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Adeno-Associated Virus Services for Gene Delivery
August 26, 2024 11:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsAMSBIO has introduced an expanded range of Adeno-associated virus (AAV) cloning and packaging services.
Developing a New Tool to Detect a Frequently Missed Sex Chromosome Disorder in Boys
August 26, 2024 10:54 am | by Columbia University | News | CommentsKlinefelter syndrome is the most common disorder of the male sex chromosomes, yet is rarely diagnosed in children. A new assessment tool is being developed by researchers to help pediatricians detect the physical traits of the syndrome. The tool could pave the way for early interventions that prevent and treat a range of physical, psychological, social, and cognitive impairments.
Scientists Develop Novel Technique for Kidney Research
August 26, 2024 10:39 am | by Yale University | News | CommentsOne in four patients treated with the widely used anti-cancer drug cisplatin develop chronic kidney disease. To better understand how the treatment leads to kidney damage, and possibly prevent it, a team of researchers developed a new 3D-imaging technique to peer deep into these vital organs.
These Microscopic Fish are 3D-printed to Do More Than Swim
August 26, 2024 10:23 am | by UC San Diego | News | CommentsNanoengineers used an innovative 3D printing technology they developed to manufacture multipurpose fish-shaped microrobots -- called microfish -- that swim around efficiently in liquids, are chemically powered by hydrogen peroxide and magnetically controlled.
Doctors Recommend Early Exposure to Prevent Peanut Allergies
August 26, 2024 9:39 am | by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsA pediatricians' group is recommending that infants at high risk of peanut allergies be given foods containing peanuts before they turn 1.
Small Amounts of Teen Exercise Reduce Cancer and Heart Deaths Mid-Life
August 26, 2024 8:29 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | Articles | CommentsTeen girls who exercise as little as an hour a week for three months may reduce, to a surprising degree, risk of death from many diseases in adulthood, according to a Vanderbilt University study.
Failure Can Be Rewarding, Study Finds
August 26, 2024 8:28 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | News | CommentsMaking a mistake can be a rewarding experience – as long as your brain has a chance to learn from it.
How a Snake Kills Its Prey
August 26, 2024 8:26 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | Videos | CommentsResearchers discovered the specific mechanism boa constrictors use to subdue their prey.
Safety Glasses Holder
August 25, 2024 11:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsTerra Universal introduces a new addition to their special BioSafe product line – a hinged, easy-clean safety glasses holder. The container is designed for comfortable access to stored items, while maintaining stringent cleanliness standards and simplifying sanitation processes.
Protein Found to Play a Key Role in Blocking Pathogen Survival
August 25, 2024 11:16 am | by Helen Knight, MIT | News | CommentsCalprotectin fends off microbial invaders by limiting access to iron, an important nutrient.
Researchers Find New Code that Makes Reprogramming of Cancer Cells Possible
August 25, 2024 11:08 am | by Mayo Clinic | News | CommentsCancer researchers dream of the day they can force tumor cells to morph back to the normal cells they once were. Now, researchers have discovered a way to potentially reprogram cancer cells back to normalcy.
Texas Lab Criticized Over Handling of Monkeys for Study
August 25, 2024 9:56 am | by David Warren, Associated Press | News | CommentsA prestigious laboratory in Texas is under federal investigation after auditors issued a preliminary report saying it did not do enough to prevent the suffering of primates who were infected with a deadly virus for a study of the disease.
Imaging Software Could Speed Breast Cancer Diagnosis
August 25, 2024 9:45 am | by Rice University | News | CommentsNew software developed by bioengineers could speed up the diagnosis of breast cancer with 90 percent accuracy and without the need for a specialist, according to recent research.
Report: Nearly 47 Million People Now Have Dementia
August 25, 2024 9:36 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsHealth researchers say there are now nearly 47 million people living with dementia globally, up from 35 million in 2009. They warned that without a medical breakthrough, numbers will likely double every 20 years.
Unusual Suite of “Women in Science” Initiatives Hailed: Special Report
August 25, 2024 9:28 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | Articles | CommentsScientists are hailing an Australian institute’s unusual raft of initiatives aimed at wiping out science gender gaps.
