If you’re feeling worried about new viruses that might spread among people, you’re not alone. Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli have just found a new bat virus, called HKU5-CoV-2, that can infect human cells. It uses the…
Lab coats serve as the first line of defense against chemical splashes, spills, and biological substances in the lab. However, as the “Lab Coat Project” survey by Genius Lab Gear shows, a good lab coat should do much more than just protect—it…
Researchers at Leiden University have made a big step forward in the fight against Staphylococcus aureus, a notorious bacteria that causes a wide range of serious infections and is known to be resistant to many drugs. The team’s work, which…
Chitosan is a versatile biopolymer sourced primarily from crustacean shells or fungal sources. It is used in many areas, such as gardening, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and treating water. Chitosan is useful, but the fact that it doesn’t dissolve in water can…
Biomedical research is an area that is always changing. Scientists are always trying to find new ways to look at and understand the cells that make up living things. Fluorescence imaging, a way for researchers to see where proteins are…