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Methylene blue emerges as an adjunct in septic shock

Recent evidence suggests methylene blue may help reduce vasopressor needs and ICU stays in septic shock, but current data do not support replacing standard therapies. Further research is needed to clarify its optimal dosing, timing, and patient selection for best outcomes.

26 Jun 2025

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Explore the latest tools that boost speed and accuracy in B-cell cloning processes.

From Cellenion 24 Jun 2025

SPT Labtech named Illumina Qualified methods provider following successful automation of Illumina DNA Prep on firefly® platform

SPT Labtech, a global leader in life sciences automation solutions, today announced its inclusion in an Illumina partnership program to develop Illumina Qualified automated library prep methods, following the successful development and qualification of an automated workflow for the Illumina DNA Prep library preparation kit on its innovative firefly® liquid handling platform.

From SPT Labtech 24 Jun 2025

Paper-based devices show high accuracy in detecting asymptomatic malaria

Devices made with cheap strips of paper have outperformed two other testing methods in detecting malaria infection in asymptomatic people in Ghana – a diagnostic advance that could accelerate efforts to eliminate the disease, researchers say.

16 Jun 2025

How Fluidics is Powering Modern Healthcare and Medical Device Innovation

The future of fluidics in healthcare: Blake Webb shares trends in automation and microfluidics that are reshaping medical diagnostics and laboratory processes.

From Fluid Metering, Inc. 12 Jun 2025

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

Discover how 3D biology, automation, and AI are revolutionizing drug discovery, improving predictive accuracy, and accelerating research.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 12 Jun 2025

New Japanese database reveals how gut microbes and diet connect

Researchers have launched the NIBN Japan Microbiome Database, featuring over 2,000 gut microbiome profiles from healthy Japanese adults with extensive lifestyle and dietary metadata. This resource aims to accelerate microbiome-health research and enable precision medicine insights.

5 Jun 2025

AI and human scientists collaborate to discover new cancer drug combinations

An 'AI scientist', working in collaboration with human scientists, has found that combinations of cheap and safe drugs – used to treat conditions such as high cholesterol and alcohol dependence – could also be effective at treating cancer, a promising new approach to drug discovery.

4 Jun 2025

New electrochemical device advances point-of-care HIV diagnostics

Accurate monitoring of CD4+ T cell counts is vital for evaluating immune health and guiding treatment in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

30 May 2025

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation: Insights from Unicorn Biotechnologies at SLAS 2025

Discover how Unicorn Biotechnologies is revolutionizing lab workflows with cell culture automation. Expert insights from startup co-founders Jack and Adam.

From Unicorn Biotechnologies 29 May 2025

Molecular Devices launches automated QPix FLEX Microbial Colony Picking System

Molecular Devices, LLC., a leading high-performance life science solutions provider, today launched the QPix® FLEX™ Microbial Colony Picking System. Building on the company's 20-year legacy developing colony pickers, the QPix FLEX system automates and streamlines multi-step microbial screening workflow, reducing manual labor and saving valuable time.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 23 May 2025

Call centers replaced many doctors’ receptionists. Now, AI is coming for call centers.

At one call center in the Philippines, workers help Americans with diabetes or neurological conditions troubleshoot devices that monitor their health.

22 May 2025

Closed Loop Medicine appoints Kate Woolland as CEO

Closed Loop Medicine Ltd. (“CLM”), a leader in pharmaceutical precision dosing, today announced the appointment of Kate Woolland as Chief Executive Officer.

22 May 2025

Perceptive eclinical launches Clinphone Pro: An innovative RTSM platform built by RTSM experts for RTSM experts

Perceptive eClinical unveils ClinPhone Pro, a next-generation RTSM platform. Built on over 30 years of experience, ClinPhone Pro integrates seamlessly within the clinical technology ecosystem, offering advanced drug supply simulation and rolling forecast capabilities.

From Perceptive 21 May 2025

Pharmacists stockpile most common drugs on chance of targeted Trump tariffs

In the dim basement of a Salt Lake City pharmacy, hundreds of amber-colored plastic pill bottles sit stacked in rows, one man's defensive wall in a tariff war.

16 May 2025

Next generation module improves flow process automation

Vapourtec has recently unveiled their Reaction Controller and Datalogger Module which improves the automation of flow chemistry experiments by enabling automated control and logging when using third-party pumps, recirculators, flow meters, sensors and balances.

14 May 2025

Solgate streamlines SLC drug discovery with INTEGRA's automated pipetting systems

Solgate - a biotech start-up based in Klosterneuburg, Austria - is accelerating the development of new therapies targeting solute carrier (SLC) transporters using automated liquid handling systems from INTEGRA Biosciences.

14 May 2025

Trilobio raises $8M to deliver whole lab automation for biologists

Trilobio, the Company building the fully automated robotic lab-in-a-box for biologists, today announced it has raised $8 million USD Seed investment. The oversubscribed round was led by Initialized Capital, including participation from Argon Ventures and Lowercarbon Capital.

From Trilobio 12 May 2025

ELRIG announces keynote speakers for Drug Discovery 2025

ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to the global drug discovery community, has revealed the keynote speakers for its flagship event, Drug Discovery 2025. Taking place at the ACC in Liverpool, UK from 21-22 October, the conference will feature presentations from Professor Heather Pinkett (Northwestern University) and Dr Dafydd Owen (Pfizer Medicine Design).

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 12 May 2025