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Nominations invited for prestigious awards at Pittcon Conference & Expo 2020

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From Pittcon 19 Apr 2019

Key research takeaways from ECCMID 2019

This article aims to provide a brief overview of the key themes of the 29th ECCMID conference and update readers on current research projects.

From ESCMID 19 Apr 2019

Microfluidic-based drug screening chip identifies antibiotic interactions in eight hours

A KAIST research team developed a microfluidic-based drug screening chip that identifies synergistic interactions between two antibiotics in eight hours.

19 Apr 2019

Researchers explore whether time of day can affect the body's response to physical exertion

Two papers appearing April 18 in the journal Cell Metabolism confirm that the circadian clock is an important factor in how the body responds to physical exertion.

19 Apr 2019

New scoring system based on genetic markers predicts obesity risk at birth

Researchers have come up with a scoring system based on genetic markers that predicts an individual's inborn risk for obesity.

19 Apr 2019

Phasefocus to launch new cell imaging system with smart incubation technology

Phasefocus has secured additional investment as it prepares to launch the newest version of its flagship live cell imaging and analysis system, Livecyte™.

From Phase Focus Limited 19 Apr 2019

DWK Life Sciences offers Workflow Solutions to improve productivity

DWK Life Sciences, the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of precision labware, announces Workflow Solutions, a portfolio of glass and plastic labware designed to improve productivity through every phase of product development, from research through discovery, validation, pilot production, scale-up, early production and commercialization.

From DWK Lifesciences 19 Apr 2019

Key proteins can block Listeria without triggering the death of host cells

New North Carolina State University research shows that key proteins known for their ability to prevent viral infections by inducing cell death can also block certain bacterial infections without triggering the death of the host cells.

19 Apr 2019

Scientists deploy CRISPR gene-editing tool to engineer multiple edits

Scientists at Christiana Care Health System's Gene Editing Institute and NovellusDx, an Israeli biotechnology company, have deployed a breakthrough CRISPR gene-editing tool to successfully engineer multiple edits simultaneously to fragments of DNA extracted from a human cell, according to a new study published today in The CRISPR Journal.

19 Apr 2019

Synthetic biologists add analog-to-digital signal processing to genetic circuitry of living cells

Synthetic biologists have added high-precision analog-to-digital signal processing to the genetic circuitry of living cells.

19 Apr 2019

New discovery transforms conventional microfluidics into open-space microfluidics

Microfluidics refers to the manipulation of fluids in microscale devices. Commonly called "labs on a chip," microfluidic systems are used to study and analyze very small-scale chemical or biological samples, replacing the extremely expensive and cumbersome instruments used for traditional biological analyses.

19 Apr 2019

Researchers discover good news for fish populations living on bleached coral reefs

Researchers have discovered some good news for fish populations living on coral reefs hit by climate change.

19 Apr 2019

A comprehensive, centralized database of bovine milk compounds

Milk is a staple of the human diet, full of key nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins. Cow's milk in particular is one of the most-used dairy products globally, with over 800 million tons produced annually according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

17 Apr 2019

Scientists enter research collaboration to find a cure for cancer

Cancer is a disease that afflicts an alarming number of people, with one in two being diagnosed with a type of cancer during their lifetime.

17 Apr 2019

New bandage-like biosensor collects and analyzes sweat

Like other biofluids, sweat contains a wealth of information about what's going on inside the body. However, collecting the fluid for analysis, usually by dripping or absorbing it from the skin's surface, can be time-consuming and messy.

17 Apr 2019

Oxytocin blocks excess drinking in alcohol-dependent rats

The neuropeptide oxytocin blocks enhanced drinking in alcohol-dependent rats, according to a study published April 16 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology led by Drs. Tunstall, Koob and Vendruscolo of the National Institutes of Health, and Drs. Kirson and Roberto of The Scripps Research Institute.

17 Apr 2019

IDT partners with iGEM to support young researchers and promote scientific progress

As an advocate for researchers in synthetic biology, Integrated DNA Technologies is once again proudly partnering with the International Genetically Engineered Machine Foundation to support young researchers and promote scientific progress.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 17 Apr 2019

Timing of food intake influences molecular clock in the liver of mice

The timing of food intake is a major factor driving the rhythmic expression of most genes in the mouse liver, researchers report April 16 in the journal Cell Reports.

17 Apr 2019

Bacteria use viruses for self-recognition, study reveals

Bacterial cells that normally colonize our guts can distinguish themselves from other bacterial species using what's traditionally considered their enemy--a virus.

17 Apr 2019

Researchers create new small molecules that may combat equine encephalitis viruses

Viruses without a preventative vaccine or treatment option pose a looming threat. But for viruses in this category that have already been weaponized and are recognized as human biothreats by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it's a race to find a cure.

17 Apr 2019