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Consuming carbs during intense exercise aids immune system recovery

Dr Jonathan Peake and Dr Oliver Neubauer, from QUT's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, led a research review of studies about exercise and immunity.

16 Feb 2017

Brown recluse spider’s unique micro looping technique could inspire tougher synthetic materials

Brown recluse spiders use a unique micro looping technique to make their threads stronger than that of any other spider, a newly published UK-US collaboration has discovered.

16 Feb 2017

Coulometric low bromine index determination explored in new white paper by Mettler Toledo

The bromine index (BI) is the fraction of reactive unsaturated compounds in hydrocarbons encountered in the petrochemical industry. To determine low BI using coulometric titration, low generation currents are required according to ASTM D1494.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 16 Feb 2017

Microscope cameras with CMOS sensor and high acquisition speed released by Zeiss

ZEISS introduces two new digital microscope cameras; ZEISS Axiocam 702 mono and ZEISS Axiocam 512 color complement the current portfolio of high-speed USB 3.0 microscope cameras.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 16 Feb 2017

Mice study shows how WAVE1 protein regulates the brain's response to cocaine

Cocaine is one of the most addictive substances known to man, and for good reason: By acting on levels of the "feel-good" chemical dopamine, it produces a tremendous sensation of euphoria.

15 Feb 2017

Neurotrophic factor GDNF regulates dopamine neurons in the brain, research shows

New research results are expanding our understanding of the physiological role of the glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor GDNF in the function of the brain's dopamine systems.

15 Feb 2017

First TESCAN SEM installation at QIMR Berghofer dedicated for life science applications

AXT are proud to announce that they have recently completed the installation of a TESCAN VEGA SEM at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute where it will be used exclusively for life science applications.

From TESCAN Group 15 Feb 2017

Scientists develop new bioinformatics tool to make biological experiments more transparent

Biological experiments are generating increasingly large and complex sets of data. This has made it difficult to reproduce experiments at other research laboratories in order to confirm - or refute - the results.

15 Feb 2017

Researchers discover sulfide-responsive protein that regulates photosynthesis in purple bacteria

Recent evidence demonstrates that the origins of photosynthesis can be found in deep sea hydrothermal vents, where microbes evolved to obtain energy from ejected hydrogen sulfide and methane gases.

15 Feb 2017

Application note shows that ChIP assays can be performed using fewer cells

Chromatrap® has published a new application note that demonstrates how its unique solid state patented technology provides unrivalled sensitivity allowing users to perform ChIP assays using as few as 1000 cells per immunoprecipitation.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 15 Feb 2017

SBP scientists identify autophagy linked to beneficial effects of enduring temporary stress

Biologists have known for decades that enduring a short period of mild stress makes simple organisms and human cells better able to survive additional stress later in life.

15 Feb 2017

Carving a career in science

I was interested in a whole range of subjects, but the one that really grasped me from a young age was biology and, in particular, human biology. I was really fascinated with how the human body worked and I still am; that's something that has stayed with me.

15 Feb 2017

Researchers pinpoint new neural mechanism that regulates chronic stress response

In addition to the classic stress response in our bodies - an acute reaction that gradually abates when the threat passes - our bodies appear to have a separate mechanism that deals only with chronic stress.

15 Feb 2017

OIST researchers employ time-lapse imaging technique to observe lens development in zebrafish

There are many different structures in our eyes that work in conjunction to allow us to see. These structures are strikingly similar between different species, from zebrafish to humans.

15 Feb 2017

New study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight in postmenopausal women

Talk to a woman in menopause and you're likely to hear complaints about hot flashes and an inability to lose weight, especially belly fat.

15 Feb 2017

Sperm-egg fusion proteins are homologous to those used by Zika and Dengue viruses, research shows

The protein that helps the sperm and egg fuse together in sexual reproduction can also fuse regular cells together.

15 Feb 2017

Researchers explore role played by nicotine in grouping of nicotinic receptors within the brain

Nicotine -- the primary compound found within tobacco smoke -- is known to change the grouping of some subtypes of nicotinic receptors, but the mechanisms for nicotine addiction remain unclear.

15 Feb 2017

Genetic proneness to illnesses may contribute to self-reported tiredness and low energy

Already feeling drained so early in the year? Genes might contribute in a small but significant way to whether people report being tired and low in energy.

14 Feb 2017

Children born of fathers exposed to nicotine inherit enhanced chemical tolerance, study shows

A father's nicotine use may have a significant impact on children's risk of some diseases. In a study published in the online biomedical sciences journal eLife, Oliver J. Rando, MD, PhD, and colleagues at UMass Medical School, demonstrate that mice born of fathers who are habitually exposed to nicotine inherit enhanced chemical tolerance and drug clearance abilities.

14 Feb 2017

Research provides new insight into how the brain collects and stores useful memories

Researchers from the University of Toronto, Canada, have discovered a reason why we often struggle to remember the smaller details of past experiences.

14 Feb 2017

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Consuming carbs during intense exercise aids immune system recovery

Brown recluse spider’s unique micro looping technique could inspire tougher synthetic materials

Coulometric low bromine index determination explored in new white paper by Mettler Toledo

Microscope cameras with CMOS sensor and high acquisition speed released by Zeiss

Mice study shows how WAVE1 protein regulates the brain's response to cocaine

Neurotrophic factor GDNF regulates dopamine neurons in the brain, research shows

First TESCAN SEM installation at QIMR Berghofer dedicated for life science applications

Scientists develop new bioinformatics tool to make biological experiments more transparent

Researchers discover sulfide-responsive protein that regulates photosynthesis in purple bacteria

Application note shows that ChIP assays can be performed using fewer cells

SBP scientists identify autophagy linked to beneficial effects of enduring temporary stress

Carving a career in science

Researchers pinpoint new neural mechanism that regulates chronic stress response

OIST researchers employ time-lapse imaging technique to observe lens development in zebrafish

New study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight in postmenopausal women

Sperm-egg fusion proteins are homologous to those used by Zika and Dengue viruses, research shows

Researchers explore role played by nicotine in grouping of nicotinic receptors within the brain

Genetic proneness to illnesses may contribute to self-reported tiredness and low energy

Children born of fathers exposed to nicotine inherit enhanced chemical tolerance, study shows

Research provides new insight into how the brain collects and stores useful memories

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Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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