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Study reveals how M. tuberculosis escapes death in macrophages

The bacteria that cause the devastating disease tuberculosis have the ability to escape destruction and grow after they are engulfed by lung macrophages, the immune cells that are supposed to destroy pathogens.

10 Jul 2018

Stem cell study brings scientists closer to understanding schistosomiasis

Scientists have made an important discovery that could lead to the development of new treatments for schistosomiasis, a common parasitic disease.

10 Jul 2018

Scientists discover new way to predict healthy individuals at risk of developing AML

An international team of leukemia scientists has discovered how to predict healthy individuals at risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive and often deadly blood cancer.

10 Jul 2018

New biosensor chip detects single nucleotide polymorphism in real time with high sensitivity

A team led by the University of California San Diego has developed a chip that can detect a type of genetic mutation known as a single nucleotide polymorphism and send the results in real time to a smartphone, computer, or other electronic device.

10 Jul 2018

Researchers develop new method to identify genes contributing to heritable cancer risk

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona developed a new method to systematically identify genes contributing to heritable cancer risk.

10 Jul 2018

Researchers use genome editing to reduce cholesterol levels in animal model

Using genome editing to inactivate a protein called PCSK9 effectively reduces cholesterol levels in rhesus macaques, a species of monkey, according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

10 Jul 2018

Newly discovered nanobody holds promise to advance targeted therapies for several diseases

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have found a nanobody that holds promise to advance targeted therapies for a number of neurological diseases and cancer.

10 Jul 2018

Researchers discover mechanism that shuts down cell-to-cell communications pathway

Cellular functions rely on several communications networks that allow cells to rapidly respond to signals affecting the organism.

10 Jul 2018

Study: Mitochondrial DNA in nanovesicles is the alarm that activates antiviral genetic program

Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III have provided valuable information about the defense mechanisms of the immune system during the early stages of the response to pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.

10 Jul 2018

Scientists sequence and analyze genomes of Candida albicans

Candida albicans is one of the most formidable fungal species, causing infection in humans. Investigating the structure and reproduction methods of pathogenic populations can help us to understand how they emerge and spread.

10 Jul 2018

Fluorescent zebrafish genes provide clues about neuroblastoma

Researchers have created transgenic zebrafish that could help them understand how neuroblastoma, a common pediatric cancer, develops.

10 Jul 2018

Bruker's MALDI Biotyper OMA receives AOAC Method of the Year award in food microbiology

At the 2018 Annual Meeting of the International Association of Food Protection (www.foodprotection.org/), Bruker announces a standardized workflow for any microbial isolate confirmation and identification in food microbiology.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 10 Jul 2018

Bruker launches innovative iProbe HRMAS for biomolecular, materials and clinical research

At EUROMAR 2018 conference (www.euromar2018.org), Bruker announced the iProbe HRMAS, which now enables full automation of high-resolution magic angle spinning NMR.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 10 Jul 2018

Researchers investigate how genetic data can be made accessible in medical practice

In a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, a research group from Vienna investigated how genetic data can be made accessible in medical practice in order to improve the safety and effectiveness of medication.

10 Jul 2018

Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Penn State partner to advance teaching, research in biotechnology

Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Penn State University have entered into a collaborative partnership to advance multidisciplinary teaching and research in biotechnology. This long-term relationship will support the education and preparation of the next generation of biotechnology leaders.

From Sartorius 10 Jul 2018

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Study reveals how M. tuberculosis escapes death in macrophages

Stem cell study brings scientists closer to understanding schistosomiasis

Scientists discover new way to predict healthy individuals at risk of developing AML

New biosensor chip detects single nucleotide polymorphism in real time with high sensitivity

Researchers develop new method to identify genes contributing to heritable cancer risk

Researchers use genome editing to reduce cholesterol levels in animal model

Newly discovered nanobody holds promise to advance targeted therapies for several diseases

Researchers discover mechanism that shuts down cell-to-cell communications pathway

Study: Mitochondrial DNA in nanovesicles is the alarm that activates antiviral genetic program

Scientists sequence and analyze genomes of Candida albicans

Fluorescent zebrafish genes provide clues about neuroblastoma

Bruker's MALDI Biotyper OMA receives AOAC Method of the Year award in food microbiology

Bruker launches innovative iProbe HRMAS for biomolecular, materials and clinical research

Researchers investigate how genetic data can be made accessible in medical practice

Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Penn State partner to advance teaching, research in biotechnology

Advance registration opens and keynotes announced for Lab Innovations 2018

Researchers identify genes associated with aggressive behavior

Bacteria-powered solar cell can produce energy even when skies are overcast

Researchers use gene therapy to cure obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice

Researchers develop new approach for tailored production of methacrylate-based photopolymers

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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