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Raising Scientific Literacy in NZ: An Opportunity for NZ Companies to Make a Difference
After an encounter with a not-for-profit organisation raising scientific literacy in NZ, Izon Science would like to share their story in the hope of garnering further support for the House of Science.

EVs and Glioblastoma Research: Insights from the Field
Sharing the story of France-based researcher Dr Gwennan André-Grégoire, who is working on unravelling the EV-related pathophysiology of glioblastoma multiforme.

4 Reasons Why Storage Conditions Matter for Extracellular Vesicle Research
Four reasons why storage conditions matter to the world of extracellular vesicle research.

Proteomic Analysis of Plasma Extracellular Vesicles: A Clinically Relevant SEC-MS Method
An optimised, clinically relevant method for proteomic analysis of plasma EVs, featuring qEV isolation, is now documented in Cell Reports Methods.

Product Development Agreement Confirmed – BCAL Diagnostics
Izon Science has recently executed a Product Development Agreement with BCAL Diagnostics.

Exploring 4 Fascinating Extracellular Vesicle Studies on World Hepatitis Day 2021
On World Hepatitis Day 2021, we explore how researchers are pursuing extracellular vesicles as a way to improve outcomes for people with hepatitis.

The Expanding Landscape of Techniques for Nanoplastic and Microplastic Analysis: A Comparative Study
A summary of work by Caputo et al (2021) who conducted a side-by-side comparison of ten analytical techniques for the characterisation of nanoplastics and microplastics.

BCAL Diagnostics Announces Public Listing to Fast-Track EV-Based Breast Cancer Diagnosis
BCAL Diagnostics is now listed on Australia’s sharemarket, the ASX. Izon Science and BCAL are co-developing the EV purification process for BCAL’s novel breast cancer test.

Exploring Multivesicular Endosome Biogenesis and ILV Formation
Key points from the fourth and final ISEV 2021 plenary talk by Jean Gruenberg, who discussed his group’s recent studies of tetraspanin sorting, endosomal membrane tension and ILV formation.

Bacterial EVs, Cross-Talk and Mucosal Drug Delivery
Highlights from the third ISEV 2021 plenary talk by Simon Carding, University of East Anglia, who discussed bacteria-derived EVs, their dynamics in the gut and their potential as drug delivery vehicles.

The Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Cardiovascular Disease
A wrap-up of the second ISEV 2021 plenary talk by Chantal Boulanger, INSERM. Here, the focus was on EVs in relation to arterial contraction and myocardial infarction.

Extracellular Vesicles as Propagators of Misfolded Proteins in Neurodegenerative Disease
A summary of the first ISEV 2021 plenary session by Andrew Hill, La Trobe University. This presentation explored EVs and their role in neurogenerative diseases, with a particular focus on prion diseases.

3 Questions to Ask When Navigating Nanoparticle Analysis and Resolution Limits
To help you select a suitable method for your research, we identified three key questions that get to the core of what’s important for characterising nanoparticles.

Advances in Zeta Potential Analysis Highlighted at ISEV 2021
How is TRPS used to derive EV characteristics? How has a post-processing protocol created new possibilities for zeta potential analysis? Find out in this wrap-up of the ISEV2021 presentation by Dr. Priscila Dauros-Singorenko.

Useful Things to Know About Attending #ISEV2021
Attending ISEV 2021? Here are a few pointers on what to expect, and how to get the most out of this virtual event.

A Systematic Nanoparticle Analysis Comparison Study Reveals TRPS as a High Performer
In brief: a summary of work by Vogel et al. (2021), who compared six methods for nanoparticle analysis, and assessed their capabilities using synthetic and biological nanovesicles of varying complexity.

Izon Science Launches the Exoid to Transform Nanoparticle Measurement
To strengthen the analysis of nanoparticle size, concentration, and charge, Izon Science has released the Exoid – a new-generation Tunable Resistive Pulse Sensing (TRPS) technology.

The potential role of EVs in Glioblastoma diagnosis and therapeutics: A discussion with Dr Gwennan André-Grégoire
Dr Gwennan André-Grégoire is a researcher affiliated with the Integrated Center for Cancerology (ICO), working in the Cancerology and Immunology Research Center Nantes-Angers (CRCINA), a public laboratory. Her current position in the Signaling in Oncogenesis, Angiogenesis and Permeability (SOAP) group—led by Dr Julie Gavard—follows a PhD and postdoctoral position in Paris, and previous postdoctoral position in the SOAP group.

The Role of OMVs in Developing a Vaccine for Actinobacillus Pleuropneumoniae
A robust antibody titer is essential in preventing lung lesions associated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (App) – as discussed in this interview with Dr. Fabio Antenucci, University of Copenhagen.

The High-Definition Measurement Revolution: 3 Essential EV Publications
If you are yet to join the high-definition revolution, we recommend you read these three studies that harness the accuracy of TRPS measurements.

The ABC of CBD
Exploring the changing landscape of cannabis legislation in the US: implications for the biopharma sector.

Isolating Milk-derived Exosomes Using qEV Columns
A 2017 study published in Reproductive Biology report a new method which uses qEV columns to isolate exosomes from bovine milk.

Introducing The First EV Isolation Column Capable of Running 100 mL Samples
The qEV100, a size exclusion chromatography column capable of running 100 mL samples, has been released to meet the growing need for scalable, EV isolation solutions.

Gold Standard Trial
In 2015, results from a large-scale trial demonstrated the reproducibility of SEC isolation and TRPS measurement using qEV columns and the qNano.

Exosome Researchers Welcome the Release of 35nm qEV Isolation Columns
Continuing advances in the EV field and the discovery of new types of nanosized particles (e.g. exomeres), has led to researchers wanting more specific and precise EV isolation methods.

Can EVs Forecast Cognitive Impairment?
A wrap-up of a conversation with Dr. Maja Mustapic, Staff Scientist at the Kapogiannis Laboratory, Laboratory of Neurosciences, National Institute on Aging (NIA).

ASEMV 2017 Meeting
A reflection of the 7th annual meeting of the American Society for Exosomes and Microvesicles, held at Pacific Beach, California. Key themes included cancer metastasis and EV isolation methods.

A Novel Method to Formulate Nanodroplets – An Interview With Dr. de Gracia Lux
In this interview, Dr de Gracia Lux from UT Southwestern Medical Center discusses the pursuit of phase change perfluorocarbon nanodroplets for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

4 Reasons Why You Should Use qEV SEC Columns for Your Exosome Isolation
Izon’s qEV columns harness size exclusion chromatography (SEC) to provide a rapid and effective method for the isolation of exosomes and other extracellular vesicles.

The Role Of Extracellular Vesicles In Heart Disease
Two researchers from the Paris Cardiovascular Research Centre, Dr. Pierre-Michaël Coly and Stephane Mazlan, discuss how they are decoding the role of EVs in cardiovascular health.