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Synthetic biological logic gate could one day be used to modify cellular function

Genes in living cells are activated - or not - by proteins called transcription factors. The mechanisms by which these proteins activate certain genes and deactivate others play a fundamental role in many biological processes.

26 Mar 2019

Bacteria may travel thousands of miles through the air worldwide, Rutgers study suggests

Bacteria may travel thousands of miles through the air worldwide instead of hitching rides with people and animals, according to Rutgers and other scientists. Their "air bridge" hypothesis could shed light on how harmful bacteria share antibiotic resistance genes.

26 Mar 2019

Researchers demonstrate drug diversity in bacteria

Bacteria produce a cocktail of various bioactive natural products in order to survive in hostile environments with competing (micro)organisms.

26 Mar 2019

New molecular mechanism involved in pancreas repair identified

Ramón Muñoz-Chápuli and Rita Carmona, researchers of the UMA Department of Animal Biology, have identified a new molecular mechanism involved in pancreas repair.

25 Mar 2019

SupaPore 16FPW microfiltration system improves enzyme production

Amazon Filters reports on how a leading Animal Healthcare company has made significant time and cost savings through implementation of a SupaPore 16FPW microfiltration system for bioburden control on its 100m3 batch production of an enzyme added to chicken feed.

From Amazon Filters Ltd. 25 Mar 2019

Sativa Investments completes 1000th cannabinoid and terpenes test at PhytoVista Laboratories

Sativa Investments PLC, the UK’s first medicinal cannabis investment vehicle, has completed its 1000th cannabinoid and terpenes test at its on-site testing facility, PhytoVista Laboratories (“PhytoVista”).

25 Mar 2019

Cardiff University launches Medicines Discovery Institute to develop new generation of drugs

Cardiff University is stepping up the development of new drugs for mental health and central nervous system conditions, with the launch of the Medicines Discovery Institute.

25 Mar 2019

Scientific Symposium at LABVOLUTION focuses on key issues in life sciences

The Scientific Symposium at LABVOLUTION will be focusing on key issues in the life sciences. Accordingly, a high level of visitor demand is anticipated.

From LABVOLUTION 25 Mar 2019

Sartorius wins double award at Fisher Scientific European Sales Conference for the second time

Sartorius was once again a double award winner at the Fisher Scientific European Sales Conference in Karpacz, Poland.

From Sartorius 25 Mar 2019

Luxia Scientific partners with Life Genomics to commercialize microbiome-based tests in the Nordic countries

Luxia Scientific, a French biotech dedicated to improving wellbeing and health for all through the analysis and understanding of the microbiome, announced today that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Life Genomics to commercialize « 1test1TM » in Nordic countries.

From Luxia Scientific 25 Mar 2019

MILabs installs pre-clinical Adaptive microCT scanner at Jagiellonian University in Poland

Jagiellonian University in Kraków recently became the first institute in Poland to install MILabs’ Adaptive U-CT for in-vivo preclinical imaging.

25 Mar 2019

Micronic’s new 2.00 ml tubes enable high volume sample storage in space-efficient 96-well format

Micronic released the new innovative 2.00 ml Tubes with External thread.

From Micronic 25 Mar 2019

Understanding genetic interactions holds key to new personalized therapies

When the Human Genome Project was completed, in 2003, it opened the door to a radical new idea of health - that of personalized medicine, in which disease risk and appropriate treatment would be gleaned from one's genetic makeup.

25 Mar 2019

Study explains how bright colors evolved and diversified in male guppies

Striking traits seen only in males of some species - such as colorful peacock feathers or butterfly wings - are partly explained by gene behavior, research suggests.

25 Mar 2019

Antidepressant drugs may not work when neurons are out of shape

elective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the most commonly prescribed medication for major depressive disorder, yet scientists still do not understand why the treatment does not work in nearly thirty percent of patients with MDD.

22 Mar 2019

Study shows how cooperative breeding could increase lifespan

Seychelles warblers live and breed in family groups on the tiny island of Cousin. In each group, a dominant female and male reproduce.

22 Mar 2019

Researchers develop new tool for imaging large groups of neurons in living animals

Researchers have developed a microscope specifically for imaging large groups of interacting cells in their natural environments.

22 Mar 2019

Researchers identify genes responsible for safener efficacy in grain sorghum

Weeds often emerge at the same time as vulnerable crop seedlings and sneak between plants as crops grow. How do farmers kill them without harming the crops themselves?

22 Mar 2019

Fluctuating growth rate of bacteria helps it to develop resistance against antibiotic

If an antibiotic doesn't kill all the bacteria that infects a patient, the surviving bugs may be particularly adept at timing their resurgence.

22 Mar 2019

Researchers look for new ways to skirt impressive Gram-negative defense system

Superbugs, also known as Gram-negative bacteria, are causing a global health crisis. Each year in the United States, at least two million people contract an antibiotic-resistant infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

22 Mar 2019

Life Science News

Synthetic biological logic gate could one day be used to modify cellular function

Bacteria may travel thousands of miles through the air worldwide, Rutgers study suggests

Researchers demonstrate drug diversity in bacteria

New molecular mechanism involved in pancreas repair identified

SupaPore 16FPW microfiltration system improves enzyme production

Sativa Investments completes 1000th cannabinoid and terpenes test at PhytoVista Laboratories

Cardiff University launches Medicines Discovery Institute to develop new generation of drugs

Scientific Symposium at LABVOLUTION focuses on key issues in life sciences

Sartorius wins double award at Fisher Scientific European Sales Conference for the second time

Luxia Scientific partners with Life Genomics to commercialize microbiome-based tests in the Nordic countries

MILabs installs pre-clinical Adaptive microCT scanner at Jagiellonian University in Poland

Micronic’s new 2.00 ml tubes enable high volume sample storage in space-efficient 96-well format

Understanding genetic interactions holds key to new personalized therapies

Study explains how bright colors evolved and diversified in male guppies

Antidepressant drugs may not work when neurons are out of shape

Study shows how cooperative breeding could increase lifespan

Researchers develop new tool for imaging large groups of neurons in living animals

Researchers identify genes responsible for safener efficacy in grain sorghum

Fluctuating growth rate of bacteria helps it to develop resistance against antibiotic

Researchers look for new ways to skirt impressive Gram-negative defense system

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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