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'Forgotten' drug revisited as potential leukaemia treatment
The drug, called PIK-75, was initially discovered over a decade ago but was dismissed in favour of newer ones. [ + ]
Machine learning helps to assess brain atrophy
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to develop a 'world-first' benchmark for measuring brain atrophy in neurodegenerative diseases. [ + ]
PrEP implant could enable long-term HIV protection
Researchers have been collaborating on an injectable implant that can release HIV PrEP medications into the body over a long period of time, with promising results. [ + ]
Scientists optimise genome editing procedures
Researchers have improved the efficiency of molecular genetic methods such as CRISPR/Cas9 and related systems, while broadening their areas of application. [ + ]
Think a LIMS is not for your industry? Think again
Recent data released by Autoscribe Informatics shows the breadth of industries purchasing a laboratory information management system (LIMS) — many for the first time. [ + ]
Molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis
With no effective treatment to block metastasis, there is a need to target not only the primary tumour, but also its metastatic potential. [ + ]
A living reference material for producing monoclonal antibodies
NIST has developed a line of mAb-producing living cells that can help manufacturers better understand how their mAb drugs can be affected during the production process. [ + ]
Gene editing halts heart attack damage in mice
Editing a gene that prompts a cascade of damage after a heart attack appeared to reverse this inevitable course in mice, leaving their hearts apparently unharmed. [ + ]
Smart mask tracks respiratory sounds for disease identification
The smart mask utilises a high-sensitivity, wide-bandwidth flexible sensor that can detect and record daily human respiratory activity, such as breathing, coughing and speaking. [ + ]
Gene in centenarians protects against heart failure
An anti-aging gene discovered in a population of centenarians has been shown to rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years. [ + ]
Using a LIMS to improve laboratory management
Many lab managers may be surprised at how a LIMS can improve efficiency and help support the needs of industry standards and regulation such as ISO/IEC 17025 and GxP. [ + ]
New X-ray technique to image fluctuations in materials
The technique, dubbed coherent correlation imaging (CCI), allows for the creation of sharp, detailed movies without damaging the sample by excessive radiation. [ + ]
Diet and exercise can suppress cancer growth
It is well known that a healthy diet and regular exercise can help to ward off cancer, but did you know they can also suppress the disease once it has begun? [ + ]
Identifying intrinsically disordered proteins in crowds
Scientists have revealed new insights into intrinsically disordered proteins and protein regions and how they behave under various physiological processes. [ + ]
'Gel sheet' absorbs 3x more liquid than a paper towel
Researchers have used a hydrogel — a gelatin-like material in the form of a dry sheet — to craft so-called 'gel sheets' that absorb and hold liquid. [ + ]
