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Exhaust particles from aircraft turbine engines cause direct damage to lung cells

In a unique, innovative experiment, researchers under the leadership of the University of Bern have investigated the effect of exhaust particles from aircraft turbine engines on human lung cells.

16 May 2019

Uniqsis receives major orders for flow chemistry systems from South Africa

Uniqsis reports on two major orders for its FlowSyn™ flow chemistry systems from organizations involved with the South African Pharmaceutical Industry.

From Uniqsis Ltd 15 May 2019

Tulane professor to explore better ways of managing acute respiratory distress syndrome

A Tulane University biomedical engineering professor will share in a $2.6 million grant to research better ways of managing acute respiratory distress syndrome, also known as ARDS, a rapidly progressive disease caused by fluid buildup in the lungs and an overwhelming inflammatory response.

14 May 2019

Insights into parasitic yeast species could lead to new strategies for controlling yeast pathogens

Insights into the genes and proteins involved in the predatory behavior of a parasitic yeast species could lead to new strategies for controlling yeast pathogens, according to a study published May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Jürgen Wendland of the Carlsberg Research Laboratory in Denmark and Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium, and colleagues.

10 May 2019

Innovative microfluidic device simplifies study of blood cells, opens new organ-on-chip possibilities

A simple innovation the size of a grain of sand means we can now analyze cells and tiny particles as if they were inside the human body.

9 May 2019

Scientists propose new way of delivering anti-thrombosis drugs to damaged blood vessels

Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University with colleagues from Great Britain Germany, China, and Switzerland have proposed a new way of delivering anti-thrombosis drugs to the damaged areas of the blood vessels.

8 May 2019

Bioactive compounds in cocoa bean extract could be used to develop new treatment for skeletal diseases

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Granada (UGR) in Spain, has successfully isolated a bioactive compound present in cocoa bean extract that has proven effective in combatting skeletal diseases such as achondroplasia.

7 May 2019

'Google Maps' for cancer: Image-based model accurately represents blood traffic inside tumors

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have developed something akin to a “Google Maps” approach for more accurately computing and visualizing the structural and functional blood vessel changes needed for tumor growth.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 7 May 2019

Researchers develop nanoscale thermometers from diamond sparkles

Being able to measure, and monitor, temperatures and temperature changes at miniscule scales--inside a cell or in micro and nano-electronic components--has the potential to impact many areas of research from disease detection to a major challenge of modern computation and communication technologies, how to measure scalability and performance in electronic components.

3 May 2019

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

A faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of technology has developed a prototype micro device with bio-sensors that can detect the deadly Ebola virus. With this type of device, those infected can be treated earlier, and the early detection process can potentially decrease the spread of infections.

3 May 2019

Experts to present tumor DNA, breast and jaw reconstruction studies at PSRC annual meeting

The Plastic Surgery Research Council focuses on awareness surrounding compelling research relating to the field of plastic surgery.

3 May 2019

Study examines how our brain generates consciousness and loses it during anesthesia

Medically-induced loss of consciousness during anesthesia is associated with a break-down of brain connectivity at the anatomical macro scale - across cortical areas - yet what role brain micro circuitry plays in LOC remains unclear.

2 May 2019

Amazon Filters offers innovative filtration housings for API manufacturing processes

Amazon Filters has selected the Making Pharmaceuticals Exhibition & Conference 2019 to showcase its latest filter housings and microfiltration filter cartridges which are used in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, which are the essential components when creating pharmaceutical products.

2 May 2019

Combining biomaterial scaffolds with stem cells for tissue engineering applications

StemJournal, a new open access, peer-reviewed journal published by IOS Press, announces publication of its inaugural article, "Combining Stem Cells and Biomaterial Scaffolds for Constructing Tissues and Cell Delivery," by Stephanie M. Willerth, PhD, and Shelly E. Sakiyama-Elbert, PhD.

25 Apr 2019

Lonza to host free 60-minute webinar – “Adaptimmune: Implementing a Paperless QC Micro Laboratory”

On 7 May 2019, Lonza will host a free 60-minute webinar during which Adaptimmune Therapeutics will explain their decision to move to a paperless QC microbiology laboratory.

From Lonza 24 Apr 2019

Comprehensive molecular test introduced for diagnosis of malaria caused by P. vivax parasites

Human Diagnostics Worldwide, EIKEN CHEMICAL CO., LTD. and the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics announced today the launch of the first commercially available molecular diagnostic test for the detection of malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax parasites.

23 Apr 2019

New discovery transforms conventional microfluidics into open-space microfluidics

Microfluidics refers to the manipulation of fluids in microscale devices. Commonly called "labs on a chip," microfluidic systems are used to study and analyze very small-scale chemical or biological samples, replacing the extremely expensive and cumbersome instruments used for traditional biological analyses.

19 Apr 2019

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Exhaust particles from aircraft turbine engines cause direct damage to lung cells

Uniqsis receives major orders for flow chemistry systems from South Africa

Tulane professor to explore better ways of managing acute respiratory distress syndrome

Insights into parasitic yeast species could lead to new strategies for controlling yeast pathogens

Innovative microfluidic device simplifies study of blood cells, opens new organ-on-chip possibilities

Scientists propose new way of delivering anti-thrombosis drugs to damaged blood vessels

Bioactive compounds in cocoa bean extract could be used to develop new treatment for skeletal diseases

'Google Maps' for cancer: Image-based model accurately represents blood traffic inside tumors

Researchers develop nanoscale thermometers from diamond sparkles

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

Experts to present tumor DNA, breast and jaw reconstruction studies at PSRC annual meeting

Study examines how our brain generates consciousness and loses it during anesthesia

Amazon Filters offers innovative filtration housings for API manufacturing processes

Combining biomaterial scaffolds with stem cells for tissue engineering applications

Lonza to host free 60-minute webinar – “Adaptimmune: Implementing a Paperless QC Micro Laboratory”

Comprehensive molecular test introduced for diagnosis of malaria caused by P. vivax parasites

New discovery transforms conventional microfluidics into open-space microfluidics

Study identifies novel loci contributing to asthma susceptibility in adults

Scientists create a functioning 3D printed heart

Unusually small antibodies could help CAR T-cell therapies to kill solid tumors

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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