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Scientists track SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

Epidemiologist David Larsen, from Syracuse University and microbiologists Hyatt Green, from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Frank Middleton, from Upstate Medical University are lead members of a multi-institution research project that is expected to have global application in future efforts to track and contain Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

30 May 2020

New design strategy marks a potential advance in the fight against Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have found a way to design an antibody that can identify the toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells - a potential advance in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

26 May 2020

Virginia Tech researcher wins $661,216 grant to study Lyme arthritis

With a $661,216 grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Brandon Jutras, an assistant professor of biochemistry in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will study Lyme arthritis, including the cellular component that contributes to it.

22 May 2020

Phase IIB clinical trial initiated for treating hepatitis B-associated liver cancer

The first patients have been dosed in a multi-regional Phase IIB randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial for the treatment of hepatitis B-associated liver cancer.

19 May 2020

Novel microRNA biomarker could help detect lymph node metastases in pancreatic cancer patients

For years, surgeons have operated on pancreatic cancer patients to remove what they thought was a localized tumor only to discover that the disease had spread to other, inoperable parts of the body. Now, a City of Hope molecular scientist thinks he may have found a way to prevent ineffective surgeries and prolong the lives of these patients.

18 May 2020

IDT opens new manufacturing facility to expand capacity of COVID-19 products

Integrated DNA Technologies, a leading comprehensive genomics solutions provider, announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility located in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 18 May 2020

SCAI releases statement on performance of PCI in ambulatory surgical centers

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) today issued a position statement on the performance of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). The document was published in SCAI's official journal, Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.

15 May 2020

ACMG: Technical standard on CFTR variant testing updated

It has been nearly two decades since the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, together with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, made the landmark recommendation that cystic fibrosis (CF) become the first target of pan-ethnic universal carrier screening, with ACMG identifying a core panel of 23 pathogenic variants to be tested.

14 May 2020

Potential targets discovered for COVID-19 therapy

A team of biochemists and virologists at Goethe University and the Frankfurt University Hospital were able to observe how human cells change upon infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19 in people.

14 May 2020

Ori Biotech and CellGenix to collaborate in order to promote innovation within closed-system cell and gene therapy manufacturing

Ori Biotech Ltd announced a partnership to achieve closed-system preparation and the addition of CellGenix media and growth factors within CGT manufacturing.

14 May 2020

Expect simply more: Get MS-TS durability, convenience, and safety and add EasyDirect balance connection software free

When you need a balance that offers you accuracy under the toughest lab or production conditions, MS-TS delivers.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 13 May 2020

Easy density determination for consistent plastics quality with a free METTLER TOLEDO application note

Monitoring the quality of products and the manufacturing process requires testing molded plastic parts.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 13 May 2020

USP launches new program to accelerate the development of effective COVID-19 treatments

To accelerate the development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, medicines and other treatments, the U.S. Pharmacopeia has launched a new program to support scientists, developers and manufacturers worldwide.

13 May 2020

Internet search patterns important in tracing and predicting COVID-19 spread

A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in May 2020 has identified a link between Internet search patterns and local disease progression for COVID-19. It recommends the use of search data to track and predict COVID-19 spread as a complementary method to established public health surveillance methods.

10 May 2020

Researchers identify transcription factor that preserves the genomic integrity of germline

The germline is the cell lineage of an organism that passes on its genetic material to its progeny. Genetic damage to the germline can cause developmental defects and even death of that same progeny.

7 May 2020

New breakthrough may help cure prion disease

A molecular biologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who has for decades studied the nightmarish group of fatal diseases caused by prions - chronic wasting disease in deer, mad cow in cattle and its human analog - credits a middle-of-the-night dream for a crucial insight, a breakthrough she hopes could lead to a cure.

6 May 2020

7 tips for accurate density determination of jewelry, precious metals, and more

Using your balance to determine the density of solids such as precious metals and jewelry has never been easier. However, setting certain simple parameters prior to the measurement can help ensure your density determination exercises are highly accurate as well.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 4 May 2020

The Importance of Quality Control on Cannabis Related Products

In this interview, Joshua Crossney talks to News-Medical Life Sciences about the recent advancements in the Cannabis industry and why quality anslyis and quality control are more important now than ever for cannabis medicinal products.

From Pittcon 30 Apr 2020

Tekscan’s new cost-effective product for pressure mapping

Tekscan, Inc., is pleased to introduce PM64, a new customizable pressure mapping scanning electronics module with an incremental pricing model that supports a large-scale deployment for high-volume users and original equipment manufacturers.

From Tekscan, Inc. 30 Apr 2020

New nasopharyngeal swabs move into human trials for COVID-19

Researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, in collaboration with healthcare, research, and industrial partners, have designed a new, fully injection-molded nasopharyngeal swab that can be manufactured quickly and inexpensively at high volume to help address the nationwide and international shortage of swabs for COVID-19 testing and research.

28 Apr 2020

Quality Control News and Research

Scientists track SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

New design strategy marks a potential advance in the fight against Alzheimer's disease

Virginia Tech researcher wins $661,216 grant to study Lyme arthritis

Phase IIB clinical trial initiated for treating hepatitis B-associated liver cancer

Novel microRNA biomarker could help detect lymph node metastases in pancreatic cancer patients

IDT opens new manufacturing facility to expand capacity of COVID-19 products

SCAI releases statement on performance of PCI in ambulatory surgical centers

ACMG: Technical standard on CFTR variant testing updated

Potential targets discovered for COVID-19 therapy

Ori Biotech and CellGenix to collaborate in order to promote innovation within closed-system cell and gene therapy manufacturing

Expect simply more: Get MS-TS durability, convenience, and safety and add EasyDirect balance connection software free

Easy density determination for consistent plastics quality with a free METTLER TOLEDO application note

USP launches new program to accelerate the development of effective COVID-19 treatments

Internet search patterns important in tracing and predicting COVID-19 spread

Researchers identify transcription factor that preserves the genomic integrity of germline

New breakthrough may help cure prion disease

7 tips for accurate density determination of jewelry, precious metals, and more

The Importance of Quality Control on Cannabis Related Products

Tekscan’s new cost-effective product for pressure mapping

New nasopharyngeal swabs move into human trials for COVID-19

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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