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Synexa Life Sciences Strengthens its Executive Team for Further Growth

Synexa Life Sciences BV, a global leader in specialist biomarker and bioanalysis research services, announces its plans for growth and the strengthening of its executive team.

From Synexa Life Sciences BV 15 Jun 2022

Syrinx Bioanalytics Acquired by Synexa Life Sciences to Expand Scope of Bioanalysis

Synexa Life Sciences BV, a global leader in specialist biomarker and bioanalysis research services, has today announced that it has acquired Syrinx Bioanalytics, a bioanalytical CRO based in Turku, Finland.

From Synexa Life Sciences BV 15 Jun 2022

New test can tell if you are immune to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, an international team of researchers developed and evaluated quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)-based assays to quantify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific functional T cell immunity.

15 Jun 2022

Researchers report the detection of a swine influenza A virus with gene segments of avian H9N2 origin

In a recent study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers reported natural reassortment of influenza viruses in pigs.

14 Jun 2022

The role of ARF6 in SARS-CoV-2 endocytosis and infection

Researchers assessed the role of adenoside diphosphate (ADP)-ribosylation factor 6 (ARF6) in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

14 Jun 2022

Lineages of monkeypox virus in the United States

In a recent work posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers analyzed various monkeypox virus (MPXV) lineages identified recently in the United States (US).

14 Jun 2022

Evosep One enables robust, high throughput, single cell proteomics

Today, at the 70th Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, Evosep demonstrates new applications for standardization of high throughput single cell proteomics, higher throughput clinical analysis, and improved diabetes monitoring.

From Evosep 13 Jun 2022

Potential applications of bioactive molecules present in fruit peels

A recent study published in Current Issues in Molecular Biology reviewed the potential biological applications of fruit peel extracts.

13 Jun 2022

Innate and adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in older golden hamsters

Researchers assessed the variation in SARS-CoV-2 manifestation with age.

13 Jun 2022

Animal study suggests intranasal COVID vaccine delivery more efficient than intramuscular

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers demonstrated higher comparative efficacy of the intranasal (IN) route of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine administration versus intramuscular route in mice.

12 Jun 2022

Super-immunity in a camelid extensively immunized with the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

A recent study published in Cell Reports reported the development of pan-sarbecovirus nanobodies (psNbs).

10 Jun 2022

Study reports robust immunity to SARS-CoV-2 including Omicron BA.1 for all three primary vaccines

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United Kingdom investigated the effect of two Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine doses or Oxford/AstraZeneca AZ1222 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and a subsequent BNT162b2 booster dose in a cohort of healthcare workers (HCWs) over six to nine months.

10 Jun 2022

Researchers create first comprehensive functional map of genes expressed in human cells

The Human Genome Project was an ambitious initiative to sequence every piece of human DNA. The project drew together collaborators from research institutions around the world, including Whitehead Institute, and was finally completed in 2003.

9 Jun 2022

New electrical test to screen individuals at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

New research from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute will allow families around the world to discover if they are carrying genetic mutations that cause sudden cardiac arrest – a condition that kills nine out of 10 victims.

9 Jun 2022

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers demonstrated that two genes, GTPase, IMAP Family Member 7 (GIMAP7), and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 (S1PR2), have the potential to predict severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with ~90% accuracy.

8 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 protein binds to dendritic cells and induces a hyper-inflammatory cytokine storm

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined how the interaction of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) open reading frame 8 (ORF8) protein with host dendritic cells (DCs) induced cytokine storm.

8 Jun 2022

Electronic nose detects SARS-CoV-2 from breath

Researchers discuss the development of an electronic nose device for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

8 Jun 2022

Longitudinal kinetics of the serological response in COVID-19 recovered patients over a period of 14 months

Researchers assessed the proportion of receptor-binding domain antibodies in COVID-19-recovered patients.

8 Jun 2022

Axol Bioscience introduces CiPA-validated human stem cell-derived ventricular cardiomyocytes to help improve drug discovery

Axol Bioscience Ltd. (Axol), an established provider of iPSC-derived cells, media, and characterization services for life science discovery, today announced that its human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived ventricular cardiomyocytes have undergone comprehensive in vitro pro-arrhythmia assay (CiPA) validation.

From Axol Bioscience Ltd 8 Jun 2022

A new coronavirus found in Swedish bank voles

Researchers report the discovery of the Gimso virus, a novel betacoronavirus in a bank vole from Grimso, Sweden

7 Jun 2022

Assay News and Research

Synexa Life Sciences Strengthens its Executive Team for Further Growth

Syrinx Bioanalytics Acquired by Synexa Life Sciences to Expand Scope of Bioanalysis

New test can tell if you are immune to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers report the detection of a swine influenza A virus with gene segments of avian H9N2 origin

The role of ARF6 in SARS-CoV-2 endocytosis and infection

Lineages of monkeypox virus in the United States

Evosep One enables robust, high throughput, single cell proteomics

Potential applications of bioactive molecules present in fruit peels

Innate and adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in older golden hamsters

Animal study suggests intranasal COVID vaccine delivery more efficient than intramuscular

Super-immunity in a camelid extensively immunized with the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

Study reports robust immunity to SARS-CoV-2 including Omicron BA.1 for all three primary vaccines

Researchers create first comprehensive functional map of genes expressed in human cells

New electrical test to screen individuals at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 protein binds to dendritic cells and induces a hyper-inflammatory cytokine storm

Electronic nose detects SARS-CoV-2 from breath

Longitudinal kinetics of the serological response in COVID-19 recovered patients over a period of 14 months

Axol Bioscience introduces CiPA-validated human stem cell-derived ventricular cardiomyocytes to help improve drug discovery

A new coronavirus found in Swedish bank voles

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