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SYGNIS AG acquires bioconjugation specialist Expedeon

Expedeon, a specialist provider of bioconjugation products and services, has announced it has been fully acquired by Sygnis AG, for EUR 8 million in cash and 3.5 million in shares.

16 Apr 2018

Tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes deadly weapon against bacteria on implants

A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during procedures such as implant surgery. This is the findings of new research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, recently published in the scientific journal Advanced Materials Interfaces.

16 Apr 2018

Clinical study to find improved treatment for visceral leishmaniasis starts in eastern Africa

A new study to find a safer, efficacious and more patient-friendly treatment and improved diagnostic tools for people living with visceral leishmaniasis has begun in eastern Africa, within the new Afri-KA-DIA Consortium with funding from The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership.

13 Apr 2018

Breakthrough study promises to bring gene-editing technology much closer to therapeutic reality

Imagine a future where a guided biomachine put into your body seeks out defective gene sequences in each cell and edits in the correct information with precision accuracy.

13 Apr 2018

Pitt researcher secures nearly $5 million NIH funding for 'Tic-Tac-Toe' RF coil system

The University of Pittsburgh houses a whole-body 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imager (7T MRI), one of the strongest human MRI devices in the world and a powerful imaging tool that allows researchers to gain a far better understanding of brain structure and function.

13 Apr 2018

Medical device coated with new bacteria resistant materials approved for use by hospitals

A medical device coated with new bacteria resistant materials, discovered by a team at the University of Nottingham, has been approved for use by hospitals in the UK and Europe.

13 Apr 2018

Oxygen 'nanobubbles' could help enhance cancer therapies and hasten wound healing

A Purdue University-patented technology shows promise in using microscopic bubbles filled with oxygen to help with various medical treatments, including improving cancer therapeutics and helping wounds heal faster.

13 Apr 2018

Researchers developing affordable, compact white blood cell counter

A thin copper wire wrapped around a channel slightly thicker than a strand of hair could be the key to manufacturing a compact electronic device capable of counting white blood cells from the comfort of one's home, a Kennesaw State University researcher says.

12 Apr 2018

New biogenic dental product uses proteins to rebuild teeth, treat cavities

Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.

12 Apr 2018

New tiny fiber-optic probe can measure temperature and see deep inside the body

University of Adelaide researchers have invented a world-first tiny fiber-optic probe that can simultaneously measure temperature and see deep inside the body.

12 Apr 2018

CU Anschutz scientists receive $3.8 million DoD grant to boost EB research

Scientists from the Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine are part of a consortium awarded $3.8 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to move discoveries in stem cell-created skin grafts into the manufacturing stage, bringing further hope to victims of debilitating inherited skin diseases.

12 Apr 2018

Lithuanian researchers use freeze-drying technique to create sponge-like wound dressings

Group of researchers at Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania are developing new generation sponge-like wound dressings with hyaluronic acid. Antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory wound dressings stimulate tissue regeneration and can be especially efficient in treating deep wounds that are difficult to heal.

12 Apr 2018

Common iron supplements linked to increased levels of a cancer biomarker

A new study has shown that two commonly available iron compounds, ferric citrate and ferric EDTA, increase the formation of a known biomarker for cancer.

12 Apr 2018

Fujitsu introduces 'Heart Explorer' to enable efficient study of the heart

Fujitsu today announced the Japan launch of Fujitsu Healthcare Solution Heart Explorer, a software for medical and nursing schools, including university medical hospitals.

12 Apr 2018

Tradeshow Talks with Analytik Jena

We spoke to Ulrich Krauss, the CEO of Analytik Jena yesterday at analytica 2018.

12 Apr 2018

TradeShow Talks with GNA Biosolutions

Analytica is a great event for us to spread the word about our products and technology and it gives us the opportunity to connect live with customers and partners from around the world.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 12 Apr 2018

FDA approves marketing of AI device to detect diabetic retinopathy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday (11th of April 2018), released a statement approving the marketing of world’s first artificial intelligence using medical device that can detect diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients.

12 Apr 2018

Breast cancers more likely to spread after surgery finds study

Breast cancer patients are more likely to experience a return and spread of their cancer within 18 months after a mastectomy or removal of the breast tumour along with healthy breast tissues. The reason for this or this association has been hitherto unexplained. According to a new study from MIT and the Whitehead Institute, the process of healing of the surgical scar after surgery is the cause for spread of the cancer.

12 Apr 2018

FDA authorizes marketing of first AI device to detect diabetic retinopathy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today permitted marketing of the first medical device to use artificial intelligence to detect greater than a mild level of the eye disease diabetic retinopathy in adults who have diabetes.

12 Apr 2018

Smartphone addiction leads to high levels of loneliness, depression and anxiety

Smartphones are an integral part of most people's lives, allowing us to stay connected and in-the-know at all times. The downside of that convenience is that many of us are also addicted to the constant pings, chimes, vibrations and other alerts from our devices, unable to ignore new emails, texts and images.

11 Apr 2018

Technology News and Research

SYGNIS AG acquires bioconjugation specialist Expedeon

Tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes deadly weapon against bacteria on implants

Clinical study to find improved treatment for visceral leishmaniasis starts in eastern Africa

Breakthrough study promises to bring gene-editing technology much closer to therapeutic reality

Pitt researcher secures nearly $5 million NIH funding for 'Tic-Tac-Toe' RF coil system

Medical device coated with new bacteria resistant materials approved for use by hospitals

Oxygen 'nanobubbles' could help enhance cancer therapies and hasten wound healing

Researchers developing affordable, compact white blood cell counter

New biogenic dental product uses proteins to rebuild teeth, treat cavities

New tiny fiber-optic probe can measure temperature and see deep inside the body

CU Anschutz scientists receive $3.8 million DoD grant to boost EB research

Lithuanian researchers use freeze-drying technique to create sponge-like wound dressings

Common iron supplements linked to increased levels of a cancer biomarker

Fujitsu introduces 'Heart Explorer' to enable efficient study of the heart

Tradeshow Talks with Analytik Jena

TradeShow Talks with GNA Biosolutions

FDA approves marketing of AI device to detect diabetic retinopathy

Breast cancers more likely to spread after surgery finds study

FDA authorizes marketing of first AI device to detect diabetic retinopathy

Smartphone addiction leads to high levels of loneliness, depression and anxiety

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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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