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The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

UV-Vis and fluorescence support faster QC of nucleic acid and protein concentration.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 20 Aug 2026

New mechanism linked to septic heart injury protection uncovered

Sepsis triggers widespread inflammation, circulatory failure and metabolic stress, and cardiac dysfunction is a common complication associated with sharply poorer outcomes.

31 Jul 2026

Too little or too much iodine may push immunity off balance

This narrative review finds that adequate iodine supports thyroid hormone signaling, leukocyte metabolism, antioxidant defenses, and antimicrobial activity in humans and domesticated mammals. Both deficiency and sustained excess may impair immunity or promote thyroid inflammation, but precise immune-specific intake thresholds remain uncertain.

27 Jul 2026

AI platform uncovers promising target for chronic pain treatmen

Despite the widespread availability of analgesics, pain management remains one of the most significant and pervasive challenges in modern medicine, with more than 20% of the global population suffering from chronic pain, especially chronic neuropathic pain characterized by central sensitization.

22 Jul 2026

MGI Tech showcases next-generation laboratory automation and multi-omics solutions at SLAS 2026

MGI Tech showcases cutting-edge laboratory automation solutions at SLAS 2026, enhancing research efficiency and simplifying complex workflows in life sciences.

From MGI 6 Jul 2026

Natural compound puerarin may protect against cholestatic liver fibrosis

A recent study published in Current Molecular Pharmacology demonstrates that puerarin-a bioactive isoflavone derived from Kudzu root and widely used in traditional Chinese medicine-may offer significant therapeutic benefits against cholestatic liver fibrosis, a progressive pathological condition arising from impaired bile formation and flow that currently lacks effective pharmacotherapies.

25 Jun 2026

Revvity unveils its Signals BioDesign offering to advance biologic research workflows

Revvity, Inc. announced that its Revvity Signals Software business is launching Signals BioDesign™, a cloud-native molecular cloning solution that streamlines biologics research workflows.

From Revvity Signals Software Inc. 10 Apr 2026

Researchers identify TRIM13 protein as key driver of immune suppression in sepsis

Dendritic cells (DCs) are increasingly recognized as important contributors to sepsis-associated immune dysfunction.

4 Mar 2026

Hypoxia rewires red blood cells to clear excess glucose

In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to adapt to low oxygen levels-such as those found at high altitudes.

19 Feb 2026

Electroacupuncture relieves pain-induced anxiety through prefrontal neural circuits

Neuropathic pain, caused by injury or disease of the somatosensory nervous system, is a major clinical challenge and often evolves into a chronic condition.

7 Feb 2026

New prevention strategy can reduce deadly ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80%

A prevention strategy developed by Canadian researchers can reduce the risk of the most common and deadly form of ovarian cancer by nearly 80 per cent, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC).

2 Feb 2026

Tracking antibiotic resistance across environmental systems using advanced metagenomic tools

Antibiotic resistance is often framed as a hospital problem, but a growing body of evidence shows that the environment plays an equally critical role in the global spread of drug resistant bacteria.

27 Jan 2026

Categorizing the risk factors for portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a critical complication in liver cirrhosis (LC), significantly worsening portal hypertension and accelerating the progression to decompensation.

30 Sep 2025

New SCAI statement provides guidance for transcatheter PDA closure in premature infants

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has published a new position statement that provides best-practice guidance for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using transcatheter occlusion (tcPDA) in premature infants.

18 Aug 2025

Ligation News and Research

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

New mechanism linked to septic heart injury protection uncovered

Too little or too much iodine may push immunity off balance

AI platform uncovers promising target for chronic pain treatmen

MGI Tech showcases next-generation laboratory automation and multi-omics solutions at SLAS 2026

Natural compound puerarin may protect against cholestatic liver fibrosis

Revvity unveils its Signals BioDesign offering to advance biologic research workflows

Researchers identify TRIM13 protein as key driver of immune suppression in sepsis

Hypoxia rewires red blood cells to clear excess glucose

Electroacupuncture relieves pain-induced anxiety through prefrontal neural circuits

New prevention strategy can reduce deadly ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80%

Tracking antibiotic resistance across environmental systems using advanced metagenomic tools

Categorizing the risk factors for portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis

New SCAI statement provides guidance for transcatheter PDA closure in premature infants

Understanding how base editing tools work at the molecular level

Urgent action needed to address emergency and surgical care gaps

Ursodeoxycholic acid shows promise in treating drug-induced liver injury

Innovative approach to synthesizing functional molecules with triple click chemistry

Study could help predict treatment response for KRASG12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

Age-related decline in cardiac conduction system regeneration increases arrhythmia risk after heart attack

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The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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