Training and Education
Spatial biology multi-omics profiling tools for advanced biomedical research
Leading life sciences products and services provider - AMSBIO announce the launch of a custom service providing access to a suite of powerful spatial biology multi-omics profiling tools.
NanoString GeoMx DSP is a new flexible multi-omics platform that enables reliable...
Less contamination risk with Alaska CTRL
When being a partner, then you share (common) thoughts, you are interested in each other, you listen to each other and take advice/comments from each other or at least into consideration. By listening to suppliers, end-users, and learning by...
Customizable ELISA Assay Kits
AMSBIO has announced a new range of customizable ELISA assay kits designed to enable experienced researchers to achieve reliable and reproducible assay results.
With over 500 ELISA kits to choose from, the new range covers a wide variety of biological...
Compliance software and IQ/OQ/PQ services for particle sizing
TESTA Analytical announce new 21CFR Part 11 compliance software for use with its popular family of NanoBrook particle sizing and zeta potential instrumentation.
Determination of particle size and zeta potential are widely used measurement techniques for quality control of materials...
Modelling enables breakthroughs in Neuromuscular disease research
AMSBIO has published a case study that describes how a team of scientists, led by Dr. Roger Kamm from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has developed a protocol for the fabrication of a 3D microfluidic neuromuscular platform that...
Disposable Bioreactor for iPS spheroid culture
The new ABLE 3D Magnetic Stir and Disposable Bioreactor System from AMSBIO provides cost-effective, lab-scale production of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell spheroid culture.
Induced pluripotent stem cells grown in 3D spheroid suspension culture closely resemble embryoid body structures naturally...
Breaking new ground in antibiotic research with neutrons
Dr Luke Clifton, Instrument Scientist at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, explains how neutrons have emerged as a highly effective tool in the fight against AMR.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been one of the biggest threats to global health since...
Breakthroughs in Diagnostics: Genome Sequencing for proactive paediatric screening
By Dr Madhuri Hegde, FACMG - SVP and Chief Scientific Officer, Revvity, Inc.
Next generation of genomics
Technological breakthroughs have ushered in the next generation of genomics, enabling clinicians to deliver hyper-personalised, evidence-based prevention and treatment solutions.1
These breakthroughs have enabled researchers...
Living brain cell networks ‘bioprinted’ in lab
By Prof. John Forsythe Lead Research, The Department of Materials Science & Engineering
Australian researchers have successfully used “bioinks” containing living nerve cells (neurons) to print 3D nerve networks that can grow in the laboratory and transmit and respond to nerve...
A cyber resilience-based approach in healthcare
The healthcare sector supports the entirety of society, from the NHS which offers free healthcare to all UK residents to private healthcare organisations. The reach is massive and this means it is not enough to simply clean up the...
The science behind playing music in sync
Music is a collective experience that binds people together. From orchestral play to audiences handclapping, synchronisation lays the foundation for all musical interactions.
But what explains our ability to get in sync with someone or act in lock step with...
COMBING SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY | THE NEW CIRCULAIRE® HYBRID FUME CUPBOARD
Welcome to the forefront of laboratory safety and sustainability, where Monmouth Scientific proudly introduces the ground-breaking Circulaire® Hybrid Fume Cupboard. This innovative solution seamlessly combines the latest environmentally responsible clean air technologies with the reliability of traditional fume cupboards....
AI codebreakers: Dr Doolittle 2.0
Experts believe that decoding the communication systems of whales, crows, bats, and many other animals is within reach, following breath-taking advances in artificial intelligence research.
In an article published in Science, led by Professor Christian Rutz from the School of Biology at the...
Improving lab sustainability with green solvents
Paul Vanden Branden, Director at SciMed, discusses how laboratories can update experimental methods and solvent selection to be more sustainable without harming results.
Research labs are complicated environments and it is not always clear what can be done to improve...
Improving morale in cell culture labs
By Geoff Dance Senior Applications Scientist, Automata
Cell culture research offers scientists the chance to work in cutting-edge areas like lab-grown meat, and even making leather cultivated from mushroom cells. However, such feats of innovation require extensive experimentation. The pursuit of...
Tubular tissue advance could pave way for lab-grown blood vessels
Innovative technology that creates ultra-thin layers of human cells in tube-like structures could spur development of lifelike blood vessels and intestines in the lab.
The technique, known as RIFLE – rotational internal flow layer engineering – enables the construction of...
Probably the most important vitamin for staying healthy
Once believed to be crucial for bone health only, vitamin D has proven to be one of the most vital nutrients for avoiding countless diseases and health conditions. The problem is that many of us have far too little...
£25m funding for future vaccine development
Three ambitious research projects designed to build our understanding of viruses and how the immune system reacts to different challenges will share £25 million in new funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Tackling Infections is one of UKRI’s five...
Qatar joins genomics ‘Premier League’
Over 95 per cent of available genome data currently comes from Europe and the USA. Dr Said Ismail – ‘father’ of the ground-breaking Qatar Genome Program (QGP) – explains how technology is helping advance the study of Qatari and...
What’s next for life science R&D experiments?
A new report by Synthace is paving the way for more efficient, impactful experimentation.
Lab automation & experimentation in life science R&D 2023-2024 investigates the industry challenges faced by researchers and highlights opportunities for improvement. Data management, automation hurdles, burdens...
3D holograms could boost IVF success
3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed in a world-first.
The images, showing the pre-clinical model of an embryo at various stages of development, are created using miniscule amounts of light in a fraction of a second.
The approach...
Organ functions of the human yolk sac revealed
The role of the human yolk sac in supporting early embryonic development and the first wave of the prenatal immune system has been mapped in a study published in Science.
Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Newcastle University, Cambridge Stem...
Tackling critical health challenges in space
New research by The University of Manchester will enhance the power of bioprinting technology, opening doors to transform advances in medicine and address critical health challenges faced by astronauts during space missions.
Bioprinting involves using specialised 3D printers to print...
A scientific mystery solved: the secret behind that golden glow
By Prof. Carmit Levy The Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry at Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Medicine
Researchers have discovered why tans only appear after we’ve left the beach.
Israeli scientists have revealed the mechanism behind the delayed tanning phenomenon...
Key gene blocks the ‘spillover’ of avian flu to humans
Understanding the genetic make-up of currently circulating avian flu strains may offer one of the best lines of defence against widespread human transmission.
This is according to new research which has found a key human gene responsible for blocking most...
Depression up, Covid-19 down in disease study list
Depression is now one of the top five most studied disease areas in clinical development, according to new global analysis by Phesi.
The mid-year analysis of all this year’s trials to date reveals that Covid-19 is no longer one of...
Supporting Drug Discovery: A Journey into the World of Inspiralis Limited
I. Introduction
As drug discovery continues to evolve, innovative tools and resources are essential for unlocking the potential of emerging compounds, and that’s where Inspiralis Limited comes in. As a leading biotech company specializing in DNA modifying enzymes and substrates,...
Why Norwich is a UK hotspot for innovation in modern industrial biotechnology
The publication of a new study commissioned by the Government Office for Science (GOS) earlier this year highlighted the East of England as a hotspot for biotechnology adoption and commercialisation. The study titled ‘Life Sciences Beyond Human Health -...
Work begins on £62m expansion of NETPark
Work is underway on the exciting £62M expansion of one of the UK’s premier science parks.
Led by Business Durham and funded by Durham County Council, the development of Phase 3 of the North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield...
Research boost for hard-to-treat cancers
The Medical Research Council (MRC) is investing £2 million to help researchers understand and treat cancers with exceptionally poor survival rates, including of the brain, lung and oesophagus.
Four research innovation teams will each receive £500k to work across disciplines...