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Unraveling the complex web of rectal infections and the microbiome in MSM

Study delves into the relationships between various sexually transmitted infections, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Torquetenovirus, and high-risk HPV, and their effects on the anorectal microbiome among men who have sex with men (MSM), unveiling complex interactions that may influence infection outcomes and treatment strategies.

10 Apr 2024

Baylor study reveals role of newly inherited DNA variants in recessive diseases

You have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on the surface.

10 Apr 2024

Burdock roots outshine dandelion in antidiabetic potential study

Study compares the antidiabetic potential of dandelion and burdock roots, finding burdock exhibits higher total phenolic content and α-amylase activity, while dandelion has higher total polysaccharide content, warranting further in vivo studies.

7 Apr 2024

New method to evaluate enzymes opens path to ferroptosis-targeting cancer drugs

New research could pave the way to develop cancer drugs targeting an enzyme that inhibits ferroptosis, a type of cell death.

5 Apr 2024

Infertile men more likely to have impaired kidney function, study says

Study reveals that childless men are more likely to have decreased renal function and proteinuria than fathers, suggesting an association between male infertility and higher risks of kidney disease.

4 Apr 2024

Bio-Rad launches first ultrasensitive multiplexed digital PCR assay for breast cancer mutation detection in clinical research

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the launch of its first ultrasensitive multiplexed digital PCR assay, the ddPLEX ESR1 Mutation Detection Kit.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 3 Apr 2024

Innovative molecular biology technique used to identify targets for Schistosoma mansoni vaccine candidates

Researchers in Brazil have used an innovative technique in molecular biology to identify targets for candidate vaccines against Schistosoma mansoni, the parasite that causes schistosomiasis.

2 Apr 2024

Rapid miRNA detection with one-pot isothermal rolling circle amplification

This study is led by Professor Jue Ruan (Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen, China). The authors developed a one-pot isothermal detection method based on rolling circle amplification (RCA) for rapid and specific detection of miRNAs and short RNA fragments.

29 Mar 2024

Dietary vitamin A shows promise in Alzheimer's disease intervention, study finds

Study explored the impact of dietary vitamin A on gut microbiota and intestinal transcriptome, revealing its potential in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology and cognitive functions in mice.

28 Mar 2024

Genetic test streamlines diagnosis of rare developmental disorders

A single genetic test could potentially replace the current two-step approach to diagnosing rare developmental disorders in children. This shift could enable earlier diagnoses for families and save the NHS vital resources.

28 Mar 2024

Household chemicals endanger brain's myelin-forming cells

Study uncovers how environmental chemicals, specifically organophosphate flame retardants and quaternary compounds, negatively affect oligodendrocyte development, implicating them in potential neurodevelopmental risks such as ADHD and autism, by employing an innovative high-throughput screening approach on mouse and human stem cell-derived models.

26 Mar 2024

Heart at risk from ARDS: Inflammatory responses fuel cardiovascular complications

Research highlights the inflammatory impacts of ARDS on the heart, underscoring the role of immune responses in cardiovascular complications from viral infections, including COVID-19, and emphasizes the potential of TNF-α neutralizing therapy to mitigate these effects.

24 Mar 2024

Semarion introduces SemaCyte Multiplexing Platform to enhance cell assay data quality and speed during drug discovery

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From Semarion 20 Mar 2024

CRISPR-based diagnostics for rapid oral pathogen detection

A study aiming to develop a low-cost, rapid detection technique for the widescale detection and screening of oral microorganisms suitable for point-of-care settings was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

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Unraveling the complex web of rectal infections and the microbiome in MSM

Baylor study reveals role of newly inherited DNA variants in recessive diseases

Burdock roots outshine dandelion in antidiabetic potential study

New method to evaluate enzymes opens path to ferroptosis-targeting cancer drugs

Infertile men more likely to have impaired kidney function, study says

Bio-Rad launches first ultrasensitive multiplexed digital PCR assay for breast cancer mutation detection in clinical research

Innovative molecular biology technique used to identify targets for Schistosoma mansoni vaccine candidates

Rapid miRNA detection with one-pot isothermal rolling circle amplification

Dietary vitamin A shows promise in Alzheimer's disease intervention, study finds

Genetic test streamlines diagnosis of rare developmental disorders

Household chemicals endanger brain's myelin-forming cells

Heart at risk from ARDS: Inflammatory responses fuel cardiovascular complications

Semarion introduces SemaCyte Multiplexing Platform to enhance cell assay data quality and speed during drug discovery

CRISPR-based diagnostics for rapid oral pathogen detection

Genetic key to milder COVID: Certain genes slash severity and death risk in older men

Arrayjet’s ArrayPlex platform selected by Immunome for use in its discovery of targeted cancer therapies

CryoLogyx completes £500k seed funding round

Study highlights potential of p-tau217 assays in Alzheimer's clinical trials and diagnosis

Choosing the right fat for keto diets: Fish oil's significant role in cancer prevention

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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