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A Portable Solution for the On-scene Identification of Kratom

Zachary Lawton describes a portable GC-MS solution for the identification of Kratom and other drugs that cannot be identified using traditional colorimetric tests.

From Pittcon 16 Jul 2019

Removing bacterial armor could be new way to fight anthrax

A new study led by Dr. Antonella Fioravanti in the lab of Prof. Han Remaut (VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology) has shown that removing the armor of the bacterium that causes anthrax slows its growth and negatively affects its ability to cause disease.

16 Jul 2019

Discovery could pave the way towards new treatments for neurological disorders

Scientists at the University of Warwick have discovered a new process that sets the fastest molecular motor on its marathon-like runs through our neurons.

16 Jul 2019

EMBL study reveals uncoupling between chromatin topology and gene expression

Molecular biologists long thought that domains in the genome’s 3D organization control how genes are expressed.

16 Jul 2019

New combination method improves characterization of polysaccharides

Postnova Analytics reports on a new method for the accurate molecular weight determination of complex polysaccharides (Chitosans) using asymmetric flow field flow fractionation (AF4) coupled with multi-angle light scattering (MALS) and differential refractive index (RI) detectors.

From Postnova Analytics 16 Jul 2019

New study identifies eight genetic variants associated with anorexia nervosa

A new large-scale genome-wide association study published in Nature Genetics, has identified eight genetic variants significantly associated with anorexia nervosa; and the research shows that the origins of this serious disorder appear to be both metabolic and psychiatric.

16 Jul 2019

Researchers use blood samples from zoo to improve computer-assisted disease prognosis

The researchers want to use similar genetic patterns, which have been present in the blood of humans and animals for thousands of years, to improve computer-assisted disease prognosis.

16 Jul 2019

Evaluating safety and efficacy of magnetically labeled mesenchymal stem cells

Cells equipped with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles can be directed to a specific location by an external magnetic field, which is beneficial for tissue repair.

16 Jul 2019

New review highlights opportunities and challenges in metagenomics

A new expert review highlights the opportunities and methodological challenges at this critical juncture in the growth of the field of metagenomics.

16 Jul 2019

Research reveals the parenting habits of our earliest extinct ancestors

Extended parental care is considered one of the hallmarks of human evolution. A stunning new research result published today in Nature reveals for the first time the parenting habits of one of our earliest extinct ancestors.

15 Jul 2019

New chemBIOS platform for drug development

In spite of increasing demand, the number of newly developed drugs decreased continuously in the past decades.

15 Jul 2019

Scientists discover hundreds of protein-pairs through coevolution study

Scientists have discovered hundreds of new protein-protein interactions by looking for co-evolution in some residues of aligned protein sequences.

15 Jul 2019

Porvair Sciences develops new fluid collection vent for surgical suction cannisters

Working closely with a medical device manufacturer, Porvair Sciences has developed a high-performance fluid collection vent for a surgical suction cannister using their proprietary Vyon® porous plastic.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 15 Jul 2019

LexaGene’s beta prototype achieves 98.2% consistency with reference lab data

LexaGene Holdings, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops genetic analyzers for rapid pathogen detection and other molecular markers, announced today the test results from its first beta prototype placed at the Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA. Mass Vet is one of 24 hospitals owned and operated by Ethos Veterinary Health.

15 Jul 2019