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SLAS celebrates innovative new products, startups and scientific excellence at European conference in Vienna

SLAS, the Society of Laboratory Automation and Screening, after a six-year wait to reschedule the originally planned event in spring of 2020, welcomed 137 exhibitors and more than 1,500 registrants from more than 30 countries at its 2026 Europe Conference and Exhibition, May 19-21.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 27 May 2026

Tecan establishes direct sales and specialist lab automation service operations in India

Tecan (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN), a global provider of laboratory automation and solutions, today announced the launch of direct operations in India, including a dedicated local sales and service team based in Gurugram, near New Delhi.

From Tecan 27 May 2026

Scientists uncover how two proteins essential for immune cell development work together

Researchers at VIB, Ghent University, and VUB have uncovered how two proteins essential for immune cell development work together at the molecular level.

27 May 2026

Surface acids found crucial for bacterial shape and growth

Researchers have discovered how acids on the surface of bacteria give these microscopic organisms their characteristic "rod" shape-by keeping an enzyme at bay that would otherwise turn the cylindrical cells into shape-shifting blobs.

26 May 2026

Cells detect and silence invading transposons through abnormal RNA signals

Transposons, DNA sequences that can self-replicate and move (jump) throughout the genome, are widespread and can affect cell survival if left unchecked. Cells control these "jumping genes" by silencing them, but little was known about how cells recognize and defend themselves from invading transposons.

26 May 2026

Macrophage location within tumors may influence cancer progression outcomes

Cancer tumors are surrounded by immune cells, but not all of those cells help the body fight back. Some support anti-cancer immunity, while others can unexpectedly help tumors survive.

26 May 2026

New AI tools identify potential drugs for rare Ebola virus

Recent advances in artificial intelligence have enabled Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to identify nearly two dozen antiviral compounds that could potentially treat a rare species of Ebola virus (Bundibugyo virus) currently affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo.

26 May 2026

Complete 3D map of pancreas reveals surviving insulin cells

Researchers at Umeå University have conducted a unique three-dimensional mapping of an entire human pancreas.

26 May 2026

Ohio State study unlocks the long-standing mystery of RNA interference

While scientists have known for over two decades that all cells use a strategy called RNA interference to regulate gene expression, a new study is the first to describe how a specific protein manages the step-by-step process of assembling the molecular complex that performs the regulatory job.

26 May 2026

New AI model predicts cancer treatment responses from mutations

Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can translate a tumor's complex genetic profile into predictions about how that cancer may respond to treatment.

26 May 2026

L.B. Bohle at Interpack in Düsseldorf

Pharmaceutical machinery manufacturer L.B. Bohle Maschinen und Verfahren GmbH from Ennigerloh showcased its products at Interpack.

From L.B. Bohle Maschinen und Verfahren GmbH 26 May 2026

Study explains how environmental acidity destabilizes internal cellular traffic

A new scientific study led by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) describes the mechano-chemical mechanism by which the acidity of the cellular environment destabilizes microtubules, the "avenues" that organize internal cellular traffic.

26 May 2026

DNA metabarcoding reveals hidden freshwater biodiversity in Ontario streams

Researchers using cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technology have uncovered far greater biodiversity in eastern Ontario waterways than traditional monitoring methods detected over more than a decade, demonstrating the transformative potential of DNA-based biomonitoring for freshwater conservation and environmental management.

25 May 2026

Researchers trace the origin of blood cells back to possible single-celled ancestors

Almost all animal species -- including humans -- have blood cells, but between different species our blood tells different stories.

25 May 2026

Smaller tetraploid cells drive more aggressive cancer

Megan Sweet slices tumors. A normal day in the lab finds the Virginia Tech graduate student with hands deep inside a refrigerated metal box, pulling a mounted mouse-grown tumor incrementally closer to a razor-sharp blade.

25 May 2026

Ferroptosis exploits unique cancer metabolic vulnerabilities to bypass traditional apoptotic evasion pathways

A new wave of scientific understanding is placing ferroptosis, a distinct form of iron-dependent cell death, at the forefront of efforts to overcome drug resistance in digestive cancers. These cancers, which include gastric, colorectal, liver, pancreatic, and esophageal malignancies, remain among the most challenging to treat due to their ability to evade standard therapies.

25 May 2026

Small non-coding RNA molecule precisely controls vital gene expression and cellular balance

A rapidly advancing area of biomedical innovation is shining a spotlight on miR-128-3p, a small yet powerful molecule with the potential to reshape how diseases—especially cancer—are detected, monitored, and treated. This microRNA, part of a broader class of non-coding RNAs, plays a critical role in regulating gene activity and maintaining cellular homeostasis.

25 May 2026

Metabolic reprogramming helps tumor cells adapt and evade the human immune system

A newly published review article highlights the critical role of fatty acid metabolism in shaping the tumor microenvironment and influencing cancer progression, offering fresh perspectives for the development of more effective therapies.

25 May 2026

New AI model detects hidden antibiotic resistance genes beyond standard databases

resLens uses genomic language models to detect antibiotic resistance genes from DNA sequences, performing especially well on long-read data and on some ARGs poorly represented in reference databases.

25 May 2026

Silica nanoparticles dampen early allergy signals in mouse mast cells

This in vitro study found that negatively charged SiO2 nanoparticles suppressed antigen-induced degranulation and activation-marker changes in IgE-sensitized mouse bone marrow-derived mast cells. By contrast, mTiO2 nanoparticles showed cytotoxic and pro-inflammatory effects, including enhanced DNP-induced IL-6 release, suggesting nanoparticle composition can shape early allergic immune responses.

24 May 2026

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Life Science News

SLAS celebrates innovative new products, startups and scientific excellence at European conference in Vienna

Tecan establishes direct sales and specialist lab automation service operations in India

Scientists uncover how two proteins essential for immune cell development work together

Surface acids found crucial for bacterial shape and growth

Cells detect and silence invading transposons through abnormal RNA signals

Macrophage location within tumors may influence cancer progression outcomes

New AI tools identify potential drugs for rare Ebola virus

Complete 3D map of pancreas reveals surviving insulin cells

Ohio State study unlocks the long-standing mystery of RNA interference

New AI model predicts cancer treatment responses from mutations

L.B. Bohle at Interpack in Düsseldorf

Study explains how environmental acidity destabilizes internal cellular traffic

DNA metabarcoding reveals hidden freshwater biodiversity in Ontario streams

Researchers trace the origin of blood cells back to possible single-celled ancestors

Smaller tetraploid cells drive more aggressive cancer

Ferroptosis exploits unique cancer metabolic vulnerabilities to bypass traditional apoptotic evasion pathways

Small non-coding RNA molecule precisely controls vital gene expression and cellular balance

Metabolic reprogramming helps tumor cells adapt and evade the human immune system

New AI model detects hidden antibiotic resistance genes beyond standard databases

Silica nanoparticles dampen early allergy signals in mouse mast cells

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