News for analytics, lab technology, diagnostics, biotechnology

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Accumulation Linked to Long-Lasting Brain Effects

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may explain the neurological symptoms of Long COVID

Revolution in diagnostics?

More sensitive, faster, cheaper: Chemists develop graphene-based biosensor

Scientists use harmless viruses to investigate the nervous system in frogs

New era in amphibian biology

Exploring Life at Its Simplest: Scientists Create a "Minimal Cell Membrane" with Just Two Lipids

Surprising Effects of a Two-Lipid Diet

Breakthrough: Previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water identified

Identifying the compound required a more complete understanding of chemistry and better analytical instrumentation

Predicting the mode of action of new anti-cancer drugs with AI

Acceleration of the development of new cancer drugs

Unique X-ray microscope paves the way to more powerful batteries

New insights into the morphological and chemical changes in battery materials

Next step in light microscopy image improvement

New deep learning architecture enables higher efficiency compared to widely used methods

Behavioural analysis in mice: more precise results despite fewer animals

Researchers are utilising AI to analyse the behaviour of laboratory mice more efficiently and reduce the number of animals in experiments

Ytterbium thin-disk lasers pave the way for sensitive detection of atmospheric pollutants

The laser's capacity to generate high-power, stable pulses in the SWIR range is a game-changer for field-resolved spectroscopy and femtosecond fieldoscopy

New model system for the development of potential active substances used in condensate modifying drugs

Model system can break down fibrils into their constituent single units or liquid droplets for the first time

New Insights Into the Hydrogen Bonding of Hydrogen Sulphide

What do ice cubes in a drink have to do with the smell of grandma's famous egg salad?

QIAGEN Strengthens QIAstat-Dx With New Barcelona Site

Drive Growth in Infectious Diseases and Precision Medicine Testing

Belgian start-up BIO INX and Carl ROTH partner to expand access to 3D bioprinting solutions

Advanced Automation Technologies agrees to acquire GERSTEL

Expanding automated sample preparation capabilities

Rigaku BioScience Lab Opens in USA

To provide new visualization technologies for biopharmaceuticals at the world's largest bio-science research hub

KNAUER now officially a place of the future

Better standard for laboratory analysis

Spin-off PHABIOC develops innovative laboratory equipment for pharmaceutical and biotech research

Mainz Biomed and Thermo Fisher Scientific sign collaboration agreement

Development of next-generation colorectal cancer screening product for global markets

Tosoh Bioscience – Separation & Purification Expands European Headquarters in Griesheim, Germany

"This new facility will allow us to better serve our customers and explore new chromatography techniques and applications"

Aignostics secures $34 million Series B to improve precision medicine with AI

Investments will support new product offerings, US expansion, and development of pathology foundation models

Ardena Expands Bioanalytical Services in Europe

Axol Bioscience acquires Phenocell to advance human disease models

Acquisition expands Axol’s iPSC-derived cell models and service offering to include ophthalmology and dermatology

Eurofins agrees to acquire SYNLAB’s clinical diagnostics operations in Spain

Recycling batteries with citric acid

Highly efficient recycling process for NCM lithium-ion batteries

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Energy drinks - the underestimated danger

New technology for solid state batteries

Qkera selected as one of the 25 best start-ups at Falling Walls

Berlin-Based Neurotech Startup Secures Investment for the Development of a Digital Drug to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Activating the Memory System of the Brain with Software to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

The science behind Magnum Bon Bon bite-sized ice creams

3D printed prototypes created the optimal Bon Bon size for packing and transportation

New method for new materials

Low-cost production process for transition metal nitrides in high industrial demand

‘Love hormone’ instead of opioids

A groundbreaking new approach to treating chronic abdominal pain

Mintel announces Global Food and Drink Trends for 2025

Climate-friendly electricity from ammonia

Electricity and heat are generated in a single compact system — without CO2 emissions or other harmful byproducts.

Designing large new proteins with AI

New method for designing artificial proteins

Chicken-style or salami snack? The main thing is delicious and vegan!

Billie Green presents new cold cuts and hearty snacks

Hydrogen: Breakthrough in alkaline membrane electrolyzers

Diabetes switch in DNA

Promising approach for personalised diabetes therapy

Food labeling in the EU is often misleading

Constantly changing information makes consumers lose track

Renewable Carbon Feedstocks: Building a Net-Zero Chemical Industry in 2050

CCU and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050

Possible approach for the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases discovered

Risk assessment: Essential ingredient for greater food safety

BfR organizes international symposium in Costa Rica

Porsche may acquire stake in Varta and majority stake in e-mobility division "V4Drive"

Double strike against leukaemia: Inducing defective cell division could improve therapy

Targeting the powerhouses of the cell

Beer like the Romans

Carlsberg sheds light on the gladiators' favorite drink

Nacelle presents breakthrough production of Prussian White with special nanocoating for sodium-ion batteries

How Immune Cells “Sniff Out” Pathogens

Researchers are using an innovative method to watch immune receptors go about their business

Can AI improve plant-based meats?

A turning point in packaging development - with the AI application hub for plastic packaging

Siegfried opens new global R&D Center for Drug Substances in Evionnaz

New facility to drive development excellence and further growth

Making scents of aromas that differentiate beer and wine

Hazardous chemicals found in cosmetics

A pilot enforcement project by ECHA’s Enforcement Forum found that 6% of inspected cosmetic products contained hazardous substances banned under POPs and REACH regulations

Infrareal takes over pharmaceutical and biotech site in Orth, Lower Austria from Takeda

"Our expertise will help us to further expand the site, and we are hoping to attract more companies from these industrie"

The tea industry is also affected by raw material shortages