DNA detection News
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EBS Partners with Microbe Detectives to improve wastewater performance in food, chemical, paper and petroleum industries
Environmental Business Specialists, LLC (EBS), a Louisiana-based independent wastewater consulting and training company, and Microbe Detectives LLC, a Wisconsin-based pioneer in metagenomic services, today announced a multi-year partnership. Through the partnership, the two companies will collaborate to advance performance of wastewater systems across North America in food processing, chemical ...
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CD BioSciences Introduces Genetic Polymorphism Services for GPCRs Study
CD BioSciences, a leading customer-focused biotechnology company based in New York, recently introduces a series of Genetic Polymorphism services for the study of GPCR polymorphisms to support customers focused on basic research and drug development process. Genetic polymorphism refers to the presence of multiple alleles at a single genetic locus in a population, with the least common allele ...
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Certified Reference Material ERM?-AD483 to identify absence or presence of porcine material in feed
In collaboration with the European Union Reference Laboratory for Animal Proteins (EURL-AP) in feeding stuffs, the JRC contributed to the validation of new DNA-based methods detecting feeding material of porcine origin in feed. These methods detect remaining intact DNA fragments in heavily processed feed samples and hence allow determining the origin of the feed constituent. The use of Processed ...
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The Comet Assay and Occupational Exposure
The Comet assay is being used with increasing popularity in biomonitoring studies to determine the level of DNA damage in workers exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and radiation. The assay is an ideal biomarker for such investigations due to its sensitivity and reliability in detecting DNA damage and repair. A large number of research groups are utilising our Comet Assay scoring systems ...
By Instem Group
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Proposition 37 Battle Continues in California
Controversial Proposition 37 would require food manufacturers to disclose whether processed foods contain genetically modified organisms, otherwise known as GMOs, in the state of California. So far $35 million has been raised by food and biotech companies in attempt to defeat Prop 37. Recently proponents of the initiative had only raised about 10 percent of this amount, but now celebrities have ...
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Histoplasmosis Outbreak at Nebraska Camp
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a histoplasmosis outbreak that has infected counselors and attendees at a day camp in Nebraska. Following the outbreak, camp counselors were instructed to complete a questionnaire revealing information including activities on the campsite, campsite assignments, and their symptoms. Parents of camp attendees were given an ...
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The Comet Assay and Nutrition
The effects of nutrients on carcinogenesis have become an increasingly important area of scientific research. Investigation of carotenoids and flavonoids, as well as other antioxidants, suggests that they may have anti-carcinogenic properties. The comet assay is an ideal biomarker for investigating the molecular effects of certain nutrients on carcinogenesis. This is due to its sensitivity and ...
By Instem Group
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Release of a Certified Reference Material to facilitate the re-authorisation of processed animal proteins (PAPs) in feed
In 2001, a total feed ban of processed animal proteins (PAP) was introduced to tackle the mad cow disease or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) epidemic. In the years to follow, a TSE Roadmap was developed for the controlled re-authorisation of PAPs in feed while assuring a high level of food safety. This resulted in a gradual lifting of parts of the 2001 ban. Twenty years later, PAPs derived ...
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Testing for lead in paint gets easier, faster and cheaper with ANDalyze - Powered by DNA
ANDalyze offers a new EPA tested technology for detecting and measuring lead levels in paint. The combined sensor/fluorimeter platform solution requires no special knowledge of chemistry, and produces no hazardous chemical waste and shows test results in less than ten minutes, greatly reducing operational testing time and cost. Champaign, IL, USA: ANDalyze has developed an innovative lead (Pb) ...
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High-Precision Material Dosing Using Syringe Pumps
High-precision material dosing in a research experiment determines success or failure of the research experiment. For example, in microfluidic experiments a syringe pump carries out material dosing; and the quality of instrument (syringe pump) determines dosing-precision of the fluid. High-quality syringe pumps have fixtures to facilitate wide flow rate. Further, these pumps have programmable ...
By Chemyx Inc
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