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IDT announces significant NGS portfolio expansion

Demonstrating its advocacy for genomics research, Integrated DNA Technologies announces a significant expansion to its NGS portfolio.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 10 May 2019

New computational framework reveals impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression

A new computational framework has revealed key differences between four rheumatoid arthritis medications and their impact on biological pathways in mice.

10 May 2019

Computational tool uses patient's genomic data to find best treatment for bladder cancer

When it comes to cancer, one-size-does-not-fit-all.One of the challenges that we have when taking care of patients with bladder cancer is that from one patient to the next, the prognosis, the stage and the response to different kinds of treatment differ.

10 May 2019

AMP offers recommendations to aid in design and validation of clinical CYP2C9 assays

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, molecular diagnostic professional society, today published consensus, evidence-based recommendations to aid in the design and validation of clinical CYP2C9 assays, promote standardization of testing across different laboratories and improve patient care.

10 May 2019

New machine-learning approach discovers mechanism that helps antibiotics kill bacteria

Most antibiotics work by interfering with critical functions such as DNA replication or construction of the bacterial cell wall.

10 May 2019

Scientists successfully create melanocyte precursor cells using stem cell technology

Our hair, skin and eyes are colored by a pigment called melanin, which is produced by pigment cells called melanocytes. Scientists have used stem cell technology to successfully create melanocyte precursor cells.

10 May 2019

Scientists decipher transcriptome of drumstick tree by RNA sequencing

Did you ever wonder why our grandmothers insisted on having a Tulsi plant in front of the house and a Moringa tree in the backyard? Each and every part of the drumstick tree has medicinal value and is a rich source of nutrients and minerals.

10 May 2019

Study compares single cell and MSC micropellets for cartilage regeneration

Repair of cartilage injuries or defects is aided by the introduction of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which can be incorporated into hydrogels to amplify their effects.

10 May 2019

Cells don’t take up DNA cage nanostructures to a significant extent, finds study

Many studies indicating that DNA nanostructures can enter cells more readily than simple DNA strands are flawed, according to researchers at McGill University.

10 May 2019

Researchers develop stem cell-based model to study neuron resilience and vulnerability in ALS

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a stem cell-based model in order to study the resilience and vulnerability of neurons in the neurodegenerative disease ALS.

9 May 2019

Slim LED transmitted light illumination base expands observation capabilities of SZX/SZ/MVX10 microscopes

Users of Olympus’ SZX™ and SZ™ series stereo microscopes and the MVX10 fluorescence microscope can expand their observation capabilities thanks to a new slim 41.5 mm (1.6 in.) LED transmitted light illumination base.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 9 May 2019

KNAUER introduces new columns and screening service for enantioseparation of chiral substances

KNAUER introduces three new chiral stationary phases, that are typically applied in production or quality control of pharmaceuticals with chiral active ingredients.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 9 May 2019

Sartorius Stedim Biotech launches new SIMCA 16 software for multivariate data analytics

Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a leading international partner of the biopharmaceutical industry today announced the new SIMCA® 16 software for multivariate data analytics is available from its subsidiary Sartorius Stedim Data Analytics.

From Sartorius 9 May 2019

Which type of chromatography is best for cannabis analysis?

Cannabis analysis is essential, but which technique is better? A comprehensive report details the most widely used analytical techniques between 2015-2018.

9 May 2019

Purdue researchers develop new way to view and classify protein 3D shapes

Proteins can provide a detailed look inside the human body and how it protects itself from many diseases. Proteins, which make up about 15% of body mass, are the most abundant solid substances in the human body.

9 May 2019

New research defines the chain of molecular events that goes awry in sepsis

Sepsis is a medical condition that few patients have heard of and most doctors dread. The body's response to attack by bacteria can trigger a cascade of cellular self-destruction that inadvertently causes blood clots, multi-organ failure, and death.

8 May 2019

Mining microbial treasures from human-made noxious sites

Filled with a noxious brew of copper, cadmium and arsenic, with a pH rivaling that of sulfuric acid, Montana's Berkeley Pit seems inhospitable to life.

8 May 2019

Genomics study reveals five genes linked to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

A new genomics study has found that men are three times more likely to die from prostate cancer if they possess mutations the retinoblastoma 1 (RB1) gene.

8 May 2019

Researchers identify genetic component involved in development of familial sarcoidosis

Working with their colleagues from the University of Lyon, researchers from MedUni Vienna's Center for Pathobiochemistry and Genetics have discovered mutations in genes that regulate the metabolic sensor mTOR in patients with familial sarcoidosis.

8 May 2019

New Ziath solution enables verifiable 2D coded tube selection from storage racks

Ziath has announced a unique combination of instruments that ensures the correct 2D coded tubes are automatically withdrawn from storage racks without the huge expense of a fully-robotic tube picking system.

From Ziath Ltd 8 May 2019

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IDT announces significant NGS portfolio expansion

New computational framework reveals impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression

Computational tool uses patient's genomic data to find best treatment for bladder cancer

AMP offers recommendations to aid in design and validation of clinical CYP2C9 assays

New machine-learning approach discovers mechanism that helps antibiotics kill bacteria

Scientists successfully create melanocyte precursor cells using stem cell technology

Scientists decipher transcriptome of drumstick tree by RNA sequencing

Study compares single cell and MSC micropellets for cartilage regeneration

Cells don’t take up DNA cage nanostructures to a significant extent, finds study

Researchers develop stem cell-based model to study neuron resilience and vulnerability in ALS

Slim LED transmitted light illumination base expands observation capabilities of SZX/SZ/MVX10 microscopes

KNAUER introduces new columns and screening service for enantioseparation of chiral substances

Sartorius Stedim Biotech launches new SIMCA 16 software for multivariate data analytics

Which type of chromatography is best for cannabis analysis?

Purdue researchers develop new way to view and classify protein 3D shapes

New research defines the chain of molecular events that goes awry in sepsis

Mining microbial treasures from human-made noxious sites

Genomics study reveals five genes linked to treatment resistance in prostate cancer

Researchers identify genetic component involved in development of familial sarcoidosis

New Ziath solution enables verifiable 2D coded tube selection from storage racks

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

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