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High-resolution images of tumor vasculature using new technology

Thanks to a new method of analyzing ultrasound images, conventional scanners can be used for generating high-res images of blood vessels in tumors. This approach makes it easier to distinguish between different types of tumors, and it facilitates the tracking of the progress and success of chemotherapy.

18 Apr 2018

New computational framework accurately predicts drug-drug and drug-food interactions

A Korean research team from KAIST developed a computational framework, DeepDDI, that accurately predicts and generates 86 types of drug-drug and drug-food interactions as outputs of human-readable sentences, which allows in-depth understanding of the drug-drug and drug-food interactions.

18 Apr 2018

ACL tears occur the same way in women and men, study finds

While women are two to four times more likely than men to tear the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee, the cause of this injury is no different between the sexes, according to new research from Duke Health.

18 Apr 2018

Researchers use 'top-down proteomics' strategy to get new insights into cancer

When a RAS gene operates normally, it acts as an on/off switch for cell signaling to control cell proliferation. But when the gene mutates, the switch jams into the "on" position, allowing cells to proliferate uncontrollably.

18 Apr 2018

BGS to promote high-quality sterilization services at Health GB in Manchester

BGS Beta-Gamma-Service, the German market leader for radiation sterilization, is set to expand its activities in the UK and will promote its services for the first time at Health GB Manchester from 30 April to 2 May.

18 Apr 2018

Bio-Techne expands automation capabilities of popular RNAscope ISH technology

Bio-Techne has expanded the automation capabilities of its popular Advanced Cell Diagnostics -branded RNAscope in situ hybridization technology with the launch of several new and updated assays.

From Bio-Techne 18 Apr 2018

Advanced flow chemistry modules enhance control of nanoprecipitation

Syrris, a world leader in chemistry product innovation, continues to support pioneering research into nanoparticle drug encapsulation, thanks to its award-winning Asia range of advanced flow chemistry modules.

From Syrris Ltd 18 Apr 2018

New automated text messaging service may help combat opioid epidemic

A new automated text messaging service may curb opioid abuse and reduce the likelihood of relapse while also decreasing treatment costs, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and Epharmix, a St. Louis-based digital health company.

17 Apr 2018

Researchers identify new Listeria species in Costa Rica

Listeria costaricensis is the official name given to the new bacterial species described by investigators from the Costa Rican Institute of Technology (TEC) and the WHO-collaborating center on Listeria at Institut Pasteur.

17 Apr 2018

New faster, streamlined method for bowel cancer detection and treatment

Researchers at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the University of Adelaide have discovered a faster, more cost-effective way to determine which DNA mutations cause human bowel cancer.

17 Apr 2018

Researchers shed light on role of striosomal neurons in reinforcement learning

A pleasant surprise or a nasty shock is likely to be a memorable experience. For instance, if you touch a hot oven, you very quickly learn not to do it again.

17 Apr 2018

New machine learning method offers better way to detect heart disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the U.S., one in every four deaths is a result of heart disease, which includes a range of conditions from arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms, to defects, as well as blood vessel diseases, more commonly known as cardiovascular diseases.

17 Apr 2018

Short sleep linked to obesity in children and adolescents

Children who get less than the recommended amount of sleep for their age are at a higher risk of developing obesity.

17 Apr 2018

Researchers generate stable cartilage tissue from adult mesenchymal stem cells

Stable joint cartilage can be produced from adult stem cells originating from bone marrow. This is made possible by inducing specific molecular processes occurring during embryonic cartilage formation, as researchers from the University and University Hospital of Basel report in the scientific journal PNAS.

16 Apr 2018

Researchers use graphene to disrupt biofilms on dental implants

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden have demonstrated that a layer of graphene can form a protective film on the surface of implants that could prevent bacterial infection.

16 Apr 2018

Researchers use graphene to disrupt biofilms on dental implants

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden have demonstrated that a layer of graphene can form a protective film on the surface of implants that could prevent bacterial infection.

16 Apr 2018

SYGNIS AG extends manufacturing capability for Lightning-Link technology

SYGNIS AG, the Group which includes Expedeon Holdings, Expedeon, and C.B.S. Scientific Company, today announced it has extended the manufacturing capability for its Lightning-Link technology, currently marketed under the Expedeon brand, to support scalability and bulk production of antibodies.

16 Apr 2018