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3 research infrastructures form new biomedical alliance EU-AMRI

BBMRI, EATRIS and ECRIN, the medical European research infrastructures, supported by the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI), have joined forces by forming the European Alliance of Medical Research Infrastructures (EU-AMRI). EU-AMRI aims to facilitate the effective and efficient use of scientific services, expertise and tools by academia and industry for the seamless translation […]

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New technology allows molecules to enter cells safely

Professor Braeckmans from Ghent University focused the last ten years on a method for safe engineering of therapeutic cells with photothermal nanofibers. The study published in Nature Nanotechnology gives insight in how these biocompatible photothermal nanofibers were developed, and how, upon laser irradiation, cells that come in contact with those nanofibers become permeabilized and can […]

Exploiting AKIRIN2 to develop selective proteasome-inhibiting drugs

Inhibitors that block the activity of the proteasome are already applied to treat various types of cancer. However, existing drugs affect proteasomes in all the cells of our body, which can lead to unwanted side-effects in healthy cells.

AKIRIN2: two fingers pulling the proteasome into the nucleus

The scientists found that AKIRIN2 was consistently associated with the proteasome and not only required for the regulation of MYC, but of many more short-lived proteins. To their surprise, they found that AKIRIN2 only affected nuclear proteins, which accumulated freely in its absence. Thus, they hypothesised that AKIRIN2 might help the proteasome to enter the […]

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How cells keep their nucleus clean: a fundamental discovery

Scientists at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) in Vienna have developed a CRISPR-Cas9 screening assay that allows to systematically pinpoint regulators of any gene of interest, including cancer-related genes. Using this approach, they discovered how cells transport their clean-up machinery, the proteasome, into the nucleus to maintain protein balance and get rid of […]

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TESTA introduces new laser options for HK Series differential refractometer

TESTA Analytical Solutions has introduced new laser options for its HK Series differential refractometer to enable precise determination of specific refractive index increment (dn/dc) at the same wavelength as the light scattering application under investigation.

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Sysmex Europe, Inpeco collaboration provides gamechanger in urinalysis

Free your hands with the UN-Series connection to FlexLab Total Lab Automation. The collaboration between Sysmex and Inpeco takes advantage of Sysmex’s UN-Series urinalysis solutions and Inpeco’s FlexLab track, together making the next step towards a fully automated urinalysis workflow solution of the highest level.

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Scopio Labs launches full-field peripheral blood smear application

Scopio Labs, provider of the world’s first full-field digital cell morphology solution, has launched its FDA-cleared and CE-approved FullField Peripheral Blood Smear (FF-PBS) Application on the X100 platform. The application’s commercialization is an important step in the company’s plan to transform haematology and introduce a new line of digital solutions for cell morphology analysis that […]

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Olympus’ new DP23M monochrome microscope camera simplifies standard fluorescence imaging and expression checks

The newest Olympus DP series microscope camera – the DP23M monochrome camera – continues the series’ reputation for delivering high-quality images. With advanced features found on high-end microscope cameras, the DP23M monochrome camera provides premium fluorescence images at a reasonable cost.

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Hologic’s multiplex COVID-19/flu assay test now available in North America, Europe

Hologic’s Aptima SARS-CoV-2/Flu Assay is now available for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of three respiratory viruses that can present with overlapping clinical symptoms.