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Large-scale study identifies new approach to early Alzheimer's detection

Digital memory test and a blood sample - this combination will be tested for its potential to identify early Alzheimer's disease in a new research study. Over a hundred healthcare centers are part of the study that is now inviting participants to sign up. At least 3,000, preferably many more participants are needed for the study to be successful.

23 Apr 2024

Pupil dilation predicts working memory performance

Working memory is one of the brain's executive functions, a skill that allows humans to process information without losing track of what they're doing.

22 Apr 2024

Liver cells effectively serve as immune checkpoint regulating anti-cancer immunity

Liver inflammation, a common side-effect of cancers elsewhere in the body, has long been associated with worse cancer outcomes and more recently associated with poor response to immunotherapy.

22 Apr 2024

Top pharmaceutical company evaluates Optimer for precision liver medicine

Optimer delivery vehicle has been shipped to a pharma partner for external evaluation.

From Aptamer Group 22 Apr 2024

Blood test may predict MS development, UCSF research reveals

In a discovery that could hasten treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), UC San Francisco scientists have discovered a harbinger in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the disease.

22 Apr 2024

Cruciferous vegetables may offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease management

Study evaluates the role of cruciferous vegetables and their bioactive components in mitigating inflammatory bowel disease through in vitro, in vivo, and preliminary clinical investigations, suggesting a promising therapeutic avenue.

21 Apr 2024

Rice University bioengineers receive $1.4M to combat osteoarthritis

Bioengineers at Rice University have been awarded $1.4 million as part of a multi-center consortium funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop strategies for reversing the effects of osteoarthritis.

18 Apr 2024

UC Riverside nematologist receives NIH award to study parasite-host interactions

To study how parasites evolve to break the defenses of their hosts, the National Institutes of Health has granted UC Riverside nematologist Simon "Niels" Groen a $1.9 million Outstanding Investigator Award.

18 Apr 2024

Study reveals shared brain mechanism of cocaine and morphine addiction

Mount Sinai researchers, in collaboration with scientists at The Rockefeller University, have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that allows cocaine and morphine to take over natural reward processing systems.

18 Apr 2024

B Medical Systems’ Solar Direct Vaccine Refrigerator and Ice-Pack Freezer, the TCW40SDD, Receives the ACT Label

B Medical Systems, a leading player in the medical cold chain industry, is proud to announce that its Solar Direct Drive Vaccine Refrigerator and Ice-Pack Freezer, TCW40SDD, has received the prestigious ACT label from My Green Lab.

From B Medical Systems S.à r.l 18 Apr 2024

Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds

Study examined closures of United States (US) schools due to 11 influenza seasons between 2011 and 2022.

18 Apr 2024

Novel antibacterial discovery: Umbrella toxin particles secreted by Streptomyces

Researchers have discovered toxic protein particles, shaped like umbrellas, that soil bacteria known as Streptomyces secrete to squelch competitors, especially others of their own species.

17 Apr 2024

Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature aging.

17 Apr 2024

Triple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgery

Women with triple-negative breast cancer, and high levels of immune cells in the tumors, have a lower relapse risk after surgery, even without chemotherapy.

17 Apr 2024

AI techniques massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments

Researchers have used artificial intelligence techniques to massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments.

17 Apr 2024

Study finds microdosing LSD leads to longer sleep: Insights from a controlled trial

A phase I trial to assess the effect of micro-dosing of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on the sleep.

17 Apr 2024

ELRIG UK and SRG announce partnership to advance life science professionals in drug discovery

The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization for the drug discovery community, today entered into a partnership with SRG, leaders in life science recruitment, to support the advancement of science professionals in their careers.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 17 Apr 2024

Laboratory News and Research

Large-scale study identifies new approach to early Alzheimer's detection

Pupil dilation predicts working memory performance

Liver cells effectively serve as immune checkpoint regulating anti-cancer immunity

Top pharmaceutical company evaluates Optimer for precision liver medicine

Blood test may predict MS development, UCSF research reveals

Cruciferous vegetables may offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease management

Rice University bioengineers receive $1.4M to combat osteoarthritis

UC Riverside nematologist receives NIH award to study parasite-host interactions

Study reveals shared brain mechanism of cocaine and morphine addiction

B Medical Systems’ Solar Direct Vaccine Refrigerator and Ice-Pack Freezer, the TCW40SDD, Receives the ACT Label

Seasonal influenza triggers significant school closures, especially in southern states, study finds

Novel antibacterial discovery: Umbrella toxin particles secreted by Streptomyces

Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy

Triple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgery

AI techniques massively accelerate the search for Parkinson's disease treatments

Study finds microdosing LSD leads to longer sleep: Insights from a controlled trial

ELRIG UK and SRG announce partnership to advance life science professionals in drug discovery

Urine-based test developed for early detection of head and neck tumors

Study identifies the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis

Study reveals novel approach to promote efficient uptake of ASOs into cancer cells

Lab Diagnostics and Automation - Second Edition eBook

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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