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Scientists build DNA from scratch using yeast

Researchers are rewriting the yeast genome from scratch as part of a controversial project aiming to create custom-made chunks of DNA codes. One goal of the project is to create codes that can be inserted into cells to alter their function or even improve drug development.

26 Jul 2017

New DNA coating gets better at protecting skin with more exposure to UV light

Why use regular sunscreen when you can apply a DNA film to your skin? Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a coating made out of DNA that gets better at protecting skin from ultraviolet light the more you expose it to the sun, and it also keeps your skin hydrated.

26 Jul 2017

Genetic test to predict IBD severity in children

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract with abdominal pain and diarrhea being the most common symptoms. It can be challenging to diagnose as gastrointestinal complaints mimicking IBD are common.

26 Jul 2017

Nanomedical Diagnostics introduces new NTA biosensor for faster, reliable characterization of proteins

Nanomedical Diagnostics, a cutting-edge life science company pioneering graphene biosensors that accelerate pharmaceutical and biotherapeutics development, announces the launch of a new NTA biosensor chip for use with its label-free Agile R100 assay system.

26 Jul 2017

Molecular classification of gastric cancer subtypes could shape tailored treatment options

Molecular classification of the four distinct subtypes of gastric cancer could potentially shape tailored treatment options by helping to predict survival outcomes and patients' response to chemotherapy.

26 Jul 2017

Illumina and Bio‑Rad introduce first next-generation sequencing solution for single-cell analysis

Illumina, Inc. and Bio‑Rad Laboratories, Inc. today announced the launch of the Illumina Bio-Rad Single-Cell Sequencing Solution at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco.

26 Jul 2017

Endocrine Society invites applications for inaugural John D. Baxter Prize

Scientists and healthcare providers who have demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship by leveraging endocrine research to improve patient care can now apply for the inaugural John D. Baxter Prize for Entrepreneurship, the Endocrine Society announced today.

25 Jul 2017

Gene's position on chromosome influences mutations, study shows

Genes do not exist in isolation. Like beads on a string, they sit next to each other on long DNA molecules called chromosomes.

25 Jul 2017

Researchers discover new virus in migratory bird species

Researchers at the University of São Paulo's Biomedical Science Institute (ICB-USP) in Brazil have discovered a new virus in a migratory bird species.

25 Jul 2017

Bio-Rad receives FDA clearance for IH-1000 blood typing instrument for the U.S. market

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global provider of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its IH-1000 blood typing instrument along with approvals for a wide range of associated gel cards and reagents for the U.S. blood typing market.

25 Jul 2017

Aim Lab to unveil latest PathFinder automation platform at AACC Expo 2017

At the AACC Expo 2017, the Australian designer and manufacturer of lab automation systems, Aim Lab Automation Technologies Pty Ltd, will unveil its latest PathFinder automation platform – the PathFinder 350D - for automating the de-capping and sorting of incoming blood collection tubes directly into various analyzer racks ready for analysis.

25 Jul 2017

African-American patients have increased gene mutations in tobacco-related tumors, study finds

African-Americans typically have worse outcomes from smoking-related cancers than Caucasians, but the reasons for this remain elusive. However, scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have taken a big step toward solving this puzzle.

25 Jul 2017

Brain activity test detects variability in cognitive function among children with autism

UCLA researchers have discovered that children with autism have a tell-tale difference on brain tests compared with other children.

25 Jul 2017

Multimodal cognitive training enhances learning for specific skills, study shows

Just as athletes cross-train to improve physical skills, those wanting to enhance cognitive skills can benefit from multiple ways of exercising the brain, according to a comprehensive new study from University of Illinois researchers.

25 Jul 2017

Lutein-rich foods could keep consumers cognitively fit, study finds

Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new study from University of Illinois researchers.

25 Jul 2017

Scientists reveal communication system between knee joint and developing bones in mice

Scientists from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, US, have revealed a communication system between the knee joint and developing bones in mice, which controls bone growth during early development and after injury.

25 Jul 2017

HyMedPoly students join with Lucideon researchers to develop new anti-bacterial materials

Lucideon, the international materials development and commercialization organization has welcomed five researchers from the Institute of Biomaterials, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen – Nuremberg, Germany to its headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent, UK to develop new anti-bacterial materials.

From Lucideon 25 Jul 2017

Safe-weighing in 3 steps with the new Mettler Toledo white paper

Anyone who uses scales know they have limits; a small kitchen scale wouldn’t be used to weigh a watermelon, nor would a pharmacist using that same scale to dispense medication. The first example is an issue of capacity, while the second would actually risk someone’s health.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 25 Jul 2017

Cocktail of drugs for HIV patients with advanced immunosuppression reduced deaths by 27%, study shows

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on 20th July 2017 suggests that a cocktail of drugs, if provided at the beginning of the HIV therapy, can save over 10,000 lives per year. HIV, which is often diagnosed late, leaves people vulnerable to other diseases by ravaging the immune system.

25 Jul 2017

Hydrogel-based capsules may help patients adhere to medications

Around half of all medications for chronic diseases are not taken as prescribed, costing the U.S. health care system more than $100 billion in avoidable hospital stays each year.

25 Jul 2017

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Scientists build DNA from scratch using yeast

New DNA coating gets better at protecting skin with more exposure to UV light

Genetic test to predict IBD severity in children

Nanomedical Diagnostics introduces new NTA biosensor for faster, reliable characterization of proteins

Molecular classification of gastric cancer subtypes could shape tailored treatment options

Illumina and Bio‑Rad introduce first next-generation sequencing solution for single-cell analysis

Endocrine Society invites applications for inaugural John D. Baxter Prize

Gene's position on chromosome influences mutations, study shows

Researchers discover new virus in migratory bird species

Bio-Rad receives FDA clearance for IH-1000 blood typing instrument for the U.S. market

Aim Lab to unveil latest PathFinder automation platform at AACC Expo 2017

African-American patients have increased gene mutations in tobacco-related tumors, study finds

Brain activity test detects variability in cognitive function among children with autism

Multimodal cognitive training enhances learning for specific skills, study shows

Lutein-rich foods could keep consumers cognitively fit, study finds

Scientists reveal communication system between knee joint and developing bones in mice

HyMedPoly students join with Lucideon researchers to develop new anti-bacterial materials

Safe-weighing in 3 steps with the new Mettler Toledo white paper

Cocktail of drugs for HIV patients with advanced immunosuppression reduced deaths by 27%, study shows

Hydrogel-based capsules may help patients adhere to medications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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