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Study: Broken shuttle protein may hinder learning in patients with brain disorders

Unable to carry signals based on sights and sounds to the genes that record memories, a broken shuttle protein may hinder learning in patients with intellectual disability, schizophrenia, and autism.

22 Jun 2018

Researchers discover drug compound that inhibits movement of cancer cells

Fighting cancer means killing cancer cells. However, oncologists know that it's also important to halt the movement of cancer cells before they spread throughout the body.

22 Jun 2018

UC San Diego launches new bacteriophage therapy center

With microbial resistance to antibiotics growing into a major global health crisis, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with national research institutions and private industry, are leveraging hard-won expertise to exploit a natural viral enemy of pathogenic bacteria, creating North America's first Center for Innovative Phage Applications and Therapeutics

22 Jun 2018

Study: Inner nuclear envelope plays role in lipid metabolism

The cell nucleus is an organelle, in which the DNA of an organism is protected and duplicated. The nucleus of this organ-like structure in the cell plasma is surrounded by an outer and an inner nuclear envelope, which is penetrated by openings - so-called nuclear pores.

22 Jun 2018

Morgridge researchers develop portable, shareable light sheet microscope

Modern microscopy has given scientists a front-row seat to living, breathing biology in all its technicolor glory. But access to the best technologies can be spotty.

22 Jun 2018

Researchers diagnose cerebral palsy using AI and next-generation sequencing

Researchers have shown that patients with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) can be identified using DNA methylation patterns in circulating blood cells.

22 Jun 2018

Porvair Sciences introduces new stackable rack for 12mm vials and tubes

Porvair Sciences has introduced the JG Finneran 50-position stackable rack for 12 mm vials and tubes. This new stackable rack is designed to hold 12mm vials and tubes in the optimum orientation for pipetting tasks.

From Porvair Filtration Group Ltd. 22 Jun 2018

Minakem's new high-class production facility extends capacity to develop and manufacture HPAPI compounds

Minakem, the CDMO division of Minafin, specialized in custom development and manufacturing of building blocks, GMP intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, today announces it is in the final qualification run to open a new closed-controlled environment high containment production facility in August.

22 Jun 2018

Investigating the Unique Nanomechanical Properties of Tooth Enamel

My background is in tribology, which is the science of the interactions between surfaces in relative motion. This involves looking at behaviour, such as friction, wear and lubrication, and the relationships between them.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces 22 Jun 2018

Micronic launches new, optimized Screw Cap Ultra for automated handling

Micronic, leader in innovative sample storage and automation solutions, launches the new the Screw Cap Ultra. The Screw Cap Ultra is the latest addition to the range of caps for tubes with an internal thread that Micronic offers to seal tubes. The design of the cap is optimized for automated and manual handling.

From Micronic 22 Jun 2018

Technical paper provides information on how to specify liquid flowmeters

Titan Enterprises has produced an informative technical paper - 'How to specify liquid flowmeters'.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd 22 Jun 2018

Technical report describes how to make accurate particle size measurements on carbon black samples

Testa Analytical Solutions e.K has published a technical report that describes how accurate particle size measurements can be made on carbon black samples using their BI series disc centrifuge photosedimentometer.

From TESTA Analytical Solutions 22 Jun 2018

CellGenix completes first phase of facility expansion to meet rising demands for GMP cell culture reagents

CellGenix, a global manufacturing leader of GMP-grade raw materials for cell therapy, gene therapy and tissue-engineered products, successfully completed the first phase of its headquarters’ expansion as more customers approach late-stage clinical development and commercialization.

22 Jun 2018