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ERS Genomics and Applied StemCell sign agreement on commercialization of CRISPR gene editing tools

ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property (IP) co-owned by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, today announced it has signed an agreement with Applied StemCell, Inc., a leading provider of stem cell, animal model, antibody discovery services and reagents.

17 Sep 2020

Record-setting 2200 forensic DNA experts attend Promega-hosted virtual symposium

An infant kidnapped from a Chicago hospital. A man who became an “unidentified living person” the instant a DNA test disproved his past.

17 Sep 2020

PARP enzymes can bring two broken DNA ends together, shows study

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified the structure of double-strand DNA break repair by PARP enzymes. The findings show that PARP2 can bridge the gap, bringing two broken DNA ends together.

16 Sep 2020

Study implicates new gene as driver of motor neuron diseases

Failures in a quality control system that protects protein-building fidelity in cells can lead to motor neuron degeneration and related diseases, according to a new study from an international team co-directed by Scripps Research molecular biologist Claudio Joazeiro, PhD.

16 Sep 2020

Researchers compare developed carriers for delivery of genome editing tools with existing analogs

Researchers from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University in collaboration with colleagues from the Pavlov University, ITMO University, and the University of Hamburg compared their developed carriers for delivery of genome editing (GE) tools with other available analogs.

16 Sep 2020

Researchers reveal neurons responsible for guiding adaptive behavior

Humans, like other animals, have the ability to constantly adapt to new situations. Researchers at the Brain Research Institute of the University of Zurich have utilized a mouse model to reveal which neurons in the brain are in command in guiding adaptive behavior.

16 Sep 2020

Researchers develop 3D functional heart organoids from mouse embryonic stem cells

Heart development as it happens in vivo, or in a living organism, is a complex process that has traditionally been difficult to mimic in vitro, or in the laboratory.

16 Sep 2020

Curi Bio Announces Mantarray™ Platform for Analysis of 3D Engineered Muscle Tissues for Discovery of New Therapeutics

Curi Bio today announced the Mantarray™ platform for human-relevant 3D engineered muscle tissue (EMT) analysis.

From Curi Bio 16 Sep 2020

The art of science: Olympus launches second global image of the year award

Following the success of the first Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award, Olympus has launched its second annual Global Image of the Year Award to recognize the best in life science imaging.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 16 Sep 2020

Study identifies a cell-cleaning system that is key to keeping a healthy heart

Researchers of the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have discovered a cell-cleaning system that is key to keeping a healthy heart.

15 Sep 2020

Bacterial movement is powered by tiny protein motor

The ability to move is key for bacteria like some strains of salmonella and E. coli to efficiently spread infections. They can propel themselves forward using threads, known as flagella, powered by the flagellar rotary motor.

15 Sep 2020

Genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease has early effects on the brain

A genetic predisposition to late-onset Alzheimer's disease affects how the brains of young adults cope with certain memory tasks.

15 Sep 2020

3D cluster of cells could enhance myocardial repair

Cell therapy for cardiac regeneration, while promising, has been hampered by issues with long-term survival of the transplanted cells.

15 Sep 2020

Scientists unravel the molecular mechanism underlying the causes of colorectal cancer

A team of scientists has unraveled the molecular mechanism behind one of the causes of colorectal cancer, and a treatment target.

15 Sep 2020

Aigenpulse launches data analysis suite to automate flow cytometry

Aigenpulse is launching its CytoML Experiment Suite specifically aimed at streamlining and automating cytometry analysis at scale.

15 Sep 2020

ZwickRoell launches their Virtual Testing Forum 2020

From October 6 through October 22, ZwickRoell will offer online events for the med/pharm industry as well as for academia and R&D.

15 Sep 2020

Bio-Rad launches StarBright Violet 515 Dye for use in flow cytometry

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the launch of StarBright Violet 515 Dye, the first of a new range of unique fluorescent nanoparticles, for use in flow cytometry.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 15 Sep 2020

Evonetix partners with Analog Devices to fast track the development of DNA desktop writer

EVONETIX LTD, the synthetic biology company developing a desktop platform for scalable, high-fidelity and rapid gene synthesis, today announced a collaboration with leading, global high-performance analog technology company, Analog Devices, Inc.

15 Sep 2020

Scientists develop a novel genetic tool to save coral reefs

Scientists have developed a new genetic tool that can help them better understand and ultimately work to save coral reefs.

15 Sep 2020

New x-ray microscopy technique could help accelerate efforts to map neural circuits

One of the grand quests in neuroscience is to build a precise map of the brain, charting all its neurons and the connections between them. Such a wiring diagram, called a connectome, promises to help shed light on how a collection of cells can together give rise to thoughts, memories, behaviors and myriad other functions.

14 Sep 2020

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ERS Genomics and Applied StemCell sign agreement on commercialization of CRISPR gene editing tools

Record-setting 2200 forensic DNA experts attend Promega-hosted virtual symposium

PARP enzymes can bring two broken DNA ends together, shows study

Study implicates new gene as driver of motor neuron diseases

Researchers compare developed carriers for delivery of genome editing tools with existing analogs

Researchers reveal neurons responsible for guiding adaptive behavior

Researchers develop 3D functional heart organoids from mouse embryonic stem cells

Curi Bio Announces Mantarray™ Platform for Analysis of 3D Engineered Muscle Tissues for Discovery of New Therapeutics

The art of science: Olympus launches second global image of the year award

Study identifies a cell-cleaning system that is key to keeping a healthy heart

Bacterial movement is powered by tiny protein motor

Genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease has early effects on the brain

3D cluster of cells could enhance myocardial repair

Scientists unravel the molecular mechanism underlying the causes of colorectal cancer

Aigenpulse launches data analysis suite to automate flow cytometry

ZwickRoell launches their Virtual Testing Forum 2020

Bio-Rad launches StarBright Violet 515 Dye for use in flow cytometry

Evonetix partners with Analog Devices to fast track the development of DNA desktop writer

Scientists develop a novel genetic tool to save coral reefs

New x-ray microscopy technique could help accelerate efforts to map neural circuits

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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