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DNA fingerprinting simplified
Agarose gel electrophoresis" Most teenagers wouldn't have a clue what this scientific term means, but middle school student Andrew Trigiano knows the protocol inside and out. When Andrew was 12, his father Robert Trigiano, a professor at the University of Tennessee, was looking for an interesting science project for his son.   view more (2008-05-14)

Protein analysis methods, viral vectors featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Many proteins do not function by themselves as stand-alone units. Instead, multiple proteins associate to form larger structures called protein complexes.   view more (2009-05-05)

New gene scanning technology marks a major advance in disease research
Gene scanning techniques developed by Professor Ian Day and colleagues at the University of Southampton are set to have a major impact on healthcare in the future.   view more (2005-07-07)

MIT's molecular sieve advances protein research
New MIT technology promises to speed up the accurate sorting of proteins, work that may ultimately aid in the detection and treatment of disease.   view more (2006-09-14)

ORNL, Protein Discovery researchers collaborate on high-profile paper
A paper that outlines a new method to use a beam of light to trap protein molecules and make them dance in space has earned a place in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition.   view more (2006-04-13)

spectroscopyNOW.com - New Proteomics and MRI Channels Launched
spectroscopyNOW.com, the first dedicated spectroscopy portal, is rapidly growing to meet the needs of the constantly expanding field of spectroscopy research. This month two new channels are launched extending the breadth of information provided by this indispensable landmark resource.   view more (2002-02-13)

Sexual chemistry: The science exposed… The Biochemist April 2002 issue
The rise and rise of STIs (p.8) More cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are being reported than ever before — the incidence has doubled in young people since 1995. A recent article in The Times described the scene in one central London genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinic as being “about as quiet as the M25 in rush... view more... (2002-04-03)

Simple new method detects contaminants in life-saving drug
The blood-thinning drug heparin is highly effective when used to prevent and treat blood clots in veins, arteries and lungs, but earlier this year its reputation as a lifesaver was sullied when contaminated heparin products caused serious allergic reactions that led to a large number of deaths.   view more (2008-11-18)

John Wiley & Sons Launches separationsNOW.com
John Wiley & Sons, today announces the official launch of separationsNOW.com, the new online resource serving the separation science community. Providing free access to a wealth of information resources and services for separation scientists at all levels and across all specialties, this unique resource is now available online at... view more... (2003-02-25)

GEN reports on growing reliance on microfluidics technology
Biotechnology companies are building on what they have learned about microfluidics techniques over the past decade and are expected to drive this market toward $1.9 billion in three years, reports Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.   view more (2009-01-23)

A search for biomarkers for early detection of colorectal cancer
Researchers at the Zhejiang University, Hangzhou have discovered that mimecan and Thioredoxin Domain-Containing Protein 5 (TXNDC5) were differentially expressed in colorectal adenoma.   view more (2007-09-25)

UWE helps bosses measure the filling in 'sandwich' degrees
Employers who want to find out which work skills graduates have gained during sandwich degree courses will soon be able find out this information on a new website. Until now, the students' third year placements in industry or business have been assessed on just four 'pass or fail' criteria. This does not adequately record or give credit for the... view more... (2003-08-11)

Scientists construct a physical map of the Drosophila buzzatii genome
An international team of researchers led by the Universitat Aut√≤noma de Barcelona Professor Alfredo Ruiz, has launched in this month's issue of the journal Genome Research the first detailed physical map of the Drosophila buzzatii chromosomes.   view more (2005-06-30)

Where Broken DNA is Repaired
Ionizing radiation, toxic chemicals, and other agents continually damage the body's DNA, threatening life and health: unrepaired DNA can lead to mutations, which in turn can lead to diseases like cancer.   view more (2007-08-03)

Changes in urine could lead to BSE test for live animals
Researchers have demonstrated that protein levels in urine samples can indicate both the presence and progress of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) disease in cattle.   view more (2008-09-08)

Study links high levels of nitric oxide to infertility and sperm DNA damage
Iranian scientists have linked a chemical that plays an essential role in many bodily functions to sperm DNA damage and male infertility.   view more (2006-06-19)

Fast way of spotting multidrug resistant bacteria could help stop outbreaks in hospitals
A type of bacterium widely found on our skin and in the environment has now become a major threat in hospitals where it can cause serious infections, such as pneumonia in severely ill patients.   view more (2007-11-28)

New insect on Balearic Islands
After 10 years of biochemical and molecular analysis of the Tyrrhenoleuctra plecoptera that live in the Western Mediterranean, Spanish and Italian scientists have now demonstrated that one of the insect populations of this group is a distinct and, therefore, new species.   view more (2009-07-16)

Lab-on-a-chip News: A self-organizing nanoparticle-based molecular sieve is developed to identify and separate DNAs or cells
Because living organisms contain millions of different molecules, identifying or separating any single one of these from their natural environment in order to carry out research work or perform diagnoses is quite like looking for a needle in a haystack. A number of molecular separation technologies are of course available, and are used by... view more... (2002-03-21)

Tecan signs agreement with South African Police Service to provide a fully automated DNA typing system for national forensic databank
Zurich, Switzerland, 7 April 2004 - Tecan, a leading player in the health care supply industry, today announced that it has signed an agreement with the South African Police Service to supply, install and provide customer support for its fully automated forensic DNA typing system. Tecan's experience in automating genomics applications will play a... view more... (2004-04-08)
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