens like the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus change the interior structure of the cells they infect. These changes occur at the level of individual cell components – the organelles – and can provide information on how viral diseases develop.

6 Dec 2021

The Power of Digitalization in the Life Sciences and Diagnostics Sectors

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Frank Buescher and Wael Yared about the increasing digitalization of the life sciences and diagnostics sectors and the possibilities this entails.

From Tecan 19 Nov 2021

Robust & Reproducible Sample Preparation for LC/MS

Porvair Sciences has published an in-depth application report demonstrating how their Microlute® CP Reverse Phase Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)

From Porvair Sciences Limited 18 Nov 2021

Antiretroviral drugs detected in drinking water

Years ago, there was a time that kids from a rural village in South Africa still wanted to swim in the rivers nearby. But when they got out of the water, those with sensitive skins would have the worst rash ever, says Prof Philiswa Nomngongo.

18 Nov 2021

Targeted proteomics for detection of SARS-CoV-2 proteins in clinical samples

A team of researchers from various institutions within the Netherlands examined the use of targeted MS-based proteomics for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in research and clinical samples.

16 Nov 2021

Development of SARS-CoV-2 detection platform using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Researchers have tried to develop an innovative platform for ultrasensitive and rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 by exploiting a variation of Raman Spectroscopy.

4 Nov 2021

UCI study demonstrates the efficiency of wastewater-based epidemiology to monitor SARS-CoV-2

Alternative viral detection methods have been critical in the fight against COVID-19, helping to reduce the burden on our healthcare system.

22 Oct 2021

Improving Workflow in Life Science Labs

At Lab Innovations 2021* - Porvair Sciences will showcase its extensive range of consumables and instruments for improving workflow in life science laboratories.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 21 Oct 2021

Study may help investigate the role of gut virome in health and disease

A new study has added numerous previously uncharacterized viral genomes and genes to the ever-increasing worldwide pool of human gut viromes.

19 Oct 2021

Elucidating the natural spillover theory on the SARS-CoV-2 emergence

To determine whether SARS-CoV-2 resulted from a natural spillover into humans, researchers discuss the veracity of early SARS-CoV-2 lineages.

4 Oct 2021

Highly Reproducible & Efficient Phospholipid Removal

Porvair Sciences has introduced a new and improved version of its Microlute® PLR phospholipid removal microplate designed to enhance the flow of samples through a proprietary filter to maximise the recovery of analytes with unmatched reproducibility.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 28 Sep 2021

Microscopy paired with AI leads to a fast, accurate, and cost-effective COVID-19 test

Beckman researchers paired microscopy with artificial intelligence to develop a COVID-19 test that's fast, accurate, and cost-effective. All we need to do is say "ahh."

12 Sep 2021

Recognizing viral genomes in quick, ‘CRISP’ ways

Researchers from China recently reviewed the latest advancements, applications, and prospects of virus detection using CRISPR-Cas systems.

27 Aug 2021

Nanotechnology provides novel solutions against zoonotic viruses

Therefore, scientists functionalize nanoparticles to act against these pathogenic viruses in a clinical strategy. In a recent review published in the journal Microbial Pathogenesis, researchers look at the novel solutions against zoonotic viruses provided by nanotechnology.

23 Aug 2021

NIH scientists develop new sample preparation method to detect SARS-CoV-2

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a new sample preparation method to detect SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

16 Aug 2021