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Increasing the radiosensitivity of the FCV-F9 virus

Noroviruses can be easily transported via fresh fruits and vegetables. This article looks at the methods behind increasing the radiosensitivity of the virus.

24 Mar 2020

Researchers discover the RNA editing process in squids

Researchers have recently discovered that squid can vastly edit their own genetic instructions, inside the nucleus of their neurons and also inside the axon.

24 Mar 2020

New technique to study growth and proliferation of cyanobacteria

Introverts tend to feel encouraged: When cells, similar to certain people, get smushed too much, they tend to get into a defense mode, even switching off photosynthesis.

24 Mar 2020

Detecting and classifying disease using the microbiome

Big data exhibits a huge potential for understanding human behavior and health. The challenge is to find ways to efficiently exploit the information it offers.

24 Mar 2020

How do stem cells promote neuronal growth in tissue regeneration?

Stem cells are capable of producing a wide range of particular tissues and are used more and more in clinical applications—for example, these cells are used for replacing a cartilage or bone.

24 Mar 2020

APAC packaging industry addresses food loss and waste by using nano-technology

In the Asia-Pacific region, major economies like China, Japan and South Korea contribute to about 25% of the world’s food waste while other South and Southeast Asian regions together account for 22% of the world’s food waste.

24 Mar 2020

Fast & effective removal of interfering proteins

Incorporating a novel dual hydrophobically treated matrix filter, Microlute™ Protein Precipitation Plate from Porvair Sciences set a new standard for labs looking to remove interfering proteins from serum, plasma or even whole blood samples prior to analysis by Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS).

From Porvair Sciences Limited 24 Mar 2020

Andrew Alliance online event - Wednesday, 1 April 2020 0900 to 1430 CET

Andrew Alliance is advancing life science research with a new class of high-performance, easy-to-use laboratory automation solutions that dramatically improve the repeatability, performance and speed of liquid handling.

24 Mar 2020

Study discovers the mode of action of daptomycin, the reserve antibiotic

The reserve antibiotic daptomycin is one of the last means to fight against harmful bacteria. It is specifically used when traditional drugs fail due to bacteria that are resistant.

23 Mar 2020

Zscan4 protein protects against deadly DNA damage during early embryonic development

In association with Stanford University, a working group from the Division of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna) has discovered the role of a crucial factor that plays a role in early embryonic development.

23 Mar 2020

New method for mapping the structures of heparan sulfate sugars

Heparin, the blood-thinning drug, is used worldwide. However, to date, mapping of the fundamental sugar structures of heparin and the wider class of heparan sulfate sugars in cells has not been accomplished.

23 Mar 2020

Bacterial acid tolerance system shown to confer growth capability to enteric bacteria

The potential to proliferate under acidic conditions is crucial for bacteria. Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and other such enteric bacteria have the ability to colonize and cause disease in the intestinal tract of the host. Yet, they must fight against acidic environments in the entire process of host invasion.

23 Mar 2020

Automated tube rack & microplate sealer

Engineered with robustness in mind the new Porvair Sciences UltraSeal Pro is the latest automated heat sealing solution for laboratories looking for a reliable, consistent microplate and tube rack closing device.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 23 Mar 2020

Technique improves characterization of drug delivery systems

Postnova Analytics reports that its CF2000 Centrifugal Field Flow Fractionation system is delivering exciting new data to scientists developing drug delivery systems.

From Postnova Analytics 23 Mar 2020

Study offers detailed molecular map of interaction patterns of GPCR and different G protein subtypes

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) have crucial roles to play in cell signal transduction and can be used as vital therapeutic targets for several diseases.

20 Mar 2020

Genetically manipulating cells using synthetic materials to construct artificial structures

Researchers at the Stanford School of Engineering have designed a technique for reprogramming cells to use synthetic materials, which the team provides, to create artificial structures that can perform functions within the body.

20 Mar 2020

Comprehensive analysis of genetic diversity to identify susceptibility of human populations to diseases

As part of a new study, researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge, and their colleagues sequenced 929 human genomes and presented the most extensive analysis of human genetic diversity performed so far.

20 Mar 2020

Bacteria’s ability to develop novel peptides for cancer treatment

At Texas A&M University, chemists have identified a new way to beat viruses at their own game—take a p[h]age from bacteria’s playbook and, in the process, develop new kinds of drugs to combat cancer and a range of other human diseases.

20 Mar 2020

Avantor launches new Protein A Chromatography Resin – PROchievA – that provides supply chain flexibility and improves downstream purification performance for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) production

Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, today announced a new recombinant Protein A affinity chromatography resin used to purify antibodies during mAbs production.

From Avantor 20 Mar 2020

Multi-tissue model shows how different tissues account for various inflammatory diseases

Biological engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a multi-tissue model that allows them to analyze the associations between the immune system and different organs, on a dedicated microfluidic platform embedded with human cells.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 19 Mar 2020

Life Science News

Increasing the radiosensitivity of the FCV-F9 virus

Researchers discover the RNA editing process in squids

New technique to study growth and proliferation of cyanobacteria

Detecting and classifying disease using the microbiome

How do stem cells promote neuronal growth in tissue regeneration?

APAC packaging industry addresses food loss and waste by using nano-technology

Fast & effective removal of interfering proteins

Andrew Alliance online event - Wednesday, 1 April 2020 0900 to 1430 CET

Study discovers the mode of action of daptomycin, the reserve antibiotic

Zscan4 protein protects against deadly DNA damage during early embryonic development

New method for mapping the structures of heparan sulfate sugars

Bacterial acid tolerance system shown to confer growth capability to enteric bacteria

Automated tube rack & microplate sealer

Technique improves characterization of drug delivery systems

Study offers detailed molecular map of interaction patterns of GPCR and different G protein subtypes

Genetically manipulating cells using synthetic materials to construct artificial structures

Comprehensive analysis of genetic diversity to identify susceptibility of human populations to diseases

Bacteria’s ability to develop novel peptides for cancer treatment

Avantor launches new Protein A Chromatography Resin – PROchievA – that provides supply chain flexibility and improves downstream purification performance for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) production

Multi-tissue model shows how different tissues account for various inflammatory diseases

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