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Active ingredients found in sunscreen have detrimental effects on freshwater ecosystems

The active ingredients found in sunscreen have detrimental effects on freshwater ecosystems, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.

3 Sep 2020

Global warming could lead to evolution of viruses

Enteroviruses and other pathogenic viruses that make their way into surface waters can be inactivated by heat, sunshine and other microbes, thereby reducing their ability to spread disease.

3 Sep 2020

Chromatrap Homogeniser Spin Column for effective RNA extraction from buccal swabs

Porvair Sciences announces a special version of its popular Homogeniser Spin Column optimized for RNA extraction from buccal swabs.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 3 Sep 2020

BioChromato invests in international markets to expand sales, marketing support activities

BioChromato Inc. has made a major investment to expand sales, marketing and customer support activities in international markets, most notably Europe and North America.

From BioChromato Inc. 3 Sep 2020

Benchtop Smart Evaporator C1 offers fast and effective evaporation of samples

BioChromato Inc. reports on installation of over 1200 units of its Smart Evaporator C1 - a compact system that delivers rapid concentration or complete drying of samples in even high boiling solvents such as DMSO, DMF or water.

From BioChromato Inc. 3 Sep 2020

Asynt introduces new, high quality 8-position parallel reaction station

Asynt has introduced a second-generation version of its popular DrySyn OCTO reaction station that delivers the same outstanding performance, at the same price, with improved features and a new, more aesthetically pleasing, design.

From Asynt 3 Sep 2020

A multi-laser BI-200SM goniometer system for exacting light scattering measurements

Testa Analytical Solutions e.K announce the launch of an upgrade kit for its BI-200SM light scattering goniometer system providing access to multiple laser Static Light Scattering and Dynamic Light Scattering techniques.

From TESTA Analytical Solutions 3 Sep 2020

FlowSyn continuous flow reactor helps to quickly evaluate critical reactions

Uniqsis reports how a FlowSyn™ continuous flow reactor installed at Adesis Inc. of New Castle, DE (USA) is assisting them in evaluating custom synthetic routes for compounds along with improving existing batch manufacturing processes.

From Uniqsis Ltd 3 Sep 2020

Study shows misfiring brain cells can create swallowing problems in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

According to neuroscientists, misfiring brain cells that regulate vital parts of the tongue and mouth might be creating swallowing problems in kids.

2 Sep 2020

Study reveals a successful strategy to fight influenza

For a long time, influenza scientists have largely focused their studies on the epithelial cells that line the lungs.

2 Sep 2020

Study shows different cell response offers more control to muscles

Slight variations in individual muscle cell contractions enable the whole muscle to bend with more precision and control.

2 Sep 2020

Mice study shows naturally-occurring metabolite improves longevity

According to results from a study, middle-aged mice had a better “old age” when the naturally-occurring metabolite, called AKG, was added to their food.

2 Sep 2020

Metastatic cancer cells reshape, destroy or integrate into blood vessels

In laboratory studies, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins University researchers observed a key step in how cancer cells may spread from a primary tumor to a distant site within the body, a process known as metastasis.

2 Sep 2020

Honeybee venom rapidly destroys aggressive breast cancer cells

Using the venom from 312 honeybees and bumblebees in Perth Western Australia, Ireland and England, Dr Ciara Duffy from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia, tested the effect of the venom on the clinical subtypes of breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer, which has limited treatment options.

2 Sep 2020

Natural killer cells could be a powerful weapon for fighting lung cancer

Immune cells called 'natural killer' (NK) cells could be a powerful weapon for fighting lung cancer, according to Australian researchers.

2 Sep 2020

Novel technique breaks rice yield barrier under changing climatic conditions

Rice is the most consumed staple food in the world. It is especially common in Asia, where hunger concerns are prevalent.

2 Sep 2020

New technique tracks human milk nutrients in infant gut microbiome

A new study in mice helps explain why gut microbiomes of breastfed infants can differ greatly from those of formula-fed infants.

2 Sep 2020

Researchers aim to convert greenhouse gas emissions into fuels

Shaama Sharada calls carbon dioxide -- the worst offender of global warming -- a very stable, "very happy molecule."

2 Sep 2020

Creating milk chocolate from peanut skins

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Lisa Dean about how her team have created an antioxidant-boosting milk chocolate using peanut skins.

From United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2 Sep 2020

Hydrophilic Vyon® plastics demonstrate outstanding performance for drug discovery applications

Porvair Sciences reports on testing that demonstrates how its hydrophilic Vyon® porous plastics exhibit outstanding performance in drug discovery applications due to the high hydrophilic void volume conversion of the materials’ pore structure after a special treatment process.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 2 Sep 2020