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Research unravels how stem cells in the ovaries may be harnessed to revolutionize fertility treatments

About 13 years ago, Northeastern professor Jonathan Tilly, a reproductive biologist, made a discovery that challenged everything scientists thought they knew about female reproduction. The long-held belief that mammals were born with a set number of eggs -- and no ability to create new ones -- was wrong.

15 Sep 2017

Research reveals sugary secrets of protein important for development and cancer progression

The proteins in human cells are extensively decorated with different types of sugars, a phenomenon called glycosylation. These modifications greatly increase the diversity of protein structure and function, affecting how proteins fold, how they behave, and where they go in cells.

15 Sep 2017

UofL gastroenterologist receives NIEHS award to explore effects of environmental chemicals on the liver

UofL gastroenterologist Matthew Cave, M.D., believes that chemicals we breathe, consume or come in contact with in the environment may be contributing to liver disease in as many as one in four people. He has been awarded $4.01 million over eight years by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, one of the National Institutes of Health, to explore the long-term effects of environmental chemicals on the liver.

15 Sep 2017

BMG LABTECH receives grant for the "Microplate Reader with Linear Variable Filter" patent

BMG LABTECH, a leading manufacturer of microplate readers, announces that the company has received grant for the U.S. Patent 9,733,124, entitled “Microplate Reader with Linear Variable Filter”. The patent’s claims cover a revolutionary new type of dual monochromator technology using Linear Variable Filters (LVF) for the selection of wavelength and bandwidths. The patent provides protection for this unique LVF MonochromatorTM design and recognition of the high quality of the innovation being carried out by the BMG LABTECH team.

From BMG LABTECH GmbH 15 Sep 2017

New collaboration brings innovative marketplace of health systems to New York tri-state area

Brighton Health Plan Solutions today announced the launch of Create, the first marketplace of health systems in the New York tri-state area. Create is collaborating directly with leading health systems, including Mount Sinai Health System, Long Island Health Network, and Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, in order to immediately reduce health care costs and simultaneously increase health care quality for members and their families in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

15 Sep 2017

New analysis sheds light on struggles faced by carers in the UK

A new analysis taken from a global survey of 3,086 carers has cast new light on the struggles carers in the UK face today. The analysis reveals the majority of caregivers in the UK are relatively new to caring, with most taking care of someone for five years or less, furthermore, the data reveals 34% are millennials (between the ages of 18 – 34).

15 Sep 2017

Simple blood test provides new treatment choices to lung cancer patients

A simple test which can detect gene mutations in tumour DNA from blood samples is giving new choices to lung cancer patients with faster diagnosis and improved access to life changing drugs.

15 Sep 2017

‘Nanokicking’ technology allows scientists to grow 3D mineralized bone tissue

Researchers from the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, the West of Scotland and Galway have grown three-dimensional samples of mineralized bone from human mesenchymal stem cells for the first time without typical osteoinductive media.

15 Sep 2017

Studies reveal link between autism and severe maternal infection during pregnancy

Two studies conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Massachusetts Medical School indicated that mothers who were affected with severe infections that required hospitalization are at an increased risk of having an autistic child.

15 Sep 2017

DNA robot sorts molecules without external input

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have developed an autonomous molecular machine comprising a single strand of DNA that can move around, collect specific molecules and sort them into predefined locations. Furthermore, this nanobot has been designed in such a way that requires no external source of energy or instruction.

15 Sep 2017

Harmonic Drive describe surgical robots and their potential

Medical robots, a technology once considered the realm of science fiction and the figment of an overzealous imagination, are now a reality. The industry is worth billions already and growing rapidly. Here, Graham Mackrell, managing director of high precision gearing specialist, Harmonic Drive UK, explores the latest trends in the field.

15 Sep 2017

Papua New Guinean genetic diversity of populations intrigues scientists

According to a new report by researchers from UK, the population of Papua New Guinea has the greatest linguistic and genetic diversity. The language differences across the bends of the river Sepik are baffling and reflect and underlying genetic diversity that was until now not fully appreciated. The study report is published today 15th of September 2017 in the journal Science.

14 Sep 2017

Fusion guided biopsy can help with accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer

There is a new technology available that can help with both predicting prostate cancer aggressiveness and detecting prostate cancer. It's called fusion guided biopsy, and Valley–Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care is proud to offer the UroNav Fusion Biopsy System to its patients as an outpatient procedure.

14 Sep 2017

Study finds diet as important predictor of type 2 diabetes risk

A pioneering method, developed at Chalmers University of Technology, has demonstrated its potential in a large study, showing that metabolic fingerprints from blood samples could render important new knowledge on the connection between food and health.

14 Sep 2017

Renishaw to exhibit medical robots at SBNS Autumn Meeting

Global engineering and scientific technologies company, Renishaw will attend the Society of British Neurological Surgeons Autumn Meeting. The event will take place at The Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, from 20th – 22nd September 2017.

14 Sep 2017

DNAe announces pipeline of genomic-based tests for everyday workflow of physicians and hospitals

DNAe, the inventor of next generation semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developer of a new, game-changing test for bloodstream infections, announces that its CBO, Nick McCooke presented an update on its first product, the LiDia bloodstream infections (BSI) test, and outlined DNAe’s pipeline of genomic-based tests at BioCentury’s 24th Annual Newsmakers in the Biotech Industry.

14 Sep 2017

BC Platforms introduces new resource that enables integrated analytics of genomic and clinical data

BC Platforms, a world leader in genomic data management and analysis solutions, today announces it has launched BC|RQUEST, a unique resource that enables integrated analytics of genomic and clinical data.

14 Sep 2017

New clinical trial begins testing Epigem’s instrument for detection, cure of rare anemias

Epigem today announced that one of its development instruments, MeChem, is being tested in a new clinical trial into the detection and cure of rare anemias. The company has filed two patents relating to the test methods and the associated system.

14 Sep 2017

TwinGuard freezer range from Panasonic enable secure sample storage

Panasonic Biomedical Sales Europe B.V. has introduced two new TwinGuard Ultra Low Temperature Upright Freezers. The new models include enhanced features that improve the footprint and ease-of-use of the TwinGuard range for highly secure storage of high value samples. The new MDF-DU502VX-PE and MDF-DU702VX-PE provide an internal capacity of 528 litres and 729 litres, respectively.

From PHC Europe B.V. 14 Sep 2017

Ultraviolet LEDs more efficient than sunlight at producing vitamin D3 in the skin

Research published today in Scientific Reports shows that light from RayVio's 293nm ultraviolet (UV) LED is more efficient than sunlight at producing vitamin D3 in skin samples.

14 Sep 2017

Technology News and Research

Research unravels how stem cells in the ovaries may be harnessed to revolutionize fertility treatments

Research reveals sugary secrets of protein important for development and cancer progression

UofL gastroenterologist receives NIEHS award to explore effects of environmental chemicals on the liver

BMG LABTECH receives grant for the "Microplate Reader with Linear Variable Filter" patent

New collaboration brings innovative marketplace of health systems to New York tri-state area

New analysis sheds light on struggles faced by carers in the UK

Simple blood test provides new treatment choices to lung cancer patients

‘Nanokicking’ technology allows scientists to grow 3D mineralized bone tissue

Studies reveal link between autism and severe maternal infection during pregnancy

DNA robot sorts molecules without external input

Harmonic Drive describe surgical robots and their potential

Papua New Guinean genetic diversity of populations intrigues scientists

Fusion guided biopsy can help with accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer

Study finds diet as important predictor of type 2 diabetes risk

Renishaw to exhibit medical robots at SBNS Autumn Meeting

DNAe announces pipeline of genomic-based tests for everyday workflow of physicians and hospitals

BC Platforms introduces new resource that enables integrated analytics of genomic and clinical data

New clinical trial begins testing Epigem’s instrument for detection, cure of rare anemias

TwinGuard freezer range from Panasonic enable secure sample storage

Ultraviolet LEDs more efficient than sunlight at producing vitamin D3 in the skin

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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