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TSRI scientists develop molecular model for improving design of osteoporosis treatments

Using advanced mass spectrometry technology, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have developed a molecular model that may provide a new framework for improving the design of osteoporosis treatments.

13 Oct 2017

PatientPop introduces automatic Google Posts for healthcare practices

PatientPop, the leader in practice growth technology designed for healthcare providers, today introduced automatic Google Posts with one-click appointment booking to customers.

13 Oct 2017

Illinois researchers develop ultra-sensitive camera that mimics mantis shrimp’s visual system

By mimicking the eye of the mantis shrimp, Illinois researchers have developed an ultra-sensitive camera capable of sensing both color and polarization. The bioinspired imager can potentially improve early cancer detection and help provide a new understanding of underwater phenomena, the researchers said.

13 Oct 2017

NTNU researchers reveal how HCV converts innocent cells into virus factories

The Hepatitis C (HCV) virus is a sly enemy to have in one's body. Not only does it manage to make itself invisible to the immune system by breaking down communication between the immune cells, it also builds secret virus "factories" that quickly go into mass production.

13 Oct 2017

Researchers use mixed realty viewer to visualize complex biological networks in 3D

They call it the "hairy ball." It's an unflattering name for two-dimensional representations of a complex biological network, a depiction of a system of linkages and connections so complex and dense that "it looks like a big mess," said Dmitry Korkin, PhD, associate professor of computer science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and director of the university's bioinformatics and computational biology program.

13 Oct 2017

'Liquid armor' could make spacesuits highly puncture-resistant and safe

Astronauts are a smart, courageous and resilient lot, no doubt about that. But when they go out for a walk in space - in environments none of us could survive on our own - they need a lot of protection.

12 Oct 2017

Vanderbilt Center for Autism & Innovation aims to help people with ASD find meaningful employment

Creating a model pipeline that will assist adults on the autism spectrum find meaningful and gainful employment while enhancing local business innovation.

12 Oct 2017

Fever in first trimester of pregnancy increases risk for birth defects, study shows

Fevers in a mother's first trimester of pregnancy increase the baby's risk for some heart defects and facial deformities such as cleft lip or palate, but exactly how this happens is unclear. Scientists have debated whether a virus or other infection causes the defects, or if fever alone is the problem.

12 Oct 2017

Siemens Healthineers’ MAGNETOM Terra 7T MRI scanner cleared by FDA for diagnostic imaging

The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the MAGNETOM Terra magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner from Siemens Healthineers - the first-ever 7 Tesla (7T) MRI cleared for diagnostic imaging.

12 Oct 2017

MIT researchers develop new technique to screen for genes that protect against diseases

Using a modified version of the CRISPR genome-editing system, MIT researchers have developed a new way to screen for genes that protect against specific diseases.

12 Oct 2017

Study documents gene mutation as cause of cancer form in the liver

There is no effective treatment for the cancer form found in the liver called fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma, which is mainly found among children and young people.

12 Oct 2017

PSV soccer club to adopt Philips’ Lumify portable ultrasound for diagnosis of players’ injuries

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced that PSV Eindhoven will be the first professional soccer club in the world to use Philips Lumify for the diagnosis of injuries and the acute care of its players.

12 Oct 2017

Research expands range in dry preservation of mammalian sperm cells

In a paper forthcoming in the November issue of the journal Theriogenology, a team of researchers from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, announced the first successful drying and rehydration of domestic cat spermatozoa using a rapid microwave dehydration method.

12 Oct 2017

Study: Protein known to play key role in psoriasis can be blocked without posing risk to patients

A protein known to play a significant role in the development of psoriasis can be prevented from functioning without posing a risk to patients, scientists at King's College London have found.

11 Oct 2017

New project to seek answers for effects of alcohol on the nervous system

When a drink at the local watering hole turns into five or six, what are the effects on our brains and hearts? How does too much to drink affect how we sleep? How does binge drinking affect blood pressure for people who drink socially but not usually to excess? Do women's bodies process alcohol differently depending on stages of their menstrual cycles?

11 Oct 2017

UTA professor wins grant to develop non-invasive means to detect lung cancer from breath

Current methods of detecting lung cancer consist of imaging methods and invasive biopsies, which can be stressful and painful for patients.

11 Oct 2017

New genomics study aims to evaluate effectiveness of blood test in detecting breast cancer

Cancer researchers at Intermountain Medical Center and the Intermountain Precision Genomics Program in Salt Lake City are launching an exciting, new three-year study to determine if a blood test that looks for DNA from a cancer tumor can be used to complement mammography to improve the way breast cancer is diagnosed.

11 Oct 2017

Duke researchers unravel how fever in early pregnancy increases risk for heart, facial birth defects

Researchers have known for decades that fevers in the first trimester of pregnancy increase risk for some heart defects and facial deformities such as cleft lip or palate. Exactly how this happens is unclear. Scientists have debated whether a virus or other infection source causes the defects, or if fever alone is the underlying problem.

10 Oct 2017

Scientists find new way to produce brain cells from single iPSC

Li Gan, PhD, wants to find treatments to help patients with Alzheimer's disease. Like most researchers, she's hit a few major roadblocks.

10 Oct 2017

Genetic discovery provides strong lead for future research on male contraception

When it comes to birth control, many males turn to two options: condoms or vasectomies. While the two choices are effective, both methods merely focus on blocking the transportation of sperm.

10 Oct 2017

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TSRI scientists develop molecular model for improving design of osteoporosis treatments

PatientPop introduces automatic Google Posts for healthcare practices

Illinois researchers develop ultra-sensitive camera that mimics mantis shrimp’s visual system

NTNU researchers reveal how HCV converts innocent cells into virus factories

Researchers use mixed realty viewer to visualize complex biological networks in 3D

'Liquid armor' could make spacesuits highly puncture-resistant and safe

Vanderbilt Center for Autism & Innovation aims to help people with ASD find meaningful employment

Fever in first trimester of pregnancy increases risk for birth defects, study shows

Siemens Healthineers’ MAGNETOM Terra 7T MRI scanner cleared by FDA for diagnostic imaging

MIT researchers develop new technique to screen for genes that protect against diseases

Study documents gene mutation as cause of cancer form in the liver

PSV soccer club to adopt Philips’ Lumify portable ultrasound for diagnosis of players’ injuries

Research expands range in dry preservation of mammalian sperm cells

Study: Protein known to play key role in psoriasis can be blocked without posing risk to patients

New project to seek answers for effects of alcohol on the nervous system

UTA professor wins grant to develop non-invasive means to detect lung cancer from breath

New genomics study aims to evaluate effectiveness of blood test in detecting breast cancer

Duke researchers unravel how fever in early pregnancy increases risk for heart, facial birth defects

Scientists find new way to produce brain cells from single iPSC

Genetic discovery provides strong lead for future research on male contraception

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