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Life science sector is thriving in Northern Ireland

The growing importance of Northern Ireland’s pharmaceutical and life sciences industries is revealed today [Tuesday 20 October 2020] in a new report tracking the significant contribution the sector makes to the NI economy.

21 Oct 2020

Novel method can test the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes

A rapid and simple method for testing the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes has been developed and validated by a team of Penn State researchers.

21 Oct 2020

Cell nucleus may play role in enabling cells to evade crowded environments

Like people, cells in the human body protect their personal space. They seem to know how much space they need, and if it gets too tight, most cells prefer to break free.

19 Oct 2020

Antispastic drug candidate could offer new hope for millions of patients suffering from spasticity

First-in-class antispastic drug candidate to reach clinical phase is published in the prestigious life science journal, Cell. Drug candidate MPH-220 could mean new hope for millions of patients suffering from spasticity.

16 Oct 2020

Study uncovers novel mechanical mechanism of metastatic cancer cells in substrates of different stiffness

During metastasis, cancer cells actively interact with microenvironments of new tissues. How metastatic cancer cells respond to new environments in the secondary tissues is a crucial question in cancer research but still remains elusive.

16 Oct 2020

Ziath to participate in two key virtual biobanking symposia

Ziath announce their participation in two key virtual symposia for scientists involved in biobanking - the ISBER Virtual Symposium 2020 and the Europe Biobank Week 2020.

From Ziath Ltd 16 Oct 2020

CRISPR-based engineered cell lines can accelerate potential treatment targets for SARS-CoV-2

Synthego, the genome engineering company, has collaborated with The Krogan Lab, a world-renowned scientific research unit at the Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), to deliver multiple CRISPR-based engineered cell lines to accelerate the study of potential treatment targets for SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease.

16 Oct 2020

Synthetic signals could help control tissue regeneration, guide cellular therapies

For a tiny embryo to develop into an adult organism, its cells must develop in precise patterns and interact with their neighbors in carefully orchestrated ways.

16 Oct 2020

NIH grants 4D Nucleome award to support research by Gladstone scientists

The National Institutes of Health has granted a 4D Nucleome award to support research by a group of scientists at Gladstone Institutes led by Benoit Bruneau, PhD, and Katie Pollard, PhD.

15 Oct 2020

DeNovix CellDrop automated cell counter receives second major accolade of 2020

DeNovix has been awarded the SelectScience Gold Seal of Quality Award for the CellDrop Automated Cell Counter, the first cell counter which enables scientists to Count Cells Without Slides.

From DeNovix Inc. 14 Oct 2020

Eliminating the cold chain with COVID-19 molecular transport media

An interview with Rebekah Stibbs, PrimeStore MTM Product Manager, EKF Diagnostics.

8 Oct 2020

Stud shows possibility for regenerating neurons in the eye and brain

The death of neurons, whether in the brain or the eye, can result in a number of human neurodegenerative disorders, from blindness to Parkinson's disease. Current treatments for these disorders can only slow the progression of the illness, because once a neuron dies, it cannot be replaced.

5 Oct 2020

Scientists map genetic networks that control the biology of regulatory T cells

Unlike most T cells, which launch immune responses against foreign molecules, regulatory T cells are the peacekeepers of the human immune system, damping down inflammatory reactions when they're not needed.

1 Oct 2020

A detailed map of latent virus reservoir in individuals with HIV

The latent reservoir is the last bastion of HIV's resistance to a cure. But it is difficult to destroy because it is invisible: the cells in the reservoir harbor virus that is dormant, so they don't have any viral proteins on their surface that would give them away.

30 Sep 2020

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific to exclusively distribute chemically defined substrate for stem cell culture

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific today announced that it has become the exclusive, worldwide distributor of cellnest®, a recombinant peptide attachment substrate.

From FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific 30 Sep 2020

Novel nasal treatment could protect people from COVID-19

A novel nasal treatment developed to boost the natural human immune system to fight common colds and flu, has proved remarkably successful in reducing COVID-19 viral replication test results, released today, reveal.

30 Sep 2020

NIH awards $1.9 million STTR grant to fast track new class of non-opioid pain relievers

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1.9 million Fast-Track Small Business Technology Transfer grant to South Rampart Pharma.

25 Sep 2020

Mutual bacterial-fungal relationship allows microbes to travel in exchange for thiamine

Tiny organisms head out on the highway, looking for adventure like they've ridden straight out of the 1960s rock hit, "Born to Be Wild." Researchers from Japan have discovered that while perhaps not as thrill-seeking, bacteria do indeed travel on fungal highways and pay a toll in return.

25 Sep 2020

IU School of Medicine wins $12.3 million grant for research into opioid addiction treatment

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are testing use of tezampanel, a novel antagonist at glutamate receptors that could treat opioid withdrawal syndrome and other addictions and mental illnesses.

17 Sep 2020

The art of science: Olympus launches second global image of the year award

Following the success of the first Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award, Olympus has launched its second annual Global Image of the Year Award to recognize the best in life science imaging.

From Olympus Life Science Solutions 16 Sep 2020

Life science News and Research

Life science sector is thriving in Northern Ireland

Novel method can test the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes

Cell nucleus may play role in enabling cells to evade crowded environments

Antispastic drug candidate could offer new hope for millions of patients suffering from spasticity

Study uncovers novel mechanical mechanism of metastatic cancer cells in substrates of different stiffness

Ziath to participate in two key virtual biobanking symposia

CRISPR-based engineered cell lines can accelerate potential treatment targets for SARS-CoV-2

Synthetic signals could help control tissue regeneration, guide cellular therapies

NIH grants 4D Nucleome award to support research by Gladstone scientists

DeNovix CellDrop automated cell counter receives second major accolade of 2020

Eliminating the cold chain with COVID-19 molecular transport media

Stud shows possibility for regenerating neurons in the eye and brain

Scientists map genetic networks that control the biology of regulatory T cells

A detailed map of latent virus reservoir in individuals with HIV

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific to exclusively distribute chemically defined substrate for stem cell culture

Novel nasal treatment could protect people from COVID-19

NIH awards $1.9 million STTR grant to fast track new class of non-opioid pain relievers

Mutual bacterial-fungal relationship allows microbes to travel in exchange for thiamine

IU School of Medicine wins $12.3 million grant for research into opioid addiction treatment

The art of science: Olympus launches second global image of the year award

Fecal transplants, the secret to eternal youth

Eliminating the cold chain with COVID-19 molecular transport media

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