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New genetic link to male infertility found

The findings published in eLife show that men with this unstable subtype of the Y chromosome have a significantly increased risk of genomic rearrangements.

1 Apr 2021

Study shows developmental trajectory of gut microbiota in cesarean-born babies

Infants born by cesarean section have a relatively meager array of bacteria in the gut. But by the age of three to five years they are broadly in line with their peers. This is shown by a study that also shows that it takes a remarkably long time for the mature intestinal microbiota to get established.

1 Apr 2021

Study sheds new light on the evolution of mammalian brain size

A new study has revealed a surprising lack of support for widely-held explanations of why some mammals evolve larger brains than expected for their body size.

1 Apr 2021

COVID-19 surges are driven by appearance of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, genome sequencing shows

Genome sequencing of thousands of SARS-CoV-2 samples shows that surges of COVID-19 cases are driven by the appearance of new coronavirus variants, according to new research from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis published April 1 in Scientific Reports.

1 Apr 2021

Food waste could be used to create sustainable feed alternatives for fish

Human food scraps could be used to create high-quality food for farmed fish, leading to a more sustainable global fish economy, according to a team of researchers at The University of Western Australia.

1 Apr 2021

Bethyl Wins the CiteAb Researchers’ Choice Award

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc., a leading supplier of antibody products and custom antibody services, has won the 2021 CiteAb Researchers’ Choice Award. The CiteAb awards recognize both suppliers and individuals who make notable contributions in the life sciences reagent sector.

From Bethyl Laboratories, Inc. 1 Apr 2021

Bethyl Wins the CiteAb Researchers’ Choice Award

From Bethyl Laboratories, Inc. 1 Apr 2021

Songbird study aims to improve understanding of human speech

The human brain regions responsible for speech and communication keep our world running by allowing us to do things like talk with friends, shout for help in an emergency and present information in meetings.

31 Mar 2021

New portable viral screening test can diagnose COVID-19 in minutes and track variants

Clinicians using a new viral screening test can not only diagnose COVID-19 in a matter of minutes with a portable, pocket-sized machine, but can also simultaneously test for other viruses--like influenza--that might be mistaken for the coronavirus.

31 Mar 2021

Researchers provide experimental evidence for synaptic plasticity in the human brain

Neuroscientists agree that a person's brain is constantly changing, rewiring itself and adapting to environmental stimuli.

31 Mar 2021

Scientists discover how Streptococcus pyogenes can obtain nutrition from the skin surface

Streptococcus pyogenes is one of the most important bacterial causes of human skin infections. If S. pyogenes invades deep into the tissue, it can cause life-threatening illnesses, such as sepsis and toxic shock.

31 Mar 2021

Introducing a neuro regenerative gene into mice with spinal cord injury improves motor function

Nagoya University researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in regenerating neurons of African clawed frog tadpoles, which has an unusually high capacity for nerve regeneration.

31 Mar 2021

B.1.1.7 rapidly becoming the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant in the United States

The faster-spreading B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in the United Kingdom, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant variant of the virus in the United States, according to a study from scientists at Scripps Research and the COVID-19 test maker Helix.

31 Mar 2021

Beckman Coulter life sciences brightens flow cytometry with new SuperNova polymer dyes portfolio

The world of flow cytometry is getting brighter as Beckman Coulter Life Sciences debuts its new SuperNova polymer dyes, featuring increased brightness and an improved staining index, which can enhance results in critical laboratory tests.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 31 Mar 2021

Affordable Single Plate Evaporator

Porvair Sciences has launched its new generation Ultravap® Levante nitrogen blowdown sample evaporator.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 31 Mar 2021

Researchers explore motivations and challenges of Indonesian women pursuing a career in conservation sciences

In a new study published in Conservation Science and Practice, researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) partnered with Indonesian experts to explore the motivations and challenges of women pursuing a career in conservation sciences in Indonesia.

31 Mar 2021

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New genetic link to male infertility found

Study shows developmental trajectory of gut microbiota in cesarean-born babies

Study sheds new light on the evolution of mammalian brain size

COVID-19 surges are driven by appearance of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, genome sequencing shows

Food waste could be used to create sustainable feed alternatives for fish

Bethyl Wins the CiteAb Researchers’ Choice Award

Bethyl Wins the CiteAb Researchers’ Choice Award

Songbird study aims to improve understanding of human speech

New portable viral screening test can diagnose COVID-19 in minutes and track variants

Researchers provide experimental evidence for synaptic plasticity in the human brain

Scientists discover how Streptococcus pyogenes can obtain nutrition from the skin surface

Introducing a neuro regenerative gene into mice with spinal cord injury improves motor function

B.1.1.7 rapidly becoming the dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant in the United States

Beckman Coulter life sciences brightens flow cytometry with new SuperNova polymer dyes portfolio

Affordable Single Plate Evaporator

Researchers explore motivations and challenges of Indonesian women pursuing a career in conservation sciences

Mice study provides insight into the beneficial effects of selenium supplementation

Protein could be key to blocking the most common bacterial cause of food poisoning

Study reveals how exercise during pregnancy confers metabolic health benefits in offspring

Prime editing enables more precise correction of genetic problems than traditional CRISPR

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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