Binding affinities of perfluoroalkyl substances to Baikal seal PPARα

IMAGE: The Baikal seal (Pusa sibirica) is a top predator in Lake Baikal, Russia and is contaminated with a variety of environmental pollutants. view more  Credit: Center for Marine Environmental Studies (CMES), Ehime University A team of researchers at Ehime University revealed the binding affinities of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) to Baikal seal peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α…

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Cancer researchers highlight clinical potential of liquid biopsy using droplet digital PCR technology at the 2019 AACR Annual Meeting

Atlanta-March 29, 2019-New research demonstrating the clinical utility of Bio-Rad’s Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) powered liquid biopsy will be presented this week during the 2019 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, March 29-April 3. Many of the studies rely on the sensitivity, speed, and cost-effectiveness of ddPCR technology to measure blood-based…

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World first 3D printed feet

IMAGE: These are 3D-printed feet, some enhanced with foot ulcers. view more  Credit: University of South Australia It’s gory, sticky and undoubtedly on the nose, but a blend of icing sugar, chicken stock and flexible resin is proving to be the just the right recipe for creating realistic foot ulcers as part of a world-first podiatric…

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Call for unis and others to consider women juggling research/childcare

IMAGE: Offering financial aid to cover childcare costs for female academics attending conferences is one of the suggestions offered by QUT researchers who surveyed Australian women on how caring for children… view more  Credit: QUT Marketing & Communication Offering financial aid to cover childcare costs for female academics attending conferences is one of the suggestions offered…

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Chronic kidney disease of undetermined causes, described originally in Central America and Sri Lanka

IMAGE: Chronic kidney disease of undetermined causes (CKDu) is also present in India, particularly in Southern rural areas. view more  Chronic kidney disease of undetermined causes (CKDu), initially reported among agricultural communities in Central America and Sri Lanka, is also present in India, particularly in Southern rural areas, and could be common in other tropical and…

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