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CQDM and GlycoNet collaborate to support innovative glycomics research in Canada

CQDM and the Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) are pleased to announce they have formed a strategic partnership to identify and co-finance biopharmaceutical research projects in glycoscience across Canada.

25 Feb 2020

Isolating Single T-cells of Interest using an Optofluidic Platform

Researchers are in desperate need of single-cell analysis techniques and those that allow the isolation of high-value T-cells for research and development.

From Bruker Cellular Analysis 21 Feb 2020

New study uncovers human genes controlling HIV infection

Viruses are parasites. The only way they can grow is by hijacking their hosts. When they infect a human host, viruses use human proteins to multiply and modify the human cells to sustain the infection. At the same time, the human host activates defense mechanisms to fight the infection.

20 Feb 2020

New project aims to gain insights into bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

A new project just launched at Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Krems aims at gaining insights into the development of bone metastases in breast cancer patients and identifying biomarkers as well as new treatment strategies.

20 Feb 2020

BIA Separations signs agreement with University of Zagreb to commercialize technology for viral vector purification

BIA Separations, a leading bio-chromatography development and manufacturing company, announced it has signed a licensing agreement with the University of Zagreb to commercialize a novel elution method that helps preserve the integrity, infectivity and potency of viruses during immunoaffinity purification.

19 Feb 2020

Simplifying Progress: Sartorius sharpens its brand focus

New brand promise, new logo, new colors – Sartorius looks different today. A leading international partner of life science research and the biopharmaceutical industry, the company has revised its brand look.

From Sartorius 18 Feb 2020

Microscopy in Neuroscience Research

An interview with ZEISS, to discuss the challenges faced in neuroscience research microscopy techniques and their latest microscope.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 17 Feb 2020

High-fat, high-protein meals may appeal to Clostridioides difficile bacteria

Diets like the Keto, Paleo and Atkins focus on high-fat, high-protein meals that are often low in carbohydrates. This mix may appeal to Clostridioides difficile bacteria, too.

11 Feb 2020

Novel injectable drug for faster healing of broken bones moves closer to clinical trials

One in three adults aged 60 and over suffering from a hip fracture dies within one year. Now, a Purdue University-affiliated startup is moving closer to the start of clinical trials for a novel injectable drug that is targeted to heal broken bones faster and strengthen weak bones.

11 Feb 2020

Secure sealing of SBS format tube racks

Ziath has announced the launch of impressiOn - a versatile new semi-automatic device designed to take the strain out of applying friction sealing mats or septum sealing caps to SBS format tube racks.

From Ziath Ltd 11 Feb 2020

Metformin could help leaky gut

A team of researchers from University of California, San Diego, have successfully used gut organoids in their lab to show the effects of medications to treat conditions such as “leaky gut”. The study was titled, “The stress polarity signaling (SPS) pathway serves as a marker and a target in the leaky gut barrier: implications in aging and cancer,” and was published in the journal Life Science Alliance today.

10 Feb 2020

Researchers simulate leaky gut conditions using 3D models of human intestines

Once a vague scapegoat for a variety of ills, increasing evidence suggests a condition known as "leaky gut" -- in which microbes and other molecules seep out of the intestines -- may be more common, and more harmful, than previously thought.

10 Feb 2020

Outcomes-based drug reimbursement may be on the horizon, report says

How can pharma and life sciences be prepared and agile enough to respond to future challenges if it has not thought about the current trends and emerging challenges?

10 Feb 2020

UW creates new integrated center to accelerate development of biomedical discoveries

With $4 million in matching funds from the National Institutes of Health, the University of Washington has created a new integrated center to match biomedical discoveries with the resources needed to bring innovative products to the public and improve health.

30 Jan 2020

Regulating neuronal lipid metabolism helps axon regeneration after injury, study finds

Typical examples include paralysis due to a spinal cord injury and visual field atrophy or even complete blindness due to optic nerve atrophy in glaucoma patients.

30 Jan 2020

H.E.L Group appoints three new members to strengthen production and service support

H.E.L Group, a global manufacturer of innovative laboratory tools for process optimization, safety and scale-up, today announced the appointment of three new members to its senior team, who will focus primarily on strengthening production and service support for its scientific instrumentation and software.

From Zyme Communications Ltd 29 Jan 2020

Benchling launches new solution to help life science companies maximize lab automation investments

Benchling, the leading life sciences R&D cloud platform, today announced the launch of Benchling for Lab Automation, a new solution to help life sciences companies maximize lab automation investments.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS2020) 28 Jan 2020

Meridian launches High-Specificity Pfu HS Mix to increase customers’ testing capabilities

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. today announced the launch of a High-Specificity Pfu HS Mix that not only provides high-fidelity amplification, but also offers market-leading amplification for companion diagnostic (CDx) and clinical testing.

From Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 24 Jan 2020

Mycoplasma in Cell Culture: Fighting Back with Rapid Detection Kits

In this interview, discussing the effects of mycoplasma contamination on cell cultures and the development of rapid detection kits that provide answers in just thirty minutes.

From Gold Biotechnology, Inc. 24 Jan 2020

New vaccine against African swine fever appears to be more effective than previous vaccines

Government and academic investigators have developed a vaccine against African swine fever that appears to be far more effective than previously developed vaccines. The research appears this week in the Journal of Virology, a publication of the American Society for Microbiology.

23 Jan 2020

Life science News and Research

CQDM and GlycoNet collaborate to support innovative glycomics research in Canada

Isolating Single T-cells of Interest using an Optofluidic Platform

New study uncovers human genes controlling HIV infection

New project aims to gain insights into bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

BIA Separations signs agreement with University of Zagreb to commercialize technology for viral vector purification

Simplifying Progress: Sartorius sharpens its brand focus

Microscopy in Neuroscience Research

High-fat, high-protein meals may appeal to Clostridioides difficile bacteria

Novel injectable drug for faster healing of broken bones moves closer to clinical trials

Secure sealing of SBS format tube racks

Metformin could help leaky gut

Researchers simulate leaky gut conditions using 3D models of human intestines

Outcomes-based drug reimbursement may be on the horizon, report says

UW creates new integrated center to accelerate development of biomedical discoveries

Regulating neuronal lipid metabolism helps axon regeneration after injury, study finds

H.E.L Group appoints three new members to strengthen production and service support

Benchling launches new solution to help life science companies maximize lab automation investments

Meridian launches High-Specificity Pfu HS Mix to increase customers’ testing capabilities

Mycoplasma in Cell Culture: Fighting Back with Rapid Detection Kits

New vaccine against African swine fever appears to be more effective than previous vaccines

Industry Focus eBook - Life Science Microscopy (2nd Edition) 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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