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BitMap and PicoQuant develop sFLIM detection system for advanced medical tissue imaging

Research project hosted at PicoQuant focuses on developing multichannel photon detection methods for biomedical applications.

31 Jan 2018

Evogene announces participation in Phenomics Consortium to develop tools, systems for precision agriculture

Evogene Ltd., a leading biotechnology company developing novel products for life science markets through the use of a unique computational predictive biology platform, announced today its participation in a three-year Israel Innovation Authority sponsored Phenomics Consortium to develop tools and systems for precision agriculture and innovative development of agriculture products.

31 Jan 2018

Apollo Hospitals selects RayStation for India’s first proton therapy center

Apollo Hospitals, Asia´s foremost integrated healthcare provider, as selected RayStation for a new proton therapy center in Chennai – the first such facility in India.

31 Jan 2018

Downsizing and unemployment increase person’s risk of taking more medications

Organizational downsizing and job loss greatly increase the risk of starting various medications. Drugs prescribed for mental health issues are particularly widespread.

30 Jan 2018

Expert panel releases updated guidelines for lung cancer molecular testing

Lung cancer treatment often pairs targeted therapies with genetic alterations driving the disease. This makes detecting these genetic alterations an essential step in diagnosis.

30 Jan 2018

UL scientists and EI team up to tackle biggest challenge of pharmaceutical industry

Scientists at University of Limerick are teaming up with Enterprise Ireland to commercialize continuous nanomanufacturing technology which promises to transform the pharmaceutical market.

30 Jan 2018

Oxygen-filled microbubbles make breast tumors more sensitive to radiation therapy

Injecting breast cancer with oxygen-filled microbubbles makes tumors three-times more sensitive to radiation therapy and improves survival in animal models of the disease.

30 Jan 2018

Researchers discover link between rheumatoid arthritis and bacteria in milk

A strain of bacteria commonly found in milk and beef may be a trigger for developing rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, according to a new study from the University of Central Florida.

30 Jan 2018

Researchers sequence human genome using pocket-sized device

Scientists have assembled the most complete human genome to date using a pocket-sized, portable DNA sequencer.

From Oxford Nanopore Technologies 30 Jan 2018

NUS scientists develop new way to wirelessly deliver light for cancer treatment

A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore has developed a way to wirelessly deliver light into deep regions of the body to activate light-sensitive drugs for photodynamic therapy.

30 Jan 2018

The effects of Huntington’s disease can be seen as early as conception, finds new study

In a breakthrough study, scientists at the Rockefeller University have observed the effects of Huntington’s disease in neurons as early as conception.

30 Jan 2018

CERENOVUS introduces GALAXY G3 MINI Coil for treatment of cerebral aneurysms and stroke

CERENOVUS, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today announced the launch of the GALAXY G3 MINI Coil, its smallest and softest embolic finishing coil, for use in the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms and hemorrhagic stroke.

30 Jan 2018

Scientists develop rapid test for early diagnosis of heart attack and to identify sepsis

NUST MISIS scientists have developed a new type of membrane test strip for the quantitative immunochromatographic rapid-test that will be able to accurately and quickly make an early diagnosis of an acute myocardial infarction through the presence of disease markers in blood, as well as to identify various things such as sepsis, a pregnancy's duration, and viral & bacterial infections.

29 Jan 2018

Group walking could help people to keep exercise goals on track

People may be more likely to stick to taking exercise if they walk in groups, according to a paper published in the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care.

29 Jan 2018

Study: Life expectancy gains have slowed dramatically across the world

Increases in human life expectancy have slowed dramatically across the world since 1950, according to a study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

29 Jan 2018

Researchers win $6.5 million NIH grant to personalize diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis

An experienced interdisciplinary team of psoriasis and computational researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center has received a $6.5M, 5-year grant from the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

29 Jan 2018

Technology News and Research

BitMap and PicoQuant develop sFLIM detection system for advanced medical tissue imaging

Evogene announces participation in Phenomics Consortium to develop tools, systems for precision agriculture

Apollo Hospitals selects RayStation for India’s first proton therapy center

Downsizing and unemployment increase person’s risk of taking more medications

Expert panel releases updated guidelines for lung cancer molecular testing

UL scientists and EI team up to tackle biggest challenge of pharmaceutical industry

Oxygen-filled microbubbles make breast tumors more sensitive to radiation therapy

Researchers discover link between rheumatoid arthritis and bacteria in milk

Researchers sequence human genome using pocket-sized device

NUS scientists develop new way to wirelessly deliver light for cancer treatment

The effects of Huntington’s disease can be seen as early as conception, finds new study

CERENOVUS introduces GALAXY G3 MINI Coil for treatment of cerebral aneurysms and stroke

Scientists develop rapid test for early diagnosis of heart attack and to identify sepsis

Group walking could help people to keep exercise goals on track

Study: Life expectancy gains have slowed dramatically across the world

Researchers win $6.5 million NIH grant to personalize diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis

Rockefeller scientists develop system to model Huntington’s in human embryonic stem cells

Cerenovus receives FDA approval for mini coil device for cerebral aneurysm and stroke

Study: Plastic used in many second hand toys may be harmful to children’s health

Scientists decipher molecular mechanism of the cell with relevance for cancer development

Industry Focus eBook - Analytical Chemistry (2nd Edition) eBook

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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