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Coffee as a Staining Agent Substitute in Electron Microscopy

Researchers have proven that espresso is a favourable alternative to the highly toxic and radioactive uranyl acetate in the analysis of biological samples

New mass spec innovation could transform research

Innovation may improve drug target discovery while helping scientists answer long-standing questions about human health and biology

Faster, clearer, deeper 3D imaging

Research team optimises microscope with innovative technology to benefit research and medicine

Rapid On-Site Detection of Food Fraud

Two industrially relevant use cases: counterfeit olive oil and identification of contaminated plastic recyclates

New method accelerates resistance testing in urinary tract infections

Targeted therapy instead of broad-spectrum antibiotics

Observing how brain cells behave during learning

New technique investigates activity of living nerve cells

How healthy are Brazil nuts really?

New study elucidates trace elements in the seeds

Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

Large-scale drug atlas uncovers new genome editing modulators and potential therapeutic strategies for DNA repair-deficient cancers

A new technique predicts the ripeness of fruit by analyzing leaves

The method analyzes the biochemical changes in the leaves closest to the fruit without damaging it

Purple to White, Smooth to Prickly: Genetic Diversity of Eggplants Recorded for the First Time

Findings pave the way for more robust, climate-adapted, and high-quality varieties

PFAS detection in 15 minutes: BAM develops sensor system for rapid on-site analysis

Mix of methods makes nanomaterials safer

Bruker consolidates ownership of TOFWERK

Expanding its mass spectrometry portfolio into new applied markets

Velaris acquires Markes International to expand its automated sample preparation capabilities

The company joins the Velaris family of existing brands – Skalar Analytical, LCTech, PromoChrom, EST Analytical, GERSTEL and TE Instruments

LMU spin-off obtains new funding to develop better rapid tests

“DNA origami signal amplification allows low-cost rapid tests to approach instrument-level sensitivity without changing the basic test format”

Advanced Automation Technologies (AAT) to rebrand under new name - Velaris

Over the past three years, the platform has strategically acquired six leading companies in adjacent markets

Grenova acquires Peak Robotics

The combined organization will continue advancing Grenova’s mission to transform laboratory operations through innovation, sustainability, and intelligent design

STOE & Cie GmbH Joins Advanced Measurement Instruments (AMI)

Forming a Global Player in Analytical Instrumentation for Materials Research

analytica 2026: AI as a driver of digital transformation

Laboratory of the future in action

Revvity to Acquire ACD/Labs

Acquisition deepens Revvity Signals’ presence in research informatics while furthering its ongoing expansion into development and manufacturing solutions

Setting the Course for AI-Assisted Radiology

Fraunhofer MEVIS and Radboud University Medical Center have founded the spin-off Plain Medical

QIAGEN to acquire Parse Biosciences

Entering the age of single-cell AI

Lonza to expand bioscience testing offering with the acquisition of Redberry

Technology speeds up sterility testing from 14 to just 4 days

Merck Partners with Promega Corporation

Higher, faster, further with solid-state batteries

New findings on space charge effects could improve efficiency

Single Enzyme Failure Found to Drive Neuron Loss in Dementia

Potentially harmful PFAS in baking paper

Photovoltaics: Molecular fine-tuning increases the efficiency of tandem solar cells

LMU researchers achieve 31.4 percent efficiency in perovskite-silicon tandem cells with targeted molecular design

T-CURX raises $20M Series A for non-viral CAR-T therapies

German biotech secures funding led by BiomedVC to advance clinical programs in AML and solid tumors

A tastier twist: Scientists enhance the flavour of carob-based chocolate alternatives with novel methods

Sustainable successor to cocoa

Chemical recycling: a must-have for the future of the site

New packaging law in Germany, rules for mass balance in Brussels

Tea linked to stronger bones in older women, while coffee may pose risks

Foshan University pioneers nanoparticle method to curb cadmium in rice crops

SABIC expands PPE oligomers capacity for AI and 5G data-center PCBs

When immune cells become cancer hunters

The smell of fatty foods during pregnancy promotes obesity in offspring

The brains of the offspring show similarities to those of obese adult mice

Anode-free battery doubles electric vehicle driving range

“This work represents a meaningful breakthrough...”

First ancient human herpesvirus genomes document their deep history with humans

Genomic data confirm that certain human herpesviruses became part of the human genome thousands of years ago

Plant-Based Protein Hydrolysates Influence Satiety in Different Ways

"...valuable insights for the development of functional foods that can contribute to reducing energy intake in a natural way"

The chemical-pharmaceutical industry is on a difficult path

Total sales down 1 percent compared to the previous year

Tropical Time Machine: With a Teaspoon of Mud Back into the Past

A revolutionary tool to better understand biodiversity loss and climate resilience as well as human history

How permeable are paper food packaging materials?

A new AI model combines data from laboratory tests with the laws of physics to calculate how well different types of paper protect food from flavor loss and contaminants

DOMO Chemicals Germany: Plants go into emergency operation

Negotiations with creditors for a short-term mass loan have failed

Tuberculosis: Scientists develop novel drug candidate for combating resistant pathogens

V-Label Awards Germany 2025: these are the winners

Industry experts and consumers have decided

Kyon Energy and Saft drive the energy transition with 100 MW battery storage in Dahlem

Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves the way for new bioproducts

No true north without sugar: food industry calls for fact-based nutrition policy

The perfect plastic?

Plant-based, fully saltwater degradable, zero microplastics

Scientists capture first detailed look inside droplet-like structures of compacted DNA

New hybrid aggregate state discovered: material can be solid and liquid at the same time

Fighting Skin Diseases with 3D Bioprinting

Tailor-Made Structures for Different Purposes