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Stem cells can develop into multiple cell types through a process called differentiation. The cellular form of prion protein (PrPC) has been reported to be involved in various cellular pathways and could also have a role in the differentiation of stem cells into neurons. Several studies have shown that the prion protein PrPC may be […]

Skin is very fibrous and elastic, and efficient RNA extraction from this tissue can be very difficult. It is therefore crucial to use a homogenizer that can ensure high RNA yields without overheating the samples. The Precellys® 24 Touch tissue homogenizer was able to efficiently homogenize finely cut dog skin without heating the samples. As […]

From January 31 to February 02, 2023, Bertin Photonics will participate to the SPIE Photonics West Exhibition, which will be held in Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, USA. SPIE Photonics West Exhibition is an internationally recognized event for suppliers of the best solutions, components, instruments, and support systems for the optical and photonics industry. […]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition arising from genetic and environmental factors. It is characterized by a group of symptoms affecting the digestive system, including abdominal discomfort and altered bowel movements. Little is known about the environmental triggers for IBS. The symptoms might result from an altered immune response. Aluminum is a common […]

Researchers use the Coriolis μ air sampler to shed light on the presence of viral pathogens within Wastewater treatment centers thanks to a metagenomics approach. Recently, there has been an increasing amount of interest in the study of occupational risks for Wastewater treatment center (WTC) workers. The microbiological contamination in wastewater samples is now relatively […]

The Institute of Cancer Research is an English public research institute founded in 1909 and known for a number of breakthrough cancer discoveries. It has analyzed ex vivo tumor tissues to study the gene expression of breast tumors and their metastases. Breast cancer xenografts from different cell lines (MDA-MB-435 and GI-101) as well as their […]

Since its launch, the Precellys Emulsion kit has been increasingly used to generate injectable antigen or antibody emulsions for research on auto-immune diseases. Emulsions are viscous substances used for a wide array of products, from the food industry to the biomedical field. In biological and biomedical applications, adjuvants are substances injected along with an antigen […]

In May 2022, Bertin Winlight was selected by the European Space Agency for the supply of eight mirrors for the SMILE (Solar-wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) satellite. Mission accomplished: Bertin Winlight has recently delivered a first batch of four mirrors to the Liège Space Center (CSL) and a similar batch to the Chinese National Space […]

Fungal infections represent a constant threat in hospitals. Traditional monitoring involves impacted culture media that are incubated for several days so that the fungal species may grow. These systems are limited by their link with culture techniques, involving a time lapse to results of around 7 days and by a maximal sampling rate of 100 […]

Endocrine disruptors (EDCs) in the environment come from several origins. When they accumulate in organisms, they can lead to endocrine system dysfunctions and consequently to population decline. One such disruptor is the insecticide chlordecone (CLD). Although EDC biomarkers are well established in vertebrates, few are available in invertebrates, such as arthropods. In this application note, […]