Molecular causes of genetic diseases
15 February, 2010
A new study using bioinformatics, led by scientists at the Buck Institute for Age Research, reports the ability to predict the molecular cause of many inherited genetic diseases. These predictions involve tens of thousands of genetic disease-causing mutations and have led to the creation of a web-based tool available to academic researchers who study disease.
Consequences of viral insertions
13 January, 2010
Cell mutation and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and mood disorders may be caused by the insertion of bornaviruses, RNA viruses whose replication takes place in the nucleus of cells.
New quantum cascade lasers emit more light than heat
12 January, 2010
Mid-infrared laser diodes that generate more light than heat, developed by researchers at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, are an important step towards the use of quantum cascade lasers in a variety of applications.
What came first in the origin of life?
12 January, 2010
A study carried out by three European researchers contradicts the 'metabolism first' hypothesis in the origin of life.
Monitoring protein-tissue interactions in real time
02 January, 2010
Ridgeview Instruments AB’s LigandTracer Grey facilitates kinetic measurements on living cells by enabling researchers to follow protein-cell interactions in real time.
Poo power and disease diagnosis
01 January, 2010
Researchers have taken high-tech gas sensors normally used to test components for premium cars and applied the same techniques to human blood, human urine and even cow dung samples. The results could lead to a new high-tech medical tool that could provide a fast diagnosis for some of the most difficult gastrointestinal illnesses and metabolic diseases.
The science of the sleigh
16 December, 2009
Some of the secrets of Santa's sleigh are revealed by Prof Larry Silverberg.
2010 CRC Program selection round opens
16 December, 2009
Manufacturing and social innovation are the focus of the latest Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program selection round.
Champagne is good for your heart
16 December, 2009
University of Reading researchers suggest that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation.
Christmas cholesterol epiphany
16 December, 2009
Laboratory experiments suggest that myrrh, a resin obtained from several species of Commiphora and Balsamodendron trees, may have cholesterol-lowering properties.
Vaccine to treat gum disease on the way
14 December, 2009
CSL has announced that a vaccine to treat severe gum disease is being developed in a new collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur.
Votsch Industrietechnik Climate 3000 Series test chambers
05 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory Products
The Climate 3000 Series from Vötsch Industrietechnik has a large 12″ LCD colour touch panel for in-depth analysis of environmental test conditions and test profiles can be stored on the chamber’s hard drive.
Votsch Industrietechnik environmental test chambers
04 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory Products
Vötsch Industrietechnik environmental test chambers can be integrated into a business network for secure remote operation and monitoring.
Blood tests for gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis
02 December, 2009
Promising results from two new blood tests will make gastrointestinal (GI) cancer detection simpler, cost effective and more acceptable to patients than current methods, researchers say.
Freeze-drying for foam fabrication
01 December, 2009
Chemists and engineers at the University of Warwick have found that exposing particular mixtures of polymer particles and other materials to sudden freeze-drying can create a high-tech armoured foam that could be used for a number of purposes, including a new range of room-temperature, low-power gas sensors.
