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MicroRNA methylation may be useful biomarker for early cancer diagnosis

Levels of molecules associated with genetic function, such as microRNA, can be an important indicator of abnormal activity associated with cancer. However, little is known about how different molecules are altered in cancerous cells.

4 Sep 2019

Breast cancer gene could be key to developing targeted therapy for hepatoblastoma

Hepatoblastoma is a rare form of liver cancer affecting just a few individuals per million. However, it is the leading cause of liver cancer in infants and young children, with most patients diagnosed before their third birthday.

4 Sep 2019

Using anion exchange chromatography and electrochemical detection for determination of carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are among the most widespread organic compounds in the living nature. As monosaccharides and di-saccharides, they primarily serve the direct supply of energy in the organism. In the form of oligomers or polymers, they are used more for storage of energy or information, or take over tasks as a structural element in cell walls, primarily of plants.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 3 Sep 2019

Quick, cost effective way to homogenize cells and tissue lysates

Porvair Sciences announce the new Chromatrap Homogeniser Spin Column which provides a quick, cost effective way to homogenize cells and tissues lysates in a single step.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 3 Sep 2019

Perfectus Biomed receives NBIC funding for commercialization of burn wound biofilm model

Perfectus Biomed are delighted to announce that we have received funding from the National Biofilms Innovation Centre for a collaborative project with the University of Bath.

From Perfectus Biomed 3 Sep 2019

Bacterial endotoxin testing now offered by Perfectus Biomed

Endotoxins are toxins present within a bacterial cell wall that are released when a cell disintegrates. They are lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and are found within the outer membrane of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria. Endotoxins often consist of lipid A, a core oligosaccharide and the O-specific polysaccharide.

From Perfectus Biomed 3 Sep 2019

Perfectus Biomed to exhibit at IPS conference in Liverpool

The Perfectus Biomed team will be exhibiting at the Infection Prevention Society conference in Liverpool this month.

From Perfectus Biomed 3 Sep 2019

CRISPR-Cas9 successfully reverses type 2 diabetes in mice

Researchers have used CRISPR-Cas9 to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice, a development that could eventually benefit humans.

3 Sep 2019

Study reshapes the understanding of telomerase's function in normal cells

New research from the University of Maryland and the National Institutes of Health reveals a new role for the enzyme telomerase.

3 Sep 2019

Large study quashes idea of “gay gene”

A vast new study including almost half a million people has concluded that no single gene is associated with same-sex behavior.

2 Sep 2019

SATI gene editing could replace CRISPR

Scientists have developed a new gene editing tool called SATI that is safer than CRISPR.

2 Sep 2019

Exercise during pregnancy shown to restore metabolic health

A new study has shown that exercise can restore key tissues and reduce the risk of metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.

2 Sep 2019

Scientists discover how resistant bacteria block entrance of antibiotics

Scientists have discovered how Klebsiella pneumoniae evolves to become resistant to carbapenem antibiotics.

2 Sep 2019

Understanding yeast with probiotic properties

Researchers led by Prof. Johan Thevelein (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology) have discovered that Saccharomycesboulardii, a yeast with probiotic properties, produces uniquely excessive amounts of acetic acid, the main component of vinegar.

30 Aug 2019

Lab-grown brain organoids and the brains of preemie babies generate similar electrical impulses

Brain organoids — also called mini-brains — are 3D cellular models that represent aspects of the human brain in the laboratory. Brain organoids help researchers track human development, unravel the molecular events that lead to disease and test new treatments.

30 Aug 2019

Researchers identify how neurons in the mouse neocortex form billion synaptic connections

The structure of synaptic connections between neurons shapes their activity and function. Measuring a comprehensive snapshot of this so-called connectome has so far only been accomplished within tiny volumes, smaller than the head of a pin.

30 Aug 2019

Molecular mechanism by which human stomach pathogen is attracted to bleach revealed

Researchers at the University of Oregon have uncovered a molecular mechanism by which the human stomach pathogen Helicobacter pylori is attracted to bleach, also known as hypochlorous acid or HOCI.

30 Aug 2019

Researchers illuminate mysterious aspect of mitochondrial metabolism using a tiny thermometer

Armed with a tiny new thermometer probe that can quickly measure temperature inside of a cell, University of Illinois researchers have illuminated a mysterious aspect of metabolism: heat generation.

30 Aug 2019

Cell-free DNA identifies pathogens and quantifies injuries to organs

A common problem in diagnosing infectious disease is that the presence of a potential pathogen in the body does not necessarily mean the patient is sick. This can be particularly challenging for the treatment of organ transplant recipients, who often grapple with infection as well as complications related to immunosuppression.

29 Aug 2019

A detailed map to understand how viruses infect human cells

Biologists at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have leveraged a computational method to map protein-protein interactions between all known human-infecting viruses and the cells they infect.

29 Aug 2019

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MicroRNA methylation may be useful biomarker for early cancer diagnosis

Breast cancer gene could be key to developing targeted therapy for hepatoblastoma

Using anion exchange chromatography and electrochemical detection for determination of carbohydrates

Quick, cost effective way to homogenize cells and tissue lysates

Perfectus Biomed receives NBIC funding for commercialization of burn wound biofilm model

Bacterial endotoxin testing now offered by Perfectus Biomed

Perfectus Biomed to exhibit at IPS conference in Liverpool

CRISPR-Cas9 successfully reverses type 2 diabetes in mice

Study reshapes the understanding of telomerase's function in normal cells

Large study quashes idea of “gay gene”

SATI gene editing could replace CRISPR

Exercise during pregnancy shown to restore metabolic health

Scientists discover how resistant bacteria block entrance of antibiotics

Understanding yeast with probiotic properties

Lab-grown brain organoids and the brains of preemie babies generate similar electrical impulses

Researchers identify how neurons in the mouse neocortex form billion synaptic connections

Molecular mechanism by which human stomach pathogen is attracted to bleach revealed

Researchers illuminate mysterious aspect of mitochondrial metabolism using a tiny thermometer

Cell-free DNA identifies pathogens and quantifies injuries to organs

A detailed map to understand how viruses infect human cells

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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