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Phage engineering gives antibacterial therapy a new lease of life

Researchers have been identifying and modifying known phages to fight against infectious bacteria.

4 Oct 2019

Rapid Novor moves into a new state-of-the-art facility for next phase of growth

Rapid Novor, Inc., the world's leader in antibody protein sequencing using mass spectrometry, is pleased to announce that it has moved into a new, 5000 sqft, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility.

From Rapid Novor Inc 4 Oct 2019

EIB and Univercells sign EUR 20 million loan agreement to advance delivery of vaccines

The European Investment Bank and Univercells S.A have signed a EUR 20 million loan agreement to support the development of a portfolio of four essential and undersupplied vaccines to be delivered at an affordable price.

4 Oct 2019

Low-magnetic field MRI produces clearer images and improves safety for patients with pacemakers

Researchers have developed a high-performance, low magnetic-field MRI system that produces superior images of the body’s internal structures and is also safer.

4 Oct 2019

Rapid progress in brain organoid research prompts ethical debate

A new paper has tried to address the ethical debate surrounding human organoids by evaluating the potential risks of creating “humanized” animals

4 Oct 2019

Men should stay alcohol-free for at least six months before conception

A new study has revealed that men hoping to conceive should stop drinking for at least six months before to prevent congenital heart diseases.

4 Oct 2019

Study sheds new light on transmission dynamics of HIV-1B virus in Indonesia

Research into the molecular phylogeny (evolutionary history) of the HIV-1B virus in Indonesia has succeeded in illuminating the transmission period and routes for three clades (main branches of the virus).

4 Oct 2019

People eat more with friends and family than when dining alone, finds study

People eat more with friends and family than when dining alone - a possible throwback to our early ancestors' approach to survival, according to a new study. This phenomenon is known as 'social facilitation'.

4 Oct 2019

Researchers identify new targets to treat fibrotic diseases

When it comes to repairing injured tissue, specialized cells in the body known as fibroblasts are called into action. Fibroblasts give rise to healing cells called myofibroblasts, which generally is good in the short term - but bad when myofibroblast activation gets out of hand.

4 Oct 2019

New study pinpoints emergence and progression of Alzheimer's plaque in the brain

Long before symptoms like memory loss even emerge, the underlying pathology of Alzheimer's disease, such as an accumulation of amyloid protein plaques, is well underway in the brain.

4 Oct 2019

Where contraception’s a lifestyle drug not a medical need — so women pay the tab

In the five years she's lived in Germany, Erin Duffy doesn't think she has paid more than 16 euros for medical care. Until now, that is.

4 Oct 2019

Healthy diet could reduce depression symptoms in young adults, study suggests

Young adults with depression whose diet is usually unhealthy showed significantly fewer symptoms of depression after eating a healthy diet for three weeks, according to a study published October 9, 2019 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Heather Francis from Macquarie University, Australia, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 4 Oct 2019

Brain stimulation increases functional connectivity of memory network

Magnetic stimulation of the posterior parietal cortex increases functional connectivity of a neural network implicated in memory, shows human research published in eNeuro.

From Society for Neuroscience 4 Oct 2019

ATCC launches new database of reference-quality genome sequences to aid biological research

ATCC launched its new ATCC Genome Portal, a publicly available database of reference-quality genome sequences matched to authenticated ATCC biological materials that will help researchers interpret and reproduce their results with confidence.

From American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) 4 Oct 2019

Lab Innovations 2019 highlights lab sustainability and recycling

Lab Innovations, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to the laboratory industry, will showcase at Birmingham’s NEC, 30 & 31 October, multiple options to help visitors future-proof their laboratories - from innovative products, to waste reduction (time included!) and sustainability.

From Lab Innovations 4 Oct 2019

Targeting two genetic faults in cancer cells could hold the key to treating leukemia

Faults in two genes directly work together to bring about the deadliest form of blood cancer, scientists have discovered in a study that could pave the way for better treatments.

4 Oct 2019

MR Solutions’ advanced imaging system helps researchers to gain better understanding of aging processes

Research published in Nature by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science (KAIST) found that lymphatic vessels in the scull involved in the clearance of cerebrospinal fluid often become compromised with age. This finding was only possible through advances in imaging technology.

From MR Solutions 4 Oct 2019

Cytek Biosciences' flow cytometry system achieves 40 color analysis from a single sample

Flow cytometry’s next chapter is here. Opening the door to deeper immunological insights, Cytek Biosciences Inc., a leading provider of flow cytometry instrumentation, today announced that it has successfully developed and demonstrated a high-quality 40-color panel from a single sample using the Cytek® Aurora advanced flow cytometry system.

From Cytek Biosciences 4 Oct 2019

Charities collaborate to study the impact of tinnitus on professional musicians

The British Tinnitus Association (BTA) is partnering with the musicians’ charity Help Musicians UK (HMUK) to conduct research into the impact of tinnitus on professional musicians. Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing sounds in the head or ears for which there is no external source.

4 Oct 2019

Kibow Biotech celebrates 22nd anniversary with plans to expand its product portfolio

Kibow® Biotech Inc, a pioneering probiotic company in gut modulation with its novel "Enteric Dialysis®" technology platform, is celebrating its 22-year anniversary on October 1st, 2019.

From Kibow Biotech Inc. 4 Oct 2019

Research News and Research

Phage engineering gives antibacterial therapy a new lease of life

Rapid Novor moves into a new state-of-the-art facility for next phase of growth

EIB and Univercells sign EUR 20 million loan agreement to advance delivery of vaccines

Low-magnetic field MRI produces clearer images and improves safety for patients with pacemakers

Rapid progress in brain organoid research prompts ethical debate

Men should stay alcohol-free for at least six months before conception

Study sheds new light on transmission dynamics of HIV-1B virus in Indonesia

People eat more with friends and family than when dining alone, finds study

Researchers identify new targets to treat fibrotic diseases

New study pinpoints emergence and progression of Alzheimer's plaque in the brain

Where contraception’s a lifestyle drug not a medical need — so women pay the tab

Healthy diet could reduce depression symptoms in young adults, study suggests

Brain stimulation increases functional connectivity of memory network

ATCC launches new database of reference-quality genome sequences to aid biological research

Lab Innovations 2019 highlights lab sustainability and recycling

Targeting two genetic faults in cancer cells could hold the key to treating leukemia

MR Solutions’ advanced imaging system helps researchers to gain better understanding of aging processes

Cytek Biosciences' flow cytometry system achieves 40 color analysis from a single sample

Charities collaborate to study the impact of tinnitus on professional musicians

Kibow Biotech celebrates 22nd anniversary with plans to expand its product portfolio

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