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Researchers identify new protein complex that regulates chromosome separation

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have identified a novel protein complex that regulates Aurora B localization to ensure that chromosomes are correctly separated during cell division

26 Jun 2020

PrecisionLife scientists identify 68 genes linked to severe COVID-19 risk

PrecisionLife’s unique AI platform has found 68 genes associated with risk of developing severe COVID-19 after analysis of the genomes of 929 patients from the UK Biobank who had a severe response to SARS-CoV-2.

26 Jun 2020

Dotmatics acquires BioBright to innovate and drive lab data automation

Dotmatics Ltd., a scientific informatics software and services company that is driving the automation of laboratory data workflows for scientific discovery and innovation research, has today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire BioBright LLC, a leader in automating the flow of data from laboratory instruments to a secure cloud.

From Dotmatics 26 Jun 2020

GlobalData: Uncertainty during COVID-19 increases demand for immunity-boosting products

Ongoing research around protective immunity against COVID-19 has not yet helped to define ways of how the public can protect themselves from the illness, minimize the symptoms, and avoid re-infection.

26 Jun 2020

Sygnature Discovery strengthens senior management team with appointment of Dr Paul Overton

Sygnature Discovery, a leading independent integrated drug discovery and pre-clinical solutions provider, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Dr Paul Overton as Senior VP of Business Development, focusing primarily on expanding Sygnature’s North American market.

From Sygnature Discovery Limited 26 Jun 2020

Tecan and Labforward join forces to offer digital documentation of plate reader experiments

Tecan is pleased to announce that it has entered into a collaboration with leading smart lab provider Labforward.

From Tecan 26 Jun 2020

Researchers identify new molecules to study specific glial cells integral to synapses

While the brain is composed of two types of cells, glia tend to receive far less attention for their importance in brain function and disease than the more celebrated neurons.

26 Jun 2020

New method spurs production of antibiotic or antiparasitic compounds in actinobacteria

Researchers have developed a method to spur the production of new antibiotic or antiparasitic compounds hiding in the genomes of actinobacteria, which are the source of drugs such as actinomycin and streptomycin and are known to harbor other untapped chemical riches.

25 Jun 2020

Researchers discover receptor that makes mice strong and slim

Increasing abdominal girth and shrinking muscles are two common side effects of aging. Researchers at the University of Bonn have discovered a receptor in mice that regulates both effects.

25 Jun 2020

Simplified artificial cell brings to light the dynamics of cellular symmetry

Symmetry and asymmetry are fundamental properties of nature. Seen from above, butterflies have left-right symmetry, while male fiddler crabs show dramatic asymmetry.

25 Jun 2020

Study provides novel insights into how fat cells reduce lipid metabolism with age

Knowledge of how human fat tissue is affected by age has long been defined by numerous mouse-based studies.

25 Jun 2020

Single-cell sequencing method reveals possible evolutionary trajectories of cancer cells

The ability to sequence the genome of a tumor has revolutionized cancer treatment over the last 15 years by identifying drivers of cancer at the molecular level.

25 Jun 2020

Synthesis of bioactive natural compounds for the battle against cancer

Phytoalexins are bioactive phytochemicals that have attracted much attention in recent years due to their health-promoting effects in humans and their vital role in plant health.

25 Jun 2020

Scientists pinpoint mutations that increase bacterial deadliness

As far as humans are concerned, bacteria can be classified as either harmful, pathogenic bacteria and harmless or beneficial non-pathogenic bacteria.

25 Jun 2020

Scientists study how magnetic nanoparticles affect cancer cells in the liver

Scientists from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU) and National University of Science and Technology "MISiS" have studied how magnet nanoparticles affect cancer cells in the human liver.

25 Jun 2020

Certain genes that predispose to cancer also affect the immune system, study shows

The study shows that the involvement of certain genes that predispose to cancer also affects the immune system, which could facilitate tumor growth.

25 Jun 2020

Innovative medicinal dosing system developed for fish farms

One of the main challenges for salmonid aquaculture is the threat of parasitic infestations from sea lice such as Lepeophtheirus salmonis.

25 Jun 2020

Academy of Finland funds projects for vaccine and drug development for COVID-19

The Academy of Finland has selected the projects to be funded from the call for research into COVID-19 vaccines and pharmaceutical development.

25 Jun 2020

Berkeley Lights announces Opto™ antigen-presenting bead kit to accelerate the expansion of antigen-specific T cells used to develop cell-based therapies

Berkeley Lights, Inc. today announced the Opto Antigen-Presenting Bead kit, a new reagent kit that activates and expands antigen-specific T cells in blood.

From Bruker Cellular Analysis 25 Jun 2020

Fish exposed to chemicals can cause adverse biological effects in animals and humans

Fish exposed to very low levels of chemicals commonly found in waterways can pass the impacts on to future generations that were never directly exposed to the chemicals, according to Oregon State University researchers.

25 Jun 2020

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Researchers identify new protein complex that regulates chromosome separation

PrecisionLife scientists identify 68 genes linked to severe COVID-19 risk

Dotmatics acquires BioBright to innovate and drive lab data automation

GlobalData: Uncertainty during COVID-19 increases demand for immunity-boosting products

Sygnature Discovery strengthens senior management team with appointment of Dr Paul Overton

Tecan and Labforward join forces to offer digital documentation of plate reader experiments

Researchers identify new molecules to study specific glial cells integral to synapses

New method spurs production of antibiotic or antiparasitic compounds in actinobacteria

Researchers discover receptor that makes mice strong and slim

Simplified artificial cell brings to light the dynamics of cellular symmetry

Study provides novel insights into how fat cells reduce lipid metabolism with age

Single-cell sequencing method reveals possible evolutionary trajectories of cancer cells

Synthesis of bioactive natural compounds for the battle against cancer

Scientists pinpoint mutations that increase bacterial deadliness

Scientists study how magnetic nanoparticles affect cancer cells in the liver

Certain genes that predispose to cancer also affect the immune system, study shows

Innovative medicinal dosing system developed for fish farms

Academy of Finland funds projects for vaccine and drug development for COVID-19

Berkeley Lights announces Opto™ antigen-presenting bead kit to accelerate the expansion of antigen-specific T cells used to develop cell-based therapies

Fish exposed to chemicals can cause adverse biological effects in animals and humans

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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