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Japanese researchers identify genetic variations related to specific dietary habits

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan and colleagues at Osaka University have found genetic variations in humans related to specific dietary habits.

29 Jan 2020

Inducing totipotency into stem cells opens new doors for potential cell replacement therapies

Early mammalian development is a highly complex process involving elaborate and highly coordinated biological processes.

29 Jan 2020

UB team receives $2 million NIH grant for enzyme research

In the human body, proteins called enzymes help speed up chemical reactions that are vital for life.

29 Jan 2020

New insecticide compounds from plant used for traditional Chinese medicine

For hundreds of years, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have used an herb called Stemona sessilifolia as a remedy for parasitic infections, such as those caused by pinworms and lice.

29 Jan 2020

Research uncovers disease-aggravating mutation in mouse model of GRACILE syndrome

The new mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variant drastically speeds up the disease progression in a mouse model of GRACILE syndrome. This discovery provides a new tool for studies of mitochondrial diseases.

29 Jan 2020

Study uncovers molecular mechanism that triggers a rare type of muscular dystrophy

A study led by the IBB-UAB has identified the molecular mechanism through which a protein, when carrying genetic mutations associated with a rare disease known as limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 1G, accelerates its tendency to form amyloid fibrils and finally triggers the appearance of the disease.

29 Jan 2020

Porvair Sciences offers next generation microplate for phospholipid removal

Porvair Sciences announce Microluteä PLR - a new benchmark product for phospholipid removal. The 96-well microplate provides effective removal (>99%) of phospholipids and proteins with higher levels of reproducibility from plasma and serum samples while maintaining maximum recovery of target analytes.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 29 Jan 2020

H.E.L Group appoints three new members to strengthen production and service support

H.E.L Group, a global manufacturer of innovative laboratory tools for process optimization, safety and scale-up, today announced the appointment of three new members to its senior team, who will focus primarily on strengthening production and service support for its scientific instrumentation and software.

From Zyme Communications Ltd 29 Jan 2020

Researchers develop new strategy to study childhood brain tumors

Researchers are at work to find effective treatments to help young patients with brain tumors. Hundreds of brain organoids have been developed in the laboratories of the University of Trento to understand the genetic mechanisms responsible for these hard to treat diseases.

29 Jan 2020

Researchers create new brain cancer model using genetically engineered pluripotent stem cells

Using genetically engineered human pluripotent stem cells, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers created a new type of cancer model to study in vivo how glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer, develops and changes over time.

29 Jan 2020

Analysis of Postmortem Microbes using Gas Chromatography

In this interview, Katelynn Perrault, from Chaminade University of Honolulu talks to News-Medical and Life Sciences about her research into using Multidimensional Gas Chromatography to achieve odor profiling of postmortem microbes.

From Pittcon 29 Jan 2020

60+ organizations to speak as the NASH Summit Boston returns

Hansonwade will present the 4th NASH Summit in Boston from May 4-7, 2020. For its anticipated return, the forum is set to widen its program and congregate over 350+ industry stakeholders for presentations from global regulatory agencies and leading biopharma.

From 4th NASH Summit Boston 29 Jan 2020

Ultra high-resolution particle size characterization using DCS technique

Analytik has published a white paper that provides an informative introduction to particle size characterization using the Differential Centrifugal Sedimentation technique.

From Analytik Ltd 28 Jan 2020

Nicoya launches groundbreaking new SPR system to accelerate drug discovery

Nicoya, a leading provider of advanced analytical instruments for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, today announced the launch of Alto, the world’s first fully-automated, high-throughput benchtop surface plasmon resonance (SPR) system.

From Nicoya Lifesciences 28 Jan 2020

Benchling launches new solution to help life science companies maximize lab automation investments

Benchling, the leading life sciences R&D cloud platform, today announced the launch of Benchling for Lab Automation, a new solution to help life sciences companies maximize lab automation investments.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS2020) 28 Jan 2020

Avacta demonstrates initial proof-of-concept for TMAC drug conjugates in pre-clinical study

Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that it has demonstrated initial proof-of-concept for its proprietary new class of drug conjugate, TMAC, in a pre-clinical animal model of cancer.

From Avacta Life Sciences Ltd. 28 Jan 2020

Scientists 'knock out' gene in myeloid cells to create listeriosis-immune mice

An international research team which includes specialists from ITMO University has conducted a series of experiments with the goal of studying the immune system and identifying the genes and proteins involved in the response to certain harmful bacteria.

28 Jan 2020

Life Science News

Japanese researchers identify genetic variations related to specific dietary habits

Inducing totipotency into stem cells opens new doors for potential cell replacement therapies

UB team receives $2 million NIH grant for enzyme research

New insecticide compounds from plant used for traditional Chinese medicine

Research uncovers disease-aggravating mutation in mouse model of GRACILE syndrome

Study uncovers molecular mechanism that triggers a rare type of muscular dystrophy

Porvair Sciences offers next generation microplate for phospholipid removal

H.E.L Group appoints three new members to strengthen production and service support

Researchers develop new strategy to study childhood brain tumors

Researchers create new brain cancer model using genetically engineered pluripotent stem cells

Analysis of Postmortem Microbes using Gas Chromatography

60+ organizations to speak as the NASH Summit Boston returns

Ultra high-resolution particle size characterization using DCS technique

Nicoya launches groundbreaking new SPR system to accelerate drug discovery

Benchling launches new solution to help life science companies maximize lab automation investments

Avacta demonstrates initial proof-of-concept for TMAC drug conjugates in pre-clinical study

Scientists 'knock out' gene in myeloid cells to create listeriosis-immune mice

Researchers discover a defense mechanism that protects cells from microbial attacks

Study on axolotl's ability to regenerate might help find ways to restore damaged tissue in humans

Sound and movement are processed simultaneously in the brain, mice study suggests

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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