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Researchers develop portable monitor to detect dangerous drop in white blood cells

Researchers funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering have developed a portable, non-invasive monitor that can determine, in one minute and without drawing blood, whether chemotherapy patients have a reduced number of white blood cells that could lead to infections.

20 Jun 2018

Researchers use advanced technology to identify proteomes of Th17 and iTreg cells

T helper 17 (Th17) cells belong to a group of T cells with essential functions in autoimmune diseases and inflammation. Regulatory T cells (iTregs) are T cells with a suppressive function to maintain self-tolerance and prevent autoimmune responses.

20 Jun 2018

Study opens new window into cellular events that occur in the brain during absence seizures

At first, the teacher described her six-year-old student as absentminded, a daydreamer. The boy was having difficulty paying attention in class. As the teacher watched the boy closely, she realized that he was not daydreaming. He often blanked out for a few seconds and wouldn't respond when she called his name. On occasion, he would blink a lot and his eyes would roll up.

20 Jun 2018

Targeting cells involved in blood vessel formation could hinder brain tumor growth

A type of highly malignant brain tumor contains a large number of cells involved in the formation of new blood vessels, helping it proliferate and spread.

20 Jun 2018

Combining stem cell technology and artificial intelligence to diagnose genetic cardiac diseases

A new study by Professors Martti Juhola and Katriina Aalto-Setälä of the University of Tampere in Finland demonstrates that with the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, it is possible not only to accurately sort sick cardiac cell cultures from healthy ones, but also to differentiate between genetic cardiac diseases.

20 Jun 2018

Lifestyle intervention could normalize unhealthy behaviors that lead to cancer, chronic disease

Does this sound like someone you know? He or she spends too much time in front of screens, gets little exercise and eats a diet high in fat and low in fruits and vegetables.

19 Jun 2018

New guidance on selection and evaluation of wearable devices for use in regulatory clinical trials

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR (the professional society for health economics and outcomes research), announced today the publication of new guidance regarding the selection and evaluation of wearable devices for use in regulatory trials and to support labeling claims.

19 Jun 2018

SetPoint announces positive long-term results of bioelectronic medicine to treat rheumatoid arthritis

SetPoint Medical, a clinical-stage biomedical technology company developing bioelectronic therapy for chronic inflammatory diseases, announced positive long-term data for its first-in-human study using bioelectronic medicine for rheumatoid arthritis

19 Jun 2018

Researchers propose new strategy to combat micro-pollutants in water

Pharmaceutical residues from domestic dwellings, hospitals and agriculture are contaminating our water.

19 Jun 2018

NTU launches new research centers to prevent and treat diseases affecting Singaporeans

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has launched a suite of new research centres and laboratories to advance the prevention and treatment of the most pressing diseases affecting Singaporeans.

19 Jun 2018

Scientists create universal assembly method to enhance cancer therapy and diagnostics

Biophysicists have developed a method for modifying the surface of micro- and nanoparticles — tiny structures measuring between a thousandth and a millionth of a millimeter — by covering them with biological molecules. Engineered in this way, the particles can serve as both therapeutic and diagnostic agents, delivering drugs to cancer cells.

19 Jun 2018

Researchers use droplet-sized 'miniecosystems' to test therapeutic potential of molecules

Scripps Research scientists have solved a major problem in chemistry and drug development by using droplet-sized 'miniecosystems' to quickly see if a molecule can function as a potential therapeutic.

19 Jun 2018

Scientists obtain key information about proteins from single human cells

Scientists have obtained a slew of key information about proteins, the molecular workhorses of all cells, from single human cells for the first time.

19 Jun 2018

Personal automated cell lab assistant from Leica saves time with quality results

PAULA, the world’s first Personal AUtomated Lab Assistant from Leica Microsystems, is ready to help out cell-lab users. As a new member of the team, PAULA would take over a large number of time-consuming, routine manual tasks that are done in every cell lab.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 19 Jun 2018

Gaming disorder an official disease condition says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) this week has released the new ICD – 11 or the 11th edition International Classification of Diseases this week that officially classifies gaming disorder as a condition. Gaming disorders, it says can cause additive behaviours.

18 Jun 2018

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Researchers develop portable monitor to detect dangerous drop in white blood cells

Researchers use advanced technology to identify proteomes of Th17 and iTreg cells

Study opens new window into cellular events that occur in the brain during absence seizures

Targeting cells involved in blood vessel formation could hinder brain tumor growth

Combining stem cell technology and artificial intelligence to diagnose genetic cardiac diseases

Lifestyle intervention could normalize unhealthy behaviors that lead to cancer, chronic disease

New guidance on selection and evaluation of wearable devices for use in regulatory clinical trials

SetPoint announces positive long-term results of bioelectronic medicine to treat rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers propose new strategy to combat micro-pollutants in water

NTU launches new research centers to prevent and treat diseases affecting Singaporeans

Scientists create universal assembly method to enhance cancer therapy and diagnostics

Researchers use droplet-sized 'miniecosystems' to test therapeutic potential of molecules

Scientists obtain key information about proteins from single human cells

Personal automated cell lab assistant from Leica saves time with quality results

Gaming disorder an official disease condition says WHO

Ultrasound-based technology for assessing overweight adolescents with liver disease

Osteochondral knee defect treated using cell technology

Research explores role of autopsy in cardiovascular medicine

Study combines gene editing and stem cell technologies to predict person’s risk for heart disease

New stimulation method increases hope for improving disorders of consciousness

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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