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Mass spectrometry is an analytical method used to identify different compounds based on the atomic sample constitution of the molecules and their charge state, which enables “blind” analysis of an unknown sample without any prior knowledge of its composition.

New technology can detect illegal drugs from a single fingerprint

An innovative technology pioneered by Sheffield Hallam University academics can detect the presence of a range of illegal and designer drugs from a single fingerprint, which could be a valuable new tool in bringing drug dealers and other criminals to justice.

From Sheffield Hallam University 29 Jun 2015

New method could help identify 'handedness' of different molecules in mixture

Scientists have demonstrated for the first time the ability to rapidly, reliably and simultaneously identify the 'handedness' of different molecules in a mixture.

25 Jun 2015

Automated droplet-based surface sampling probe analyzes liver biopsy sample in 10 minutes

Surgeons could know while their patients are still on the operating table if a tissue is cancerous, according to researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School.

19 Jun 2015

TGen, Phoenix Children's Hospital developing new methods to store and transport blood samples

The Translational Genomics Research Institute and Phoenix Children's Hospital are developing new economical methods of preserving, storing and transporting high-quality blood plasma proteins for use in diagnosing and treating disease.

17 Jun 2015

Researchers examine proteins on surface of naive CD4+ T cells

The team headed by Dr. Kathrin Suttner, who, together with Prof. Dr. Carsten Schmidt-Weber, heads the airway immunology research group at the Helmholtz Zentrum München and Technische Universität München, concentrated its work on the so-called naive CD4+ T cells.

15 Jun 2015

Medical experts call for accurate, standardized estrogen testing methods

Unreliable estrogen measurements have had a negative impact on the treatment of and research into many hormone-related cancers and chronic conditions. To improve patient care, a panel of medical experts has called for accurate, standardized estrogen testing methods in a statement published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

5 Jun 2015

SCIEX and Metabolon® Launch the Lipidyzer™ Platform for Complete Lipid Analysis, from Sample to Biology

The new Lipidyzer™ Platform enables you to rapidly and accurately differentiate and quantitate over a thousand lipid species, and translates your data into knowledge with ease and efficiency.

4 Jun 2015

University of Chicago scientists develop new technique to accurately measure epigenetic changes

One of the most widely used tools in epigenetics research - the study of how DNA packaging affects gene expression - is chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), a technique that allows researchers to examine interactions between specific proteins and genomic regions. However, ChIP is a relative measurement, and has significant limitations that can lead to errors, poor reproducibility and an inability to be compared between experiments.

4 Jun 2015

Researchers identify 763 proteins in human aqueous humor that nourish the cornea and the lens

Researchers conducting a comprehensive proteomics analysis of human aqueous humor samples identified 763 proteins - including 386 proteins detected for the first time - in this clear fluid that helps maintain pressure in the eye and nourishes the cornea and the lens.

30 May 2015

Proteomics research market estimated to reach $1.6 billion this year

Pharmaceutical companies and diagnostics companies spend billions developing new drugs and tests, and this is translating into a sizeable market for the instruments that can assist them. This according to Kalorama Information, a healthcare market research publisher. Kalorama Information said instruments such as mass spectrometry, electrophoresis and liquid chromatography that can assist in the identification of drug targets and the validation of biomarkers, are in demand.

29 May 2015

Six research teams awarded grant to accelerate discovery of new drugs for brain, nervous system disorders

CQDM, Brain Canada and the Ontario Brain Institute award close to $8.5M to six (6) multi-disciplinary and multi-provincial research teams across Canada to address unmet needs in neuroscience within their Focus on Brain strategic initiative. To this amount, $1.5M is added from the various research entities involved as in-kind contributions.

27 May 2015

AACC receives three 2015 Hermes Creative Awards

AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine, is pleased to announce that it has received three 2015 Hermes Creative Awards. These awards recognize the association for the exceptional writing and design of its news publications and website, which help laboratory medicine professionals worldwide stay informed about important issues in the field and find solutions to challenging patient health problems.

20 May 2015

New findings could help better understand neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), of the University of Luxembourg, have, under Dr. Manuel Buttini, successfully measured metabolic profiles, or the metabolomes, of different brain regions, and their findings could help better understand neurodegenerative diseases.

18 May 2015

New, noninvasive test can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint

Research published today in the journal Analyst has demonstrated a new, noninvasive test that can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint.

18 May 2015

E-cigarette liquid flavors may alter key cellular functions in lung tissue

Certain flavorings used in electronic cigarette liquid may alter important cellular functions in lung tissue, according to new research presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

18 May 2015

Differences in mechanical, chemical makeup of e-cigarettes can have adverse effects on human health

Unlike standard cigarettes, the components of electronic cigarettes are not regulated and standardized, thus they vary widely between products.

17 May 2015

New CLIP-PCR test could help diagnose malaria cases

One of the biggest difficulties faced by worldwide programs aimed at eliminating malaria is that the tests they use are not sensitive enough to detect all people who have the disease and need treatment.

11 May 2015

UM cell biologist advances research about behavior of cell proteins in neuroblastoma

Patience and persistence are beginning to pay off for University of Montana Professor Mark Grimes, whose research about the behavior of cell proteins in childhood cancer recently was published by the Public Library of Science Computational Biology.

From Cell Signaling Technology 10 May 2015

Danish researchers discover way to map more than one protein at a time

Danish researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered how to map more than one protein at a time, when proteins repair damaged DNA. It is a discovery that will help accelerate the process of developing better and gentler cancer treatments.

8 May 2015

Removing bacterial biofilms could help prevent and treat colon cancers, study suggests

A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has uncovered a big clue to how bacteria may promote some colon cancers.

8 May 2015

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New technology can detect illegal drugs from a single fingerprint

New method could help identify 'handedness' of different molecules in mixture

Automated droplet-based surface sampling probe analyzes liver biopsy sample in 10 minutes

TGen, Phoenix Children's Hospital developing new methods to store and transport blood samples

Researchers examine proteins on surface of naive CD4+ T cells

Medical experts call for accurate, standardized estrogen testing methods

SCIEX and Metabolon® Launch the Lipidyzer™ Platform for Complete Lipid Analysis, from Sample to Biology

University of Chicago scientists develop new technique to accurately measure epigenetic changes

Researchers identify 763 proteins in human aqueous humor that nourish the cornea and the lens

Proteomics research market estimated to reach $1.6 billion this year

Six research teams awarded grant to accelerate discovery of new drugs for brain, nervous system disorders

AACC receives three 2015 Hermes Creative Awards

New findings could help better understand neurodegenerative diseases

New, noninvasive test can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint

E-cigarette liquid flavors may alter key cellular functions in lung tissue

Differences in mechanical, chemical makeup of e-cigarettes can have adverse effects on human health

New CLIP-PCR test could help diagnose malaria cases

UM cell biologist advances research about behavior of cell proteins in neuroblastoma

Danish researchers discover way to map more than one protein at a time

Removing bacterial biofilms could help prevent and treat colon cancers, study suggests

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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