Fire, Sun or Electricity Powers Hand-held Cancer Detection Device
NewsDevice shows promise as a point-of-care detector of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus in resource-limited settings.
Read moreOvarian Cancer Biomarker Can Predict Patient Therapy Response
NewsResearchers have identified an independent prognostic factor - cancer/testis antigen 45 (CT45) - and have begun to elucidate it's actions. CT45 is associated with extended disease-free survival for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
Read morePoint-of-care Sensors to Detect Toxic Metals in a Drop of Blood
NewsThe sensors would allow rapid detection of metals including manganese and lead, both of which are powerful neurotoxins.
Read moreMarker Indicates Those at Higher Risk from Lethal Fungal Spores
NewsGenetic mutation in humans linked to a 17-fold increase in the amount of dangerous fungal spores in the lungs.
Read moreUK-India Project Combats Infections Threat with Diagnostics
NewsA £3 million interdisciplinary research project is to address the growing threat of drug-resistant infections in India.
Read moreMachine Learning Predicts Risk of Aneurysm
NewsNew machine-learning framework integrates personal genomes and health record data to predict aneurysm risk.
Read moreThree Ways to Turn Life Science Suppliers into Partners
ArticleA growing number of life science businesses are turning to greater supply chain collaboration for benefits like accelerated time to market, improved quality, reduced risk and more rapid and widespread innovation. But while 68% of executives in this industry say active and meaningful engagement with suppliers is essential to success, far too many, over a third, struggle to implement it.
Read moreDeciphering the Cancer Proteome
ArticleThis article explores the current state of play within the area of cancer proteomics, highlights some of the techniques used to investigate the proteome, and looks at the impact of combining proteomics with other ‘omics’ in relation to cancer research.
Read moreProcalcitonin Measurement for Effective Antibiotic Stewardship
ArticleThe accurate identification of bacterial infections is necessary for the fight against antibiotic resistance. This procalcitonin assay is set to aid antibiotic stewardship and improve healthcare outcomes for sepsis patients.
Read moreScientist Explains How They Un-picked Pick’s Disease
ArticleScientists use Cryo-EM to solve the structure of the frontotemporal dementia-causing tau protein tangles.
Read moreA Micro-revolution with Giant Benefits
ArticleWith more and more applications of the microfluidics industry becoming apparent, giving scientists the tools they need has never been more important. This article highlights major industries that benefit from microfluidic technology, and provides insights into how demands for microfluidic components are changing.
Read moreUHPLC- Robust Technology Built to Perform
ArticleChromatography is the backbone of analytical laboratories with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) representing the largest portion. Classical HPLC has been challenged - or complemented - in the last decade by ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC).
Annual Conference on Antimicrobials and Drug Resistance
EventSep 24 - Sep 25, 2018
Montreal, Canada