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Leveling up NGS workflows with INTEGRA Biosciences’ solutions

INTEGRA Biosciences offers liquid handling solutions and magnetic modules to streamline every stage of NGS sample preparation. These innovative tools help to reduce errors, improve the precision and reliability of sequencing data, and provide more efficient processes.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 14 Feb 2025

University of Oulu advances biosensor technology for disease detection

The University of Oulu is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge biosensor technology that could revolutionize the early diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

10 Feb 2025

New system uses acoustic waves to separate tumor cells with precision

Cancer accounted for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 – almost one in every six deaths globally – according to the World Health Organization.

28 Jan 2025

Sphere Fluidics launches Cyto-Mine Chroma and announces Early Access Program

Sphere Fluidics, a leading provider of innovative picodroplet-based microfluidics solutions for functional single cell analysis and isolation, today announced the launch of Cyto-Mine® Chroma and the opening of its Early Access Program at SLAS2025 International Conference and Exhibition in San Diego.

27 Jan 2025

Innovative approach tracks SARS-CoV-2 in the blood to guide COVID-19 treatment

Investigators from Mass General Brigham have found that a method originally designed for cancer detection can also identify and monitor even tiny amounts of SARS-CoV-2 intact viral particles in blood and other fluids from patients with acute COVID-19 infections, creating the potential for guiding future treatment of patients. The research is published in Science Advances.

25 Jan 2025

New technique identifies SARS-CoV-2 in blood and other fluids with high sensitivity

22 Jan 2025

AMF at SLAS 2025: Precision microfluidics in San Diego

AMF is excited to participate in the SLAS 2025 International Conference & Exhibition, taking place from January 25-29, 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center. This renowned event will bring together professionals from across the life sciences, biotech, and automation industries to showcase the latest innovations and technologies.

From Advanced Microfluidics SA 24 Dec 2024

Nanoscale cellular interactions unveiled by the SoTILT3D imaging platform

A team of researchers led by Anna-Karin Gustavsson at Rice University has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale.

27 Nov 2024

Sphere Fluidics strengthens global commercial teams and establishes direct sales and support channel in North America

Sphere Fluidics, a leading provider of innovative droplet-based microfluidics solutions for functional profiling of single cells at scale, today announced a significant expansion of its global commercial presence.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 14 Nov 2024

Patient-derived organoids: Transforming cancer research and personalized medicine

Patient-derived organoids (PDOs) are revolutionizing cancer research, enhancing drug testing and personalized treatment through advanced 3D modeling techniques.

12 Nov 2024

Scientists reveal how miRNAs shape cancer and offer new paths for treatment

Review explores how microRNAs (miRNAs) interact in cancer development, their potential in diagnosis, and innovative therapeutic strategies, including overcoming chemotherapy resistance.

20 Oct 2024

Nuclera closes $75 million USD financing

Nuclera, the biotechnology company accelerating protein expression and purification workflows through its benchtop protein system, today announced it has completed a USD $75 million financing round (circa £57 million).

16 Oct 2024

Single-cell genomics unveils secrets of the human microbiome

The human microbiome plays a critical role in our health, influencing everything from disease development to treatment responses.

7 Oct 2024

Innovative blood test for lung cancer offers faster and more sensitive diagnosis

A new way of diagnosing lung cancer with a blood draw is 10 times faster and 14 times more sensitive than earlier methods, according to University of Michigan researchers.

3 Oct 2024

Sphere Fluidics announces Cyto-Mine Chroma to accelerate and streamline workflows across expanded applications in biotherapeutic discovery and development

Cyto-Mine Chroma enhances single-cell analysis with advanced multiplexing and assay flexibility, optimizing functional screening workflows for researchers.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 1 Oct 2024

Nagi Bioscience launches exclusive Priority Access Program, bringing revolutionary SydLab™ One platform to five leading academic labs for C. elegans research

Nagi Bioscience, a pioneer Swiss company pioneer in cutting-edge laboratory technologies for alternative model organisms research, proudly announces the launch of its exclusive Priority Access Program, providing access to five leading academic laboratories to the first-of-its-kind SydLab™ One platform.

From Nagi Bioscience 20 Sep 2024

Artificial lymphoid organ-chips created to predict vaccine responses in humans

Researchers at the Institut Pasteur in France have developed artificial "lymphoid organ-chips" that recreate much of the human immune system's response to booster vaccines

6 Sep 2024

New technique promises faster DNA analysis in sexual assault cases

A team of researchers has developed a radical new technique for analyzing evidence in sexual assault cases. The new approach could streamline the forensics pipeline and reduce delays in the processing of DNA evidence.

5 Sep 2024

New smart mask monitors breath for real-time health analysis

Personalized wearable devices that monitor people's health are on the rise. From watches to patches and other types of sensors, these smart devices can monitor heart activity, inflammation levels, and more to help patients better manage their health from their own homes.

29 Aug 2024

New microfluidics method speeds up particle separation for medical and environmental use

Researchers demonstrated a way to speed up—and potentially scale up—the process for separating particles in fluids, which can be used for studying microplastics in drinking water or even analyzing cancer cells from blood.

16 Aug 2024