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Disinfection of drinking water using UV light

While awaiting full access to their labs due to COVID-19 restrictions, scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have taken this rare opportunity to report the technical details of pioneering research they conducted on the disinfection of drinking water using ultraviolet light.

23 Jul 2020

New regulatory mechanism reveals complex intricacies of plant immune responses

To ensure survival, living organisms are equipped with defensive systems that detect threats and respond with effective counter measures.

23 Jul 2020

New biomolecules can benefit agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors

These molecules of plant origin may be of use to the agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors. Researchers from the Biochemistry and Biotechnology Research Group at the Universitat Jaume Ihave identified and obtained biomolecules of plant origin, which have been tested against plant pathogens and pathogens of clinical interest, with the aim of obtaining high-quality commercial products that can be applied in the agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors.

23 Jul 2020

Findings could help design vaccines against coronavirus

Scientists investigating the evolution of the virus that causes Covid19 say that its mutation seems to be directed by human proteins that degrade it, but natural selection of the virus enables it to bounce back. The findings could help in the design of vaccines against the virus.

23 Jul 2020

Calcium channel subunits play a crucial role in neurological disorders

The ability of the human brain to process and store information is determined to a large extent by the connectivity between nerve cells.

22 Jul 2020

New project explores how algae could be key to next generation of sunscreens

A Swansea University project exploring how to use algae to create the next generation of sunscreens has now teamed up with an award-winning skincare firm to help develop the idea.

22 Jul 2020

Neuroscientists map brain's sensory gatekeeper in unprecedented detail

Many people with autism experience sensory hypersensitivity, attention deficits, and sleep disruption. One brain region that has been implicated in these symptoms is the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), which is believed to act as a gatekeeper for sensory information flowing to the cortex.

22 Jul 2020

Antioxidant-rich blueberry, persimmon waste powders may have beneficial effects on gut microbiota

Feeding the world's growing population in a sustainable way is no easy task. That's why scientists are exploring options for transforming fruit and vegetable byproducts -- such as peels or pulp discarded during processing -- into nutritious food ingredients and supplements.

22 Jul 2020

Researchers discover how infectious bacteria can produce genetic variants among siblings

A research team from the University of Tübingen and the German Center for Infection Research is investigating how pathogens influence the immune response of their host with genetic variation.

22 Jul 2020

Erectile dysfunction drugs lower the accumulation of toxic proteins in zebrafish models

The aberrant buildup of misfolded proteins is a hallmark of a host of disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

22 Jul 2020

New pathways that could help treat RNA viruses identified

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have identified new pathways in an RNA-based virus where inhibitors, like medical treatments, unbind.

22 Jul 2020

Study points to an important role for white blood cells in brain development

Whether white blood cells can be found in the brain has been controversial, and what they might be doing used to be complete mystery.

22 Jul 2020

Dragonflies can help measure mercury pollution

A citizen science program that began over a decade ago has confirmed the use of dragonflies to measure mercury pollution, according to a study in Environmental Science & Technology.

22 Jul 2020

KNAUER donates to the "online campus participation" fund of the Studierendenwerk Berlin

Jana Judisch, spokeswoman of the Studierendenwerk Berlin, a public institution to provide the necessary services for studying at the Berlin universities, accepted a donation cheque in the amount of 5,800 Euros for the "Technikfonds".

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 22 Jul 2020

Thermo Fisher Scientific continues to support the development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapies

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, continues to expand global capacity and capabilities across its leading pharma services network to support customers in government, industry and academia as they accelerate development and production of COVID-19 vaccines, therapies and other treatments. The company is now supporting more than 200 of these projects globally.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 22 Jul 2020

Sartorius raises 2020 sales and earnings forecast based on dynamic performance in the first half

Sartorius, a leading international partner of life science research and the biopharmaceutical industry, raised its growth and earnings guidance for the current year based on its very dynamic business performance in the first six months of 2020, as well as on high demand expected to continue for the rest of the current fiscal year.

From Sartorius 22 Jul 2020

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Disinfection of drinking water using UV light

New regulatory mechanism reveals complex intricacies of plant immune responses

New biomolecules can benefit agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors

Findings could help design vaccines against coronavirus

Calcium channel subunits play a crucial role in neurological disorders

New project explores how algae could be key to next generation of sunscreens

Neuroscientists map brain's sensory gatekeeper in unprecedented detail

Antioxidant-rich blueberry, persimmon waste powders may have beneficial effects on gut microbiota

Researchers discover how infectious bacteria can produce genetic variants among siblings

Erectile dysfunction drugs lower the accumulation of toxic proteins in zebrafish models

New pathways that could help treat RNA viruses identified

Study points to an important role for white blood cells in brain development

Dragonflies can help measure mercury pollution

KNAUER donates to the "online campus participation" fund of the Studierendenwerk Berlin

Thermo Fisher Scientific continues to support the development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapies

Sartorius raises 2020 sales and earnings forecast based on dynamic performance in the first half

IBBL and LNS launch MIRABANK in Luxembourg

Avacta provides update on clinical validation of Adeptrix COVID-19 diagnostic test

Avacta provides update on clinical validation of Adeptrix COVID-19 diagnostic test

Researchers identify specific target sites for DNA methylases

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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