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Researchers identify gene mutation combo linked to endometrial cancer

Michigan State University researchers, in collaboration with the Van Andel Institute, have identified a combination of two gene mutations that is linked to endometrial cancer.

7 Aug 2019

Genome editing strategy opens new perspectives in the treatment of cystic fibrosis

The approach adopted by the team of the University of Trento, led by Anna Cereseto, opens new perspectives in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease for which no cure is currently available.

7 Aug 2019

Pitt researchers first to grow genetically modified miniature human livers in the lab

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are the first to grow genetically modified miniature human livers in the laboratory, to emulate human liver disease progression and test therapeutics.

7 Aug 2019

APOE gene variant may be protective and prolong life, finds study

A new study of 38,537 persons of European ancestry suggests that a rare variation of a gene called APOE may be protective and prolong life, in sharp contrast to a more widely studied APOE variant that increases risk of death.

7 Aug 2019

Uncovering how cyanobacteria edit their genomes

Unique editing mechanisms in cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, make them able to remove large sections of the genome to give cells the ability to fix nitrogen, when necessary.

7 Aug 2019

Japanese scientists develop new method to construct 3D models from 2D images

Japanese scientists report in Pattern Recognition a new method to construct 3D models from 2D images. The approach, which involves non-rigid registration with a blending of rigid transforms, overcomes several of the limitations in current methods.

6 Aug 2019

University of North Dakota receives $10 million to expand epigenetics research program

The National Institutes of Health has awarded the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences a $10 million, five-year grant to expand the School's epigenetics research program.

6 Aug 2019

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences publishes ClearLLab Control Cells white paper

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has published a flow cytometry white paper to support the gating strategies behind its newly launched IVD ClearLLab Control Cells.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 6 Aug 2019

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences introduces free online DURA Innovations calculator tool

Beckman Coulter launch online DURA Innovations tool, a powerful cost benefit analysis resource to accompany its latest Cost Benefit Calculator Handbook.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 6 Aug 2019

Thermo Fisher Scientific unveils new Krios solution at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2019

Today at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2019, Thermo Fisher Scientific unveiled a new Krios solution designed to break down the barriers to cryo-EM adoption through improved ease-of-use, faster results and the most compact 300kV cryo-EM microscope design on the market.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Electron Microscopy Solutions 6 Aug 2019

Sanofi exercises option to advance innovative Bispecific Small Molecule project

Exscientia, the world-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, today announced that Sanofi has exercised its option to progress an innovative Bispecific Small molecule project it discovered as part of its new modality collaboration.

From Sanofi 6 Aug 2019

UPM Biomedicals introduces new GrowDex-T hydrogel

UPM launches GrowDex-T – a new hydrogel offering researchers exceptional imaging properties for visualization of cells in 3D.

6 Aug 2019

Greene Tweed highlights custom-engineered sealing solutions for pharmaceutical processing

Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance seals, thermoplastics, composites, and engineered components, highlights its sealing solutions for pharmaceutical processing.

6 Aug 2019

Automating cryo-EM sample preparation

SPT Labtech has today announced the introduction of chameleon, an industry-enabling sample-preparation system for cryo-EM.

From SPT Labtech 6 Aug 2019

Scientists from Vilnius develop cost-effective and faster DNA testing method

DNA or genetic testing is a medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to determine a genetic condition or eliminate the chance of the formation or passing on of a gene-based disorder amongst humans and animals.

6 Aug 2019

2019 Cannabis Science Conference West celebrity plenary session announcement

The CSC Events team is thrilled to announce that Amazon John Easterling with special guest, Olivia Newton-John will be joining us as our 2019 Cannabis Science Conference West Plenary Speakers. John and Olivia will discuss their personal journey together- a story of plant medicine and healing.

From Pittcon 6 Aug 2019

Researchers open up possible avenue for new cancer treatments without side effects

Researchers have opened up a possible avenue for new cancer therapies that don't have the side effects that oftentimes accompany many current cancer treatments by identifying a protein modification that specifically supports proliferation and survival of tumor cells.

6 Aug 2019