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Experts develop new method to quantify the physiological status of zinc

The deficiency of Zinc is prevalent worldwide. The shortfall of this mineral in children leads to embryonic malformations, stunting, and neurobehavioral abnormalities.

19 Nov 2021

Research findings anticipated to facilitate production of novel drug candidates

Pharmaceuticals commonly available on the market are developed by linking together rings of molecules to generate drugs that treat conditions like depression.

19 Nov 2021

New 3D map provides precise locations of blood vessels and stem cells in a a mouse skull

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists have used glowing chemicals and other techniques to create a 3D map of the blood vessels and self-renewing "stem" cells that line and penetrate a mouse skull.

19 Nov 2021

Reducing cell culture contamination with INTEGRA’s versatile pipettes

INTEGRA Biosciences – a leading provider of high quality laboratory equipment – supplies a comprehensive range of liquid handling tools that are ideal for sterile cell biology workflows.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 19 Nov 2021

Genetically modified plants can produce and release insect sex pheromones to deal with pests

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) has developed genetically modified plants that are capable of producing and releasing insect sex pheromones to deal with pests that affect herbaceous and similar plants, thus reducing the need for using pesticides.

18 Nov 2021

Robust & Reproducible Sample Preparation for LC/MS

Porvair Sciences has published an in-depth application report demonstrating how their Microlute® CP Reverse Phase Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) microplates provide a robust and highly reproducible SPE LC-MS sample preparation methodology

From Porvair Sciences Limited 18 Nov 2021

New group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect identified

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Umeå University, and the University of Bonn have identified a new group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect against many antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

18 Nov 2021

Scientists use AI and evolutionary analysis to produce 3D models of eukaryotic protein interactions

UT Southwestern and University of Washington researchers led an international team that used artificial intelligence (AI) and evolutionary analysis to produce 3D models of eukaryotic protein interactions.

17 Nov 2021

Genomic changes in advanced tumors reveal interactions with treatment

A novel way to look at cancer treatment resistance offers the possibility for identifying genetic mechanisms involved and alternative treatment approaches.

17 Nov 2021

Research details how HIV-infected cells evade detection by the immune system

Scientists from the Wistar Institute revealed how major features on the surface of HIV-infected cells help the disease avoid detection by the immune system.

15 Nov 2021

CRISPR introduces potentially dangerous changes in cells, reveals research

New research revealed that gene editing, particularly gene knockout, with CRISPR-Cas9 can support cells with mutated gene forms associated with cancer.

15 Nov 2021

Cellular senescence is caused by irreversible damage to the genome

Researchers have demonstrated that the aging of cells is dependent on a genomic instability mechanism that causes the disease.

15 Nov 2021

Improving our Understanding of Bacterial Membranes

We speak to Professor Bart Hoogenboom and Georgina Benn about current research using technology to create the sharpest images of living bacteria ever recorded.

From University College London 12 Nov 2021

Using a new genetic technology to decipher intratumoral heterogeneity

Even within a single patient with cancer, there is a vast diversity of individual tumor cells, which display distinct behaviors related to growth, metastasis, and responses to chemotherapy.

12 Nov 2021

Study offers genetic clues on the fundamental development of anatomical appearance

Which genes control the defining features that make us look as we do? And how do they make it happen?

11 Nov 2021

Avoiding the formation of false positive results during SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing

In light of frequent false positives, a team of Canadian researchers has shown that rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 work only when manufacturer instructions are followed.

11 Nov 2021

Research establishes a new understanding of how DNA methylation begins in plants

Crop improvement often involves the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another to produce a valuable trait. Some major examples of crops with these so-called "transgenes" include disease-resistant cotton and beta-carotene-enhanced golden rice.

10 Nov 2021

Laboratory News and Research

Experts develop new method to quantify the physiological status of zinc

Research findings anticipated to facilitate production of novel drug candidates

New 3D map provides precise locations of blood vessels and stem cells in a a mouse skull

Reducing cell culture contamination with INTEGRA’s versatile pipettes

Genetically modified plants can produce and release insect sex pheromones to deal with pests

Robust & Reproducible Sample Preparation for LC/MS

New group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect identified

Scientists use AI and evolutionary analysis to produce 3D models of eukaryotic protein interactions

Genomic changes in advanced tumors reveal interactions with treatment

Research details how HIV-infected cells evade detection by the immune system

CRISPR introduces potentially dangerous changes in cells, reveals research

Cellular senescence is caused by irreversible damage to the genome

Improving our Understanding of Bacterial Membranes

Using a new genetic technology to decipher intratumoral heterogeneity

Study offers genetic clues on the fundamental development of anatomical appearance

Avoiding the formation of false positive results during SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing

Research establishes a new understanding of how DNA methylation begins in plants

Gold nanoclusters could be the new weapon in the fight against bacterial antibiotic resistance

New model for early prediction of cancer patients' response to immunotherapy

Study discusses outcomes of disclosing actionable genetic results to research participants

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