Life Sciences

Sample preparation is a critical step in molecular biology, especially when working with fibrous, elastic, or mineralized samples. These complex matrices can be difficult to homogenize and may put extraction workflows to the test. 

Maximizing protein extraction efficiency is a critical step in biological research. A comparative study evaluated the Precellys Evolution Touch, featuring advanced 3D bead-beating technology, against conventional sonication. Tested on fresh frozen pig liver biopsies, the study demonstrated that Precellys Evolution Touch delivers higher protein yields, faster sample processing, and improved reproducibility, significantly outperforming sonication.

Airborne microorganisms represent a major challenge for healthcare facilities. Controlling environmental contamination is essential to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections and ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare professionals. In this context, evaluating the effectiveness of air purification systems has become a key component of infection prevention strategies.

Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. In the dairy industry, they represent a major challenge as they can attack the lactic cultures essential for the production of products such as cheese, yogurt, and fermented milk. Often undetected until the first signs of process failure appear, they can disrupt fermentation processes and affect the quality of finished products. The consequences of contamination can be significant.

Metabolic disorders, linked to alterations in glucose and lipid metabolism, are involved in numerous diseases, including diabetes, obesity, MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease) and MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis). Their increasing prevalence makes understanding these conditions a major focus of biomedical research.

Chikungunya, dengue, and malaria continue to spread worldwide and represent a major public health challenge. As these vector-borne diseases continue to emerge and expand, researchers are working harder than ever to better understand infection mechanisms and monitor the evolution of these pathogens. To achieve this, reliable tools are essential at every stage of the analytical workflow.

Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) now occupy a central role in the development of innovative nucleic acid-based therapies. Used as vectors to deliver therapeutic molecules into cells, they represent a key driver across fields as varied as vaccination, oncology and gene therapy.

At a time when major sporting events captivate global audiences, performance is no longer limited to what happens on the field. It now lies at the very core of the body, where endurance, recovery, and resistance to effort are built.

The marine environment represents more than 90% of the planet’s habitable space. An immense reservoir of biodiversity that remains largely unexplored, yet is now under increasing pressure from pollution, overexploitation, invasive species, and climate change. In this context, producing reliable data is no longer optional but essential to better understand, monitor, and protect these ecosystems.

Neutrophils are key players in innate immunity and represent the most abundant population of white blood cells in human blood. As first responders to infection, they neutralize pathogens through various mechanisms, including the formation of NETs, true “nets” capable of capturing and eliminating bacteria and fungi. Their study is essential for better understanding various biological processes.