Multicyclic molecular wheels with polymer potential
Hokkaido UniversityMolecules that act as connected wheels can hold long molecular chains together to modify the properties of soft polymers.
Molecules that act as connected wheels can hold long molecular chains together to modify the properties of soft polymers.
Cholesterol plays many critical roles in biology and medicine. Researchers have revealed for the first time how cholesterol behaves in cells at the atomistic level, information that could have broad implications for future studies of health and disease.
Para-cresol is an aromatic compound with a strong horse stable-like odor. It contributes to the off-flavor of some foods, but it is also detectable as a characteristic odorant in whiskey and tobacco, as well as in the urine of various mammals. A research team has now discovered which odorant receptor humans use to perceive para-cresol.
University of Oregon researchers have developed a system to get that protein to the site of injury and release it gradually over time.
A team including University of Pittsburgh researchers uses computer modeling and new ways of employing enzymes to create never-before-seen amino acids.
Bringing protons up to speed with strong laser pulses – this still young concept promises many advantages over conventional accelerators.
Introduced in 2004, high-entropy alloys (HEAs) are alloys composed of multiple principal elements in nearly equiatomic proportions.
Cornell University researchers have developed a multimodal platform to image biohybrids —microorganisms that use solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into value-added chemical products — to better understand how they function and how they can be optimized for more efficient energy conversion.
Polystyrene, the main material in plastic tableware and insulating materials, is a widely used polymer but is currently difficult to recycle. Reporting in the journal Angewandte Chemie, a team of US researchers have now developed a thermochemical approach, making it possible to recover valuable chemicals from polystyrene waste in a simple two-step process.
The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), formerly AACC, welcomed thousands of laboratory experts to the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo from July 23-27. At this year’s special meeting celebrating ADLM’s 75th anniversary, the organization officially rolled out a new name that reflects the association’s role as advocate and champion for a larger community specializing in diagnostics and laboratory medicine, as well as its global reach.
The award will support Kayser's research on engineering devices for assistive soft robotics and tactile displays.
A team of researchers from Japan has fabricated fullerene-pillared porous graphene (FPPG)—a carbon composite comprising nanocarbons—using a bottom-up approach with highly designable and controllable pore structures.
In a study published today, researchers successfully engineered microbes to make biological alternatives for the starting ingredients in an infinitely recyclable plastic known as poly(diketoenamine), or PDK.
How high are concentrations of microplastics in the environment, in our drinking water or in foods? Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an automated analysis method for the identification and quantification of particles.
Researchers have modified the surface of nickel-platinum nanoparticles to improve their ability to act as catalysts to make reactive oxygen ions. Using a specialized X-ray scattering imaging technique, the researchers examined the modified nanoparticles and discovered a platinum-rich outer layer.
Mac Gilliland, assistant professor of chemistry and Mary Elizabeth Anderson, professor of chemistry, will work with engineers and scientists at 908 Devices, a mass spec manufacturer in Boston. At least a dozen Furman undergraduate students will also work on the project, giving them experience in chemistry, device manufacturing and commercialization that few students at undergraduate institutions have.
Zymo Research Corp, a leading provider of life science technologies, has partnered with Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a leader in lab automation, to revolutionize cell-free DNA isolation and analysis.
Researchers have found that dozens of viruses respond to quorum sensing or other chemical signals from bacteria.
Two studies featured today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo highlight advances that could boost the accuracy of marijuana tests and provide vital information for addressing the opioid epidemic.
The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, together with the Chemical Society of Thailand will co-organize “the 16th Eurasia Conference on Chemical Science 2023 (EuAsC2S–16)” under the theme “Frontiers in Chemical Sciences for Sustainability”, from December 13-15, 2023 at the Berkeley Hotel Pratunam, Bangkok.
Shenzhen Superbio Technology Co., LTD. (Superbio) has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the first ever point-of-care instrument intended for qualitative detection of fentanyl in human urine and has fully released authorization to Bioeasy USA, Inc.(Bioeasy) of this product in the United States of America.
PBD Biotech developers of Actiphage TB, a ground-breaking phage-based diagnostic for laboratory tuberculosis testing, has today announced it has secured the grant of a US patent for its diagnostic kit. The company is exhibiting in the AACC Clinical Lab Expo on booth #4578.
In today’s world of digital information, an enormous amount of data is exchanged and stored on a daily basis. In the 1980s, IBM unveiled the first hard drive—which was the size of a refrigerator—that could store 1 GB of data, but now we have memory devices that have a thousand-fold greater data-storage capacity and can easily fit in the palm of our hand.
Antibody therapies are only effective if the antibodies do what we want them to do. This research can help scientists determine if an antibody is likely to stick to something other than the intended target, which should lessen the amount of time wasted with overly sticky antibodies.
Today, at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, scientists will present new data about rates of co-infections with SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States.
Self-collected tests performed similarly to provider-collected tests for detecting common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to research presented today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.
A new artificial intelligence model can predict people’s risk of multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, potentially enabling quicker treatment, according to research revealed today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Top Corporate Supporter Award.
Taiwanese IVD (In-Vitro Diagnostic) manufacturer General Biologicals Corporation (GBC) today unveiled two CellBio™ circulating tumor cell (CTC) cancer detection products at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, being held July 23-27 in Anaheim, California.
As a leader in pre-analytic innovation, SARSTEDT provides 360 solutions for improving specimen quality, reducing turnaround time, and automating labs of all sizes with customizable modular systems.
Microscopic materials made of clay designed by researchers at the University of Missouri could be key to the future of synthetic materials chemistry.
Using electrochemistry to separate different particles within a solution (also known as electrochemical separation) is an energy-efficient strategy for environmental and water remediation: the process of purifying contaminated water.
A new study describes how a novel nanomaterial can treat disorders of toxic levels of hydrogen sulfide that occur in Down syndrome and many other disorders.
Quality Improves Efficiencies with A2LA’s 45 Years of Experience
New Day Diagnostics LLC is pleased to announce that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Epigenomics AG (Frankfurt Prime Standard: ECX, OTCQX: EPGNY), a molecular diagnostics company focused on blood testing for the early detection of cancer.
In an editorial, JBC says they’ll allow generative AI use in manuscript preparation but not during the review process.
AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine, is pleased to announce a name change to the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine.
At the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, laboratory experts will present cutting-edge research and technology that is shaping the future of clinical testing and patient care.
Sixteen years ago, the REACH chemical regulation came into force across Europe. REACH obliges the chemical industry to identify the health risks of all chemicals used in their products.
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have created a biomedical compound that has the potential to stop the spread of breast cancer. A recently published paper details these early findings.
ASBMB publishes a statement expressing concerns for NIH budget cuts outlined by a House Labor HHS funding bill that could lead to lost jobs and halted research progress
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the “Company” or “Co-Dx”), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that it is hosting a booth at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) annual meeting and expo held July 23-27, 2023 in Anaheim, CA.
Visible light is a mere fraction of the electromagnetic spectrum, and the manipulation of light waves at frequencies beyond human vision has enabled such technologies as cell phones and CT scans. Rice University researchers have a plan for leveraging a previously unused portion of the spectrum.
For the first time, Oxford chemists have generated fluorochemicals – critical for many industries – without the use of hazardous hydrogen fluoride gas.
A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve highly reactive enzymes, two traits that make the genes involved useful signposts pointing to a potential treasure trove of biological compounds with medical and chemical applications.It was also nearly invisible to scientists until now.
Today, AACC—in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (ADA)—released evidence-based guidelines to help diagnose and manage patients with diabetes using the latest laboratory-analysis tools. The guidelines replace previous versions published in 2002 and 2011. The new document features extensive updates on continuous glucose monitoring and more precise recommendations for measuring glucose and hemoglobin A1c, a marker of average blood glucose. Written by a cross-disciplinary team of medical experts, the guidelines provide specific, actionable advice that will enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals and improve care for millions of people.
Research in the Energy Sciences Center explores how heat changes in chemical reactions, paving the way for more efficient fuels and processes.
The American Chemical Society will honor researchers and companies as Heroes of Chemistry for developing products that have led to significant advancements in improving health and the environment.
Georgia Tech researchers are using aluminum foil to create batteries with higher energy density and greater stability. The team’s new battery system could enable electric vehicles to run longer on a single charge and would be cheaper to manufacture — all while having a positive impact on the environment.