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Second edition of Open Accelerator program unveils winning Life Science start-ups

Zcube today announces the winners of the second edition of its Open Accelerator program aimed at Life Science start-ups and entirely supported by the Italian company: Zambon.

22 Dec 2017

Leica Biosystems agrees with the UK Office of Life Sciences to advance AI in pathology

A transformative sector deal was announced between companies of the UK life sciences sector and the UK government on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017. This agreement draws substantial investment into the sector including the development of a trail-blazing digital pathology program leveraging Artificial Intelligence.

22 Dec 2017

Asynt introduces innovative service to create practical tools for fulfilling research needs

Asynt announces “Asyntise” a consultation, design and manufacture service whereby the company collaborates with scientists to create practical tools to help fulfill their research needs. These products may be in the form of one-off custom developments or, in some instances, may evolve into a commercial product suitable for a wider audience.

From Asynt 22 Dec 2017

Salk scientists find simpler way to derive functioning cardiac cells from stem cells

The process by which embryonic stem cells develop into heart cells is a complex process involving the precisely timed activation of several molecular pathways and at least 200 genes.

22 Dec 2017

Multifunctional protein also plays role in development of blood cells

Like an actor who excels at both comedy and drama, proteins also can play multiple roles. Uncovering these varied talents can teach researchers more about the inner workings of cells.

21 Dec 2017

Loss of specific protein makes breast cancers more aggressive, resistant to chemotherapy

Researchers in Italy have discovered how specific versions of a protein called Numb protect the key tumor suppressor p53 from destruction.

21 Dec 2017

Researchers use a gene-editing complex to preserve hearing in animal model of progressive deafness

Researchers have developed a CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing complex that can be delivered directly into hair cells of the inner ear to prevent hearing loss.

21 Dec 2017

Genevac evaporator systems for removal of solvents from oil and fat samples

Genevac reports on special evaporative techniques for removal of solvents from oil and fat samples.

From SP Scientific Products 21 Dec 2017

Findings provide better understanding of thyroid hormones' role in mammalian seasonal changes

Researchers now have a better understanding of the role that thyroid hormones, the tissues that produce them, and the biochemical pathways on which they act have in driving seasonal reproduction in some mammals, and how this new information may help explain seasonal changes in metabolism and mood that affect humans.

21 Dec 2017

Researchers design new polymer particles using DNA strands

McGill University researchers have chemically imprinted polymer particles with DNA strands - a technique that could lead to new materials for applications ranging from biomedicine to the promising field of "soft robotics."

20 Dec 2017

Silky webs of spiders may hold secrets to repairing our skeletons

Some secrets to repairing our skeletons might be found in the silky webs of spiders, according to recent experiments guided by supercomputers. Scientists involved say their results will help understand the details of osteoregeneration, or how bones repair themselves.

20 Dec 2017

Gene editing shows promise to help people at risk of hearing loss

Gene editing could someday help people at risk of hearing loss from genetic mutations, according to research by a new Rice University faculty member.

20 Dec 2017

Stem cells remain healthy following low-dose X-ray exposure, say biophysicists

Biophysicists have shown that following low-dose exposure to X-rays (at 80 milligrays), stem cells remain healthy, proliferate, and do not accumulate DNA damage to be passed on to their progeny. The paper was published in the journal Aging.

20 Dec 2017

Two studies show how cells adapt to stressors by reprogramming internal signaling networks

In a pair of publications, researchers have shown how cells adapt to stressors--like water loss--by reprogramming their internal signaling networks.

20 Dec 2017

Japanese researchers use pluripotent stem cells to reproduce higher-order kidney structures

In the embryonic kidney, three types of precursor cells, nephron progenitor cells, ureteric buds, and interstitial progenitor cells, interact to form three-dimensional structures of the kidney.

20 Dec 2017

Epigenetics: A New Tool for Forensic Detectives

Developing analytical methods can help the triers of fact, judges and juries, better understand the events surrounding the circumstances of a crime. In forensic analysis, we are talking about determining the identity of unknown individuals through DNA and using DNA and other chemical signatures to determine and clarify the circumstances of the crime.

From Pittcon 20 Dec 2017

Researchers use genomics to advance understanding of Parkinson´s disease

It is widely known that genomics has already begun to influence medicine and that bioinformatics holds the key for developing new medical approaches, but how does medical genomics really work?

19 Dec 2017

Bruker Biospec MRI device installed at The Weizmann Institute of Science

The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, today announced the installation of the Biospec® 15.2 Tesla USR™ preclinical ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instrument from Bruker. The new instrument is installed in the Daniel Wolf building of the Department of Chemical Research, and is used by the MRI Biosensors laboratory, led by Dr. Bar-Shir, and the laboratory of Professor Neeman, to open new frontiers in molecular and microscopic imaging, adding to the team's existing world-class MRI instruments.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 19 Dec 2017

Advances in BioAFM

AFM is quite a versatile technique and we see a great potential of this technology for life science applications. It is still fairly new in Bio community, however very well accepted not only as imaging tools but as a versatile instrument for nanomechanical measurements.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces 19 Dec 2017

Pittcon Release eBook Featuring the Latest Scientific Advances

Ahead of the 2018 conference and expo, Pittcon has released an eBook that highlights the latest advances in a range of scientific disciplines. It is an ‘ultimate compilation’ of scientific articles and interviews with some of the worlds leading scientists.

From Pittcon 19 Dec 2017

Life Science News

Second edition of Open Accelerator program unveils winning Life Science start-ups

Leica Biosystems agrees with the UK Office of Life Sciences to advance AI in pathology

Asynt introduces innovative service to create practical tools for fulfilling research needs

Salk scientists find simpler way to derive functioning cardiac cells from stem cells

Multifunctional protein also plays role in development of blood cells

Loss of specific protein makes breast cancers more aggressive, resistant to chemotherapy

Researchers use a gene-editing complex to preserve hearing in animal model of progressive deafness

Genevac evaporator systems for removal of solvents from oil and fat samples

Findings provide better understanding of thyroid hormones' role in mammalian seasonal changes

Researchers design new polymer particles using DNA strands

Silky webs of spiders may hold secrets to repairing our skeletons

Gene editing shows promise to help people at risk of hearing loss

Stem cells remain healthy following low-dose X-ray exposure, say biophysicists

Two studies show how cells adapt to stressors by reprogramming internal signaling networks

Japanese researchers use pluripotent stem cells to reproduce higher-order kidney structures

Epigenetics: A New Tool for Forensic Detectives

Researchers use genomics to advance understanding of Parkinson´s disease

Bruker Biospec MRI device installed at The Weizmann Institute of Science

Advances in BioAFM

Pittcon Release eBook Featuring the Latest Scientific Advances

Providing Personalized Care for Bleeding Disorders

Delayed immune responses may be responsible for COVID-19 mortality rates

Are micro and nanoplastics accumulating in human organs and tissues?

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