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Poverty can become embedded across wide swaths of the genome, study finds

A new Northwestern University study challenges prevailing understandings of genes as immutable features of biology that are fixed at conception.

4 Apr 2019

New class of molecules could someday become basis for Zika-specific therapeutic

The Zika virus is widely known for causing microcephaly and other brain defects in the fetuses of pregnant, infected women.

4 Apr 2019

Researchers unravel 3D structure of key molecular target for cancer treatment

Columbia University scientists, in collaboration with researchers from Nimbus Therapeutics, have demystified a metabolic enzyme that could be the next major molecular target in cancer treatment.

4 Apr 2019

Gut microbiome signatures in colorectal cancer transcend culture and diet

Patients with colorectal cancer have the same consistent changes in the gut bacteria across continents, cultures, and diets -- a team of international researchers, from University of Copenhagen among others, find in a new study.

4 Apr 2019

TTP's new spin-out Cellular Highways to commercialize advanced cell-sorting technology

TTP plc, a leading independent technology and product development company, has announced today the formation of Cellular Highways Ltd.

From TTP plc 4 Apr 2019

Lonza to introduce MODA ES Software Platform at Paperless Lab Academy 2019

Lonza will launch the MODA™ ES Software Platform, a next-generation electronic batch record execution solution, at the Paperless Lab Academy 2019 from 9-10 April at Baveno, Lake Maggiore.

From Lonza 4 Apr 2019

Study evaluates effects of unpaired 1 gene overexpression on lifespan in flies

Alexey Moskalev, Ph.D., Head of the Laboratory of Geroprotective and Radioprotective technologies, and co-authors from the Institute of biology of Komi Science Center of RAS announce the publication of a scientific article titled "Effects of unpaired 1 gene overexpression on the lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster" in BMC Systems Biology - an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in experimental and theoretical aspects of the function of biological systems at the molecular, cellular or organismal level.

4 Apr 2019

New computational model of human kinase may provide insights for cancer drug development

Researchers have developed a computational model for human MEK1, a protein with potential as a drug target for a variety of human cancers.

4 Apr 2019

Mutation in Huntington’s disease may alter interactions of Huntingtin protein with Rac1

Since 1993, when the gene that causes Huntington's disease was identified, there has been intense focus on understanding how this genetic mutation causes the disease's severe progressive neural deterioration.

4 Apr 2019

Researchers use metal-free catalyst to synthesize ketone from aldehyde

Ketones are important organic compounds found in a variety of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and natural products.

4 Apr 2019

Simplifying Gene Expression Analysis in Neuroscience Research

In this interview, Kevin Gamber introduces the Neuroscience panel of the NanoString service for gene expression analysis from Canopy Biosciences.

From Canopy Biosciences 3 Apr 2019

Salk researchers reveal new role for a driver of metastatic cancers

Metastatic ovarian, prostate and breast cancers are notoriously difficult to treat and often deadly. Now, Salk Institute researchers have revealed a new role for the CDK12 protein. The findings were published in the print version of Genes & Development on April 1, 2019.

3 Apr 2019

G:BOX Chemi XX6 imager used to speed up analysis of proteins linked with breast cancer

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today announced its G:BOX Chemi XX6 multi-application imager is being utilized by scientists at a major London university to speed up analysis of proteins, DNA and cells associated with breast and a range of other cancer types.

From Syngene 3 Apr 2019

Postnova Analytics offers customer-friendly high performance MALS detector

The PN3621 Multi-Angle Light Scattering detector from Postnova Analytics combines outstanding performance, high precision and reliability design features to facilitate advanced characterization of proteins, conjugates, macromolecules, and nanoparticles.

From Postnova Analytics 3 Apr 2019

New Chromatrap ChIP-seq kit performs chromatin immunoprecipitation with unparalleled sensitivity

Porvair Sciences announces version 2.0 of its Chromatrap® ChIP-seq kit - developed to perform chromatin immunoprecipitation with unparalleled sensitivity.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 3 Apr 2019

AI-powered platform gives labs 24/7 monitoring and real-time data

Elemental Machines is giving laboratories peace of mind, saving them time and improving the accuracy of their studies with its AI-powered platform.

From Elemental Machines 3 Apr 2019

Analysis of tumor microenvironment to improve effectiveness of preclinical trials

It was shown that co-culturing HeLa adenocarcinoma cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and mesenchymal stromal cells results in changes in the proliferative activity of the peripheral blood mononuclear cells and mesenchymal stromal cell populations.

3 Apr 2019

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Poverty can become embedded across wide swaths of the genome, study finds

New class of molecules could someday become basis for Zika-specific therapeutic

Researchers unravel 3D structure of key molecular target for cancer treatment

Gut microbiome signatures in colorectal cancer transcend culture and diet

TTP's new spin-out Cellular Highways to commercialize advanced cell-sorting technology

Lonza to introduce MODA ES Software Platform at Paperless Lab Academy 2019

Study evaluates effects of unpaired 1 gene overexpression on lifespan in flies

New computational model of human kinase may provide insights for cancer drug development

Mutation in Huntington’s disease may alter interactions of Huntingtin protein with Rac1

Researchers use metal-free catalyst to synthesize ketone from aldehyde

Simplifying Gene Expression Analysis in Neuroscience Research

Salk researchers reveal new role for a driver of metastatic cancers

G:BOX Chemi XX6 imager used to speed up analysis of proteins linked with breast cancer

Postnova Analytics offers customer-friendly high performance MALS detector

New Chromatrap ChIP-seq kit performs chromatin immunoprecipitation with unparalleled sensitivity

AI-powered platform gives labs 24/7 monitoring and real-time data

Analysis of tumor microenvironment to improve effectiveness of preclinical trials

Molecular biologists develop pipeline to create and screen new lantibiotic peptides

Bruker’s timsTOF Pro mass spectrometer receives EuPA technology award at Proteomic Forum 2019

Researchers synthesize nanocluster made of 32 gold atoms

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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