Blood test could spare colon cancer patients from chemo
23 June, 2022Researchers collaborated to develop a blood test to identify patients who require chemo after surgery, by measuring levels of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA).
Bio-Rad Laboratories SEQuoia Express Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit
20 June, 2022Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched the SEQuoia Express Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit, providing biopharmaceutical and research scientists with an easy-to-use method for constructing robust libraries to support efficient RNA-Seq workflows for comprehensive transcriptome profiling.
Alzheimer's could be detected via microRNA in plasma
26 May, 2022Levels of microRNA in blood plasma dynamically change as the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease get worse, researchers have found.
How can a smartphone detect gluten in food?
23 May, 2022The system is a colour test in which the change of colour — in this case, turning red — indicates the presence of gluten in the food.
What can environmental DNA tell us about our aquatic ecosystems?
29 April, 2022 by Francisco Bizouarn, Market Development Team Manager, Digital Biology Group*Aquatic systems are an ideal medium as eDNA from many organisms in or near the water source tends to be well represented.
A look inside the stomachs of carnivorous plants
04 April, 2022The new method combines macro photography of the captured insects with DNA metabarcoding, a cutting-edge insect identification tool.
Single DNA test can screen for over 50 genetic diseases
16 March, 2022The DNA test has been shown to identify a range of hard-to-diagnose neurological and neuromuscular genetic diseases quickly and accurately.
Scientists develop cattle age test using tail hair
10 March, 2022Being able to determine the age of a cow is useful for a farmer given that it can define how farmers plan for the farming and development of cattle.
DNA-based nanoantenna monitors the motions of proteins
17 January, 2022Inspired by the 'Lego-like' properties of DNA, researchers created a DNA-based fluorescent nanoantenna to help characterise the function of proteins.
Rapid pathogen detection from a single DNA molecule
11 November, 2021Researchers have developed a process for rapidly detecting multidrug-resistant pathogens, where a single molecule of DNA is sufficient for pathogen detection.
DNA used to determine the age of lobsters
27 October, 2021Until now, a lobster's age has usually been estimated using its size — but this is inaccurate as individual lobsters grow at different rates.
An all-in-one test for de novo genetic disease in embryos
21 September, 2021In an effort to select the healthiest embryos resulting from IVF procedures, researchers have developed a one-stop method to identify de novo variants.
AI blood testing technology can detect lung cancers
10 September, 2021Artificial intelligence blood testing technology has detected over 90% of lung cancers in samples from nearly 800 individuals with and without cancer.
DNA can be recovered from drug capsules
06 August, 2021Forensic scientists have shown that DNA can be recovered from the surface of capsules after just 15 seconds of contact by drug manufacturers and dealers.
PerkinElmer LabChip GX Touch Nucleic Acid Analyzer
01 August, 2021DNA and RNA quantitation and sizing can be accomplished in seconds using the LabChip GX Touch Nucleic Acid Analyzer.
