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Blue LED lights help chemists build complex drug molecules

In drug discovery, building complex molecules quickly is the name of the game.

11 Jul 2026

New viral library helps scientists study thousands of proteins

To prevent viruses from sickening or killing us - whether it's an individual case of hepatitis B or a COVID pandemic - it's crucial to understand how the proteins they make initiate changes in our bodies that allow them to flourish.

11 Jul 2026

DNA study challenges assumptions about medieval shared family graves

When archaeologists find adults and children buried together in medieval graves, it is often assumed that they were members of the same family.

11 Jul 2026

Genetic risk knowledge alone fails to curb obesity, study shows

Does informing people about their genetic risk of obesity help them change their habits and lose excess weight? A study, published in the journal Obesity Reviews by scientists including researchers from SWPS University, shows that knowledge about one's genes alone is not enough.

11 Jul 2026

Machine learning redefines precision cancer therapy using smart radiopharmaceuticals

JMIR Publications released a feature News and Perspectives story on technological advances in oncology.

11 Jul 2026

New stem cell therapy offers hope for chronic spinal injury

New research presented today at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2026 Annual Meeting highlights a significant step toward developing a stem cell-based treatment for chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), a condition for which no effective restorative therapy currently exists.

11 Jul 2026

New genomic map identifies hundreds of genes governing bone health

In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate bone formation and loss at an unprecedented scale and discovered the critical role that blood vessel cells play in bone health.

10 Jul 2026

Multifloral honey may protect skin cells from UV damage and premature aging

Ongoing research reveals that multifloral honey is a promising candidate for protecting human skin cells from premature ageing and cell damage caused by UV radiation, with the potential for developing future clinical and cosmetic applications.

9 Jul 2026

New method improves understanding of drug delivery nanoparticles

Modern medicine increasingly relies on targeted drug delivery - a process during which tiny particles (nanoparticles) transport drugs to specific parts of the body.

9 Jul 2026

Stem cell study uncovers molecular pathway for enamel regeneration

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, yet once damaged, it cannot regenerate naturally.

9 Jul 2026

New noninvasive approach analyzes compounds released during cupping therapy

Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique used to treat chronic pain, expedite muscle recovery, and other conditions.

9 Jul 2026

New genetic screening method unlocks insights into human development

A new genetic screening method allows researchers to efficiently modulate individual genes across entire tissues and provides new insights into human development.

9 Jul 2026

Purdue University accelerates rare disease drug discovery with the WELLJET dispenser stacker

Automated liquid handling with the WELLJET dispenser at Purdue accelerates drug discovery for neglected diseases, increasing throughput and reproducibility.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 9 Jul 2026

Autolomous and Cellular Origins expand platform integration to deliver end-to-end cell therapy manufacturing orchestration

Autolomous and Cellular Origins today announce end-to-end integration of their respective platforms, bringing full automation and digitization to the entire cell therapy manufacturing process.

From Cellular Origins 9 Jul 2026

BW Fusion enhances consistency for ag-tech R&D with INTEGRA Biosciences’ liquid handling tools

INTEGRA Biosciences' ASSIST PLUS and VOYAGER pipette revolutionize BW Fusion's R&D, boosting throughput and reliability in agricultural biotech processes.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 9 Jul 2026

VOYAGER electronic pipettes support breakthroughs in analgesia research

Purdue University researchers use VOYAGER pipettes to enhance drug discovery for non-opioid chronic pain therapies, improving assay throughput and accuracy.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 9 Jul 2026

Researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine strengthen breast cancer research workflows with advanced liquid handling

Advanced liquid handling tools from INTEGRA Biosciences are transforming breast cancer research at Tulane, boosting accuracy and workflow efficiency in the lab.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 9 Jul 2026

Win an INTEGRA Biosciences PIPETBOY GENIUS pipet controller!

Enhance your laboratory's aliquoting efficiency with the PIPETBOY GENIUS. Enter for a chance to win a Starter Pack and elevate your liquid handling workflows.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 9 Jul 2026

Study uncovers mechanism that regulates how the body uses stored fat to produce energy

An international study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has identified a fundamental mechanism that regulates how the body uses stored fat to produce energy.

9 Jul 2026

Spear Bio to unveil novel Alzheimer’s disease immunoassays and fully automated instrument platform at AAIC 2026

Spear Bio, an innovator in ultrasensitive protein biomarker detection, today announced plans to unveil new SPEAR immunoassay and instrument innovations at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2026, taking place July 12–15 in London, UK.

From Spear Bio 9 Jul 2026