Scientists at the National University of Singapore have developed a new cancer testing method which is low-cost as compared to the other testing methods available in the market today. This means that one can undertake these tests on a regular basis.

Fluorochemicals are used across many industries and are produced from the toxic and corrosive gas hydrogen fluoride. A team of chemists have now produced these fluorochemicals without the use of this harmful gas.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin played a vital role in introducing a new blood test which can check for brain injuries without the use of CT scans. The FDA has also approved this technology as the first commercially available laboratory test for traumatic brain injury in the U.S.

Researchers have revealed that some young cancer patients might be at a higher risk of premature heart failure when treated with anthracyclines, a specific category of chemotherapy that damages DNA in cancer cells.

A study led by researchers at Brown University, USA; showed links between prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and slightly higher body mass indices in children.

Eppendorf has come up with the concept of sustainable pipette tips which are produced from at least 90 % renewable and bio-based materials. The firm has also introduced the Reload variant for pre-sterilized pipette tips which has the potential to save up to 54 % plastic in comparison to disposable racks.

Researchers at the University of Bern and Inselspital have collaborated to provide an insight into the latest precision oncology technologies. To use these innovative technologies in the clinic is still a major hurdle as it still needs to be standardized and will also require new infrastructures in the clinics.

Researchers have found that a new bio-inspired drug has the potential to restore the effectiveness of immune cells in fighting cancer. The research could be a game changer for cancer patients.

Micronic’s latest solution – the Tube Handler HT500 is a sample management system which proves useful for automatic sorting of valuable samples.

In a new study, researchers have revealed that the food allergy rate is highest among Hispanic, Black and Asians. It also reported that Non-Hispanic Black individuals with food allergy were most likely to report food allergy to multiple foods.