News Archive
A new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv* in May 2020 reports the presence of ACE2 receptors in the eye at high concentrations. These molecules are the entry points for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that is causing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the maker of Tygon® high-performance flexible tubing, has become the first manufacturer to introduce a bio-based, phthalate-free product for use in laboratory applications. DEHP Di(2-ethylhexyl phthalate), a common plasticizer, has been removed from existing Tygon® formulations.
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have found a new approach to the "reprogramming" of ordinary adult cells into stem cells.
Last night, five surgeons received the 2019 American College of Surgeons (ACS)/Pfizer Surgical Humanitarian Awards and Surgical Volunteerism Awards in recognition of their selfless efforts as volunteer surgeons who provide care to medically underserved patients.
A new study, released as a preprint on the bioRxiv* server, describes the results of an analysis of the role played by the virus in amyloid formation, with its subsequent effects on the health of various organs and of the whole organism.
› Verified 2 days ago