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Healthy adults with small inferior frontal cortex more likely to suffer from anxiety, study finds

Healthy college students who have a relatively small inferior frontal cortex - a brain region behind the temples that helps regulate thoughts and emotions - are more likely than others to suffer from anxiety, a new study finds.

13 Apr 2017

Researchers uncover global regulator that 'switches on' silent biosynthetic gene clusters

Bacteria have supplied some of today's most indispensable anti-cancer and anti-bacterial drugs. Yet these compounds comprise only a fraction of their possible offerings. Now, researchers have found a way to unleash their full potential as natural product dispensers.

13 Apr 2017

DNA methods can help identify microbial hot spots in buildings

Usually associated with humid and sordid slums, mold is a frequent finding in wealthy homes too. Even the fanciest buildings may harbor hot spots where fungi and other microorganisms subtly proliferate, triggering problems that range from unpleasant smells to severe sickness.

13 Apr 2017

Favorite music has greatest impact on brain connectivity

It doesn't matter if it's Bach, the Beatles, Brad Paisley or Bruno Mars. Your favorite music likely triggers a similar type of activity in your brain as other people's favorites do in theirs.

12 Apr 2017

'Human knockouts': Genetics in families reveals basic biology and possible therapeutics for disorders

More than 1,800 individuals carrying loss-of-function mutations in both copies of their genes, so-called "human knockouts," are described in the first major study to be published in Nature this week by an international collaboration led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and colleagues.

12 Apr 2017

New research finds optimum time to study for college students

A new cognitive research study used two new approaches to determine ranges of start times that optimize functioning for undergraduate students.

12 Apr 2017

Quickly determine dissolved particle concentration in solution

The K-7400S Semi-Micro Osmometer from KNAUER allows fast and easy analysis of aqueous liquids. Using the proven technology of freezing point depression, the device determines the total concentration of all dissolved particles of a solution. This makes it suitable especially for quality control in the industrial sector and for the use in research laboratories.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 12 Apr 2017

Moisture application library by Mettler Toledo helps implement reliable moisture analysis

METTLER TOLEDO has catalogued more than 120 halogen moisture analyzer (HMA) methods for a variety of samples across all industries. The resulting Moisture Application Library uses a comprehensive filter set to browse through data sheets, providing method parameters and sample preparation suggestions to help implement reliable moisture analysis in the lab.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 12 Apr 2017

High consumption of dietary PUFA can lead to lazy behavior and diabetes

A UBC researcher is suggesting the types of cooking oils people consume may be sabotaging their efforts to stay healthy and avoid illnesses such as diabetes.

12 Apr 2017

Microparticles show potential to deliver DNA-based vaccines and gene therapies in pill form

A microscopic corn-and-shrimp cocktail could eventually make DNA-based vaccinations and cancer-treating gene therapies an easier pill to swallow, according to new research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

12 Apr 2017

Newest products by Cole-Parmer brands showcased at ARABLAB

Cole-Parmer’s brands Stuart, Electrothermal, Jenway, Techne and PCRmax, recently exhibited their newest products at the 34th ARABLAB in Dubai. The show was a great success as it enabled Cole-Parmer’s brands to meet buyers from the growth markets in the Middle East, China and Asia. With almost 1,000 exhibitors from over 100 countries, the trade show continues to grow year on year to establish itself as one of the world’s leading events for the analytical industry.

From Cole Parmer Limited 12 Apr 2017

Human Vaccines Project, VUMC and Illumina team up to decipher genetic underpinnings of immune system

The Human Vaccines Project and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) today announced that they joined forces with Illumina, Inc., to decipher the human immunome, the genetic underpinnings of the immune system.

12 Apr 2017

New nanowire technology may serve as platform to screen drugs for neurological diseases

A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed nanowires that can record the electrical activity of neurons in fine detail.

11 Apr 2017

Pupil dilation patterns of speakers and listeners synchronize during shared attention, study finds

A new Dartmouth study finds that listeners are most likely to tune in when a speaker delivers the most emotional peaks of his/her narrative, as revealed by synchronous pupil dilation patterns of speakers and listeners due to shared attention.

11 Apr 2017

Western-led research uncovers underlying molecular mechanism that controls acoustic habituation

Most people will startle when they hear an unexpected loud sound. The second time they hear the noise, they'll startle significantly less; by the third time, they'll barely startle at all.

11 Apr 2017

Maternal stress during pregnancy could lead to premature biological ageing in offspring

The stress that some mothers experience during their pregnancies could influence the genetic makeup their babies are born with and, eventually, lead to premature biological ageing and associated age-related diseases.

11 Apr 2017

INTEGRA offer range of high quality multichannel reservoirs with reusable bases

Unlike traditional reagent reservoirs, INTEGRA offers a range of high quality multichannel reservoirs that feature reusable bases. This environmentally-friendly design allows users to reuse the sturdy base and save money as you only replace the disposable inserts.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 11 Apr 2017

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have grown miniature functional models of the womb lining in culture, representing a major step forwards in the study of early-stage pregnancy and conditions such as endometriosis.

11 Apr 2017

Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Unique graphic characters called Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting signs of Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms become apparent.

11 Apr 2017

Researchers map gene activity to reveal how the liver performs different functions

If you get up in the morning feeling energetic and clearheaded, you can thank your liver for manufacturing glucose before breakfast time. Among a host of other vital functions, it also clears our body of toxins and produces most of the carrier proteins in our blood.

11 Apr 2017

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Healthy adults with small inferior frontal cortex more likely to suffer from anxiety, study finds

Researchers uncover global regulator that 'switches on' silent biosynthetic gene clusters

DNA methods can help identify microbial hot spots in buildings

Favorite music has greatest impact on brain connectivity

'Human knockouts': Genetics in families reveals basic biology and possible therapeutics for disorders

New research finds optimum time to study for college students

Quickly determine dissolved particle concentration in solution

Moisture application library by Mettler Toledo helps implement reliable moisture analysis

High consumption of dietary PUFA can lead to lazy behavior and diabetes

Microparticles show potential to deliver DNA-based vaccines and gene therapies in pill form

Newest products by Cole-Parmer brands showcased at ARABLAB

Human Vaccines Project, VUMC and Illumina team up to decipher genetic underpinnings of immune system

New nanowire technology may serve as platform to screen drugs for neurological diseases

Pupil dilation patterns of speakers and listeners synchronize during shared attention, study finds

Western-led research uncovers underlying molecular mechanism that controls acoustic habituation

Maternal stress during pregnancy could lead to premature biological ageing in offspring

INTEGRA offer range of high quality multichannel reservoirs with reusable bases

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers map gene activity to reveal how the liver performs different functions

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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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