eMolecules acquires Specs Compound Handling B.V.
eMolecules, Inc., an industry leading chemical compound search-and-fulfillment platform for early discovery chemistry research, today announced the acquisition of Specs Compound Handling B.V. (“Specs”). Specs offers chemical compound management services to the life sciences...
Termite mounds reveal secret to creating ‘living and breathing’ buildings that use less energy
Among the approximately 2,000 known species of termites, some are ecosystem engineers. The mounds built by some genera, for example Amitermes, Macrotermes, Nasutitermes, and Odontotermes, reach up to eight meters high, making them some...
Identifying what makes some gut bacteria strains life-threatening in pre-term babies
Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening in pre-term babies. The findings will help identify and track dangerous strains and protect...
Electricity cheaper than diesel for heavy goods vehicles
In the past, it was considered unprofitable to electrify heavy goods vehicles that transport cargo over long distances. But now researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have shown that it can be...
Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry: The Power of Collaboration in Life Sciences
Thought LeadersDr. Sinéad Knight Principal Scientist and Section HeadSygnature Discovery In this behind-the-scenes interview, we speak to Dr. Sinéad Knight, chair of SLAS Europe 2023, about this year's program, highlighting the key topics and incredible...
Combination of genetic and environmental factors increases the risk of cleft lip
A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The study,...
Major progress in curing brain tumours
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, working with French colleagues, have successfully developed a method able to kill the aggressive brain tumour glioblastoma. By blocking certain functions in the cell with a docked molecule,...
Study provides data to support gene supplementation as a treatment for autosomal dominant retinitis...
A new study shows that total RPE65 protein levels in mice with autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa were doubled following subretinal delivery of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-RPE65 gene supplementation. The study is published in the peer-reviewed...
Prescribed burns encourage foul-smelling invaders
Though prescribed burns reduce wildfire threats and even improve habitat for some animals, new research shows these fires also spread stinknet, an aptly named weed currently invading superblooms across the Southwestern U.S.
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Newly developed method can help identify the special differences in genetic information
Plants show enormous variety in traits relevant to breeding, such as plant height, yield and resistance to pests. One of the greatest challenges in modern plant research is to identify the differences in genetic...
