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Scientists detect rare genetic signs of drug-resistant tuberculosis with the aim to stop disease progression

Many people believe tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of the past. Nonetheless, it claims over a million lives each year. Furthermore, the problem is escalating as Mycobacterium tuberculosis—the pathogen that causes tuberculosis develops resistance to the antibiotics used to treat the disease.

12 May 2022

Scientists plan to analyze the diversity of marine life using environmental DNA

Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) evaluated the diversity of aquatic life off the California coast using genetic research tools similar to those used in genealogy.

10 May 2022

Sample management specialists win Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Ziath Ltd has been awarded with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise (2022) in the International Trade category.

From Ziath Ltd 22 Apr 2022

Sample management specialists win Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Ziath Ltd has been awarded with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise (2022) in the International Trade category.

From Ziath Ltd 22 Apr 2022

From Test Tube to Cell; Creating Biological Computers from RNA

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Sam Schaffter about his latest research that looked at creating biological computers using RNA and their role within research.

18 Apr 2022

Spatial maps offer insights into the battle between melanoma cells and immune cells

Melanoma is a somewhat unusual cancer-;one that blooms before our very eyes, often on sun-exposed skin, and can quickly become deadly as it turns our own skin against us and spreads to other organs.

15 Apr 2022

Arrayjet introduces Mercury range of next-generation microarray printers

Arrayjet, a leading provider of inkjet liquid-handling solutions, today introduced Mercury, a new core range of five instruments for ultra-low-volume liquid dispensing.

From Arrayjet Ltd 4 Apr 2022

Exceptional research recordings display RNA switching “on” and “off”

RNA switches (also known as riboswitches) control which genes are turned “on” and “off”, much like a light switch. Although this appears to be a straightforward process, biologists have been astonished by the inner workings of these switches for decades.

1 Apr 2022

AI and robotics identify new cellular hallmarks of Parkinson's disease

A study published today in Nature Communications unveils a new platform for discovering cellular signatures of disease that integrates robotic systems for studying patient cells with artificial intelligence methods for image analysis.

28 Mar 2022

New long-lived biological computers could potentially persist inside cells

Tiny biological computers made of DNA could revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat a slew of diseases, once the technology is fully fleshed out.

24 Mar 2022

INTEGRA’s VIAFLO 384 proves indispensable in neurodegeneration research

Scientists at Rejuveron Vascular Therapeutics AG, a company specializing in the development of therapies to tackle neurodegeneration, are using INTEGRA’s VIAFLO 384 handheld electronic pipette to accelerate their research.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 16 Mar 2022

The Nucleic Acid Experts – Certified Twice!

BioEcho Life Sciences receives two important hallmarks for its quality management – DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 13485:2016.

From BioEcho Life Sciences GmbH 10 Mar 2022

VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipette increases productivity in a real-life situation

INTEGRA Biosciences’ VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes save time and improve lab productivity, and the company has created a testimonial video showcasing the pipette’s many useful features.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 8 Mar 2022

Study provides insights into the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of COVID-19

A total of 16 novel genetic variations linked to severe Covid-19 have been discovered, including ones that affect blood coagulation, immunological response, and inflammation severity.

8 Mar 2022

Researchers discover new fluorescent DNA label, likely to help detect cancer risk

Scientists develop a new fluorescent label that provides a sharper image of how DNA architecture is disturbed in cancer cells.

7 Mar 2022

Automata Labs; The Most Accessible Lab Automation Platform

In this interview, we speak to Mostafa ElSayed, CEO of Automata, about their new, accessible, lab automation platform Automata Labs and its benefits for scientific research.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2 Mar 2022

MIP Diagnostics secures £7.3M investment following achievement of critical milestones

Mercia Asset Management, Calculus Capital, Downing Ventures and BGF scale joint investment in latest fundraise.

From MIP Diagnostics Limited 1 Mar 2022

New device to assess water quality uses powerful and programmable genetic networks

Northwestern University synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know -; within mere minutes -; if their water is safe to drink.

18 Feb 2022

Why is it Important to have Diverse Genomics Data in Science?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Santiago Miriuka, CEO of MultiplAI Health, about the importance of having diverse genomics data in research.

From MultiplAI Health 17 Feb 2022

OxDX raises £2.6M pre-seed funding to develop AI powered rapid diagnostic technology

OxDX has raised £2.6m in pre-seed funding for its AI powered diagnostic technology that can recognise and identify specific species and strains of viruses.

15 Feb 2022

Diagnostics News and Research

Scientists detect rare genetic signs of drug-resistant tuberculosis with the aim to stop disease progression

Scientists plan to analyze the diversity of marine life using environmental DNA

Sample management specialists win Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Sample management specialists win Queen’s Award for Enterprise

From Test Tube to Cell; Creating Biological Computers from RNA

Spatial maps offer insights into the battle between melanoma cells and immune cells

Arrayjet introduces Mercury range of next-generation microarray printers

Exceptional research recordings display RNA switching “on” and “off”

AI and robotics identify new cellular hallmarks of Parkinson's disease

New long-lived biological computers could potentially persist inside cells

INTEGRA’s VIAFLO 384 proves indispensable in neurodegeneration research

The Nucleic Acid Experts – Certified Twice!

VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipette increases productivity in a real-life situation

Study provides insights into the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of COVID-19

Researchers discover new fluorescent DNA label, likely to help detect cancer risk

Automata Labs; The Most Accessible Lab Automation Platform

MIP Diagnostics secures £7.3M investment following achievement of critical milestones

New device to assess water quality uses powerful and programmable genetic networks

Why is it Important to have Diverse Genomics Data in Science?

OxDX raises £2.6M pre-seed funding to develop AI powered rapid diagnostic technology

Tackling Food Waste to Protect Our Planet

Farming Outside of the Box; Creating a More Sustainable Future for Agriculture

National DNA Day 2022: PacBio HiFi Sequencing Contributes to First Complete Human Genome

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