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Epigenetic changes that affect formation of new muscle cells may be contributing factor to obesity

Obesity is associated with reduced muscle mass and impaired metabolism. Epigenetic changes that affect the formation of new muscle cells may be a contributing factor, according to new research from Lund University, Sweden.

22 Feb 2017

Essen Bioscience to Showcase IncuCyte® Live-cell Analysis System and Applications at AACR, Booth #1365

The IncuCyte® live-cell analysis platform from Essen BioScience will be showcased at the upcoming AACR conference, booth #1365.

From Sartorius 22 Feb 2017

First breath of newborn shapes lifelong immunological milieu of lungs

The lung is an important interface between the body and the outside environment: with each breath, a surface of roughly 100 square meters exchanges oxygen for carbon dioxide. More than 10,000 liters of air pass adult lungs every day and with this come numerous viruses, bacteria and pollutants, which need to be prevented from entering the body.

22 Feb 2017

Routine small animal MR imaging using the ICON

I’m an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Complutense University, Madrid. Until five years ago I had been working here at the university, part time with a private clinic, where I worked in MRI and MR spectroscopy for clinical applications.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 22 Feb 2017

Korn Ferry's Futurestep division partners with GSK to provide recruitment services in Life Sciences sector

Futurestep division of Korn Ferry, the preeminent global people and organisational advisory firm, has been appointed by GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world's largest science-led global healthcare companies, to provide a Flexible Delivery Solution for recruitment support across the United Kingdom, United States and Latin America.

22 Feb 2017

Study finds Mediterranean foods as key to reduce pain linked to obesity

Eating a Mediterranean diet could decrease the chances an overweight person will experience regular pain, new research suggests.

21 Feb 2017

High dietary potassium and low sodium can help improve risk factors for heart, kidney disease

Reducing sodium in the diet has been recommended to lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease.

21 Feb 2017

Supervised exercise training at moderate intensity improves prognosis for heart failure

Contrary to what was previously assumed, physical exercise does not lead to harmful ventricular enlargement.

21 Feb 2017

Review focuses on benefits of mindfulness in aging populations

As mindfulness practices rise in popularity and evidence of their worth continues to accumulate, those who work with aging populations are looking to use the techniques to boost cognitive, emotional and physiological health.

21 Feb 2017

Scientists unlock heart-protective benefits of soy

A product of digesting a micronutrient found in soy may hold the key to why some people seem to derive a heart-protective benefit from eating soy foods, while others do not, a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health-led study discovered.

21 Feb 2017

Even skin shedding can impact weighing accuracy - Mettler Toledo release tips for weight handling

Test weights are one of the most important tools used to ensure the accuracy of scales and balances. Learn how to ensure test weights remain accurate to improve ongoing weighing results with a free white paper from METTLER TOLEDO—the second of 12 monthly offers contained in the lab equipment manufacturer’s 2017 e-calendar.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 21 Feb 2017

New range of antibodies released by Cambridge Research Biochemicals®

Cambridge Research Biochemicals® (CRB), a longstanding British company specialising in the synthesis of custom peptides and the generation of bespoke antibodies for pharmaceutical and medical research, today announced the release of its new DISCOVERY® Antibodies catalogue. This ties in with the three year anniversary of CRB’s expansion and relocation which took place in January 2014 and secures the company’s position as a key player in the life science industry as we enter 2017.

21 Feb 2017

ITL Group celebrates 40 years of medical device manufacturing

2017 marks a milestone celebration for contract medical device company the ITL Group as they celebrate 40 years in the industry.

From Vitl Life Science Solutions 21 Feb 2017

Scientists use Deep Learning to predict development of hematopoietic stem cells

Autonomous driving, automatic speech recognition, and the game Go: Deep Learning is generating more and more public awareness.

21 Feb 2017

Study offers novel principle to reroute neurons for brain repair

Restorative neuroscience, the study to identify means to replace damaged neurons and recover permanently lost mental or physical abilities, is a rapidly advancing scientific field considering our progressively aging society.

21 Feb 2017

Weighing accuracy improved with Mettler Toledo ultra-microcomparator balance

Faster stabilization and improved performance delivers a unique mass calibration capability - thanks to the innovative Active Temperature Control (ATC™) technology, weighing performance is improved by 25%. Dedicated software provided free of charge with the new comparator and active quality assurance features ensure efficient, reliable, and secure mass comparison.

21 Feb 2017

Best practices for pipette calibration released by Integra

In labs around the world, each day, scientists rely on pipettes to perform basic but important tasks that involve accurate and reproducible liquid sample transfers. Like any other measuring instrument – pipettes are sophisticated instruments that are typically serviced and calibrated annually to guarantee their performance.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 21 Feb 2017

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Epigenetic changes that affect formation of new muscle cells may be contributing factor to obesity

Essen Bioscience to Showcase IncuCyte® Live-cell Analysis System and Applications at AACR, Booth #1365

First breath of newborn shapes lifelong immunological milieu of lungs

Routine small animal MR imaging using the ICON

Korn Ferry's Futurestep division partners with GSK to provide recruitment services in Life Sciences sector

Study finds Mediterranean foods as key to reduce pain linked to obesity

High dietary potassium and low sodium can help improve risk factors for heart, kidney disease

Supervised exercise training at moderate intensity improves prognosis for heart failure

Review focuses on benefits of mindfulness in aging populations

Scientists unlock heart-protective benefits of soy

Even skin shedding can impact weighing accuracy - Mettler Toledo release tips for weight handling

New range of antibodies released by Cambridge Research Biochemicals®

ITL Group celebrates 40 years of medical device manufacturing

Scientists use Deep Learning to predict development of hematopoietic stem cells

Study offers novel principle to reroute neurons for brain repair

Weighing accuracy improved with Mettler Toledo ultra-microcomparator balance

Best practices for pipette calibration released by Integra

EPFL scientists develop new computer model for better design of allosteric drugs

Cedars-Sinai neuroscientists uncover human brain processes crucial to short-term memory

Researchers reveal how the brain retrieves memories linked to fearful experiences

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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