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Researchers find a new way to penetrate the cell using boron clusters’ superchaotropic properties

The recent research by scientists from the Centre for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CiQUS, USC), together with Jacobs University (Bremen, Germany), presents a new membrane carriers’ class that leaves behind the amphiphilic paradigm.

24 Mar 2022

SEQENS makes multi-million-dollar investment in U.S. R&D laboratory

SEQENS, an integrated leader in the manufacturing of active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates, announced a multi-million-dollar investment in its research and development laboratory located in Devens, Mass.

From SEQENS 21 Mar 2022

Sustainable Food Packaging that Protects Food from Microbes

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences talks to Dr. Mary Chan about the development of a new ‘smart’ food packaging that is biodegradable and has antimicrobial properties, extending the shelf-life of fresh food.

From Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) 15 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 Discovery 1 Mar 2022

Researchers develop artificial organic neuron capable of integration with living plant

Researchers, for the first time, establish an artificial organic neuron, or a nerve cell, which can be combined with an artificial organic synapse and a living plant.

24 Feb 2022

New protein-based bioplastics exhibit biodegradable and biocompatible properties

Every year, almost eight million tons of plastic wind up in the oceans, posing a major threat to the ecosystem and human health.

15 Feb 2022

MALS Detector for GPC/SEC characterization of polymers & proteins

The BI-MwA Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) system from Testa Analytical Solutions e.K. is a high-performance detector for studying polymers and proteins in solution as well as investigating aggregation, oligomerization, and complex formation.

From TESTA Analytical Solutions 9 Feb 2022

Process-scale Chromatography Bed Supports

Porvair Sciences high performance, precision manufactured Vyon® porous plastics are perfect support materials for chromatographic resins used in the isolation and purification steps of pharmaceutical drug and vaccine production.

9 Feb 2022

Process-scale chromatography bed supports

From Porvair Sciences Limited 9 Feb 2022

Researchers develop artificial protein muscle that moves independently

Research carried out from the University of Freiburg’s livMatS Cluster of Excellence showed outstanding progress in creating a muscle using only natural proteins.

2 Feb 2022

MIT researchers develop new way to deliver RNA in a capsule

Like most vaccines, RNA vaccines have to be injected, which can be an obstacle for people who fear needles. Now, a team of MIT researchers has developed a way to deliver RNA in a capsule that can be swallowed, which they hope could help make people more receptive to them.

1 Feb 2022

Paving the Way for a New Lab-Grown Meat

In this interview, we speak to Professor Kelly Schultz and colleagues about their latest research that has led to the development of a new lab-grown meat.

From Lehigh University 18 Jan 2022

Flexible format light scattering system

The Bl-200SM goniometer system from TESTA Analytical Solutions e.K. is a flexible format research grade instrument that may be adapted to deliver precise results from even the most challenging light scattering measurements.

From TESTA Analytical Solutions 17 Jan 2022

Synthetic antibody demonstrates Omicron detection along with all other variants of concern

MIP Diagnostics Ltd. has today announced that its synthetic SARS-CoV-2 antibody (COVID-19 nanoMIPTM) can detect the Omicron variant as well as previously proven Alpha, Beta, Delta and Gamma variants of the COVID-19 virus.

14 Jan 2022

‘Smart’ food packaging material kills microbes and keeps food fresh

A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, US, has developed a 'smart' food packaging material that is biodegradable, sustainable and kills microbes that are harmful to humans. It could also extend the shelf-life of fresh fruit by two to three days.

From Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) 29 Dec 2021

Private Label & Custom Manufactured Microplates

Drawing upon its expertise in polymer moulding, surface treatment, specialist assembly and knowledge of analytical, healthcare and life science applications has enabled Porvair Sciences to become a market leading supplier of private label and custom manufactured microplates.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 9 Dec 2021

Robust electron microscope provides mechanistic insight into protein degradation

Proteins are the building blocks of all living things and numerous studies are carried out to determine how these proteins are made and their function.

19 Nov 2021

New sustainable, plastic-free glitter made from cellulose

Glitter is the bane of every parent and primary school teacher. But beyond its general annoyance factor, it's also made of toxic and unsustainable materials, and contributes to plastic pollution.

12 Nov 2021

MIP Diagnostics to support the development of challenging affinity reagents with new Molecular Imprinting Epitope Discovery

MIP Diagnostics has today announced the launch of its novel Molecular Imprinting Epitope Discovery Service.

26 Oct 2021

Incorporating RNA-inspired breaking points to reduce plastic pollution

Once plastic products are used and discarded, they can linger in oceans, collecting in large "garbage patches" and harming sea life. One potential solution, a biodegradable polymer called polylactide (PLA), has so far not fully lived up to its promise, showing little sign of breakdown once in seawater.

21 Oct 2021