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How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

Discover how cohesin mechanics and nanotracker technology are transforming DNA research in this Bruker webinar.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 19 Aug 2025

Powerful optical technique can analyze the biochemical fingerprints of vaginal fluid

Vaginal health is tightly linked to the balance of bacteria in the microbiome, especially certain species of Lactobacillus.

12 Aug 2025

Zinc from needle shields may contribute to syringe clogging

Employees of the technology transfer centre ANAXAM and researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI used the unique analytical methods available at PSI to look inside pre-filled syringes.

31 Jul 2025

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

Discover how twin screw granulation enables continuous, solvent free drug amorphization—expert insights from Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Maggie Richter.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 30 Jul 2025

Digging into the past: What ancient proteins say about real medieval meals

Researchers used stable isotope and proteomic analyses on medieval European skeletons to uncover the details of ancient diets. The findings revealed a heavy reliance on C3 plants, terrestrial animal proteins, legumes, and freshwater fish, demonstrating the power of combining methods for paleodietary reconstruction.

24 Jul 2025

ATR FTIR spectroscopy shows high accuracy in breast tissue classification

Histopathology is the gold standard in cancer diagnosis. However, attenuated total reflectance (ATR)-Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has shown diagnostic potential in other settings.

18 Jul 2025

The Proteoform Puzzle: Unlocking the Next Frontier

In the interview, Lloyd M. Smith discusses proteoforms, an area of research worthy of the next Human Genome Project.

From Pittcon 10 Jul 2025

Research reveals Ghanaian children face high cancer risk from local fish

Researchers found that most fish sampled from Ghana’s Keta Lagoon had arsenic and mercury levels exceeding World Health Organization limits. Health risk assessments show these contaminants pose significant cancer and non-cancer risks, especially for children.

8 Jul 2025

Pandorabactins help pathogenic bacteria compete for iron in the lungs

An interdisciplinary research team led by the Leibniz-HKI in Jena has discovered a new group of bioactive natural compounds in pathogenic bacteria of the genus Pandoraea: pandorabactins.

19 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

Specac investing in new site, updates on Harrick

Following a successful acquisition of the Harrick product lines in 2024, Specac goes from strength to strength delivering world-class solutions for diverse industries.

From Specac Ltd 2 Jun 2025

Heavy smoking triggers systemic inflammation and vascular damage in new biomarker study

Heavy smoking in adult males significantly increases oxidative stress, inflammation, and vascular dysfunction, as shown by comprehensive blood and tissue biomarker analysis. The findings highlight measurable biological damage and reinforce the urgent need for targeted public health interventions.

26 May 2025

Innovative technology instantly spots street drugs

A portable device that can instantly detect dangerous street drugs at extremely low concentrations has been developed at the University of Bath in the UK.

7 May 2025

Leveraging the Radian ASAP in standard casework

Explore how the Radian ASAP mass spectrometer is being used to streamline and enhance seized drug screening.

From Waters Advanced Diagnostics 30 Apr 2025

Obesity changes how the gut responds to plant compounds, researchers report

Researchers found that the impact of polyphenols rutin and genistein on the human fecal metabolome varies significantly by body mass index (BMI). Lower BMI individuals showed more diverse metabolic responses, revealing how gut health and obesity could shape polyphenol metabolism.

28 Apr 2025

Transforming material analysis: the impact of Bruker's Handheld Raman Spectrometer BRAVO

Discover how Bruker’s BRAVO handheld Raman spectrometer is transforming material analysis with advanced fluorescence suppression and more.

From Bruker Optics 7 Apr 2025

Blood test offers insight into Alzheimer's stage and severity

A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Lund University in Sweden.

31 Mar 2025