head brains

Study findings turn gut-brain communication on its axis

The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the gut communicates with the brain.

Robert Quinn

Research collaboration make breakthrough in bile acid study

Ask someone what they think of when they hear the phrase “bile acids”, and you might get a few unpleasant answers.  

liver fibrosis

VUB research team discovers essential protein that contributes to liver fibrosis

Chronic liver disease is a serious global health problem that has a severe impact on personal quality of life. A major characteristic of chronic liver disease is liver fibrosis, where certain liver cells, called hepatic stellate cells, become activated and produce scar tissue that damages the liver. At present, no specific drugs are available to […]

lobelia samavati

Scientists develop simple blood test to quickly diagnose sarcoidosis

A research project led by Lobelia Samavati, M.D., professor of internal medicine and molecular medicine and genetics at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has developed a tool to rapidly and inexpensively diagnose sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory disease marked by the growth of tiny lumps […]

torreyPines echotherm

Torrey Pines Scientific introduces new EchoTherm models

Torrey Pines Scientific has introduced their new EchoTherm SC20 and SC25 models. The SC20 is a simple digital unit while the SC25 is fully programmable with a five-program memory making both ideal for use with biological and other samples.

biotium

Biotium expands selection of novel nuclear stains for enhanced multiplexing flexibility for microscopy and flow cytometry

Biotium, a leader in fluorescent dyes for life science research, has expanded its NucSpot Nuclear Stains line-up, offering unprecedented specificity and flexibility for nuclear counterstaining.

INTEGRA MAG and HEATMAG

INTEGRA’s new MAG and HEATMAG modules simplify magnetic bead purification

INTEGRA Biosciences has introduced its MAG and HEATMAG modules for efficient, automated magnetic bead purification. These solutions allow researchers to streamline several processing steps in molecular biology and proteomics workflows for maximum lab throughput. These time-saving devices are complemented by the COLDPLATE and BIOSHAKE – for precise temperature control and orbital shaking of magnetic beads, […]

euroimmun Anti Oropouche Virus ELISA

EUROIMMUN introduces Anti-Oropouche Virus ELISAs

EUROIMMUN has introduced two ELISAs for the detection of IgM and IgG antibodies against Oropouche virus. Oropouche virus is the causative agent of Oropouche fever, an emerging disease which manifests with dengue-like symptoms such as sudden onset of high fever, myalgia, rash, joint pain and vomiting. The virus circulates in Central and South America and […]

NADMED tech

NADMED unveils technology to measure all four NADs and glutathione

In response to the escalating demand from clinicians and researchers for precise and fast NAD measurement, NADMED has unveiled an innovative technology designed for extracting and measuring all four NADs and two glutathiones. The method is founded on colorimetric quantification, applicable to blood, tissue, or cells.

Tecan Resolvex i300

Tecan’s Resolvex i300 set to streamline proteomics workflows

Tecan is expanding its leading portfolio for specialist applications with the upcoming launch of Resolvex i300 and its antibody purification columns, AffinEx Protein A Capture. The products deliver new levels of efficiency and precision to proteomics workflows, including biomarker discovery, drug development and personalized medicine research.