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New discovery could help better understand how cells migrate during early development

Cells can control their ability to move through the body by using a protein called fascin to control the stiffness of neighboring cells, suggests a study published today in eLife.

26 Oct 2021

Consecutive irradiation with two lasers helps adult stem cells to transform faster

Stem cell therapy needs a lot of human cells, of a specific type. Shining a near-infrared laser on adult stem cells derived from human body fat, makes the stem cells replicate 54% faster.

26 Oct 2021

New computer-aided data tool could improve treatment for many diseases

Scientists from Queen's University Belfast have developed a computer-aided data tool that could improve treatment for a range of illnesses.

26 Oct 2021

UQ researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 virus does not infect blood vessels

The SARS-CoV-2 virus does not infect blood vessels, despite the high risk of blood clots to COVID-19 patients, University of Queensland researchers have found.

26 Oct 2021

MIP Diagnostics to support the development of challenging affinity reagents with new Molecular Imprinting Epitope Discovery

MIP Diagnostics has today announced the launch of its novel Molecular Imprinting Epitope Discovery Service.

26 Oct 2021

Salk scientists find a way that neurons and astrocytes work together to form healthy synapses

Brain cells called astrocytes play a key role in helping neurons develop and function properly, but there's still a lot scientists don't understand about how astrocytes perform these important jobs.

26 Oct 2021

Study identifies how cancer cells transform macrophages into supporters of their growth

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a means by which cancer cells engineer the conversion of immune cells known as macrophages from destroyers of tumors to supporters of their growth and survival.

26 Oct 2021

UQ-developed oral vaccine marks a leap forward in the battle against hookworm infections

There's been a significant breakthrough in the development of a vaccine to prevent hookworm infection – a parasite which causes serious disease in tens of millions of people globally.

26 Oct 2021

The art of science: Olympus launches third global image of the year contest

Olympus’ third annual Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award is now open for entries through Jan. 31, 2022. Each year, the competition recognizes the best in life science imaging worldwide to inspire and showcase art through microscopy.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 26 Oct 2021

UCL researchers record sharpest images ever of living bacteria

The sharpest images ever of living bacteria have been recorded by UCL researchers, revealing the complex architecture of the protective layer that surrounds many bacteria and makes them harder to be killed by antibiotics.

25 Oct 2021

Researchers reveal mechanism which allows antibiotics like penicillin to kill MRSA

The mechanism which allows β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for the first time.

25 Oct 2021

Researchers develop ferritin-based nanomedicine for targeted delivery of leukemia therapy

Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering\ of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University and Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University have developed a ferritin (Fn)-based nanomedicine for targeted delivery of arsenic (As) and efficient therapy against diverse leukemia types.

25 Oct 2021

Study provides a specific target to tackle breast cancer relapse

Molecular targets for therapies that could prevent breast cancer recurrence have been identified by a group of German, Norwegian and British scientists who analyzed tumour cells that proved resistant to the original treatment.

25 Oct 2021

Ants could offer new clues to human brain evolution

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Now, a new study has brought us closer to understanding some of its evolution. It shows that human brains decreased in size approximately 3,000 years ago.

25 Oct 2021

Cherwell announces ANT Medikal in Turkey as distributor for Redipor microbiological culture media range

Cherwell Laboratories, manufacturer of Redipor® prepared culture media, announces that it has added ANT Medikal, in Turkey, to its international distribution network for the Redipor range, as part of the company’s continued strategic focus on building its overseas markets.

From Cherwell Laboratories 25 Oct 2021

Bio-Rad introduces CFX Opus Dx real-time PCR detection systems for IVD use

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the launch of the CFX™ Opus 96 Dx System and the CFX™ Opus 384 Dx System, real-time PCR detection systems that have been listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for IVD testing and that meet the CE-IVD requirement for IVD use in Europe.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 25 Oct 2021

New Spex Genomax 2050 accelerates the extraction of molecules

Obtain fast and efficient extraction of nucleic acids, proteins, and other molecules with the new Spex® Genomax® 2050; a high-throughput plant and animal tissue homogenizer and cell lyser designed for rapid cell disruption, cell lysis and tissue homogenization through bead beating.

From SPEX SamplePrep 25 Oct 2021

Study discloses molecular mechanism of oligodendrocyte myelination by osteocalcin in the CNS

Osteocalcin (OCN) is a multifunctional bone-derived hormone that modulates numerous physiological activities. OCN can cross the blood brain barrier (BBB) and thus play critical roles in neuronal and brain development.

25 Oct 2021

Machine learning approach effective in predicting antibiotic resistance spread

Genes aren't only inherited through birth. Bacteria have the ability to pass genes to each other, or pick them up from their environment, through a process called horizonal gene transfer, which is a major culprit in the spread of antibiotic resistance.

22 Oct 2021

UCI study demonstrates the efficiency of wastewater-based epidemiology to monitor SARS-CoV-2

Alternative viral detection methods have been critical in the fight against COVID-19, helping to reduce the burden on our healthcare system.

22 Oct 2021

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New discovery could help better understand how cells migrate during early development

Consecutive irradiation with two lasers helps adult stem cells to transform faster

New computer-aided data tool could improve treatment for many diseases

UQ researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 virus does not infect blood vessels

MIP Diagnostics to support the development of challenging affinity reagents with new Molecular Imprinting Epitope Discovery

Salk scientists find a way that neurons and astrocytes work together to form healthy synapses

Study identifies how cancer cells transform macrophages into supporters of their growth

UQ-developed oral vaccine marks a leap forward in the battle against hookworm infections

The art of science: Olympus launches third global image of the year contest

UCL researchers record sharpest images ever of living bacteria

Researchers reveal mechanism which allows antibiotics like penicillin to kill MRSA

Researchers develop ferritin-based nanomedicine for targeted delivery of leukemia therapy

Study provides a specific target to tackle breast cancer relapse

Ants could offer new clues to human brain evolution

Cherwell announces ANT Medikal in Turkey as distributor for Redipor microbiological culture media range

Bio-Rad introduces CFX Opus Dx real-time PCR detection systems for IVD use

New Spex Genomax 2050 accelerates the extraction of molecules

Study discloses molecular mechanism of oligodendrocyte myelination by osteocalcin in the CNS

Machine learning approach effective in predicting antibiotic resistance spread

UCI study demonstrates the efficiency of wastewater-based epidemiology to monitor SARS-CoV-2

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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