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Refeyn strengthens capability with new US Headquarters in Boston area

Refeyn, the pioneer of mass photometry technology, is continuing to strengthen the deployment of its unique bioanalytical tools with the planned Grand Opening of its new US Headquarters and Customer Interaction Center, in conjunction with the third annual Mass Photometry Summit 2024. Following the summit, highlighting the very latest advances in mass photometry, to be held in the Boston area on May 22, Refeyn will officially open its new 10,000 sq. ft. HQ in the heart of Waltham’s Biotech Hub in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, on May 23.

From Refeyn 23 May 2024

Clues from bird flu’s ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas Panhandle

In early February, dairy farmers in the Texas Panhandle began to notice sick cattle. The buzz soon reached Darren Turley, executive director of the Texas Association of Dairymen: "They said there is something moving from herd to herd."

23 May 2024

Research aims to better understand the origin of eosinophils

Eosinophils are specialized cells of our immune system. They are identified by their distinctive granules that stain red when treated with an acidic reagent, eosin, which gave them their name.

22 May 2024

Extreme heat and cold linked to increased risk of stroke mortality

Extreme heat and extreme cold are both associated with increased risks of death from ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

22 May 2024

100-year-old BCG vaccine protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from infectious diseases

In new research, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) show that the 100-year-old Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, originally developed to prevent tuberculosis, protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from severe COVID-19 disease and other infectious diseases.

22 May 2024

Study reveals biological repercussions of UV-C radiation exposure from germicidal lamps

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 9, entitled, "Germicidal lamps using UV-C radiation may pose health safety issues: a biomolecular analysis of their effects on apoptosis and senescence."

22 May 2024

Lemon verbena extract boosts sleep quality

Researchers explore the utility of lemon verbena in improving the sleep of individuals with poor sleep.

22 May 2024

Human body lice more efficient at transmitting Yersinia pestis than previously thought

A new laboratory study suggests that human body lice are more efficient at transmitting Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes plague, than previously thought, supporting the possibility that they may have contributed to past pandemics.

21 May 2024

Study identifies 28 trace metals in tobacco smoke

Cigarette smoke has been studied for years, revealing a multitude of contaminants, including toxic metals.

21 May 2024

Novel therapy reprograms immune cells, shrinks prostate and bladder cancers in animal study

A novel therapy that reprograms immune cells to promote antitumor activity helped shrink hard-to-treat prostate and bladder cancers in mice, according to research from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery.

21 May 2024

New MOBE technology revolutionizes multiplexed genome editing

The human genome consists of around 3 billion base pairs and humans are all 99.6% identical in their genetic makeup.

21 May 2024

New discovery could lead to a treatment for visceral leishmaniasis

A discovery by Simona Stäger's team could help come up with a treatment to the most serious form of leishmaniasis.

21 May 2024

Matcha green tea powder may help keep gum disease bacteria at bay

Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can lead to complications including tooth loss.

21 May 2024

Transformative $8 million donation fuels pancreatic cancer research at WEHI

An exceptional $8 million, 10-year philanthropic investment will spearhead new treatments for pancreatic cancer and create a new dedicated research centre at WEHI.

21 May 2024

Hamilton unveils next generation of air displacement pipetting technology: ZEUS X1

Hamilton, a leading global manufacturer of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling workstations, and sample management systems, is excited to announce the release of its latest innovation, ZEUS X1.

From Hamilton Process Analytics 21 May 2024

Transportation of cancer nanomedicines into solid tumors

A new study conducted by the Wilhelm Lab at the University of Oklahoma examines a promising development in biomedical nanoengineering.

20 May 2024

Study identifies PI3K-beta as key target in overcoming chemotherapy resistance in glioblastoma

For many patients with a deadly type of brain cancer called glioblastoma, chemotherapy resistance is a big problem.

20 May 2024

Enhanced tumor treatment using antibody-loaded extracellular vesicles

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have succeeded in delivering targeted cancer treatment via small membrane bubbles that our cells use to communicate.

20 May 2024

Inherited iron defects uncovered in endemic Indian population

Although iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent form of anemia globally, it may be underdiagnosed due to lack of awareness or methodical screening.

20 May 2024

New mechanism discovered for Chagas disease-induced heart damage

Jyothi Nagajyothi, Ph.D. and her laboratory at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) have identified what may be the main mechanism for how chronic Chagas Disease, a parasitic infection affecting millions of people worldwide, can cause irreversible and potentially fatal heart damage.

20 May 2024

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Laboratory News and Research

Refeyn strengthens capability with new US Headquarters in Boston area

Clues from bird flu’s ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas Panhandle

Research aims to better understand the origin of eosinophils

Extreme heat and cold linked to increased risk of stroke mortality

100-year-old BCG vaccine protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from infectious diseases

Study reveals biological repercussions of UV-C radiation exposure from germicidal lamps

Lemon verbena extract boosts sleep quality

Human body lice more efficient at transmitting Yersinia pestis than previously thought

Study identifies 28 trace metals in tobacco smoke

Novel therapy reprograms immune cells, shrinks prostate and bladder cancers in animal study

New MOBE technology revolutionizes multiplexed genome editing

New discovery could lead to a treatment for visceral leishmaniasis

Matcha green tea powder may help keep gum disease bacteria at bay

Transformative $8 million donation fuels pancreatic cancer research at WEHI

Hamilton unveils next generation of air displacement pipetting technology: ZEUS X1

Transportation of cancer nanomedicines into solid tumors

Study identifies PI3K-beta as key target in overcoming chemotherapy resistance in glioblastoma

Enhanced tumor treatment using antibody-loaded extracellular vesicles

Inherited iron defects uncovered in endemic Indian population

New mechanism discovered for Chagas disease-induced heart damage

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