WHO urges activities for ‘long COVID’ victims Kumar Jeetendra | February 25, 2021 The World Health Organisation’s Europe unit is reporting that about one in 10 individuals who contracted COVID-19 continue to show persistent ill health 12 weeks after infection. Dr Hans Kluge, the head of WHO Europe, says much about so-called long COVID remains unknown, but the burden is real, and it’s significant. It said available data …
Differential Refractometer for Polymer & Protein Analysis Kumar Jeetendra | February 25, 2021 The new HK Series Differential Refractometer from Testa Analytical Solutions e.K sets a benchmark for precise determination of specific refractive index increment (dn/dc) – an important parameter for polymer and protein molecular weight determination using light scattering techniques. The specific refractive index increment (dn/dc) is one of the most underestimated parameters in material science. The …
Atik Cameras Supports the COVID-19 Fight with Wide Range of Advanced Imaging Solutions for Use with PCR Instruments Kumar Jeetendra | February 25, 2021 Norwich, UK – (25 February 2021) – Life Science Newswire – Atik Cameras, a specialist designer and manufacturer of advanced scientific imaging solutions, has further expanded its collaboration with leading global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of real time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) DNA amplifiers, securing multiple new contracts to supply high-performing cameras for reliable COVID-19 …
Mark Copley -Chief Executive Officer at Copley Scientific: Interview with Microbioz India Kumar Jeetendra | February 25, 2021 Mark Copley graduated from the University of Bath, UK in 2000 with a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering. For 8 years he was Technical Sales Manager and product specialist for Copley Scientific’s range of inhaler testing equipment, before becoming the Sales Director in 2009. He is now Chief Executive Officer for the company. Mark is …
Pfizer COVID-19 antibody diminishes transmission after one dose: UK study Kumar Jeetendra | February 26, 2021 A single dose of Pfizer and BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine cuts the amount of asymptomatic infections and might significantly lower the risk of transmission of this virus, results of a UK study discovered on Friday. Researchers analysed results from tens of thousands of COVID-19 tests completed each week as part of hospital screenings of healthcare staff …
Retroviruses attacking the koala germline add to high malignant growth rates Kumar Jeetendra | February 26, 2021 Koalas are facing multiple ecological and health issues which threaten their survival. Together with habitat loss – accelerated by last year’s devastating bush fires — domestic dog attacks and road accidents, they suffer from fatal chlamydial infections and extremely high frequency of cancer. The results are reported in the journal Nature Communications. The koala retrovirus …
Borosilicate Glass Microplates Improve Imaging Sensitivity Kumar Jeetendra | February 26, 2021 Porvair Sciences new Krystal™ Glass Bottom microplate with high quality specialty glass from Schott provides unmatched performance for whole-plate CCD imaging and laser detection applications. Krystal™ Glass Bottom plates combine the advantageous optical properties of glass, low background and low birefringence, with the versatility of a microplate. Constructed in ultra-pure grade borosilicate glass from Schott, …
Researchers build up a basic strategy to make drug precursor Kumar Jeetendra | February 27, 2021 Save your silver! It’s better used for jewellery than as a catalyst for medication. Rice University scientists have developed a greatly simplified method to make fluoroketones, precursors for drug design and manufacture that typically demand a silver catalyst. Rice chemist Julian West and grad students Yen-Chu Lu and Helen Jordan introduced a procedure for the …
Genomic Data Commons offers the biggest asset in cancer genomics Kumar Jeetendra | February 27, 2021 The National Cancer Institute’s Genomic Data Commons (GDC), launched in 2016 by then-Vice President Joseph Biden and hosted at the University of Chicago, has become one of the largest and most widely used resources in cancer genomics, with over 3.3 petabytes of data from more than 65 jobs and more than 84,000 anonymized patient cases, …
Cell Sorting Technology from Propel Labs acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific Kumar Jeetendra | February 27, 2021 Under the conditions of the agreement, the recently introduced Bigfoot Spectral Cell Sorter and roughly 40 employees will become part of Thermo Fisher’s Biosciences company. Propel Labs will continue to function as a separate entity and serve its existing customers. “Cell sorting is an essential discovery tool used by many of our customers, allowing for …
Microorganisms utilize vile methodology to vanquish antibody that battle cystic fibrosis Kumar Jeetendra | February 28, 2021 University of Montana researchers and their partners have found a slimy strategy used by bacteria to conquer antibiotics and other medications used to combat infections afflicting individuals with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening illness which causes persistent lung infections and limits an individual’s ability to breathe over time. A frequent strain of bacteria, …
Oahu’s marine secured regions don’t sufficiently ensure herbivorous reef fishes Kumar Jeetendra | February 28, 2021 Marine protected areas (MPAs) around Oahu do not adequately protect populations of herbivorous reef fishes that eat algae on coral reefs. This is the primary conclusion of a study published in Coral Reefs by researchers from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST). There are more than …
