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Human body is a mosaic pattern of DNA mutations, say researchers

Researchers have discovered that the cells of the human body aren’t clones of a single DNA sequence, but are actually a mosaic of mutations.

7 Jun 2019

Longevity-related molecular programs do not last beyond midlife

Just as a computer requires code to work, our bodies are regulated by molecular "programs" that are written early in life and then have to do their job properly for a lifetime. But do they? It's a question that has intrigued researchers for years.

7 Jun 2019

Learned avoidance behavior can be inherited for multiple generations, say Princeton researchers

Princeton University researchers have discovered that learned behaviors can be inherited for multiple generations in C. elegans, transmitted from parent to progeny via eggs and sperm cells.

7 Jun 2019

Telomere shortening in adulthood is not caused by smoking, say researchers

A new study suggests that telomere length in adults should be regarded as a static biomarker that does not significantly change during adult life.

7 Jun 2019

Scientists develop faster, easier method for making amino acid chains

Scientists often build new protein molecules by stringing groups of amino acids together. These amino acid chains, called polypeptides, are the building blocks needed in drug development and the creation of new biomaterials.

7 Jun 2019

Study provides new insight into how brain stem cells are activated

Our brains are notoriously bad at regenerating cells that have been lost through injury or disease. While therapies using neural stem cells (NSCs) hold the promise of replacing lost cells, scientists need to better understand how NSCs behave in the brain in order to develop effective treatments.

7 Jun 2019

Thermo Fisher Scientific launches automated system for antimicrobial susceptibility testing in Europe

A new benchtop automated reading and incubation system is now available in Europe for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific - Microbiology 6 Jun 2019

Blink and you miss it: Imaging single cells travelling at the speed of Usain Bolt

A new review has summarized recent research into the development of ultra-high-throughput single cell analysis and multi-parametric imaging tools.

6 Jun 2019

Study: Smoking does not shorten the length of telomeres

A new study has surprised the medical world, finding that smoking does not shorten the length of telomeres - a marker at the end of our chromosomes that is widely accepted as an indicator of aging.

6 Jun 2019

A novel approach to intraplaque mast cell characterization in atherosclerosis

Researchers have devised a new flow-cytometric method to identify a subpopulation of intraplaque mast cells, the primary immune mediators of atherosclerosis.

6 Jun 2019

NIH funds clinical trials to assess applicability of genomics for treating chronic diseases

The National Institutes of Health will fund clinical trials to assess the benefits, applicability and efficacy of applying genomic medicine interventions to improve management of diseases such as high blood pressure, depression and chronic pain.

6 Jun 2019

Scientists successfully carry out gene editing in vivo

Scientists at Harvard University have successfully proven that stem cells can be edited inside the body, rather than in a petri dish.

5 Jun 2019

Join Us For testXpo- International Forum for Materials Testing This Fall!

ZwickRoell is pleased to invite you to the premier event in materials testing for the medical and pharmaceutical industry. Join us this October 14-17 in Germany for the 28th international testXpo at ZwickRoell Headquarters in Ulm.

5 Jun 2019

Researchers investigate how antibiotic produced by the microbiome kills bacteria

A research team from the Universities of Tübingen and Göttingen as well as from the German Center for Infection Research has investigated the mode of action of a new class of antibiotics that is highly effective against multidrug-resistant pathogens.

4 Jun 2019

Scientists 'on the right track' toward universal flu vaccine

New research could bring scientists a step closer to developing an effective, universal flu vaccine.

4 Jun 2019

Study uncovers pigment cells that change their identity during normal development

A new study by researchers at the University of Virginia and other institutions has discovered a type of pigment cell in zebrafish that can transform after development into another cell type.

4 Jun 2019

Quanterix raises $49.7 million and announces introduction of latest model Simoa HD-X Analyzer at Bio 2019 International Convention

Quanterix, announced that it issued approximately 2.2 million shares of common stock last week, raising $49.7 million in gross proceeds.

From Quanterix 4 Jun 2019

Promega launches MSI educational website

Researchers and clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of Microsatellite Instability have a new resource gathering information in one place.

From Promega Corporation 4 Jun 2019

MammaPrint and BluePrint identify critical aspects of tumor biology in African-American breast cancer patients

Agendia, Inc., a world leader in precision oncology, today announced the presentation of study results for BluePrint and MammaPrint use in identifying African-American women with hormone receptor positive tumors that have different genomic subtypes and risk than Caucasian women.

4 Jun 2019

Gene variant evolved to cope with modern high-carb diets

The gene variant became more common in humans after cooking and farming became widespread, and might now help people avoid diabetes, according to the findings published in eLife.

4 Jun 2019

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Human body is a mosaic pattern of DNA mutations, say researchers

Longevity-related molecular programs do not last beyond midlife

Learned avoidance behavior can be inherited for multiple generations, say Princeton researchers

Telomere shortening in adulthood is not caused by smoking, say researchers

Scientists develop faster, easier method for making amino acid chains

Study provides new insight into how brain stem cells are activated

Thermo Fisher Scientific launches automated system for antimicrobial susceptibility testing in Europe

Blink and you miss it: Imaging single cells travelling at the speed of Usain Bolt

Study: Smoking does not shorten the length of telomeres

A novel approach to intraplaque mast cell characterization in atherosclerosis

NIH funds clinical trials to assess applicability of genomics for treating chronic diseases

Scientists successfully carry out gene editing in vivo

Join Us For testXpo- International Forum for Materials Testing This Fall!

Researchers investigate how antibiotic produced by the microbiome kills bacteria

Scientists 'on the right track' toward universal flu vaccine

Study uncovers pigment cells that change their identity during normal development

Quanterix raises $49.7 million and announces introduction of latest model Simoa HD-X Analyzer at Bio 2019 International Convention

Promega launches MSI educational website

MammaPrint and BluePrint identify critical aspects of tumor biology in African-American breast cancer patients

Gene variant evolved to cope with modern high-carb diets

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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