Development of robot-based solutions for laboratory automation

University of Rostock and Yaskawa agree to continue their cooperation

17-Apr-2024 - The Center for Life Science Automation (CELISCA) at the University of Rostock and Yaskawa have agreed to continue their cooperation in the development of robot-based solutions for laboratory automation. As one of the first European users ever, the institution will also employ a robot model of the ...

Long-COVID - all a question of genes?

New study results show possible risk factor

01-Aug-2023 - Long-COVID once again raises eyebrows. Some factors that increase the risk of developing the long-term consequences of corona infection are known. Now, the results of a new study suggest that one risk factor may even be in our genes: a gene called FOXP4 may be linked to Long-Covid. Finally, most ...

Enzymatic enantioselective desymmetrization

4 steps to a robust and simple process suitable for industry

19-May-2017 - Enzymicals is focused on the development and piloting of chemo-enzymatic processes for the production of fine- and special chemicals. As an example Enzymicals presents a competitive process for production of optical pure (1S,2R)-1-Methyl cis-1,2,3,6-tetrahydrophthalate. This molecule is a major ...

Stem cell homing

Rostock research in cardiac stem cell therapy awarded

17-Feb-2010 - The German Society for Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery (DGTHG) honoured two young physicians from Rostock with prizes for their scientific work on stem cell homing: Dr. Christian Klopsch received the Science Award of the Ulrich-Karsten-Foundation for his work in which he examined, whether ...

Fitting pieces for biosensors

15-Apr-2009 - Research and industry are increasingly exploiting the potential of aptamers. As well as their application in research, medical diagnosis and treatment, aptamers are also interesting as a basis for biosensors for use in environmental analysis because their characteristics enable them to identify ...