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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a biologically important type of molecule that consists of a long chain of nucleotide units. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, a ribose sugar, and a phosphate.

Syrinx Bioanalytics Acquired by Synexa Life Sciences to Expand Scope of Bioanalysis

Synexa Life Sciences BV, a global leader in specialist biomarker and bioanalysis research services, has today announced that it has acquired Syrinx Bioanalytics, a bioanalytical CRO based in Turku, Finland.

From Synexa Life Sciences 15 Jun 2022

Scientists characterize type I IFN response during SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, Canadian researchers assessed the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on interferon (IFN) response.

15 Jun 2022

New test can tell if you are immune to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, an international team of researchers developed and evaluated quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)-based assays to quantify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific functional T cell immunity.

15 Jun 2022

UIC scientists identify a dynamic duo of cells in lung blood vessels

Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have analyzed gene expression data from more than 35,000 blood vessel cells from the lungs of mice and identified two subtypes.

14 Jun 2022

Scotland's monitoring program for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

In a recent study, researchers reported on the use of the wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) approach to evaluate the levels of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ribonucleic acid (RNA) shed into the Scottish sewage network.

14 Jun 2022

Even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain

In a recent study published in the journal Cell, researchers explored neurological symptoms and subsequent cognitive impairment experienced by survivors of mild respiratory coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection less immunogenic than Delta

Scientists investigate the sequence and dynamics of recalled immune memory in convalescent individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

14 Jun 2022

New protocol can develop safe, efficient pluripotent stem cell-based therapies for macular degeneration

As we age, so do our eyes; most commonly, this involves changes to our vision and new glasses, but there are more severe forms of age-related eye problems.

14 Jun 2022

The virucidal effects of tea tree oil against FCoVII and HCoV-OC43

Researchers assessed the probable efficacy of tea tree oil (TTO) as a natural disinfectant against SARS-CoV-2 using the human coronavirus OC43 (HCoV-OC43) and feline coronavirus (FCoVII) as surrogate models.

14 Jun 2022

The potential mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 to induce DNA damage

Researchers described potential mechanisms of coronaviruses that could lead to DNA damage and the potential link between SARS-CoV-2 activity and such mechanisms.

14 Jun 2022

MolGen Showcases Automated High Throughput Laboratory Solutions at the Analytica Fair in Munich

MolGen b.v. of Veenendaal (NL), a global solutions provider of innovative extraction DNA/RNA isolation technology, hardware, systems, consumables and reagents for human diagnostics, agricultural research, and the biotech industry is attending the Analytica Fair, in Munich, on the 21st- 24th of June 2022.

From AgriGenX 14 Jun 2022

Accurate detection of specific genomic disorders made possible by nanopore sequencing

Using nanopore sequencing, a rapid third-generation cytogenetic analysis tool, investigators are now able to accurately detect specific genomic disorders in a fraction of the time it takes to conduct traditional and molecular cytogenetic testing.

14 Jun 2022

Evidence-based study shows how hypnotherapy provides positive outcomes for IBS patients

It is common that Hong Kong people might have experiences of disordered defecation with unknown reason, such as diarrhea and constipation. It is also easy to observe that abdominal discomforts often come along with stress. Emotion disturbance and stress might affect our intestinal functions.

14 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 recombinant isolated from chronic COVID-19 patient

A new research paper in the journal Viruses reports the isolation of a recombinant strain in a patient infected with the virus for over a year.

13 Jun 2022

RNA exosomes play a key role in B cell development, UTSW study suggests

New research from UT Southwestern suggests that RNA exosomes – the cellular machines that degrade old molecules of RNA – play a key role in the development of B cells, which are critical to the immune system's ability to protect against infection.

13 Jun 2022

Innate and adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in older golden hamsters

Researchers assessed the variation in SARS-CoV-2 manifestation with age.

13 Jun 2022

Study shows safety of COVID-19 vaccines for patients treated for hypothyroidism

Inactivated and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, according to a new study being presented at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Whole-genome sequencing can help provide an accurate diagnosis of severely ill infants

Children who are born severely ill or who develop serious illness in the first few weeks of life are often difficult to diagnose, with considerable implications for their short and longer-term care.

13 Jun 2022

Animal study suggests intranasal COVID vaccine delivery more efficient than intramuscular

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers demonstrated higher comparative efficacy of the intranasal (IN) route of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine administration versus intramuscular route in mice.

12 Jun 2022

Co-circulation of adenovirus 40/41 and SARS-CoV-2 and emergence of hepatitis cases in children

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, KU Leuven researchers investigated whether there was an association between the intensity of the co-circulation of adenovirus (AdV) 40/41 and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with the number of hepatitis cases of unknown origin emerging in Belgium.

12 Jun 2022

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Syrinx Bioanalytics Acquired by Synexa Life Sciences to Expand Scope of Bioanalysis

Scientists characterize type I IFN response during SARS-CoV-2 infection

New test can tell if you are immune to SARS-CoV-2

UIC scientists identify a dynamic duo of cells in lung blood vessels

Scotland's monitoring program for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

Even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection less immunogenic than Delta

New protocol can develop safe, efficient pluripotent stem cell-based therapies for macular degeneration

The virucidal effects of tea tree oil against FCoVII and HCoV-OC43

The potential mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 to induce DNA damage

MolGen Showcases Automated High Throughput Laboratory Solutions at the Analytica Fair in Munich

Accurate detection of specific genomic disorders made possible by nanopore sequencing

Evidence-based study shows how hypnotherapy provides positive outcomes for IBS patients

SARS-CoV-2 recombinant isolated from chronic COVID-19 patient

RNA exosomes play a key role in B cell development, UTSW study suggests

Innate and adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in older golden hamsters

Study shows safety of COVID-19 vaccines for patients treated for hypothyroidism

Whole-genome sequencing can help provide an accurate diagnosis of severely ill infants

Animal study suggests intranasal COVID vaccine delivery more efficient than intramuscular

Co-circulation of adenovirus 40/41 and SARS-CoV-2 and emergence of hepatitis cases in children

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