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MGI Partners with ALACRiS Theranostics to Open New Customer Experience Center in Germany

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced the launch of its new Customer Experience Center (CEC) in Berlin, Germany.

From MGI 8 Nov 2022

Low-protein highly processed foods lead to higher energy intake

A year-long study of the dietary habits of 9,341 Australians has backed growing evidence that highly processed and refined foods are the leading contributor of rising obesity rates in the Western world.

8 Nov 2022

Study identifies a potential pharmacological target for treating COVID-19-associated heart failure

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) Center for Precision Disease Modeling identified how a specific protein in SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, damages heart tissue. They then used a drug to reverse the toxic effects of that protein on the heart.

8 Nov 2022

Study: Fenofibrate not a useful strategy for decreasing COVID-19 severity

After showing promise in early laboratory research, the cholesterol-lowering drug fenofibrate had no significant effect on COVID-19 outcomes in a multicenter international randomized clinical trial led by Penn Medicine scientists.

8 Nov 2022

Study uncovers a previously unknown propofol effect in neurons

Propofol is the most commonly used drug to induce general anesthesia. Despite its frequent clinical application, it is poorly understood how propofol causes anesthesia.

7 Nov 2022

Study helps to justify the use of Ayres Sensory Integration as a tool for autistic children

People with autism are often portrayed in popular media as experiencing difficulty processing highly stimulating or overly loud environments.

7 Nov 2022

New analysis finds significant disparities in the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia

The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, shared results from an analysis of its large U.S. Family Heart DatabaseTM showing significant disparities exist in the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) among racial groups, and by income and education levels.

7 Nov 2022

EKF to showcase POCT connectivity solutions at MEDICA 2022

EKF Diagnostics, a global diagnostics company, will be introducing its latest product developments and offerings at MEDICA 2022, Düsseldorf, Germany, 14-17 November.

From EKF Diagnostics 7 Nov 2022

DNA barcoding shows how cancer cells evade the immune system's defenses

Some cancer cells can deploy parallel mechanisms to evade the immune system's defences as well as resist immunotherapy treatment, according to a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

7 Nov 2022

Thrombocytopenia may increase the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women with COVID-19

A new study describes that COVID-19 may increase the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women with low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia).

7 Nov 2022

Study suggests anti-PF4 antibodies may play a role in the severe multiorgan disease manifestations of COVID-19

Researchers investigated the association between the increased levels of anti-platelet factor 4 antibodies and the clinical complications of COVID-19.

7 Nov 2022

Scientists map neural pathways that lead to vomiting after eating contaminated food

A new study describes a system by which gut-brain pathways coordinate with brain circuits to initiate nausea and vomiting.

6 Nov 2022

Daylight Saving Time may also suit morning risers just fine, study finds

Night owls may be looking forward to falling back into autumn standard time but a new study from the University of Ottawa has found Daylight Saving Time may also suit morning types just fine.

4 Nov 2022

UTA researcher aims to develop assistive robots to help people with spinal cord injuries

A University of Texas at Arlington computer science researcher is developing a robotic system that helps people with spinal cord injuries perform everyday tasks, and she's involving members of the UTA Movin' Mavs wheelchair basketball team in the effort.

4 Nov 2022

Study finds low absolute risk of glomerular disease relapse associated with COVID-19 vaccination

Several reports have described a relapse of certain autoimmune kidney diseases in patients after they've received COVID-19 vaccines, but it's unclear if this association is real or a coincidence.

4 Nov 2022

Persistent COVID-19 symptoms among South Africans infected during SARS-CoV-2 Beta, Delta and Omicron variant waves

Researchers longitudinally followed up hospitalized (H) and non-hospitalized (NH) COVID-19 patients for six months after laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections to identify factors that increase the risk of post-COVID-19 condition development in the South African population.

4 Nov 2022

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Pillar Biosciences Sign Application Development Agreement for the Biomek NGeniuS System

More companies around the world continue turning to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, for their next generation sequencing (NGS) needs with the Biomek NGeniuS System.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 4 Nov 2022

Laboratory News and Research

MGI Partners with ALACRiS Theranostics to Open New Customer Experience Center in Germany

Low-protein highly processed foods lead to higher energy intake

Study identifies a potential pharmacological target for treating COVID-19-associated heart failure

Study: Fenofibrate not a useful strategy for decreasing COVID-19 severity

Study uncovers a previously unknown propofol effect in neurons

Study helps to justify the use of Ayres Sensory Integration as a tool for autistic children

New analysis finds significant disparities in the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia

EKF to showcase POCT connectivity solutions at MEDICA 2022

DNA barcoding shows how cancer cells evade the immune system's defenses

Thrombocytopenia may increase the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women with COVID-19

Study suggests anti-PF4 antibodies may play a role in the severe multiorgan disease manifestations of COVID-19

Scientists map neural pathways that lead to vomiting after eating contaminated food

Daylight Saving Time may also suit morning risers just fine, study finds

UTA researcher aims to develop assistive robots to help people with spinal cord injuries

Study finds low absolute risk of glomerular disease relapse associated with COVID-19 vaccination

Persistent COVID-19 symptoms among South Africans infected during SARS-CoV-2 Beta, Delta and Omicron variant waves

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Pillar Biosciences Sign Application Development Agreement for the Biomek NGeniuS System

Charles River Laboratories: New Center Expands Cell and Gene Therapy Capabilities

Green tea catechins and resveratrol display neuroprotective properties in Alzheimer's models

UQ spin-off company to develop precision painkillers for treating debilitating conditions

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