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USU researchers develop new primer that improves studies into arsenic contamination

A team of Utah State University College of Engineering researchers developed a new primer - a tool used in DNA amplification - that simplifies the process of identifying bacteria found in soil and groundwater samples.

13 Feb 2017

Natural emulsifier boosts antimicrobial properties of essential oil, eugenol

Lecithin, a natural emulsifier commonly used in processed foods, synergistically enhances the antimicrobial properties of the natural essential oil, eugenol, but only when applied in very small quantities. The research is published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

10 Feb 2017

Regular intake of prebiotics may promote recovery of normal sleep patterns after stress

What are some ways you cope with stresses in your life? Do you do yoga? Meditate? Exercise? Perhaps you should add taking prebiotics to that list.

10 Feb 2017

Researchers develop new method that can rapidly profile resistome of gut microbial communities

Taking antibiotics to fight an infection won't necessarily solve your problems. Often, natural occurring bacteria in the gut harbor several resistance genes.

10 Feb 2017

Study provides new insights into roles of different subareas in prefrontal cortex

Whether the brain responds to an external stimulus or not depends significantly on the balance between areas of excitation and inhibition in the prefrontal cortex (PFC).

10 Feb 2017

Salk study finds similar algorithm governing the brain and Internet

Although we spend a lot of our time online nowadays--streaming music and video, checking email and social media, or obsessively reading the news--few of us know about the mathematical algorithms that manage how our content is delivered.

10 Feb 2017

Consuming whole grains has modest effects on gut microbiota and immune response, study finds

In a clinical trial, adults who consumed a diet rich in whole grains rather than refined grains had modest improvements in healthy gut microbiota and certain immune responses. The research was conducted in tandem with a study that looked at the effects of a whole-grain diet on energy metabolism.

9 Feb 2017

Sports-related concussion causes short-term impairment of cardiovascular system, study finds

A new study finds that concussion causes short-term impairment of the cardiovascular system but that these cardiovascular symptoms typically resolve within three days of the injury.

9 Feb 2017

Working memory and cognitive functions in young people linked to footballing success

The working memory and other cognitive functions in children and young people can be associated with how successful they are on the football pitch, a new study from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, shows.

9 Feb 2017

Researchers develop microfluidic device to study interactions between drugs and cells in kidneys

Instead of running tests on live kidneys, researchers at Binghamton, University State University of New York have developed a model kidney for working out the kinks in medicines and treatments.

9 Feb 2017

New kit for DNA library preparation released by PCR company

Bioline, The PCR Company, a whollyowned subsidiary of Meridian Bioscience, Inc., announced the expansion of the JetSeq™ DNA Library Preparation portfolio for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation.

9 Feb 2017

Male contraceptive proves effective at preventing pregnancy amongst monkeys

Treating male monkeys with the contraceptive Vasalgel has proved effective at preventing conception amongst rhesus monkeys, reports the California National Primate Research Center. The report is based on findings from a study that involved sixteen rhesus monkeys that were treated with the contraceptive...

9 Feb 2017

Exosome isolation using ultracentrifugation

In the outpatient clinic and lab, our research studies aim to understand biological functions of exosomes and membrane particles.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Centrifugation 9 Feb 2017

Japanese scientists discover new potential treatment for septic shock

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition due to excessive immune responses to infection that damages the patient's own tissues and organs.

9 Feb 2017

Scientists develop computer models to predict mutations’ effect on pairs of proteins

According to new research, the key to a successful, long-term relationship is for each partner to adapt to the other's changes over time.

9 Feb 2017

Whole grain consumption increases calorie loss and metabolism, study suggests

A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and speeding up metabolism.

9 Feb 2017

Naptime could have beneficial effect on language learning in preschool-age children

Research has shown that naps play an important role in sustaining new learning in infants. A new study from the University of Arizona suggests naptime could have a similar effect on language learning in preschool-age children.

8 Feb 2017

Horror movie scenes help researchers identify key neural pathway for processing fear

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified a key neural pathway in humans that explains how the brain processes feelings of fear and anxiety, a finding that could help scientists unlock new ways to treat mental health disorders.

8 Feb 2017

UCI researchers create unique VMT platform with potential for anti-cancer drug screening

Led by UCI professor of molecular biology & biochemistry Christopher C.W. Hughes, the research team successfully established multiple vascularized micro-organs on an industry-standard 96-well plate.

8 Feb 2017

Researchers discover function of olfactory receptors in human heart muscle

Researchers have for the first time identified the function of olfactory receptors in the human heart muscle, such as are also present in the nose. One of the receptors reacts to fatty acids that occur in the blood, in patients with diabetes significantly above the normal range.

8 Feb 2017

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USU researchers develop new primer that improves studies into arsenic contamination

Natural emulsifier boosts antimicrobial properties of essential oil, eugenol

Regular intake of prebiotics may promote recovery of normal sleep patterns after stress

Researchers develop new method that can rapidly profile resistome of gut microbial communities

Study provides new insights into roles of different subareas in prefrontal cortex

Salk study finds similar algorithm governing the brain and Internet

Consuming whole grains has modest effects on gut microbiota and immune response, study finds

Sports-related concussion causes short-term impairment of cardiovascular system, study finds

Working memory and cognitive functions in young people linked to footballing success

Researchers develop microfluidic device to study interactions between drugs and cells in kidneys

New kit for DNA library preparation released by PCR company

Male contraceptive proves effective at preventing pregnancy amongst monkeys

Exosome isolation using ultracentrifugation

Japanese scientists discover new potential treatment for septic shock

Scientists develop computer models to predict mutations’ effect on pairs of proteins

Whole grain consumption increases calorie loss and metabolism, study suggests

Naptime could have beneficial effect on language learning in preschool-age children

Horror movie scenes help researchers identify key neural pathway for processing fear

UCI researchers create unique VMT platform with potential for anti-cancer drug screening

Researchers discover function of olfactory receptors in human heart muscle

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