Life Science News

RSS

CircRNAs bind to dsRNA-activated protein kinase which is linked to innate immunity

Covalently closed circular RNAs are produced by precursor mRNA back-splicing the exons of thousands of genes in eukaryotes.

26 Apr 2019

Genetic mutations in brain development lead to discovery of rare genetic diseases

Mutations in a gene involved in brain development have led to the discovery of two new neurodevelopmental diseases by an international team led by researchers at McGill University and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center.

26 Apr 2019

Prokaryotic transport protein transports both left-handed and right-handed aspartate efficiently

Many biomolecules come in two versions that are each other's mirror image, like a left and a right hand. Cells generally use the left-hand version of amino acids to produce proteins, and uptake mechanisms were thought to share this preference.

26 Apr 2019

Berkeley Lab researchers 3D-print all-liquid 'lab on a chip'

Researchers at DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have 3D-printed an all-liquid device that, with the click of a button, can be repeatedly reconfigured on demand to serve a wide range of applications - from making battery materials to screening drug candidates.

26 Apr 2019

Bentham Science's new volume delves into specific avenues of applied NMR studies

Bentham Science's seventh volume of Applications of NMR Spectroscopy, published by Bentham Science Publishers covers NMR methods in proteomics and metabolomics, and nucleic acid biochemistry.

26 Apr 2019

Biologists unravel new role for nervous system in regeneration

Biologists at Tufts University have developed a computational model of planarian (flatworm) regeneration that explains how fragments of planaria determine which end should form a tail and which should form a head.

25 Apr 2019

New genetic test identifies many disease-causing gene variations in high-risk populations

Researchers at Nemours Children's Health System have developed a new low-cost genetic test that accurately identified more than 200 known disease-causing gene variations in two high-risk populations, the Old Order Amish and Old Order Mennonites of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

25 Apr 2019

New drug minimizes damage after a heart attack by 60 percent

Scientists have found a potential new drug for treating the heart damage caused by a heart attack by targeting the way the heart reacts to stress.

From Domainex 25 Apr 2019

First extensive analysis of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

The most common form of childhood cancer is acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden, in cooperation with Karolinska Institutet, SciLifeLab and the University of Cambridge, have now carried out the most extensive analysis to date of ALL at the protein level, by studying the activity in over 8 000 genes and proteins.

25 Apr 2019

Ziath to showcase its latest products at forthcoming exhibitions

Ziath Ltd. has announced that it will showcase its latest 2D coded tube scanners, imagers and semi-automated Mohawk tube selector at the forthcoming ISBER 2019, LabVolution, the Symposium for Cell Biology and Cryopreservation and ELRIG-France conferences and exhibitions.

From Ziath Ltd 25 Apr 2019

$New book introduces scientists to thermal field-flow fractionation of polymers$

New book introduces scientists to thermal field-flow fractionation of polymers

Postnova Analytics reports on an informative new book that introduces scientists to thermal field-flow fractionation and discusses its advantages over the fundamental problems associated with traditional column-based analytical techniques commonly used to characterize polymers and macromolecules.

From Postnova Analytics 25 Apr 2019

Reason for DEET's success can be found in mosquito's legs

Many of us slather ourselves in DEET each summer in hopes of avoiding mosquito bites, and it generally works rather well.

25 Apr 2019

Stem cells in hair follicles have potential to regenerate myelin sheath that coats neurons

A subset of the stem cells in hair follicles have the potential to regenerate the coating that insulates neurons in mice, reports Thomas Hornyak of the VA Maryland Health Care System and the University of Maryland School of Medicine and colleagues, in a new study published 24th April in PLOS Genetics.

25 Apr 2019

Coastal trenches, inland volcanoes remove 19% more CO2 than previously thought

Up to about 19 percent more carbon dioxide than previously believed is removed naturally and stored underground between coastal trenches and inland chains of volcanoes, keeping the greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere, according to a study in the journal Nature.

25 Apr 2019

New fluorescence-based method accurately determines strength of Lewis acids

York University chemists have invented a new fluorescence-based method for accurately determining the strength of a range of Lewis acids, which could one day be used to help purify pharmaceutical drugs, improve industrial processes and explore next-generation technologies, according to a new chemistry study.

25 Apr 2019

Flow-UV inline UV-Visible spectrometer monitors dispersion in real time

Uniqsis reports on how its Flow-UV inline UV-Visible spectrometer sets a new benchmark for real-time dispersion and nanoparticle distribution and agglomeration experiments.

From Uniqsis Ltd 24 Apr 2019

Lonza to host free 60-minute webinar – “Adaptimmune: Implementing a Paperless QC Micro Laboratory”

On 7 May 2019, Lonza will host a free 60-minute webinar during which Adaptimmune Therapeutics will explain their decision to move to a paperless QC microbiology laboratory.

From Lonza 24 Apr 2019

Porvair Sciences offers highly effective P3 microplate for biological sample clean-up

The Protein Crash technique used by the Porvair Sciences P3 microplate is highly effective at removing proteins from biological samples prior to analysis.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 24 Apr 2019

7th Annual PREDiCT: Tumor Models Boston summit will help scientists to improve cancer research

The 7th Annual PREDiCT: Tumor Models Boston summit will be held on July 16 – 18 2019 in Boston, MA. For its anticipated return, Tumor Models Boston rebrands alongside its sister events in San Francisco, London and Asia to become PREDiCT: Tumor Models Boston as part of the PREDiCT: Tumor Models Series.

From PREDiCT 24 Apr 2019

Uncovering the Structure of HIV Integrase to Inform Drug Discovery

In this interview Dr Kushol Gupta, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania talks to News-Medical and Life Sciences about the importance of light scattering techniques for investigating structure and mechanism of action in his ongoing research into HIV integrase and the development of HIV therapeutics.

From Waters | Wyatt Technology 24 Apr 2019

Life Science News

CircRNAs bind to dsRNA-activated protein kinase which is linked to innate immunity

Genetic mutations in brain development lead to discovery of rare genetic diseases

Prokaryotic transport protein transports both left-handed and right-handed aspartate efficiently

Berkeley Lab researchers 3D-print all-liquid 'lab on a chip'

Bentham Science's new volume delves into specific avenues of applied NMR studies

Biologists unravel new role for nervous system in regeneration

New genetic test identifies many disease-causing gene variations in high-risk populations

New drug minimizes damage after a heart attack by 60 percent

First extensive analysis of proteins in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Ziath to showcase its latest products at forthcoming exhibitions

New book introduces scientists to thermal field-flow fractionation of polymers

Reason for DEET's success can be found in mosquito's legs

Stem cells in hair follicles have potential to regenerate myelin sheath that coats neurons

Coastal trenches, inland volcanoes remove 19% more CO2 than previously thought

New fluorescence-based method accurately determines strength of Lewis acids

Flow-UV inline UV-Visible spectrometer monitors dispersion in real time

Lonza to host free 60-minute webinar – “Adaptimmune: Implementing a Paperless QC Micro Laboratory”

Porvair Sciences offers highly effective P3 microplate for biological sample clean-up

7th Annual PREDiCT: Tumor Models Boston summit will help scientists to improve cancer research

Uncovering the Structure of HIV Integrase to Inform Drug Discovery

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

Latest Life Science News