Breakthrough for difficult-to-treat breast cancer
Chemists at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have discovered the use of a metal compound that inhibits the enzyme closely associated with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most...
View ArticleNew programmable shaking dry bath
Torrey Pines Scientific has launched its new EchoTherm model SC25XT fully programmable variable speed shaking dry bath for use with biological and other samples. The SC25XT is fully programmable with...
View ArticleScientists publish work on combating constant hunger
A plant-derived substance widely used in traditional Chinese medicine has demonstrated promising weight loss effects. The findings of a study conducted by scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München, a...
View Article£30 million global challenge to tackle heart diseases
The British Heart Foundation has launched the Big Beat Challenge, a unique research funding award that will bring together world-leading researchers and innovators to identify and solve any of the...
View ArticleMajor new feature added to biobanking software product
Technidata, a leading supplier of software solutions for clinical laboratories and biobanks, has announced the launch of a major feature of its TDBioBank software solution, with the Virtual Catalog...
View ArticleNext-generation of endotoxin detection solution
Lonza will reveal its next-generation endotoxin automation solution, PyroTec Pro robotic solution at the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) Global Conference on Pharmaceutical Microbiology from 15-16...
View ArticleSartorius sets up Life Science Factory for startup entrepreneurs
With its newly founded, independent Life Science Factory, Sartorius, a leading international partner of the biopharmaceutical industry and research sector, intends to promote startups and attract...
View ArticleNew sterilisation indicating labels
Brady's new sterilisation indicating labels provide users with proof of sterilisation. They are ideal for a broad range of laboratory processes including sample tracking, inventory management, general...
View ArticleMedical-grade cables introduced
For high-resolution camera systems in the medical area, the manufacturer and system cable specialist SAB Bröckskes offers new high-quality cables meeting the high standards in medical technology....
View ArticleAccelerating material science discovery
Asynt reports how the Rannard Group at the Materials Innovation Factory, at the University of Liverpool (UK), uses new technologies supplied by the company to help improve the environmental impact and...
View ArticleSample prep tech receives accreditation
Inlabtec reports how 20/30 Labs, a leading accredited UK microbiological testing laboratory specialising in the analysis of waters, has received approval by the United Kingdom Accreditation Body (UKAS)...
View ArticleFast measurement of nanocrystal length and thickness
Postnova Analytics reports on how asymmetrical flow field flow fractionation (AF4) coupled to multi angle light scattering (MALS) has been successfully used to characterise a polydisperse cellulose...
View ArticleConstruction of a skin model using R3D cell culture system
Lonza has released a new technical note that provides toxicity, wound healing and cosmetic researchers with a faster method for constructing three-dimensional (3D) full-thickness skin models that...
View ArticleExtensive insights into metabolism
A recent paper published in the scientific journal Cell gives an unprecedented insight into the metabolic interactions that occur throughout the body over 24 hours. As part of a large-scale study, the...
View ArticleBiotech firm tests new combination drug
Carragelose, a broadly effective compound for treating cold viruses, can be combined with Xylometazoline, a compound that reduces inflammation in the nasal mucosa without sacrificing efficacy. This is...
View ArticleNew method predicts the course of cancer
A new method predicts the course of HPV-negative head and neck cancer after radiation chemotherapy. According to a recent article, five microRNAs (miRNAs) can provide the decisive data. The work was...
View ArticleHeating and cooling reactor introduced
Uniqsis has introduced the Polar Bear Plus GSM, a versatile heating and cooling reactor module for flow chemistry applications using glass static mixers/reactor chips (GSMs).To achieve high...
View ArticleTime-switch for immune cells
Supported by funding from the Austrian Science Fund FWF, a team from the Max F. Perutz Laboratories deciphered the mechanism of the TTP protein as a time-switch for the programmed cell death of white...
View ArticleEnhancements to LIMS product
Autoscribe Informatics will be demonstrating the latest version of the Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) at Lab Innovations 2018. New features shown for the first time...
View ArticlePharma extruder for wet and hot melt extrusion processes
Coperion has launched a completely flexible continuous pharma extrusion system suitable for research and development, as well as for small-scale production. This ZSK 18 MEGAlab extruder fulfills the...
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