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GeoVax and Sino Biological establish exclusive supply agreement for research grade bioreagents related to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine development

GeoVax Labs, Inc., a biotechnology company developing human vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and cancer, announced today that Beijing- and Philadelphia-based Sino Biological, Inc. will be its exclusive supplier of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) bioreagent research products.

From Sino Biological Inc. 6 May 2020

OXGENE™ reports third consecutive year of 100% year on year revenue growth

OXGENE™ has more than doubled its annual revenue in the financial year just closed, in the third consecutive year of 100% year on year revenue growth.

From OXGENE 6 May 2020

Scientists gain new insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two neurodegenerative diseases

An international team led by Emory scientists has gained insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two devastating neurodegenerative diseases.

6 May 2020

New mobile platform can address another serious complication of COVID-19

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have launched a new mobile platform to address another serious complication of the novel coronavirus pandemic: stress and anxiety.

6 May 2020

UCLA chemists develop key chemical necessary for creating marijuana breathalyzer

UCLA chemists have reported the key chemical discovery necessary for the creation of a small, electronic marijuana breathalyzer. The research is published in Organic Letters, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Chemical Society.

6 May 2020

Australia to ease restrictions with coronavirus app, return to work to kickstart the economy

Among the countries that have successfully “flattened the curve” and managed to contain the coronavirus, is Australia. The country has managed to keep the viral transmission at bay and has now lifted some restrictions to let its residents return to more normal lives. Along with easing restrictions, the Australian Government launched the COVIDsafe app to help speed up contacting people infected with the virus.

6 May 2020

New method to trace COVID-19 in wastewater can be used to track future outbreaks

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) scientists have developed a new methodology to trace the SARS-CoV-2 virus through the sewage and wastewater systems, which could potentially be used to track existing and future outbreaks of the coronavirus.

6 May 2020

Shortages of PPE for healthcare workers could be tackled using social media and 3D printing

Researchers have come up with the use of social media and 3D printing techniques to deal with the severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPEs) for healthcare workers who are dealing with the highly infectious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The

5 May 2020

Study offers a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus infection in Stockholm

By Easter weekend 10 percent of Stockholm's population had been infected with the coronavirus, according to anonymous samples collected via post from 1,000 of the city's residents.

5 May 2020

Study finds intake of BioCell Collagen decreases common signs of photoaging

Building on an extensive body of research on the efficacy of BioCell Collagen®, a new published laboratory study finds that daily supplementation with the branded matrix reduced common signs of UVB-induced photoaging compared to the group that did not receive the supplement.

5 May 2020

Sartorius launches the new Incucyte SX5® for live-cell analysis, offering new possibilities for live-cell analysis experiments

Sartorius, a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry, today launched the new Incucyte SX5 Live-Cell Analysis System, the latest in the company’s line of live-cell analysis products.

From Sartorius 5 May 2020

New device fixed to e-cigarettes can unobtrusively monitor inhalations

A new device that attaches to e-cigarettes can unobtrusively monitor inhalations - yielding important information for research about when and where people vape, how deeply they inhale and how much nicotine they consume.

5 May 2020

Acoustic bioprinting technology helps introduce nerve cells into spherical cage structure

Microscopically small cages can be produced at TU Wien (Vienna). Their grid openings are only a few micrometers in size, making them ideal for holding cells and allowing living tissue to grow in a very specific shape. This new field of research is called "Biofabrication".

5 May 2020

Spilled sample? Keep working while maintaining accuracy with the new XPR Analytical balance from METTLER TOLEDO

METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to support your needs for an accurate, intuitive weighing experience with a new XPR Analytical balance. The newly redesigned balance comes standard with both SmartGrid and SmartPan weighing-pan technology to help you reach your throughput and accuracy goals at the same time.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 5 May 2020

Researchers discover a new way to reduce implant rejection

The team from the University of Nottingham's Schools of Pharmacy and Life Sciences have found that the surface shape (topography) and chemical composition of polymer materials can be changed to create materials that control the body's immune response.

4 May 2020

New technology enables visualization of small structures inside whole cells and tissues

Since Robert Hooke's first description of a cell in Micrographia 350 years ago, microscopy has played an important role in understanding the rules of life.

4 May 2020

ASU team identifies new, unique SARS-CoV-2 mutation

As the coronavirus pandemic has swept across the U.S., in addition to tracking the number of COVID daily cases, there is a worldwide scientific community engaged in tracking the SARS-CoV-2 virus itself.

4 May 2020

A new approach to prevent autoimmune diseases associated with aging

Prof. Viktor Seledtsov, a senior researcher at the IKBFU Center of Medical Biotechnologies and Alexei von Delwig, a researcher at Innovita Res (Vilnius, Lithuania) have published an article in Expert Review of Vaccines scientific journal.

4 May 2020

Wyss Institute and Cytosurge collaborate to improve CRISPR multiplexing

Today, the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and Cytosurge AG, a company manufacturing unique high-precision nanotechnology instruments, announced that they will collaboratively investigate CRISPR-based approaches to more effectively introduce multiple edits into the genome of single cells, while minimizing CRISPR-related toxicity.

4 May 2020

Testing in California still a frustrating patchwork of haves and have-nots

Months into the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, widespread diagnostic testing still isn't available, and California offers a sobering view of the dysfunction blocking the way.

4 May 2020

Technology News and Research

GeoVax and Sino Biological establish exclusive supply agreement for research grade bioreagents related to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine development

OXGENE™ reports third consecutive year of 100% year on year revenue growth

Scientists gain new insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two neurodegenerative diseases

New mobile platform can address another serious complication of COVID-19

UCLA chemists develop key chemical necessary for creating marijuana breathalyzer

Australia to ease restrictions with coronavirus app, return to work to kickstart the economy

New method to trace COVID-19 in wastewater can be used to track future outbreaks

Shortages of PPE for healthcare workers could be tackled using social media and 3D printing

Study offers a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus infection in Stockholm

Study finds intake of BioCell Collagen decreases common signs of photoaging

Sartorius launches the new Incucyte SX5® for live-cell analysis, offering new possibilities for live-cell analysis experiments

New device fixed to e-cigarettes can unobtrusively monitor inhalations

Acoustic bioprinting technology helps introduce nerve cells into spherical cage structure

Spilled sample? Keep working while maintaining accuracy with the new XPR Analytical balance from METTLER TOLEDO

Researchers discover a new way to reduce implant rejection

New technology enables visualization of small structures inside whole cells and tissues

ASU team identifies new, unique SARS-CoV-2 mutation

A new approach to prevent autoimmune diseases associated with aging

Wyss Institute and Cytosurge collaborate to improve CRISPR multiplexing

Testing in California still a frustrating patchwork of haves and have-nots

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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