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New sensor accurately determines the human saliva pH

Chemists at the Ural Federal University have created a sensor for determining the human saliva pH. This is a fluorophore with strong and stable emission, which picks up the smallest fluctuations in the pH(tenths) in biological fluids.

16 Jun 2022

New fluorogenic probe could quickly detect the presence of influenza A virus

The influenza A virus, which is responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks, is also the only influenza virus that has previously caused flu pandemics.

6 Jun 2022

Scientists discover how immune proteins defend plants against invading microorganisms

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne, Germany, have discovered a novel biochemical mechanism explaining how immune proteins defend plants against invading microorganisms.

20 May 2022

Two Rutgers engineers create analytical tool to accelerate the production of biologic drugs

Two Rutgers engineers specializing in the process of making drugs derived from living organisms have created an analytical tool they expect will accelerate the discovery and production of biologic drugs that are often at the cutting edge of biomedical research.

18 May 2022

Emerging DNA-based sensors are promising tools for food safety

In a recent study published in the journal TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, researchers discussed the current trends, challenges, and future of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-based sensors in real-time and rapid food contaminants analysis.

18 May 2022

Potential diagnostic method for identifying human health-relevant nucleic acids utilizing FokI-assisted digestion of DNA duplexes and DNA/RNA hybrids

Researchers revealed that native FokI relaxation might be induced, resulting in FokI-assisted digestion of DNA duplexes and DNA/RNA hybrids.

27 Apr 2022

Identification of a rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 neutralization via antibodies and nanobodies

Researchers presented a technique called rapid in vitro inhibition assay (RIVIA), whereby potential SARS-CoV-2 antibody and nanobody candidates can be rapidly screened.

8 Mar 2022

Unique combination of nanomaterials in DNA biosensor enables easier SARS-CoV-2 detection

A recent paper that was published in the Talanta journal dedicated to original reports in pure and applied analytical chemistry presents for the first time the combination of two different nanomaterials – gold nanomaterials (AuNMs) and CDs for the development of an improved electrochemiluminescence (ECL) DNA biosensor.

10 Jan 2022

New CRISPR-based assay can non-invasively detect a biomarker of acute kidney rejection in urine

When a patient receives a kidney transplant, doctors carefully monitor them for signs of rejection in several ways, including biopsy. However, this procedure is invasive and can only detect issues at a late stage.

5 Jan 2022

Optimizing bioprocessing with Raman spectroscopy

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Justin Moretto, Life Science Product Manager at Endress+Hauser Optical Analysis, about how Raman spectroscopy can be used in bioprocessing and the benefits this entails.

From Endress+Hauser 15 Dec 2021

Researchers discover mechanism for congenital disorders of glycosylation

Greenwood Genetic Center researchers are reporting the discovery of a mechanism that contributes to the tissue phenotypes seen in PMM2-CDG, the most common of the congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDGs).

8 Dec 2021

Smiths Detection: Innovative technology in biothreat detection

In this interview, we spoke to Warren Mino at Smiths Detection, about their innovative technology and its involvement within biothreat detection.

From Smiths Detection 15 Nov 2021

Novel self-powered diaper sensors could help prevent diabetes and simplify long-term care

Monitoring urine sugar levels is important during early stages of diabetes, and diaper sensors represent an attractive solution.

23 Aug 2021

Dotmatics to deliver the foundation for Croda’s R&D digital program: artificial intelligence and data mining

Dotmatics Ltd, today announced it has been selected by Croda International Plc to implement its Research and Development (R&D) digital program.

From Dotmatics 10 Aug 2021

The Role of FT-NIR Spectroscopy in Edible Oils and Fats

In this interview, Mickaël Watiez, Head of Research & Development at Lesieur, and Dagmar Behmer, Marketing Manager Applied Spectroscopy at Bruker Optics talk to News-Medical Life Sciences about the role FT-NIR Spectroscopy can play in testing edible oils and fats.

From Bruker Optics 28 Jul 2021

Analytical Chemistry News and Research

New sensor accurately determines the human saliva pH

New fluorogenic probe could quickly detect the presence of influenza A virus

Scientists discover how immune proteins defend plants against invading microorganisms

Two Rutgers engineers create analytical tool to accelerate the production of biologic drugs

Emerging DNA-based sensors are promising tools for food safety

Potential diagnostic method for identifying human health-relevant nucleic acids utilizing FokI-assisted digestion of DNA duplexes and DNA/RNA hybrids

Identification of a rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 neutralization via antibodies and nanobodies

Unique combination of nanomaterials in DNA biosensor enables easier SARS-CoV-2 detection

New CRISPR-based assay can non-invasively detect a biomarker of acute kidney rejection in urine

Optimizing bioprocessing with Raman spectroscopy

Researchers discover mechanism for congenital disorders of glycosylation

Smiths Detection: Innovative technology in biothreat detection

Novel self-powered diaper sensors could help prevent diabetes and simplify long-term care

Dotmatics to deliver the foundation for Croda’s R&D digital program: artificial intelligence and data mining

The Role of FT-NIR Spectroscopy in Edible Oils and Fats

New blood test could help predict the severity of COVID-19 symptoms

Shape of extracellular vesicles in body fluids could be a biomarker for identifying cancer types

Induced pluripotent stem cells hold great promise for regenerative medicine

Researchers develop a low-cost automated rapid test for detecting SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Study shows why COVID-19 has widely varying outcomes in different people

Exploring the intersection of biology and proteomics

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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