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Insight into therapeutic drug monitoring of antipsychotic medication

According to the World Health Organization, almost 15% of the world’s population is living with mental illness. We have medications that can be effective, but outcomes can vary. We caught up with Heather Read-Harper (Beckman Coulter) to find out more about the value of therapeutic drug monitoring in treating mental health disorders.

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Anti-PLA2R antibody detection in primary membranous nephropathy: now recommended by KDIGO

Autoantibodies against M-type phospholipase A2 receptors (PLA2Rab) are a central biomarker for diagnosis and monitoring of primary membranous nephropathy (pMN). PLA2Rab detection has recently been incorporated into the new KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Glomerular Diseases. Diagnosis of pMN can now be made without biopsy if PLA2Rab are present alongside corresponding clinical […]

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The blood–brain barrier and neurodegenerative disease

Enhanced leakiness of the blood–brain barrier has been associated with neurodegenerative disease, and assessing this leakiness has even been suggested as a possible method for early diagnosis of such disease. In light of the recent promising results from the lecanemab therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, CLI caught up with Dr Fiona McLean (University of Dundee, UK) […]

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Wastewater analysis for population health surveillance

Awareness of the utility of wastewater for epidemiology was raised during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. CLI caught up with Dr Andrew Singer (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology) to find out more about the development of wastewater-based epidemiology and what it can do for us.

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Trial results show that new drug slows the progress of Alzheimer’s disease

In September, the companies Eisai and Biogen announced good news about the results of their ‘Clarity AD’ clinical trial of their drug lecanemab (https://www.eisai.com/news/2022/news202271.html).

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Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Pillar Biosciences Sign Application Development Agreement for the Biomek NGeniuS System

INDIANAPOLIS – (October 31, 2022) – More companies around the world continue turning to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, for their next generation sequencing (NGS) needs with the Biomek NGeniuS System. The company continues building a robust demonstrated application library as it announces an application development agreement with […]

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Waters extends capabilities of flagship TA Instruments rheometer for efficient, repeatable powder analysis

Waters Corporation has introduced a new, innovative powder rheology tooling and software for its TA Instruments HR Rheometers allowing scientists to make precise, repeatable powder rheology measurements simpler and faster. Such measurements enable materials scientists to optimize the processing and end-use performance of powders used in batteries, pharmaceuticals, additive manufacturing, food, personal care products, and […]

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Astrea Bioseparations introduces Nereus LentiHERO, a fit-for-purpose solution for lentiviral vector purification

Astrea Bioseparations, a leading provider of novel purification and separation tools supporting the development of next-generation therapeutics, has announced the commercial launch of its Nereus LentiHERO lentiviral vector (LVV) purification technology. Incorporating ‘AstreAdept’, the company’s proprietary nanofiber material, this novel solution addresses the challenges associated with purifying the large and fragile products used in cell […]

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Asynt unveils new photochemical reactor system LightSyn Lighthouse

Asynt has unveiled their LightSyn Lighthouse – a new photochemical reactor system in their LightSyn range, developed in response to customer demand for higher reaction yields, ease of use, high operational safety, and competitive pricing.

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Ziath releases entry-level laboratory sample inventory management software

‘Samples’ is a sample management tool, designed by Ziath, for laboratories tasked with keeping smaller inventories of stored samples well organized.