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Scientitsts report that adult rat myelin actually stimulated axonal outgrowth in rat neural precursor cells (NPCs) and human induced pluripotent (iPSC)-derived neural stem cells (NSCs).

It turns out that works of art might be their own worst enemy — the canvases they were painted on can deteriorate over time. In an effort to combat this aging process, one group report that nanomaterials can provide multiple layers of reinforcement.

Companies announce a collaboration agreement to develop In Situ Hybridization (ISH) protocols for RNA and DNA targets in tissue using reagents provided by Vitro on Lunaphore’s rapid autostaining platform.

Primary exposure to carcinogenic PAHs is through diet, however new research shows that skin was the second-highest exposure route, with barbecue smoke one of the main culprits.

Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers to maintain the perfect smile. But these appliances can become contaminated, so one group have developed a film to prevent bacteria from growing on them.

Why do populations have genetic diversity when 'Survival of the Fittest' suggests that only one gene pool should thrive? It's a question that is hard to answer experimentally. A new study looking at evolutionary change in real time in tiny fungal parasites may provide a solution.

The patent-pending 130L extraction center is a powerhouse for continuous operation. Using ethanol as a solvent, the system will process approximately 35 pounds of material per hour with extremely high-quality output.

Life Science Leader and Industry Standard Research assess 70 contract research organizations, honoring Worldwide Clinical Trials for fifth consecutive year.

In LIMS Roundup, we summarize the biggest LIMS industry stories, bringing them together in one place on Technology Networks. This time, we cover award winners from the Bio-IT World 2018, GDPR, and Agilent's foray into lab informatics.

Time spent watching TV or looking at a computer screen during leisure time – termed discretionary screen time – has been associated with higher risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease.