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New Gyrolab AAVX Titer Kit launched to support the development cell and gene therapies

Gyros Protein Technologies AB, a pioneer in automated nanoliter-scale immunoassays and a leading provider of peptide synthesizers and reagents, today announced the introduction of Gyrolab® AAVX Titer Kit for adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector titer determination in AAV vector manufacturing.

From Gyros Protein Technologies AB 3 Sep 2020

Researchers identify a pattern in cancer’s chromosomal chaos

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and the UCL Cancer Institute have identified how different cancers go through some of the same genetic mutations at the same point in their evolution.

3 Sep 2020

Avacta enters into manufacturing agreement with Abingdon Health for rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test

Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Abingdon Health for the manufacture of Avacta’s saliva-based rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test as part of its ongoing expansion of manufacturing capacity.

From Avacta Life Sciences Ltd. 3 Sep 2020

Adaptive behavior of house sparrows provides evidence of social learning

House sparrows can be found on nearly every continent including North America, South America, Africa and Australia, where they are not native but an invasive species.

3 Sep 2020

Scientists aim to find cortisone alternatives with fewer side effects

Many people use cortisone of a regular basis. It is used for treating rheumatism, asthma, multiple sclerosis, or even COVID-19.

2 Sep 2020

Researchers create new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases

A new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases in patients has been created by researchers at the University of Leeds.

2 Sep 2020

Pharmaceutical researchers aim to create better CBD-like treatments

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an increasingly popular wellness trend. The compound, which occurs naturally in cannabis plants, is added to many products that claim to reduce anxiety, alleviate pain and more, without the intoxication of its cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

2 Sep 2020

Study identifies subtypes and developmental process of novel immune T cells

There are memory cells that remember previously encountered pathogens and help to react quickly and strongly when exposed to them again.

2 Sep 2020

Number of tentacles in sea anemones is defined by amount of food consumed

Your genetic code determines that you will grow two arms and two legs. The same fate is true for all mammals. Similarly, the number of fins a fish has and the number of legs and wings an insect has are embedded in their genetic code.

2 Sep 2020

Hydrophilic Vyon® plastics demonstrate outstanding performance for drug discovery applications

Porvair Sciences reports on testing that demonstrates how its hydrophilic Vyon® porous plastics exhibit outstanding performance in drug discovery applications due to the high hydrophilic void volume conversion of the materials’ pore structure after a special treatment process.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 2 Sep 2020

Study identifies important regulator of neuron function and survival

Scientists studying neuronal energy metabolism found evidence that the loss of an important energy regulator called AMPK in neural stem cells or glial cells called astrocytes causes neuronal death in laboratory rodents.

1 Sep 2020

Innovative technique tracks human milk nutrients in infant gut microbiome

A new study in mice helps explain why gut microbiomes of breastfed infants can differ greatly from those of formula-fed infants.

1 Sep 2020

AXT to Bring Poietis Next-Gen Bioprinters to Australia

AXT are proud to announce that they have partnered with France-based Poietis to bring their next-generation bioprinting platforms to Australia.

From AXT Pty Ltd 1 Sep 2020

Cannabis-impaired driving among topics to be addressed at forensic toxicology nonprofit’s first virtual event

The Society of Forensic Toxicologists will host SOFTember, its virtual event in lieu of its annual meeting, which would have celebrated its 50th anniversary.

1 Sep 2020

Researchers investigate persistence of reproductive cells despite damage from jumping genes

Believe it or not, your genes are 50% parasite, and opportunistic at that. They tend to jump onto sperm and egg cells to replicate in the next generation, a process that can devastate an egg or sperm cell.

1 Sep 2020

New EU research project seeks to kickstart the development of "Organoid Cell Atlas"

HCA|Organoid is a new EU research project that combines single-cell profiling and organoid technology to validate organoids as faithful models of human biology.

31 Aug 2020

Previously overlooked insect shows promise as alternative protein source

With global food demands rising at an alarming rate, a study led by IUPUI scientists has found new evidence that a previously overlooked insect shows promise as alternative protein source: the yellow mealworm.

31 Aug 2020

Younger cycad seeds pose greater risk for toxicity, study reveals

University of Guam research has revealed that younger cycad seeds pose a greater risk for toxicity when consumed than more mature seeds, bringing the scientific community one step closer to understanding the origins of a neurodegenerative disease prevalent on Guam in World War II and closer to understanding related neurological disorders elsewhere.

31 Aug 2020

Newly designed hydrogels allow the culture of T-cells for use in cancer immunotherapy

A team with the participation of researchers from the Spanish National Research Council has designed new hydrogels that allow the culture of T-cells or T-lymphocytes, cells of the immune system that are used in cancer immunotherapy since they have the capacity to destroy tumor cells.

31 Aug 2020

FSU researchers develop a new material to make flexible X-ray detectors

Florida State University researchers have developed a new material that could be used to make flexible X-ray detectors that are less harmful to the environment and cost less than existing technologies.

31 Aug 2020

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New Gyrolab AAVX Titer Kit launched to support the development cell and gene therapies

Researchers identify a pattern in cancer’s chromosomal chaos

Avacta enters into manufacturing agreement with Abingdon Health for rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test

Adaptive behavior of house sparrows provides evidence of social learning

Scientists aim to find cortisone alternatives with fewer side effects

Researchers create new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases

Pharmaceutical researchers aim to create better CBD-like treatments

Study identifies subtypes and developmental process of novel immune T cells

Number of tentacles in sea anemones is defined by amount of food consumed

Hydrophilic Vyon® plastics demonstrate outstanding performance for drug discovery applications

Study identifies important regulator of neuron function and survival

Innovative technique tracks human milk nutrients in infant gut microbiome

AXT to Bring Poietis Next-Gen Bioprinters to Australia

Cannabis-impaired driving among topics to be addressed at forensic toxicology nonprofit’s first virtual event

Researchers investigate persistence of reproductive cells despite damage from jumping genes

New EU research project seeks to kickstart the development of "Organoid Cell Atlas"

Previously overlooked insect shows promise as alternative protein source

Younger cycad seeds pose greater risk for toxicity, study reveals

Newly designed hydrogels allow the culture of T-cells for use in cancer immunotherapy

FSU researchers develop a new material to make flexible X-ray detectors

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