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Researchers discover gene that plays role in regulating body's immune response to infection

Australia's national science agency CSIRO has identified a new gene that plays a critical role in regulating the body's immune response to infection and disease.

2 Jul 2018

New medication may treat chemotherapy, radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis

Researchers from the University of Granada have developed new medication which could help to treat and prevent chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients.

30 Jun 2018

Timing may be key to evading destruction for bacteria facing antibiotics

For bacteria facing a dose of antibiotics, timing might be the key to evading destruction. In a series of experiments, Princeton researchers found that cells that repaired DNA damaged by antibiotics before resuming growth had a much better chance of surviving treatment.

30 Jun 2018

Individuals may react differently to environmental chemicals based upon genetic profile

Why do individuals respond differently to the same environment? Researchers from North Carolina State University and Oregon State University have pinpointed a genetic difference in zebrafish tied to differing responses to the same environmental chemical.

30 Jun 2018

First state-of-the-art biofabrication hub opens at University of Illinois

Enabled by a generous gift from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, the BioMaker Lab at the Frederick Seitz Materials Research Lab will be the first state-of-the-art interdisciplinary biofabrication hub in the world.

30 Jun 2018

Study: Administration of endocrine disruptor causes epigenetic changes in pregnant sow's DNA

The public debate on endocrine disrupting chemicals- exogenous substances that have the same or similar effects as endogenous hormones - has been going on for some time.

30 Jun 2018

NMR technique reveals the cause of synergistic toxicity in nanomaterials

A new study finds reason for caution - a clear emergence of toxicity -- in nanomaterial product formulations, but it also provides an early testing technique that could help the industry continue to move forward.

30 Jun 2018

New approach paves way for electrochemical synthesis of opium alkaloids

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have mastered a nearly 50-year-old challenge of electrosynthetic chemistry, namely the electrochemical synthesis of thebaine.

30 Jun 2018

Lamin proteins organize a cell's genetic material from the sidelines

A tremendous amount of genetic material must be packed into the nucleus of every cell--a tiny compartment.

29 Jun 2018

Scientists discover how the flu virus resets its trap

For the first time, scientists have directly visualized in real-time structural changes in the surface protein of the influenza virus that may help the virus to fuse with and enter target cells before hijacking their functions.

29 Jun 2018

Only one of 21 genes in BrS genetic test found to be associated with Brugada Syndrome

Clinical laboratories often rely on medical articles and public information on gene disease associations in determining the genes to include on genetic testing panels for specific conditions or the specific results to return to patients.

29 Jun 2018

Genes associated with autism interact to modulate variable symptoms of disease

Genes located in a large chromosomal aberration associated with autism interact with each other to modulate the variable symptoms of the disease, according to new research.

29 Jun 2018

Scientists provide clear picture of mysterious component of the inner ear

A few years ago, Ian Swinburne, HMS research fellow in systems biology, noticed something odd while conducting a time-lapse microscopy study of the inner ear of zebrafish. A tiny structure in the inner ear was pulsing like clockwork, inflating and deflating over and over.

29 Jun 2018

Drinking alcohol alters adolescents’ metabolism and grey matter volume

A study conducted in eastern Finland has shown that moderate-to-heavy drinking among young adults is associated with changes in their metabolic profile.

29 Jun 2018

Human leukemia virus increases disease risk by changing the way DNA loops inside our cells

A human virus that causes a rare form of leukemia increases the risk of disease by changing the way DNA loops inside our cells.

29 Jun 2018

Pittcon Exposition Committee opens 2019 booth space reservations

The Pittcon Exposition Committee has announced that booth space reservations have opened for Pittcon 2019, taking place in Philadelphia from March 17 to 21. Each 10x10 space is available for $3,050 at www.pittcon.org/exhibitor. Additionally, returning exhibitors are eligible for a $2,500 expansion rate towards additional 10x10 spaces.

From Pittcon 29 Jun 2018

Uniqsis introduces new versatile flow chemistry system

Uniqsis introduces the FlowLab Plus™ for process research chemists looking for a flow chemistry system combining top performance with true operational flexibility.

From Uniqsis Ltd 29 Jun 2018

Bruker introduces innovative Sierra SPR-32 system at European SLAS 2018 meeting

At the European SLAS 2018 meeting, Bruker today announced the launch of its new SierraTM SPR-32 system with even higher sensitivity and new instrument control software to enable highest SPR throughput with outstanding sensitivity.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 29 Jun 2018

Asynt offers new range of Lab Safety Shields

Asynt has expanded its range of Lab Safety Shields. Manufactured in the UK, Asynt Lab Safety Shields fit neatly around all major stirrer hotplate brands providing lab scientists with enhanced safety while maintaining easy access to hotplate controls and good all-round visibility of the reaction or process.

From Asynt 29 Jun 2018

Porvair Sciences produces informative catalog on easy-to-use DNA kits

Porvair Sciences has produced an informative catalog that describes its growing range of easy-to-use kits for DNA extraction, purification and size selection.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 29 Jun 2018