Thermo Fisher Scientific Ion AmpliSeq SARS-CoV-2 Research Panel
08 May, 2020Thermo Fisher Scientific has optimised its Ion AmpliSeq SARS-CoV-2 Research Panel, previously designed to run on the Ion GeneStudio S5 System, for the Ion Torrent Genexus System. The panel is useful for laboratories that intend to sequence SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus samples.
Increased understanding of genetic risk of melanoma
07 May, 2020A global collaboration of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions on the human genome that influence the risk of developing melanoma.
Tecan DreamPrep automation solutions for coronavirus research and detection
01 May, 2020Tecan's DreamPrep solutions provide ready-to-go workflows for nucleic acid extraction and NGS library prep, helping to boost the productivity of labs investigating the SARS-CoV-2 virus — the causative agent of COVID-19.
Restarting cell division helps the heart to heal itself
27 April, 2020Scientists have discovered a protein that works with others during development to put the brakes on cell division in the heart.
Older paternal age linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
22 April, 2020The older the father, the increased risk a child has of developing disorders such as autism, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Blocking iron supply could prevent tuberculosis
03 April, 2020All living organisms, including pathogens, need iron to survive. Now, researchers have detailed the structure of the protein responsible for transporting iron to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Nicotine addiction gene found
01 April, 2020By studying genetically altered zebrafish, scientists have managed to pinpoint a human gene involved in nicotine addiction and also discover the ways in which it may act.
Protein protects intestine against cancer
24 March, 2020Researchers have found that the cell death-regulating protein MCL1 is essential in protecting the intestine against cancer development, independent of bacterial-driven inflammation.
Coronavirus protein mapped by scientists
09 March, 2020Researchers have created a 3D atomic-scale map of the part of the novel coronavirus that attaches to and infects human cells, known as the spike (S) protein.
McMaster develops tool for coronavirus battle
03 March, 2020 by Tina Depko, Health SciencesResearchers have developed a tool to share with the international health sciences community which can help determine how the virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading and whether it is evolving.
Gene therapy improves vision in blind mice
13 February, 2020Researchers can target a specific defective gene, cut it out and glue in a healthy replacement. In blind mice, this approach rescued approximately 10% of photoreceptors.
Bio-Rad Laboratories SEQuoia Complete Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit
20 January, 2020The high-performance kit offers a holistic view of the complete transcriptome in a simplified workflow and is compatible with a broad range of sample inputs from a variety of sample types, including degraded RNA specimens.
Genetically modified mozzies completely resistant to dengue
17 January, 2020Scientists have engineered what is claimed to be the first breed of genetically modified mosquitoes resistant to spreading all four types of the dengue virus.
Illumina NextSeq 1000 and NextSeq 2000 Sequencing Systems
15 January, 2020Illumina has announced the NextSeq 1000 and NextSeq 2000 Sequencing Systems — offering clever system design, chemistry innovations and on-instrument integrated informatics for rapid secondary analysis in as little as 2 h.
New gene editing tool could improve on CRISPR
08 January, 2020US scientists have captured the first images of a new gene editing tool that could improve on existing CRISPR-based tools.
