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Heat-induced heart attack risk on the rise, study shows

Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is the number one cause of death worldwide. A study published in the European Heart Journal by scientists at Helmholtz Zentrum München and colleagues from a range of other Bavarian institutions shows that the risk of suffering a heat-induced heart attack has increased significantly in recent years.

14 Mar 2019

Rice University bioscientists reveal danger of vitamin B12 deficiency

Using roundworms, one of Earth's simplest animals, Rice University bioscientists have found the first direct link between a diet with too little vitamin B12 and an increased risk of infection by two potentially deadly pathogens.

14 Mar 2019

Harmless purple bacteria can visualize aspects of tumor heterogeneity

Cancer presents an ongoing challenge for physicians, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. This is, amongst other things, due to tumor heterogeneity.

14 Mar 2019

Porvair Sciences launches reinforced base version of 96-well deep round microplate

Porvair Sciences has launched a reinforced base version of its 96-well deep round microplate.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 12 Mar 2019

Researchers develop 'snap freezing' apparatus to cool biopsy even faster

For rapid freezing of a biopsy taken from a patient, for cancer research for example, the standard procedure is using liquid nitrogen.

7 Mar 2019

Giving credible information about tobacco and nicotine products

Debate among public health professionals over approaches to tobacco and nicotine regulation has intensified with the rise of vaping in the form of electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) and tobacco heat-not-burn products.

5 Mar 2019

Nanotechnology enables mice to see infrared light

Mice with vision enhanced by nanotechnology were able to see infrared light as well as visible light, reports a study published February 28 in the journal Cell.

4 Mar 2019

Motion-powered, fireproof sensor for tracking firefighters in burning buildings

McMaster researchers, working with partners at other universities, have created a motion-powered, fireproof sensor that can track the movements of firefighters, steelworkers, miners and others who work in high-risk environments where they cannot always be seen.

2 Mar 2019

Improving Lab Productivity with Temperature Control

Polyscience CEO Philip Preston discusses the importance of temperature control and how Polyscience solutions can improve lab productivity for researchers.

From PolyScience 1 Mar 2019

Researchers map molecules and functions of skin from tissue samples

The skin constitutes the barrier between the body and the outside world. The skin serves various purposes and it protects the body from external impact such as heat, cold, radiation or bacteria while maintaining a stable environment inside the body.

26 Feb 2019

FDA warns Total Thermal Imaging for illegally marketing unapproved thermography device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter toTotal Thermal Imaging Inc., of La Mesa, California, and its president and co-owner, Linda Hayes, for illegally marketing and distributing an unapproved thermography device as a sole screening device for breast cancer and other diseases.

25 Feb 2019

Mayo Clinic researchers identify gene that may predict pancreatic cancer risk in diabetic patients

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a gene called "UCP-1" that may predict the development of pancreatic cancer in people with Type 2 diabetes. Their findings are published in Gastroenterology.

25 Feb 2019

Porvair announces availability of US-manufactured sample storage microplate

Porvair Sciences announces that its industry standard 96-well sample storage plate - the round bottom 1ml deep well microplate is now available manufactured in the USA.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 25 Feb 2019

Studies explore physiological dangers that climate change will have on animal life

A new review of more than 140 studies explores the physiological dangers that climate change will likely have on animal life, including humans. The review is published in the journal Physiology.

22 Feb 2019

A comprehensive, multinational review of peppers around the world

A comprehensive and multinational review of peppers/chilis (Capsicum species) with academic and scientific input from points across the globe, such as Argentina, Brazil, Taiwan, Mexico, Italy, Hungary, Austria, and the United States sets out to explore various aspects of interest concerning this horticulturally important crop.

22 Feb 2019

Researchers develop large-scale window material for high-efficiency PM2.5 capture

Tuning the light intensity and reducing the concentration of atmospheric particulate matter in commercial buildings are both crucial to keep indoor people comfortable and healthy.

18 Feb 2019

Photoacoustic imaging accurately measures the temperature of deep tissues

Measuring a fever is usually pretty simple: place a thermometer under a patient's tongue and get an accurate temperature reading within 30 seconds. But that simplicity does not translate when it comes to measuring the temperatures of specific tissues deep inside the body.

14 Feb 2019

Researchers design new protocol to improve reproduction of ovine cattle

Researchers of the Veterinary Faculty of the CEU Cardenal Herrera University and the National Institute of Farming and Food Research and Technology have designed a new protocol to synchronize heats and ovulation periods to improve the reproduction of ovine cattle, which is based on the use of natural hormones.

13 Feb 2019

Novel model predicts impact of ground shipping on future human health, environment

The trucks and trains that transport goods across the United States emit gases and particles that threaten human health and the environment.

12 Feb 2019

Ultra-processed foods are harming your health

A new study from French researchers has shown that diets comprising of “ultra-processed” foods are raising the risk of an early death.

11 Feb 2019

heat News and Research

Heat-induced heart attack risk on the rise, study shows

Rice University bioscientists reveal danger of vitamin B12 deficiency

Harmless purple bacteria can visualize aspects of tumor heterogeneity

Porvair Sciences launches reinforced base version of 96-well deep round microplate

Researchers develop 'snap freezing' apparatus to cool biopsy even faster

Giving credible information about tobacco and nicotine products

Nanotechnology enables mice to see infrared light

Motion-powered, fireproof sensor for tracking firefighters in burning buildings

Improving Lab Productivity with Temperature Control

Researchers map molecules and functions of skin from tissue samples

FDA warns Total Thermal Imaging for illegally marketing unapproved thermography device

Mayo Clinic researchers identify gene that may predict pancreatic cancer risk in diabetic patients

Porvair announces availability of US-manufactured sample storage microplate

Studies explore physiological dangers that climate change will have on animal life

A comprehensive, multinational review of peppers around the world

Researchers develop large-scale window material for high-efficiency PM2.5 capture

Photoacoustic imaging accurately measures the temperature of deep tissues

Researchers design new protocol to improve reproduction of ovine cattle

Novel model predicts impact of ground shipping on future human health, environment

Ultra-processed foods are harming your health

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