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Serum aldosterone concentrations provide a new measure for risk evaluation in HFpEF patients

Currently, patients with HFpEF have high risk of morbidity and mortality, but there is no effective measure for evaluating the prognosis.

3 Aug 2021

Next generation automation lab achieves huge productivity gains

Eli Lilly and Company and their industry partners, including sample management specialists – Ziath, are speeding the discovery of new medicines through the fully automated Lilly Life Sciences Studio lab in San Diego, USA.

From Ziath Ltd 30 Jul 2021

PerkinElmer to Acquire Antibody and Reagent Leader BioLegend

PerkinElmer, Inc. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire BioLegend, a leading, global provider of life science antibodies and reagents.

From Revvity 27 Jul 2021

Porvair Increase Porous Plastics Manufacturing Capacity

Porvair Sciences reports on the installation of new automated precision die-cutting equipment that has enabled a five-fold increase in its production capacity for porous plastic components.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 26 Jul 2021

Study: Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine induces a powerful boost to the immune system

The second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine induces a powerful boost to a part of the immune system that provides broad antiviral protection, according to a study led by investigators at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

19 Jul 2021

New live cell models lay the groundwork for studies into mitochondrial diseases

The mitochondrion has garnered quite the reputation for its role as the "powerhouse of the cell." These tiny, but mighty organelles play various life-sustaining roles, from powering our own cells and organs to fueling chemical and biological processes.

15 Jul 2021

Entry Level Semi Automatic Microplate Sealer

Designed to be simple to operate, the new Ultraseal LITE semi-automatic microplate sealer from Porvair Sciences is the perfect device for labs with low to medium throughput (6 plates / minute) processing needs.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 15 Jul 2021

Mice study identifies pathways that link high-fat diet to atherosclerosis

It's long been known that a high-fat diet can lead to clogged arteries, but we have only recently begun to learn in detail how the process works. A new study in experimental mice could go a long way to finding treatments to keep arteries open and flowing.

9 Jul 2021

Research reveals how mitochondria keep their reactive oxygen species production in check

Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, convert sustenance into energy, fueling the cell's activities. In addition to power, mitochondria also produce reactive oxygen species, byproduct molecules primed to help facilitate communication among the other units in the cells.

9 Jul 2021

Nikalyte Announces New Partnership with Life Science Group Calibre Scientific

Nanoparticle deposition specialists, Nikalyte Ltd announced that the company has signed a partnership agreement with global life sciences group Calibre Scientific.

From Nikalyte Ltd 8 Jul 2021

Viennese scientists awarded grant to find ways for improving and personalizing dialysis care

Patients with malfunctioning kidneys often need dialysis to rid their blood of unwanted molecules and excess water.

5 Jul 2021

Researchers reveal a promising target for designing anti-cancer therapies

Chances are, every one of us has been affected by cancer in one way or another. Unlike some other deadly diseases, cancer can take many forms inside the human body, so learning more about a single enzyme linked to many types of this disease could lead to more effective treatments.

2 Jul 2021

Research associates prior encounter with seasonal coronavirus to milder COVID-19 symptoms

A study by Stanford University School of Medicine investigators hints that people with COVID-19 may experience milder symptoms if certain cells of their immune systems "remember" previous encounters with seasonal coronaviruses -- the ones that cause about a quarter of the common colds kids get.

2 Jul 2021

Scientists uncover features of T cells that distinguish fatal COVID-19 from non-fatal cases

While vaccines are doing a remarkable job of slowing the COVID-19 pandemic, infected people can still die from severe illness and new medications to treat them have been slow to arise.

1 Jul 2021

ERS Genomics and Nippon Gene sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement

ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property co-owned by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, and Nippon Gene Co., Ltd (Nippon Gene), a manufacturer of genetic engineering research reagents and diagnostic reagents for humans, animals, and plants, today announced a non-exclusive license agreement granting Nippon Gene access to ERS Genomics’ CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio.

1 Jul 2021

Scientists develop a simple, noninvasive diagnostic solution for Alzheimer's disease

An international research team led by HKUST has developed a simple but robust blood test from Chinese patient data for early detection and screening of Alzheimer's disease (AD) for the first time, with an accuracy level of over 96%.

28 Jun 2021

Researchers determine molecular structure of bacterial protein complex critical for tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide, infecting about one-quarter of the world's population. Although it is treatable, the rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis poses a major threat to global health security, and has been declared by the World Health Organization as a global health emergency.

25 Jun 2021

Life science News and Research

Serum aldosterone concentrations provide a new measure for risk evaluation in HFpEF patients

Next generation automation lab achieves huge productivity gains

PerkinElmer to Acquire Antibody and Reagent Leader BioLegend

Porvair Increase Porous Plastics Manufacturing Capacity

Study: Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine induces a powerful boost to the immune system

New live cell models lay the groundwork for studies into mitochondrial diseases

Entry Level Semi Automatic Microplate Sealer

Mice study identifies pathways that link high-fat diet to atherosclerosis

Research reveals how mitochondria keep their reactive oxygen species production in check

Nikalyte Announces New Partnership with Life Science Group Calibre Scientific

Viennese scientists awarded grant to find ways for improving and personalizing dialysis care

Researchers reveal a promising target for designing anti-cancer therapies

Research associates prior encounter with seasonal coronavirus to milder COVID-19 symptoms

Scientists uncover features of T cells that distinguish fatal COVID-19 from non-fatal cases

ERS Genomics and Nippon Gene sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement

Scientists develop a simple, noninvasive diagnostic solution for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers determine molecular structure of bacterial protein complex critical for tuberculosis

Olympus Wins a 2021 Edison Award for Automated Cell Culture System

Dedicated cGMP Facility for Porous Plastic Components

Molecular study reveals signs of inflammation in brains of people who died of COVID-19

Ultimate guide to the essential tools for the characterization of proteins, polymers and nanoparticles eBook

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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