Therapeutic RNAs get Helping Hand from Green Tea Compound
NewsAn antioxidant in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate has been found to have a surprising use: sneaking therapeutic RNAs into cells.
Read moreForensic Ice Detectives Piece Together Startling Picture
NewsUsing remote sensing technology, scientists have been investigating the dramatic acceleration in loss of the Russian ice cap,which changed from 2 inches to 82 feet per day.
Read moreDeath and Decomposition Keeps the World Going
NewsScientists now have a better way to investigate how decomposing plants’ and animals’ contribute to the ecosystem.
Read moreFat Holds the Key
NewsScientists have discovered molecules of fat in an ancient fossil to reveal the earliest confirmed animal in the geological record that lived on Earth 558 million years ago.
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 moreOn-demand Explosions are Helping to Build Better Batteries
ArticleA new device allows researchers to make lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries fail on demand, and that’s a crucial step in making them safer.
Read moreLytic vs Lysogenic – Understanding Bacteriophage Life Cycles
ArticleBacteriophage (phage) are obligate intracellular viruses that specifically infect bacteria. Here we take an overview of their structure, life-cycle and the role they have played in advancing science and medicine.
Read moreThe Agricultural Perspective on Water Contamination by Pharmaceuticals
ArticleDespite centuries of research into drug development, investigation into the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals is a much younger field. If not treated effectively, there is the potential for pharmaceuticals in wastewater to affect the agricultural industry through the use of this contaminated water supply.
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).