Scientists use shrink ray for biomedical research

Convenient system allows for the purification of genomic DNA from animal tissue in 20 minutes or less

Ideal for isolating plasma in small animal studies

The advance could make it easier to reveal new biomarkers for the diagnosis of cancer and other diseases

As laboratories and facilities continue to elevate their technology and training, it is clear that qPCR will help push microbial diagnostics into new and fertile territory

Although the study was performed on bats, it has implications for birds and insects

RNA changes mark old blood cells among new ones, foiling self-transfusions

Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a new genetic disease and a method for detecting more unexplained medical conditions

Working with single cells raises immediate concerns about analyte quantities and concentrations

Anthony Atala, MD, discusses some of the exciting possibilities as well as existing challenges in 3-D bioprinting

The study reports significant progress toward teasing apart the genes associated with ASD from those associated with intellectual disability and developmental delay

Structural changes to protective neural membranes may be involved in onset of neurodegenerative disease