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Human Vaccines Project, VUMC and Illumina team up to decipher genetic underpinnings of immune system

The Human Vaccines Project and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) today announced that they joined forces with Illumina, Inc., to decipher the human immunome, the genetic underpinnings of the immune system.

12 Apr 2017

New nanowire technology may serve as platform to screen drugs for neurological diseases

A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed nanowires that can record the electrical activity of neurons in fine detail.

11 Apr 2017

Pupil dilation patterns of speakers and listeners synchronize during shared attention, study finds

A new Dartmouth study finds that listeners are most likely to tune in when a speaker delivers the most emotional peaks of his/her narrative, as revealed by synchronous pupil dilation patterns of speakers and listeners due to shared attention.

11 Apr 2017

Western-led research uncovers underlying molecular mechanism that controls acoustic habituation

Most people will startle when they hear an unexpected loud sound. The second time they hear the noise, they'll startle significantly less; by the third time, they'll barely startle at all.

11 Apr 2017

Maternal stress during pregnancy could lead to premature biological ageing in offspring

The stress that some mothers experience during their pregnancies could influence the genetic makeup their babies are born with and, eventually, lead to premature biological ageing and associated age-related diseases.

11 Apr 2017

INTEGRA offer range of high quality multichannel reservoirs with reusable bases

Unlike traditional reagent reservoirs, INTEGRA offers a range of high quality multichannel reservoirs that feature reusable bases. This environmentally-friendly design allows users to reuse the sturdy base and save money as you only replace the disposable inserts.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 11 Apr 2017

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have grown miniature functional models of the womb lining in culture, representing a major step forwards in the study of early-stage pregnancy and conditions such as endometriosis.

11 Apr 2017

Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Unique graphic characters called Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting signs of Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms become apparent.

11 Apr 2017

Researchers map gene activity to reveal how the liver performs different functions

If you get up in the morning feeling energetic and clearheaded, you can thank your liver for manufacturing glucose before breakfast time. Among a host of other vital functions, it also clears our body of toxins and produces most of the carrier proteins in our blood.

11 Apr 2017

Scientists use time-lapse video to identify cells that trigger blood stem cell development

Like private investigators on a stake out, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists used patience and video surveillance-like tools to identify cells that trigger blood cell development.

10 Apr 2017

Salk Institute receives additional $3 million Glenn Foundation gift to continue aging research

The Salk Institute has received a $3 million gift from the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research for the second time in 4 years, enabling the Institute to continue investigating the biology of normal human aging and age-related diseases.

10 Apr 2017

Tiny light-emitting particles may provide unprecedented detail in biological imaging

For certain frequencies of short-wave infrared light, most biological tissues are nearly as transparent as glass. Now, researchers have made tiny particles that can be injected into the body, where they emit those penetrating frequencies.

10 Apr 2017

Mettler Toledo releases 'Cleaning recommendations and regulations for balances'

Read "Cleaning Recommendations and Regulations for Balances", from METTLER TOLEDO's free online laboratory expertise library, to find instructions, recommendations and advice on what parts of the balance to clean, as well as how to clean them and how often. A standard operating procedure (SOP) for cleaning your balance can also be downloaded for free.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 10 Apr 2017

UWM researchers receive $2.3 million grant to explore link between autism and air pollution

Could air pollution from traffic play a role in whether a child develops autism or ADHD? A team of investigators, led by UWM epidemiologist Amy Kalkbrenner, has landed a $2.3 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to further explore this connection.

10 Apr 2017

New research sheds light on movement of white blood cells to sites of infection

One of the mysteries of the living body is the movement of cells - not just in the blood, but through cellular and other barriers.

10 Apr 2017

Researchers observe crystallization on molecular level for the first time

Crystallization is a very basic chemical process: School children can witness it with their own eyes. But scientists had not, until now, been able to observe this process on the molecular level - that is, the instant in which molecules overcome their tendencies to float individually in a liquid solution and take their place in the rigid lattice of a solid crystal structure.

10 Apr 2017

Urban green spaces trigger beneficial changes in the brain of older adults, study finds

Walking between busy urban environments and green spaces triggers changes in levels of excitement, engagement and frustration in the brain, a study of older people has found.

10 Apr 2017

People with burnout symptoms react faster to negative sounds of voice, study reveals

Approximately every fourth working aged Finn experiences symptoms of burnout that include exhaustion, cynicism and reduced professional efficacy and often also difficulties in concentration and memory.

10 Apr 2017

Genomic Analysis Technologies: Past, Present and Future

In this interview, Jay Flatley, Executive Chairman of Illumina, gives an introduction to Illumina and the next generation genomics tools they provide.

From Pittcon 10 Apr 2017

Illumina introduces fast, highly accurate Veriseq NIPT Solution in the European Union

Illumina, Inc. today announced the launch of the VeriSeq™ NIPT Solution, a CE-IVD marked next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based approach to noninvasive prenatal testing, including CE-IVD marked library prep and analysis software, which enables laboratories in the European Union to bring efficient, highly accurate NIPT in-house.

10 Apr 2017

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Human Vaccines Project, VUMC and Illumina team up to decipher genetic underpinnings of immune system

New nanowire technology may serve as platform to screen drugs for neurological diseases

Pupil dilation patterns of speakers and listeners synchronize during shared attention, study finds

Western-led research uncovers underlying molecular mechanism that controls acoustic habituation

Maternal stress during pregnancy could lead to premature biological ageing in offspring

INTEGRA offer range of high quality multichannel reservoirs with reusable bases

Scientists grow womb lining models that could shed light on early pregnancy events

Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers map gene activity to reveal how the liver performs different functions

Scientists use time-lapse video to identify cells that trigger blood stem cell development

Salk Institute receives additional $3 million Glenn Foundation gift to continue aging research

Tiny light-emitting particles may provide unprecedented detail in biological imaging

Mettler Toledo releases 'Cleaning recommendations and regulations for balances'

UWM researchers receive $2.3 million grant to explore link between autism and air pollution

New research sheds light on movement of white blood cells to sites of infection

Researchers observe crystallization on molecular level for the first time

Urban green spaces trigger beneficial changes in the brain of older adults, study finds

People with burnout symptoms react faster to negative sounds of voice, study reveals

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Illumina introduces fast, highly accurate Veriseq NIPT Solution in the European Union

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