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Researchers develop highly specific apoptosis assay for pharmacodynamic analyses of tumor specimens

Existing microscopy-based methods of detecting apoptosis, such as TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling), have limited quantitative capabilities due to insufficient signal-to-noise ratios.

19 Apr 2018

Bio-Techne expands automation capabilities of popular RNAscope ISH technology

Bio-Techne has expanded the automation capabilities of its popular Advanced Cell Diagnostics -branded RNAscope in situ hybridization technology with the launch of several new and updated assays.

From Bio-Techne 18 Apr 2018

New black Porvair Krystal UV Quartz microplates for Circular Dichroism measurements

Porvair Sciences introduces new black Krystal UV Quartz bottomed microplates that offer excellent optical transmission in the wavelength range 185 nm to 1100 nm making them ideal for labs looking to make Circular Dichroism (CD) measurements.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 17 Apr 2018

Anti-PD-1 treatment reduces tumor size and post-surgical relapse of lung cancer

A drug given to early stage lung cancer patients before they undergo surgery showed major tumor responses in the removed tumor and an increase in anti-tumor T-cells that remained after the tumor was removed, which resulted in fewer relapse cases in the patients.

16 Apr 2018

SYGNIS AG launches new Universal Lateral Flow Assay kit and files patent application

SYGNIS AG today announced the launch of its Universal Lateral Flow Assay kit, the latest addition to its expanding range of lateral flow assay products and services which are being commercialized under the Expedeon brand name.

16 Apr 2018

Expedeon relocates to Cambridge as part of integration into SYGNIS Group

SYGNIS AG today announced the completion of the relocation of its subsidiary company, Expedeon, into the Company’s existing facilities in Cambridge, UK.

16 Apr 2018

New, sensitive HBV assay may allow earlier detection of hepatocellular carcinoma

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) can progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A study published in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describes a new HBV assay that offers advantages over currently used methods because it has the capability to detect closed circular DNA (cccDNA) in serum, single cells, and preserved tissue samples.

12 Apr 2018

TradeShow Talks with GNA Biosolutions

Analytica is a great event for us to spread the word about our products and technology and it gives us the opportunity to connect live with customers and partners from around the world.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 12 Apr 2018

Scientists develop and validate rapid point-of-care HCV assay

One of the major challenges identified by the WHO in efforts to eradicate the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the diagnosis of chronic cases that are generally asymptomatic.

10 Apr 2018

New blood test can detect early indicators of Alzheimer's disease

There is, as yet, no cure for Alzheimer's disease. It is often argued that progress in drug research has been hampered by the fact that the disease can only be diagnosed when it is too late for an effective intervention.

6 Apr 2018

Agilent and BioTek announce new integrated metabolic analysis and imaging solution

Agilent Technologies Inc. and BioTek Instruments, Inc., today announced a new, integrated solution that combines cellular metabolic analysis and imaging technologies.

From Agilent Technologies 6 Apr 2018

New point-of-care test accelerates diagnosis of Lyme neuroborreliosis

A new research-based point-of-care test has been developed in Finland for detecting the Lyme neuroborreliosis spread by ticks.

5 Apr 2018

FDA grants accelerated approval to leukemia drug for patients with MRD-positive ALL

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Blincyto (blinatumomab) to treat adults and children with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who are in remission but still have minimal residual disease (MRD).

30 Mar 2018

Phase I clinical trial of HIV vaccines to begin in the U.S.

A Phase I clinical trial testing the safety of vaccines that might have the potential to prevent HIV infection will begin this month at four sites in the United States, marking the latest step in a three-decade quest at UMass Medical School to harness the power of DNA vaccines in addressing a major global health threat.

28 Mar 2018

New test detects Zika antibodies with high specificity

A test that detects antibodies against Zika virus in samples of blood serum with high specificity - and hence a low risk of cross-reaction with related microorganisms such as dengue virus - is set to come on to the Brazilian market before 2018 is out.

28 Mar 2018

Latest Atmospheric Control Unit now available for BMG LABTECH’s budget-friendly product line

Cell-based assays have become an important application in the life science sector, from basic to top-level research. They are widely used in biotech companies and academic research institutions to monitor cell health in real-time.

From BMG LABTECH GmbH 16 Mar 2018

Study shows feasibility of PerkinElmer's Vanadis NIPT assay for detection of fetal trisomy 21

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced the publication of a research study describing the technology behind the Vanadis NIPT system.

14 Mar 2018

Study uses ACEA Biosciences’ xCELLigence assay to monitor disruption of S. aureus biofilms

Biofilms are surface-attached communities of bacterial or fungal cells that are enmeshed in an extensive extracellular matrix which makes them more resistant to both antibiotics and the immune system.

13 Mar 2018

ACEA launches comprehensive and searchable online library of xCELLigence papers

In 2002 ACEA Biosciences pioneered real-time cellular impedance as a tool for dynamically tracking cell number, cell size, cell-substrate attachment strength, and cell invasion/migration.

13 Mar 2018

Continuous tracking of melanoma cell invasion helps scientists explain key regulators of metastasis

A team of Italian scientists reported this week that blocking the interaction between urokinase receptor (uPAR) and formyl peptide receptor type 1 (FPR1) suppresses the ability of melanoma cells to migrate, invade through an extracellular matrix, and to burrow through a layer of endothelial cells.

13 Mar 2018

Assay News and Research

Researchers develop highly specific apoptosis assay for pharmacodynamic analyses of tumor specimens

Bio-Techne expands automation capabilities of popular RNAscope ISH technology

New black Porvair Krystal UV Quartz microplates for Circular Dichroism measurements

Anti-PD-1 treatment reduces tumor size and post-surgical relapse of lung cancer

SYGNIS AG launches new Universal Lateral Flow Assay kit and files patent application

Expedeon relocates to Cambridge as part of integration into SYGNIS Group

New, sensitive HBV assay may allow earlier detection of hepatocellular carcinoma

TradeShow Talks with GNA Biosolutions

Scientists develop and validate rapid point-of-care HCV assay

New blood test can detect early indicators of Alzheimer's disease

Agilent and BioTek announce new integrated metabolic analysis and imaging solution

New point-of-care test accelerates diagnosis of Lyme neuroborreliosis

FDA grants accelerated approval to leukemia drug for patients with MRD-positive ALL

Phase I clinical trial of HIV vaccines to begin in the U.S.

New test detects Zika antibodies with high specificity

Latest Atmospheric Control Unit now available for BMG LABTECH’s budget-friendly product line

Study shows feasibility of PerkinElmer's Vanadis NIPT assay for detection of fetal trisomy 21

Study uses ACEA Biosciences’ xCELLigence assay to monitor disruption of S. aureus biofilms

ACEA launches comprehensive and searchable online library of xCELLigence papers

Continuous tracking of melanoma cell invasion helps scientists explain key regulators of metastasis

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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