Laboratory News and Research

RSS

Assay for the sensitive and specific identification of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Scientists described a quick and inexpensive method for accurately identifying the Delta variant by applying the double-mismatch allele-specific RT-PCR (DMAS-RT-PCR).

14 Oct 2021

Ondansetron use associated with increased survival in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients

A recent study analyzes real-world data using artificial intelligence to provide insights into using ondansetron, an antiemetic agent, among SARS-CoV-2 positive patients.

14 Oct 2021

Developing New Technology for the Encapsulation of mRNA-Based Vaccines in Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs)

NewsMed speaks to KNAUER about the company’s background, its range of specialisms and its pioneering work to facilitate the largescale production of LNPs while meeting the stringent regulations and exacting demands of the biopharmaceutical industry.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 14 Oct 2021

Study shows how tissue-derived T cells can damage other organs in stem cell transplant patients

More than 40,000 allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants are carried out worldwide every year, mostly for patients suffering from leukemia or other diseases of the hematopoietic system.

13 Oct 2021

Study reveals the zoonotic potential of the rat Sialodacryoadenitis virus

A new review aimed to describe the current state of knowledge on Sialodacryoadenitis virus, along with its characteristics and potential zoonotic threat.

13 Oct 2021

Unique sound from wind farms may cause more sleep disruption than other noise sources

Residents who live within 10 km of a wind farm report more sleep issues from other sources, such as insomnia, stress and snoring spouses, than the nearby wind farms, a Flinders University study has found.

13 Oct 2021

Comparing lateral flow testing with RT-PCR to detect SARS-CoV-2

Lateral flow devices (LFDs) are point-of-care tests that require significantly more time to develop than RT-PCR assays but can be used locally with minimal to no training, some of which can provide results in as little as 30 minutes. However, there have been some worries about the sensitivity of such kits. As a result, researchers from Micropathology Ltd have been comparing the two methods.

12 Oct 2021

New method helps to analyze proteins during dynamic processes on biological membranes

A large proportion of biologically relevant processes take place at membranes. Studying the dynamics of these processes in real time and without disturbing the biological system is still a major methodological challenge.

12 Oct 2021

EQIPD consortium develops quality system to facilitate adherence to evidence-based research practices

The European Quality in Preclinical Data (EQIPD) consortium has announced the official finalisation of the EQIPD Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) project.

12 Oct 2021

A new technique for long-term preservation of fruit fly populations

The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster has long been an important experimental model for biological research. While you may be eager to rid your kitchen of this unwanted pest, researchers in Japan have developed a new technique to keep Drosophila in the laboratory even longer.

12 Oct 2021

FSU chemists develop a faster way to synthesize compounds for drug development

A team of Florida State University chemists has developed a faster way to synthesize a class of compounds that are commonly used in the development of new medications.

12 Oct 2021

Researchers uncover how cancer cells use sugar residue to evade the immune system

A team of South Dakota State University chemistry researchers uncovered how cancer cells utilize a simple sugar residue to disguise themselves from the immune system. What they learned will help scientists develop more effective cancer therapeutics.

12 Oct 2021

Scientists move a step closer to harnessing viruses to fight antibiotic resistance

As antibiotics increasingly develop resistance to bacteria that cause infection, scientists have moved a step closer to harnessing viruses as an alternative form of therapy.

12 Oct 2021

Large-scale transdiagnostic study links mental illness and poor sleep quality

People who have been diagnosed with a mental illness are more likely to have poor sleep quality compared to the general population, according to the largest study of its kind ever conducted.

12 Oct 2021

A mucoadhesive polymer with anti-SARS-COV-2 activity in vitro and in vivo

The team has evaluated a low molecular weight chitosan derivative as a candidate preventing the viral entry into mammalian nasal epithelial cells to limit the spread of COVID-19.

12 Oct 2021

New federated analytics system can act as a game-changer towards personalized medicine

Predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory medicine, known as P4, is the healthcare of the future. To both accelerate its adoption and maximize its potential, clinical data on large numbers of individuals must be efficiently shared between all stakeholders.

11 Oct 2021

Plasmonic sensing of isothermally amplified nucleic acids and single-molecule detection of SARS-CoV-2

A new study finds that plasmonic sensing of LAMP amplicons through DNA hybridization enables highly specific detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

11 Oct 2021

Small set of beneficial bacterial strains linked to effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplants

The effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in treating ulcerative colitis depends on a small set of beneficial bacterial strains, suggests a new study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

11 Oct 2021

CDC and ClinGen partner to develop expert curated variant list for the genomic community

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Genetic Testing Reference Material Program (GeT-RM) has partnered with the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen) to develop a publicly available list of 546 expert curated pathogenic variants in 84 genes for use in next-generation sequencing (NGS) genetic testing.

11 Oct 2021

New molecular understanding of variations in salmonella virulence

Researchers from the University of Seville, in collaboration with the universities of Zaragoza and Kansas (USA), have managed to describe hitherto unknown processes that allow us to understand the virulence of a Salmonella infection.

11 Oct 2021

Laboratory News and Research

Assay for the sensitive and specific identification of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Ondansetron use associated with increased survival in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients

Developing New Technology for the Encapsulation of mRNA-Based Vaccines in Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs)

Study shows how tissue-derived T cells can damage other organs in stem cell transplant patients

Study reveals the zoonotic potential of the rat Sialodacryoadenitis virus

Unique sound from wind farms may cause more sleep disruption than other noise sources

Comparing lateral flow testing with RT-PCR to detect SARS-CoV-2

New method helps to analyze proteins during dynamic processes on biological membranes

EQIPD consortium develops quality system to facilitate adherence to evidence-based research practices

A new technique for long-term preservation of fruit fly populations

FSU chemists develop a faster way to synthesize compounds for drug development

Researchers uncover how cancer cells use sugar residue to evade the immune system

Scientists move a step closer to harnessing viruses to fight antibiotic resistance

Large-scale transdiagnostic study links mental illness and poor sleep quality

A mucoadhesive polymer with anti-SARS-COV-2 activity in vitro and in vivo

New federated analytics system can act as a game-changer towards personalized medicine

Plasmonic sensing of isothermally amplified nucleic acids and single-molecule detection of SARS-CoV-2

Small set of beneficial bacterial strains linked to effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplants

CDC and ClinGen partner to develop expert curated variant list for the genomic community

New molecular understanding of variations in salmonella virulence

Lab Diagnostics and Automation - Second Edition eBook

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Latest Life Science News