28 Apr, 2015 | by Labroots
Join Us As We Expand Our Reach through Social MediaWe at LabRoots, as part of our digital reach, have been continuously growing our social media presence with a slew of pages and profiles that cover a wide-range of scientific topics over various aspects of the industry. Our social media reach has come a long way and is continuing to increase exponentially with fans and followers from all over the world coming together to create a digital community...... Read More
17 Apr, 2015 | by Labroots
Check Out the New LabRoots Website!We are proud to announce the new LabRoots website! The new site design features a bigger, bolder, fresher look and streamlined functionality to give our users quick access to the items they are looking for. Some of the new site improvements include enhanced navigation experience, BioConference Live Virtual Events & Webinars listing for easy browsing, fast, convenient event signup, Trending of popular...... Read More
27 Mar, 2015 | by Labroots
Proper Communications Are Key to Vaccination ComplianceWhy are some parents reluctant to have their children vaccinated? According to one study, it may be a matter of poor public relations on the part of practitioners and drug companies. The issue of vaccination hesitancy and refusal often makes headlines in the media and worries health authorities. A new study by Dr. Anat Gesser-Edelsburg, Dr. Yaffa Shir-Raz and Prof. Manfred S. Green from the University...... Read More
25 Mar, 2015 | by Labroots
Beating Antibiotic-Resistant BacteriaAt the end of 2014 the British government released a frightening report about antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The report says higher rates of drug-resistant bacterial infections could result in 10 million deaths a year by 2050 and calculated the financial toll to be $100 trillion. Antibiotic-resistant infections are rising and foiling efforts to reduce death rates in developing countries where uncontrolled...... Read More
06 Mar, 2015 | by Labroots
Dogs Can Read Your Facial ExpressionsDog lovers would be the first to agree that these faithful companions know when their human friends are happy or sad. Those who have a dog in their lives are completely convinced that their beloved pets are in tune with their moods and ready to comfort at any time. Scientific research however has never been able to prove this level of knowledge by dogs. That could be changing with a study done in Austria...... Read More
26 Feb, 2015 | by Labroots
Living Bacteria Captured by X-RayFor the first time, living bacteria have been captured by X-ray, researchers report. Researchers from Uppsala University are working at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, Calif, which is operated by Stanford University. This discovery, which offers a fresh way to view active biological samples, could lead to X-ray forays into mechanisms integral to biology,...... Read More
25 Feb, 2015 | by Labroots
Brief Periods of Exercise Offer No Protection from a Sedentary LifestylePeople should aim to cut time spent sitting by two to three hours in a 12-hour day Even people who engage in regular exercise cannot escape health risks posed by spending the majority of their day planted in a seat. Researchers have found that sedentary spells are linked with higher risks for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and death. The meta-analysis study, which combed through studies concentrating...... Read More
24 Feb, 2015 | by Labroots
Tools, Not Teeth, Telltale Clue to Fewer Viral DNA Remnants?Scientists have found peopleâs genes havenât retained as many fragments of viral DNA as other mammals, maybe due in part to our adoption of tools in lieu of teeth during conquest. Thus, exposure to viruses lurking in the blood may have been lessened. This is not to say people donât harbor bits of DNA from viruses that bugged our ancestors millions of years ago, we do. Retroviruses can penetrate...... Read More
23 Feb, 2015 | by Labroots
Road to Bubonic Plague Less Congested Than ThoughtScientists find just a few microbes are needed to infect lymph node, cause disease A long-held theory about how bubonic plague is caused has been flipped on its head, according to scientists. Researchers from the UNC School of Medicine found that instead of using host cells, some of the plague-causing bacteria travel to lymph nodes in small numbers. The thinking was that bacteria that cause bubonic...... Read More
04 Feb, 2015 | by Labroots
Protein Essential for Cell Health is Avid Multitasker: TH is among least-studied mitochondrial enzymesResearchers have found that a protein vital for cell health that has recently been associated with cancer and diabetes, can juggle its cellular to-do listâin effect having two alike protein parts split the workload. A key protein for most life formsâthe TH enzyme (transhydrogenase)âworks inside mitochondria. âDespite its importance, TH has been one of the least-studied mitochondrial enzymes,â...... Read More