Svante Pääbo—First Evolutionary Anthropologist to Win Nobel Prize
What did it mean genetically, and to some degree behaviorally, to be a Neanderthal? Were they related to Homo sapiens and, if so, how? What additional knowledge could we modern humans gain from knowing...
The Increasing Use of Microfluidics in Labs and Hospitals
insights from industryFlorian SiemenrothProduct ManagerBartels Mikrotechnik GmbH Can you explain how Bartels Mikrotechnik’s experience benefits clients looking for a fast entry into microfluidic applications? Bartels Mikrotechnik has over 26 years of experience in...
Harpoon heads, sweeping tails: How predatory mosquito larvae capture prey
Annapolis, MD; October 4, 2022—With striking high-speed video footage, scientists have for the first time detailed how predatory mosquito larvae attack and capture prey in aquatic habitats. Published today in the Annals of the...
Cell-Free Protein Crystallization Could Advance Structural Biology
Scientists at Tokyo Tech have developed a new cell-free protein crystallization (CFPC) method that is expected to advance research in structural biology. The technique will enable the analysis of unstable proteins that could not...
Australian biotechnology incubator Proto Axiom completes initial fundraising – Mirage News
Australian biomedical technology incubator Proto Axiom has announced an initial fundraising of $10 million to progress its early-stage development of pre-clinical biotech opportunities.Proto Axiom was co-founded by Catalio Capital Management.“Australia is unique in the...
UPC’s engineering students design a customizable transradial prosthesis using 3D printing
The Arm2u biomedical engineering team, from the UPC's Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB), has designed and manufactured using 3D printing technology a customizable transradial prosthesis that responds to the user's nerve impulses. Fifteen...
Biden Issues Executive Order Promoting Agriculture and Food Biotechnology – Alliance for Science
On September 12, 2022, President Biden issued an “Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy.” This “National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative” seeks to advance U.S....
SwRI creates Space Sector with two new divisions to support space research and development
SAN ANTONIO — Oct. 3, 2022 — Southwest Research Institute’s Space Science and Engineering Division, with 465 employees in three states, has been restructured to create two new technical divisions. Dr. James L. Burch,...
New cell-free protein crystallization method: A major headway in the field of structural biology
The new cell-free protein crystallization (CFPC) method developed by Tokyo Tech includes direct protein crystallization and is a major headway in the field of structural biology. This technique will enable the analysis of unstable...
Universal vaccine advancement through AI and recombinant technology
Thought LeadersDr. Amy Sheng, Dr. Lurong PanTechnical Account Manager, CEOSino Biological Inc., Ainnocence In this interview, NewsMedical talks to Dr. Amy Sheng, a technical account manager at Sino Biological, and Dr. Lurong Pan,...
