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Novel mechanism behind DNA damage control uncovered

DNA damage is occurring in our cells all the time due to external agents, such as exposure to sun, or internal agents, like reactive oxygen species.

26 Feb 2019

Tomocube’s holotomography microscopes set to advance long-term studies of live cells

Long-term studies of live cells are set to take a significant leap forward with the introduction of a motorized stage and custom-designed stitching software for Tomocube’s holotomography microscopes.

From Tomocube Inc. 26 Feb 2019

RWTH Aachen chooses MILabs’ hybrid OI/CT system to enhance molecular imaging research

RWTH Aachen University have chosen the MILabs high-resolution CT to further enhance its world-leading molecular imaging research.

26 Feb 2019

Novel Imaging Methods for Biomedicine

Wei Min has been awarded the Pittcon 2019 Achievement Award. In this interview, he outlines the current imaging challenges in biomedicine and how his novel chemical imaging methods can overcome these.

From Pittcon 26 Feb 2019

Scientists use CRISPR to reveal the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

When it comes to the immune system, we usually think about lymphocytes like B and T cells or macrophages going on constant seek-and-destroy missions against invading pathogens like bacteria and viruses.

26 Feb 2019

Study uncovers potential role of Foxp1 protein in control of autoimmune diseases

Scientists at the Higher School of Economics, the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center created a genetic model that helps to understand how the body restrains autoimmune and oncological diseases.

26 Feb 2019

'Chromosome scanner' that protects against cancer identified

In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have identified one of the main mechanisms behind the repair of serious damage to the human DNA. A 'scanner' inside the cells decides whether or not so-called flawless DNA repair, which protects against cancer, is launched.

26 Feb 2019

Scientists report new and improved method to detect chemical modifications to DNA

Ludwig Cancer Research scientists report in the current issue of Nature Biotechnology a new and improved method to detect chemical modifications to DNA.

26 Feb 2019

Researchers map molecules and functions of skin from tissue samples

The skin constitutes the barrier between the body and the outside world. The skin serves various purposes and it protects the body from external impact such as heat, cold, radiation or bacteria while maintaining a stable environment inside the body.

26 Feb 2019

New green, economical way achieves key organic synthesis via catalyst synergy

In organic chemistry, discovering new reactions is one thing, but to carry them off efficiently is quite another. Carbon-carbon bond-forming is at the heart of organic synthesis, allowing us to stitch together diverse functional groups into an endless array of useful compounds.

26 Feb 2019

Most promising pest-controlling wasp considered for future release in Canada

Thought to be Canada's most promising potential defense against the brown marmorated stink bug - a globally spreading agricultural pest native to Asia - the samurai wasp has been considered for future release in the country in recent years.

26 Feb 2019

Researchers uncover possibility of acoustic side-channel attack on DNA synthesis process

During the DNA synthesis process in a laboratory, recordings can be made of the subtle, telltale noises made by synthesis machines. And those captured sounds can be used to reverse-engineer valuable, custom-designed genetic materials used in pharmaceuticals, agriculture and other bioengineering fields.

25 Feb 2019

Lack of diversity in cell lines does not allow minorities to reap the benefits of precision medicine

As the biomedical field races to develop therapies based on an individual's genetic makeup, a City of Hope scientist and his colleagues found that some commercial cell lines used for countless laboratory studies have mislabeled ancestry when it comes to minorities.

25 Feb 2019

Disease X: an unknown disease that could claim millions of lives

Dubbed ‘Disease X’, scientists believe a future epidemic of the influenza virus could cause millions of deaths worldwide.

25 Feb 2019

Studying Root Canal Anatomy with Non-Destructive Imaging Tools

In this interview, Marco Versiani discusses how he uses micro-CT in dentistry for the Root Canal Anatomy Project.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 25 Feb 2019

Postnova Analytics AF4 system improves characterization of nanoformulated medicines

Postnova Analytics reports on a recent independent review which details how Asymmetric Flow Field Flow Fractionation is a valuable technique to improve the quality of nanoformulated medicines.

From Postnova Analytics 25 Feb 2019

Porvair announces availability of US-manufactured sample storage microplate

Porvair Sciences announces that its industry standard 96-well sample storage plate - the round bottom 1ml deep well microplate is now available manufactured in the USA.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 25 Feb 2019

Asynt's DrySyn SnowStorm range for low temperature chemical reactions and studies

The DrySyn SnowStorm range from Asynt offers an attractive solution for scientists looking to undertake low temperature chemical reactions and studies.

From Asynt 25 Feb 2019

Researchers engineer 'antibody-like' T cell receptors to combat deadly virus

Researchers have engineered "antibody-like" T cell receptors that can specifically stick to cells infected with cytomegalovirus, or CMV, a virus that causes lifelong infection in more than half of all adults by age 40.

23 Feb 2019

New technology platform digitally counts growth factors in single cells

Whether healthy or diseased, human cells exhibit behaviors and processes that are largely dictated by growth factor molecules, which bind to receptors on the cells. For example, growth factors tell the cells to divide, move, and when to die--a process known as apoptosis.

23 Feb 2019

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Novel mechanism behind DNA damage control uncovered

Tomocube’s holotomography microscopes set to advance long-term studies of live cells

RWTH Aachen chooses MILabs’ hybrid OI/CT system to enhance molecular imaging research

Novel Imaging Methods for Biomedicine

Scientists use CRISPR to reveal the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

Study uncovers potential role of Foxp1 protein in control of autoimmune diseases

'Chromosome scanner' that protects against cancer identified

Scientists report new and improved method to detect chemical modifications to DNA

Researchers map molecules and functions of skin from tissue samples

New green, economical way achieves key organic synthesis via catalyst synergy

Most promising pest-controlling wasp considered for future release in Canada

Researchers uncover possibility of acoustic side-channel attack on DNA synthesis process

Lack of diversity in cell lines does not allow minorities to reap the benefits of precision medicine

Disease X: an unknown disease that could claim millions of lives

Studying Root Canal Anatomy with Non-Destructive Imaging Tools

Postnova Analytics AF4 system improves characterization of nanoformulated medicines

Porvair announces availability of US-manufactured sample storage microplate

Asynt's DrySyn SnowStorm range for low temperature chemical reactions and studies

Researchers engineer 'antibody-like' T cell receptors to combat deadly virus

New technology platform digitally counts growth factors in single cells

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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