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Boca Scientific provides premium quality, cutting edge reagents, kits, and laboratory supplies for research in Molecular Biology, #Immunology, and Cell #Biology.

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Visit us next week in San Diego, CA at #Sfn2025! Learn about our carefully curated selection of leading-edge Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, and Diagnostics products as well as cutting edge systems such as Actual HCA, and our BOCARACK freezer storage systems.
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Researchers at UVA identified the first death from the bite of the Lone Star tick. Bites can sensitize people to alpha-gal, a sugar found in mammalian meat. Following the bite, people can have #allergic symptoms and newly discovered deadly #anaphylaxis.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We are thrilled to be attending #Neuroscience2025 in San Diego, CA! Visit us November 16-19 at booth 2415 to learn about our extensive product offerings, including our Home Cage Analyzer for 24/7 rodent behavior monitoring with welfare benefits!

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November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are excited to share a landmark, multi-company validation showing home-cage monitoring detects CNS safety signals missed by traditional Irwin/FOB testing. Home Cage Analyzer offers welfare benefits, & increased sensitivity for 24/7 data capture.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A group from @ucsandiego.bsky.social discovered the gut's rhythmic muscle movements could explain how blood vessels in the brain expand & contract. Their findings could help scientists understand brain function & digestive issues. #Neuroscience #Gastroenterology
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Defects, Parcellation, and Renormalized Negative Diffusivities in Nonhomogeneous Oscillatory Media
Spatial nonhomogeneities can synchronize clusters of spatially extended oscillators in different frequency plateaus. Motivated by physiological rhythms, we fully characterize the phase diagram of a Gi...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy Halloween from Boca Scientific Inc! 🎃👻
October 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Researchers have created an antivenom using #antibodies from both a llama and an alpaca, that is able to neutralize venom from some of the worlds most venomous snakes. The treatment provided protection against toxins from 17 African snake species.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Single antivenom protects against 17 different snakebites
Researchers immunized an alpaca and a llama with snake venoms, and combined some of the antibodies produced into a potent cocktail.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Researchers have identified a previously unknown #genetic disease that affects movement & muscle control. Mutation in NAMPT Axonopathy (MINA) syndrome causes damage to motor #neurons, ultimately resulting in #cells not producing enough energy.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A study from @ucleye.bsky.social has identified a key #protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy. The protein LRG1 is the cause of the early damage and targeting this could offer a way to protect vision. #Ophthalmology
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Leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein 1 initiates the onset of diabetic retinopathy in mice
LRG1-driven microvascular dysfunction triggers early diabetic retinopathy, highlighting a potential therapeutic target.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our SK-1S and BEK-50 were used in a study investigating whether variation in the serotonin transporter #gene (5-HTTLPR) influences response to attentional bias modification (ABM) in depression.
See the products here: bocascientific.com/products/dna...

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Buccal Swabs, Stabilization Products & Isolation Kits
Buccal Swabs, Stabilization Products & Isolation Kits. Isohelix Buccal Swabs are designed for high-yield DNA and RNA retrieval and convenient transport. With multiple formats Read more
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October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Researchers at @petermaccc.bsky.social found pregnancy and breastfeeding induce the accumulation of specialized #immune cells that reduce the chances of breast #cancer developing, as the breast remodels itself to create milk to help a baby's organs, brain, and bones.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Breastfeeding boosts immune cells that protect against breast cancer
The protective, long-lived T cells can persist for decades after a woman gives birth.
www.nature.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In a study led by @mdanderson.bsky.social, researchers found that the #bacteria, Fusobacterium nucleatum, can induce a reversible state in #cancer epithelial #cells. Tumors then can evade the immune system and resist chemotherapy. #CancerResearch

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Tumor-infiltrating bacteria disrupt cancer epithelial cell interactions and induce cell-cycle arrest
Galeano Niño et al. show that extracellular bacteria dominate colorectal and oral tumor microniches, remodeling the microenvironment with reduced cell density, scattered epithelium, and low proliferat...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
In a new study, researchers have been looking for ways to edit the mitochondrial #genome. Unfortunately, #CRISPR gene editing cannot easily reach the mitochondria, forcing researchers to find another way to edit the genome & treat/cure #genetic conditions.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Faulty mitochondria cause deadly diseases: fixing them is about to get a lot easier
CRISPR-based tools can’t easily access the DNA in these organelles, but researchers are finding other ways in.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Researchers @pennstateuniv.bsky.social developed a noninvasive skin sensing platform to detect vitamin B6 in sweat. Some patients with #diabetes might experience low concentrations of vitamin B6, making this device important for those who are more vulnerable.
www.psu.edu/news/enginee...
Highly sensitive monitor can detect vitamin B6, glucose in sweat | Penn State University
A team of researchers led by Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, the James L. Henderson, Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, created an on-skin sensing platform to detect vitamin ...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Our new DNA Polymerases, Master Mixes, and Reagents from Medix Biochemica are a great edition to your #PCR workflows. These products deliver exceptional reliability, sensitivity, and flexibility, with customizable enzyme characteristics! #DNA
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October 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) is projected to cause 39 million deaths worldwide over the next 25 years. This data is caused by the scarcity of drugs in development and lack of new methods to fight drug-resistant #bacteria. #antiboticresistance

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The rise of ‘nightmare bacteria’: antimicrobial resistance in six charts
Data reveal how the global challenge to reduce deaths and infections from drug-resistant bacteria is not going according to plan.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New research led by a team at @au.dk has found that cervical #epithelial cells play an active role in fighting infections. They used #organoids and single-cell mapping to show how these cells in the cervix detect and respond to infection.

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Single-cell atlas of cervical organoids uncovers epithelial immune heterogeneity and intercellular cross-talk during Chlamydia infection
Organoids and single-cell analysis uncover diverse cervical epithelial immune strategies to fight infection.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Our news-worthy liquid plate sealer is used for stabilizing coated ELISA plates, immunochromatographic test strips, affinity chromatography columns, protein arrays and other applications. This stabilizer improves the reliability of the #assay!

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October 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A study from MIT, found a diet rich in the amino acid cysteine, may have rejuvenating effects in the small intestine. This amino acid causes regeneration, helping #StemCells regrow new tissue to help heal injuries from radiation. #Gastroenterology
A cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining, study suggests
A diet rich in cysteine has rejuvenating effects in the small intestine, according to a new study. The amino acid can turn on an immune signaling pathway that helps stem cells regrow new intestinal ti...
news.mit.edu
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Our SD Polymerase was used in a study applying Circular- and Linear-Amplicon-Mediated Error Correction to boost Nanopore sequencing, for high-fidelity viral genome sequencing from wastewater & marine #virus samples.
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SD Polymerase
SD Polymerase DNA Polymerases Hotstart 10 U/µl, 1000 U (Cat# 108910)
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October 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Read scientists advice below, based on circadian rhythm research, on how to achieve the best nights sleep! For better sleep they advise contrasting light and dark, consolidating mealtimes and keeping sleep times consistent.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How to get the best night’s sleep: what the science says
Chuck the gadgets, the fads and the alarm. Circadian research reveals how important your body’s internal clock is to blissful slumber.
www.nature.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
In a new study from @keckschoolusc.bsky.social, a new brain imaging technique revealed how blood vessels in the brain pulse with each heartbeat, offering clues to aging and #Alzheimers disease. #cardiology

www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Assessing cerebral microvascular volumetric with high-resolution 4D cerebral blood volume MRI at 7 T - Nature Cardiovascular Research
Guo, Zhao and colleagues use high-resolution 7 T MRI to measure the pulsatility of cerebral small vessels and uncover age-related differences in vascular dynamics, which offer new insights into mechanisms of brain aging and vascular risks.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We are excited to be exhibiting at Neuroscience 2025! Join us in San Diego, CA November 16-19th to learn about our extensive product offerings to enhance your neuroscience research. We look forward to meeting you at booth# 2415! @sfn.org #Neuroscience
September 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Researchers have conducted the largest #genome study exploring the #genetic underpinnings of dyslexia. Their goal was to uncover new genes linked with dyslexia and insight into the biological basis of differences in reading ability.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Multivariate genome-wide association analysis of dyslexia and quantitative reading skill improves gene discovery - Translational Psychiatry
Translational Psychiatry - Multivariate genome-wide association analysis of dyslexia and quantitative reading skill improves gene discovery
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September 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In a new study from @thedohertyinst.bsky.social, researchers explored the #cellular and #molecular interactions of lymph nodes and the fight against infection and #cancer. Lymph nodes allow #T-Cells to multiply and produce killer cells that can fight cancer.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Lymph nodes fuel KLF2-dependent effector CD8+ T cell differentiation during chronic infection and checkpoint blockade - Nature Immunology
Here the authors show a function for lymph nodes in the maintenance of effector T cell differentiation and function during chronic infection and checkpoint blockade, identifying a spatial component in...
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September 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM