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New Mainz-based Collaborative Research Center aims to explore DNA repair and genome stability

From January 1, 2019, the German Research Foundation will be funding the new Collaborative Research Center 1361 on Regulation of DNA Repair & Genome Stability.

29 Nov 2018

Researchers identify inconspicuous protein as key to aggressive blood cancer

Five percent of acute leukemia cases are diagnosed as mixed lineage leukemia. MLL is an aggressive blood cancer that predominantly occurs in infants and has been difficult to treat.

29 Nov 2018

Sleeping sickness study could aid efforts to beat the disease

Key insights into how the parasites behind sleeping sickness boost their ability to spread could aid efforts to beat the disease.

29 Nov 2018

New strategy for developing cell replacement therapies to combat type 1 diabetes

Scientists have discovered the signals that determine the fate of immature cells in the pancreas. The research shows that they are very mobile and that their destiny is strongly influenced by their immediate environment.

29 Nov 2018

University of Wuerzburg implements new turnkey confocal imaging system

Technology innovators in super-resolution microscopy, Amsterdam-based Confocal.nl,reports on the implementation of a new turnkey confocal imaging system in the laboratory of Professor Markus Sauer at the University of Würzburg.

From Confocal.nl 29 Nov 2018

Excelitas to showcase X-Cite fluorescence illumination products at the Digital Pathology & AI Congress

Excelitas Technologies Corp., a global technology leader delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, will showcase its X-Cite fluorescence illumination products at the Digital Pathology & AI Congress.

From Excelitas Technologies 29 Nov 2018

Insights from the Shunde Biomedical Industry Investment Promotion Conference

From November 14-17, the 2018 Shunde Biomedical Industry Investment Promotion Conference was successfully held at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Shunde, GuangDong, China

From Aurora Biomed Inc. 29 Nov 2018

Scientists create mini-placenta's to study early stages of pregnancy

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have used organoid culture techniques to create a cellular model of the early stages of the placenta.

29 Nov 2018

New York State approves NYGC's Whole Genome and Transcriptome Sequencing for oncology

The New York Genome Center has received approval from the New York State Department of Health to offer whole genome and RNA transcriptome sequencing in its Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program-certified laboratory.

29 Nov 2018

Researchers create largest publicly available virtual library of macrolide scaffolds

Researchers from North Carolina State University have created the largest publicly available virtual library of macrolide scaffolds. The library - called V1M - contains chemical structures and computed properties for 1 million macrolide scaffolds with potential for use as antibiotics or cancer drugs.

29 Nov 2018

Revolutionary new technology sheds light on why cancers form in specific cell types

While many cells in our bodies can accumulate oncogenic mutations, the majority of these events do not lead to tumor formation as these abnormal cells are eliminated by defense mechanisms.

29 Nov 2018

New study solves longstanding mystery in innate immunity

UT Southwestern biochemist and Breakthrough Prize winner Dr. Zhijian "James" Chen's newest study answers a long-standing question in the field of innate immunity.

29 Nov 2018

Scientists develop new technique for identifying small molecules

A UCLA-led team of scientists has developed a new technique that will enable researchers to easily and quickly determine the structures of organic molecules using very small samples.

28 Nov 2018

Antibiotic could protect against age-related brain diseases

An antibiotic, minocycline, can increase the lifespan of roundworms by preventing the build-up of proteins during aging, a study in the open-access journal eLife reports.

28 Nov 2018

Tomocube releases first of it's kind, 3D fluorescent holotomography microscope

The HT-2 from Tomocube is the world’s first microscope to combine both holotomography and 3D fluorescence imaging into one unit.

From Tomocube Inc. 28 Nov 2018

Asynt releases a DrySyn OCTO Mini Conversion Kit for efficient reaction sampling

Asynt has introduced the DrySyn OCTO Mini Conversion Kit to enable chemists to efficiently sample reactions performed using their DrySyn OCTO 8-position parallel synthesizer.

From Asynt 28 Nov 2018

Cobra Biologics to investigate continuous manufacturing of AAV for gene therapies

Cobra Biologics, an international contract development and manufacturing organization with a focus on advanced therapy medicinal products has won a £1.5m shared grant from Innovate UK, the United Kingdom’s innovation agency.

28 Nov 2018

Two types of cellular asymmetry govern shaping of cells into sheets and tubes

Scientists have developed a mathematical model showing that two types of cellular asymmetry, or 'polarity', govern the shaping of cells into sheets and tubes, according to an article in eLife.

28 Nov 2018

Phasefocus to showcase the Livecyte 2 at ASCB

The Livecyte 2 cell analysis system from Phasefocus will be available for preview at ASCB, 2018 in San Diego, USA, 8-12th December.

28 Nov 2018

Study uncovers new chemical reaction key to cataract formation

Researchers working to understand the biochemistry of cataract formation have made a surprising finding: A protein that was long believed to be inert actually has an important chemical function that protects the lens of the eye from cataract formation.

28 Nov 2018

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New Mainz-based Collaborative Research Center aims to explore DNA repair and genome stability

Researchers identify inconspicuous protein as key to aggressive blood cancer

Sleeping sickness study could aid efforts to beat the disease

New strategy for developing cell replacement therapies to combat type 1 diabetes

University of Wuerzburg implements new turnkey confocal imaging system

Excelitas to showcase X-Cite fluorescence illumination products at the Digital Pathology & AI Congress

Insights from the Shunde Biomedical Industry Investment Promotion Conference

Scientists create mini-placenta's to study early stages of pregnancy

New York State approves NYGC's Whole Genome and Transcriptome Sequencing for oncology

Researchers create largest publicly available virtual library of macrolide scaffolds

Revolutionary new technology sheds light on why cancers form in specific cell types

New study solves longstanding mystery in innate immunity

Scientists develop new technique for identifying small molecules

Antibiotic could protect against age-related brain diseases

Tomocube releases first of it's kind, 3D fluorescent holotomography microscope

Asynt releases a DrySyn OCTO Mini Conversion Kit for efficient reaction sampling

Cobra Biologics to investigate continuous manufacturing of AAV for gene therapies

Two types of cellular asymmetry govern shaping of cells into sheets and tubes

Phasefocus to showcase the Livecyte 2 at ASCB

Study uncovers new chemical reaction key to cataract formation

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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