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Healthy kidneys could be key to surviving malaria
Kidneys could well be the line separating life from death in malaria, taking the lead in iron recycling and stopping the body from surrendering to the invading parasite. [ + ]
From sea water to hydrogen — no desalination required
A new method to produce hydrogen straight from sea water is said to be simple, scalable and far more cost-effective than any green hydrogen approach currently in the market. [ + ]
'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? [ + ]
