Novel Technologies News for May 2019

Novel Technologies News Archive

CARTANA launches In Situ Sequencing service for neuroscientists CARTANA launches In Situ Sequencing service for neuroscientists

Next generation In Situ Sequencing technology maps single cell gene expression levels within tissue section.

Scientists shed infrared light on brain-eating parasite to pave way for new treatment Scientists shed infrared light on brain-eating parasite to pave way for new treatment

Important new clues about how a common parasite found in cat faeces invades the human brain have been revealed by a team of scientists, using cutting-edge infrared microspectroscopy analysis.

Personalized “Eye-in-a-Dish” Models Reveal Genetic Underpinnings of Macular Degeneration Personalized “Eye-in-a-Dish” Models Reveal Genetic Underpinnings of Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over age 65. The exact cause is unknown, but the fact that a family history of AMD increases a person’s risk for the condition suggests genetics play an important role. Using stem cells derived from six people, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers recapitulated retinal cells in the lab. This “eye-in-a-dish” model allowed them to look for genetic variants that might contribute to AMD.

Unlocking the Secrets of Sugar Chemistry Unlocking the Secrets of Sugar Chemistry

Iceni Diagnostics takes new approach to alleviate symptoms of Glycogen Storage Disease