Italian Researchers Identify New SARS-CoV-2 Gene Variants That Provide Clues to Coronavirus's Epidemiology

Italian Researchers Identify New SARS-CoV-2 Gene Variants That Provide Clues to Coronavirus’s Epidemiology Scientists say early data, generated with new NGS research panel from Thermo Fisher Scientific, suggest coronavirus is genetically stable, and could increase the effectiveness of vaccines in development CARLSBAD, Calif., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Two teams of infectious disease researchers in Italy... Read more

FDA grants Breakthrough Device Designation for Roche's Elecsys GALAD score to support earlier diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma

The Elecsys GALAD score aims to support clinicians in diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma by giving them more timely and accurate information to make earlier interventions When hepatocellular carcinoma is detected and managed at the very earliest, patient’s 5-year survival rates can increase to over 70%1 Utilizing blood-based biomarkers, as part of the Elecsys GALAD score, is... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific President and Chief Executive Officer Marc N. Casper Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors

Thermo Fisher Scientific President and Chief Executive Officer Marc N. Casper Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that its board of directors has elected president and chief executive officer Marc N. Casper, 51, as... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Present at Cowen and Company's 40th Annual Healthcare Conference on March 2, 2020

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Present at Cowen and Company’s 40th Annual Healthcare Conference on March 2, 2020 WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, announced that Marc N. Casper, president and chief executive officer, will present at Cowen and Company’s 40th Annual Healthcare Conference in... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Present at Cowen and Company's 40th Annual Healthcare Conference on March 2, 2020

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, announced that Marc N. Casper, president and chief executive officer, will present at Cowen and Company’s 40th Annual Healthcare Conference in Boston on Monday, March 2, 2020, at 11:20 a.m. (EST).  You can access the webcast via the... Read more

Researchers Create Fibers Similar to Spider Silks

Use of X-ray microscopy to characterize novel polymeric materials Spider silks have taught us that it is possible in nature to create a material that is both strong and tough. Such a material type could have many applications in fields such as biomedicine, satellite technology, textiles, aircrafts, and automobiles, but it has been difficult for scientists... Read more