Global consortium creates 'largest' zebrafish genetic atlas to support human disease research
An international consortium of 27 laboratories called DANIO-CODE has created an atlas of genetic data on zebrafish to support research into conditions including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegeneration. Read More
Single DNA strand cuts achieve safety and efficacy edge over CRISPR-Cas9 in fruit flies
CRISPR-Cas9 variants known as “nickases” that target a single DNA strand may increase the success rate of gene editing and reduce the risk of off-target mutations, according to a paper published in the journal Science Advances. Read More
Ga. researchers combine DNA barcoding, target sequencing
Researchers in Georgia have developed a system to make preclinical nanoparticle studies more predictive that combines DNA barcoding with a multiomic nanoparticle delivery system called single-cell nanoparticle targeting-sequencing. Read More
Tokyo team challenges 10x Genomics with new single-cell RNA sequencing method
Researchers have developed a single-cell RNA sequencing method that is designed to tackle the cell sampling bias of existing techniques and deliver high-precision data, according to a paper published on June 27 in Nature’s Communications Biology journal. Read More
Agilent launches new quadrupole mass spectrometers with built-in instrument intelligence
Agilent Technologies has announced new liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry quadrupole mass spectrometers that the company says will raise the level of built-in instrument intelligence and offer a higher level of instrument diagnostics to maximize system uptime for customers. Read More
Cancer researchers publish study on avidity enhancement of CAR T cells
A team of cancer researchers led by Dr. Marcela Maus have published a preclinical study detailing the use of the Lumicks z-Movi Cell Avidity Analyzer to provide more nuanced development of cancer treatments. The study focused on using Lumicks’ technology to identify chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells that are best suited to treat acute myeloid leukemia. Read More
Forge Biologics assembles scientific and manufacturing advisory board
Forge Biologics has created its new Scientific and Manufacturing Advisory Board filled with leaders in the field of gene therapy development and manufacturing. This independent panel represents Forge’s commitment to enhancing its gene therapy offerings through insights from experts in the field. Read More
BD releases new reagents for enhanced flow cytometry data resolution
Becton Dickinson (BD) has launched a set of novel reagents, known as BD Horizon RealYellow and RealBlue Reagents, created with specialized dye technology and artificial intelligence guidance to improve flow cytometry insights. Read More
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