'Extra' DNA base found to be stable in mammals
30 June, 2015A naturally occurring modified DNA base appears to be stably incorporated in the DNA of many mammalian tissues, possibly representing an expansion of the functional DNA alphabet.
Thermo Scientific SMART Digest protein analysis kit
27 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific SMART Digest protein digestion kit is designed to reduce preparation times and associated errors, facilitating fast analytical results for biopharmaceutical and protein research applications.
Enzo Life Sciences calcineurin cellular activity assay kit
26 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceEnzo Life Sciences provides a complete colorimetric assay kit for measuring cellular calcineurin (PP2B) phosphatase activity. It employs a convenient 96-well plate format with all reagents necessary for measuring calcineurin phosphatase activity in tissue/cellular extracts.
Alternative technique for assessing binding kinetics in live cells
26 June, 2015Researchers have recently demonstrated the principle of real-time ligand binding to G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), the single most important family of drug targets, using bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET).
Controlling stem cell behaviour can stop the spread of bowel cancer
25 June, 2015The spread of bowel cancer can be stopped by targeting dormant bowel cancer cells before they form secondary tumours.
Cayman Chemical COX (ovine/human) Inhibitor Screening Assay Kit
24 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceThe COX (ovine/human) Inhibitor Screening Assay from Cayman Chemical directly measures PGF2α by SnCl2 reduction of COX-derived PGH2 produced in the COX reaction. The prostanoid product is quantified via enzyme immunoassay (EIA) using a broadly specific antiserum that binds to all the major PG compounds.
Lonza L7 PBMC Reprogramming Bundle for the generation of hiPSCs from PBMCs
24 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty Ltd
Lonza has released the latest addition to its L7 hPSC System for the generation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and the maintenance of stem cells from a variety of sources.
Exploring the moral minefield of hyperkalaemia or why you should attend the AACB's conference
24 June, 2015Disease, diabetes and endocrinology are the central focuses at the AACB's 2015 conference, which has the major clinical theme of 'Partnerships in testing'.
Merck Millipore PureGenome Low Input NGS Library Construction Kit
23 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdThe PureGenome Low Input NGS Library Construction Kit streamlines the process of generating indexed or barcoded libraries for Illumina HiSeq sequencing from low amounts of input DNA (from 50 pg to 1 ng).
SCU aims to secure its involvement in cannabis research
16 June, 2015In line with the increased focus on the end uses of cannabis, including medicinal use, Southern Cross University is increasing its involvement in cannabis genetics and chemistry research.
The cause of neurodegenerative disorders takes shape
11 June, 2015How can one protein's aggregates be the cause of several neurodegenerative disorders? Neurobiologists have discovered that the shape of these aggregates - 'cylinders' or 'ribbons' - determines whether a patient develops Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy, respectively.
Sigma-Aldrich XCell Science genetically engineered iPSC-derived neural disease cells
03 June, 2015 | Supplied by: MerckSigma-Aldrich has entered into an agreement with XCell Science to launch genetically engineered human neural differentiated cells and accompanying culture media developed to advance the research of neurological diseases. The products provide versatile tools for the study of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, as well as for drug screening and toxicology applications in the neural space.
New urine testing method to improve disease detection
01 June, 2015Researchers from Clemson University have developed a new urine testing method that is said to reduce costs, achieve faster results, lower the volume of fluid needed and remove the need for invasive blood tests.
Malvern MicroCal VP-Capillary DSC differential scanning micro calorimeter
29 May, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdMicroCal differential scanning micro calorimeters provide fast and accurate determination of the stability of proteins, nucleic acids, micellar complexes and other macromolecular systems.
QIAGEN Clinical Insight bioinformatics platform
27 May, 2015 | Supplied by: QIAGEN Pty LtdQIAGEN has announced the launch of the QIAGEN Clinical Insight (QCI) bioinformatics content and software platform for clinical testing labs to interpret and report on genomic variants identified in next-generation sequencing (NGS).
