Parkinson's is a disease which affects the brain, causing problems with movement. The muscles become stiff and sometimes shake, and the person moves more slowly than normal. Parkinson's and dementia are linked because, in some people with Parkinson's disease, dementia may occur as the illness progresses. Dementia is a disorder in which brain function deteriorates, leading to difficulties with remembering, planning and organizing, recognizing people and things, and communicating with others.
Thermo rolls out predictive liver toxicity assay. By Gareth Macdonald Gareth Macdonald, 08-Mar-2011 2011-03-08T00:00:00Z. Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a predictive assay that, it claims, can assess a drug candidateâs potential to cause liver damage earlier than traditional methods.
DEFINITION of 'Assay'. The process of analyzing a physical sample to determine its composition. In financial markets, the term assay usually refers to the chemical analysis of a mineral or ore sample to ascertain its content of precious metals or minerals, such as gold, copper, or uranium.he process of analyzing a physical sample to determine its composition. In financial markets, the term assay usually refers to the chemical analysis of a mineral or ore sample to ascertain its content of precious metals or minerals, such as gold, copper, or uranium.