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DNAe announces pipeline of genomic-based tests for everyday workflow of physicians and hospitals

DNAe, the inventor of next generation semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developer of a new, game-changing test for bloodstream infections, announces that its CBO, Nick McCooke presented an update on its first product, the LiDia bloodstream infections (BSI) test, and outlined DNAe’s pipeline of genomic-based tests at BioCentury’s 24th Annual Newsmakers in the Biotech Industry.

14 Sep 2017

BC Platforms introduces new resource that enables integrated analytics of genomic and clinical data

BC Platforms, a world leader in genomic data management and analysis solutions, today announces it has launched BC|RQUEST, a unique resource that enables integrated analytics of genomic and clinical data.

14 Sep 2017

TwinGuard freezer range from Panasonic enable secure sample storage

Panasonic Biomedical Sales Europe B.V. has introduced two new TwinGuard Ultra Low Temperature Upright Freezers. The new models include enhanced features that improve the footprint and ease-of-use of the TwinGuard range for highly secure storage of high value samples. The new MDF-DU502VX-PE and MDF-DU702VX-PE provide an internal capacity of 528 litres and 729 litres, respectively.

From PHC Europe B.V. 14 Sep 2017

Nanoparticle bling could increase sensitivity of test strips for better cancer detection

The most common test strip people might think of for diagnosis is a home pregnancy test. Pregnant women have steadily increasing levels of the biomarker human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is easily detectable in urine and a thin, colorful strip of antibodies will appear when hCG is present.

13 Sep 2017

Researchers overcome major stumbling blocks in developing HIV vaccine

An international team of researchers has demonstrated a way of overcoming one of the major stumbling blocks that has prevented the development of a vaccine against HIV: the ability to generate immune cells that stay in circulation long enough to respond to and stop virus infection.

13 Sep 2017

Thun Hospital use BD's Pyxis MedStation™ system to automate medication management

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the STS AG Hospital in Thun, Switzerland has become the first hospital in the world to introduce a fully automated hospital wide prescription medicines supply chain, enabling, safe, secure, timely and efficient delivery of patients’ medicines from the central pharmacy to the ward or care unit.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 13 Sep 2017

Genestack provides missing link between data and analysis for drug discovery

“Genestack is providing an essential missing link between data and its analysis,” says Imad I. Yassin, recently appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Genestack, the Cambridge-based biodata management company.

13 Sep 2017

Video report reveals experiences of leading food hygiene lab in using Inlabtec Serial Diluter

Inlabtec has published a customer video report that describes the experiences of Swiss Quality Testing Services in replacing traditional test tube based serial dilution with the Inlabtec Serial Diluter.

13 Sep 2017

Scientists use novel microscopy to illuminate chromosomal 'dark matter'

Using a microscope invented at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), a collaborative team of biologists, instrument developers, and computational scientists has for the first time measured the density of a relatively inscrutable, highly condensed form of chromosomal material that appears in the cells of human beings and other eukaryotes.

13 Sep 2017

Consolidated beer analysis on single, integrated platform

Jules Wyss is the head of the quality assurance laboratory at the largest brewery in Switzerland, the Feldschlösschen brewery in Rheinfelden.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 13 Sep 2017

Virginia Tech research provides new mechanistic insights into health benefits of olives and olive oil

The health benefits of olives-- and associated natural products such as olive oil--have long been recognized and touted by proponents of the Mediterranean diet.

13 Sep 2017

Researchers develop fluorescent sensors for detecting, tracking GTP levels in living cells

For several decades, scientists have recognized the key role that a molecule known as GTP, one of the building blocks of RNA, plays in the development of cancer and other diseases.

13 Sep 2017

ARL researchers identify hydrogen-producing power of urine

Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory observed an unexpected result when combining urine with a newly engineered nano-powder based on aluminum. It instantly releases hydrogen from the urine at much higher rate than with ordinary water.

12 Sep 2017

Organizing Committee for Pittcon 2018 announce new leadership

The Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the new chairmen who are collaborating on strategic and tactical plans for Pittcon 2018. As of July 1, Adrian C. Michael, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh, Department of Chemistry), pictured below, took office as president along with his named Vice President Charles Gardner, ChemImage Corporation, and selected chairs.

From Pittcon 12 Sep 2017

Chemists examine radioactive metal complexes for tumor diagnosis and treatment

A team under the direction of chemist Prof. Dr Peter Comba is investigating radioactive metal complexes for use in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors.

12 Sep 2017

Optical Microscopy Resolution Revolution

I will talk about the simple but fundamental idea that allowed breaking the diffraction barrier in fluorescence microscopy as well as about MINFLUX nanoscopy, the latest development in the field that for the first time provides true molecular resolution with visible light and standard objective lenses.

From Pittcon 12 Sep 2017

VUMC and Bayer agree on strategic research alliance to develop new therapies for kidney diseases

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Bayer have agreed on a five-year strategic research alliance to evaluate new drug candidates for the treatment of kidney diseases, with the goal of accelerating the translation of innovative approaches from the laboratory to pre-clinical development.

12 Sep 2017

Old lab technique helps researchers better understand circular DNA

A 50-year-old lab technique is helping researchers better understand circular DNA, a lesser-known and poorly understood cousin of the linear version commonly associated with life's genetic blueprint.

12 Sep 2017

Syngene launches new G:BOX mini for all types of gel and Western blot imaging

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today introduced the G:BOX mini, a compact, upgradeable, multi-application system for all types of gel and Western blot imaging.

12 Sep 2017

Genome sequence cannot predict radiation resistance, say researchers

For the last two decades, researchers worldwide have been using whole genome sequencing to understand what makes cells radiation-resistant, hoping to solve an old biological mystery: why is it that one of the most radiation-resistant organisms, Deinococcus radiodurans, aka "Conan the bacterium," can survive hundreds of times more DNA damage caused by gamma rays than most other organisms? According to a study published recently in Standards of Genomic Sciences by researchers at the Uniformed Services University (USU), the amount of radiation a Deinococcus cell can survive in fact has little to do with the number and types of its DNA repair proteins.

11 Sep 2017

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DNAe announces pipeline of genomic-based tests for everyday workflow of physicians and hospitals

BC Platforms introduces new resource that enables integrated analytics of genomic and clinical data

TwinGuard freezer range from Panasonic enable secure sample storage

Nanoparticle bling could increase sensitivity of test strips for better cancer detection

Researchers overcome major stumbling blocks in developing HIV vaccine

Thun Hospital use BD's Pyxis MedStation™ system to automate medication management

Genestack provides missing link between data and analysis for drug discovery

Video report reveals experiences of leading food hygiene lab in using Inlabtec Serial Diluter

Scientists use novel microscopy to illuminate chromosomal 'dark matter'

Consolidated beer analysis on single, integrated platform

Virginia Tech research provides new mechanistic insights into health benefits of olives and olive oil

Researchers develop fluorescent sensors for detecting, tracking GTP levels in living cells

ARL researchers identify hydrogen-producing power of urine

Organizing Committee for Pittcon 2018 announce new leadership

Chemists examine radioactive metal complexes for tumor diagnosis and treatment

Optical Microscopy Resolution Revolution

VUMC and Bayer agree on strategic research alliance to develop new therapies for kidney diseases

Old lab technique helps researchers better understand circular DNA

Syngene launches new G:BOX mini for all types of gel and Western blot imaging

Genome sequence cannot predict radiation resistance, say researchers

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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