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Maternal obesity linked to childhood weight issues through DNA changes

Boston Birth Cohort study finds that maternal pre-pregnancy obesity alters newborn DNA methylation, potentially increasing the risk of obesity in the child. The research targets high-risk U.S. demographics and could guide future interventions for childhood obesity.

27 Aug 2023

Waters launches XBridge Premier GTx BEH SEC columns for gene therapy applications

Waters Corporation introduced the first in a new line of size exclusion chromatography (SEC) columns aimed at improving the analysis while lowering the cost of gene therapies, specifically adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors.

From Waters Corporation 24 Aug 2023

The CDC works to overhaul lab operations after covid test flop

In early February 2020, Kirsten St. George and her team at New York state's public health lab received a test developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to diagnose people infected with the new, rapidly spreading coronavirus.

21 Aug 2023

Phase I trial shows positive results for stem cell treatment in patients with major cornea injuries

A team led by researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, reports the results of a phase I trial of a revolutionary stem cell treatment called cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cell transplantation (CALEC), which was found to be safe and well-tolerated over the short term in four patients with significant chemical burns in one eye.

18 Aug 2023

Study uses genomic data to produce high-resolution serial interval estimates for COVID-19

Researchers developed an approach for integrating whole-genomic viral sequences and epidemiological information for serial interval (SI) estimation.

16 Aug 2023

Understanding human body composition in the first two years of life

Historical challenges associated with the assessment of body composition in the first two years of life.

15 Aug 2023

Ensuring colony counts remain precise and verifiable using a completely automated colony counting system

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Richard Edridge, Synbiosis Projects and Sales Manager for Synoptics, about AutoCOL, a completely automated colony counting system for fully traceable colony counts with every use.

From Synoptics Ltd 10 Aug 2023

RSV vaccine recommendation rates increase when people are informed about FDA approval process

A new study finds that people are more likely to recommend that a pregnant family member or friend get vaccinated to protect the infant from RSV illness if they are shown a chart outlining the rigorous process a vaccine undergoes to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

9 Aug 2023

The genetics of resting heart rate and its connection to cardiovascular disorders

Researchers investigated the genetics behind resting heart rate and its impact on cardiovascular disease.

7 Aug 2023

Similarities in gene expression between post-mortem and living human brains

Researchers compare human prefrontal cortex gene expression between living and post-mortem samples.

7 Aug 2023

Sandia team develops a faster and more comprehensive way of testing personal protective equipment

A team at Sandia National Laboratories has developed a faster and more comprehensive way of testing personal protective equipment, or PPE. The basic principle: modeling a device to fit the human form and human behavior.

2 Aug 2023

Study: 7 saw palmetto products effective in addressing urinary tract symptoms

A new study published in the Journal of Urology Open Plus reveals that 7 saw palmetto products met the identity and potency standards to effectively address urinary tract symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.

28 Jul 2023

Penn Medicine researchers identify new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

A gene encoding a protein linked to tau production - tripartite motif protein 11 (TRIM11) - was found to suppress deterioration in small animal models of neurodegenerative diseases similar to Alzheimer's disease (AD), while improving cognitive and motor abilities, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

27 Jul 2023

How do De novo sequencing, QTL mapping, WGS, and lcWGS empower breakthroughs in agrigenomics

Sequencing technology is playing an increasingly important role in agriculture, including crops, livestock and poultry, aquatic organisms, and more.

From MGI 27 Jul 2023

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

Researchers evaluate imaging information and characterize skeletal proportions to assess the genetic root of these traits and their connections to each other.

26 Jul 2023

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences leading the way to help labs comply with confidence for upcoming annex 1 regulation deadline

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, continues its relentless commitment to providing laboratories of all sizes with individualized and tailored support to meet the evolving list of regional and global compliance requirements.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 25 Jul 2023

Quality Control News and Research

Maternal obesity linked to childhood weight issues through DNA changes

Waters launches XBridge Premier GTx BEH SEC columns for gene therapy applications

The CDC works to overhaul lab operations after covid test flop

Phase I trial shows positive results for stem cell treatment in patients with major cornea injuries

Study uses genomic data to produce high-resolution serial interval estimates for COVID-19

Understanding human body composition in the first two years of life

Ensuring colony counts remain precise and verifiable using a completely automated colony counting system

RSV vaccine recommendation rates increase when people are informed about FDA approval process

The genetics of resting heart rate and its connection to cardiovascular disorders

Similarities in gene expression between post-mortem and living human brains

Sandia team develops a faster and more comprehensive way of testing personal protective equipment

Study: 7 saw palmetto products effective in addressing urinary tract symptoms

Penn Medicine researchers identify new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

How do De novo sequencing, QTL mapping, WGS, and lcWGS empower breakthroughs in agrigenomics

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences leading the way to help labs comply with confidence for upcoming annex 1 regulation deadline

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Study identifies potential immune biomarker for pulmonary tuberculosis: a step towards early detection

Study sheds light on how viruses override host cell's DNA replication machinery

The infection connection: investigating the impact on dementia risk, neuroimaging reveals

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