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‘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

Novel technology holds promise for improving accuracy of type 1 diabetes tests

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Stanford University and the University of Florida report the development of a novel antibody detection technology that holds promise for improving the accuracy of diagnostic tests for type 1 diabetes in young children and making populationwide screening practical.

13 Sep 2017

Nanoparticle bling could increase sensitivity of test strips for better cancer detection

The most common test strip people might think of for diagnosis is a home pregnancy test. Pregnant women have steadily increasing levels of the biomarker human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is easily detectable in urine and a thin, colorful strip of antibodies will appear when hCG is present.

13 Sep 2017

Popular bottle-breaking trick could provide better understanding of brain diseases

As many YouTube videos show, striking the top of a liquid-filled bottle can shatter the bottom. Now researchers are hoping to use new knowledge of that party trick to help fill a gap in something much more serious: brain research.

13 Sep 2017

Researchers develop new model to tackle patients with cryptosporidiosis-HIV co-infection

One of the most common waterborne diseases worldwide is cryptosporidiosis, a parasitic disease affecting the small intestine and possibly our airways. It is a common cause of diarrhoea in HIV-positive patients, who are known to have lower immunity.

13 Sep 2017

UCI-led consortium receives $8 million from NSF to develop brain-computer interface

The National Science Foundation has awarded $8 million to a consortium led by the University of California, Irvine to develop a brain-computer interface that can restore walking ability and sensation in individuals with spinal cord injury.

13 Sep 2017

Wearable technology launched by egg health allows first person patient insight

egg health innovations (previously part of Virgo Health) has launched a new wearable technology product which provides a fully immersive, first person patient insight experience. Named “Virtual Mile” it allows someone to authentically understand another person by experiencing the world from a virtual first person vantage point, conceived from a need to capture greater insights in sensitive conditions and rare diseases.

13 Sep 2017

Thun Hospital use BD's Pyxis MedStation™ system to automate medication management

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the STS AG Hospital in Thun, Switzerland has become the first hospital in the world to introduce a fully automated hospital wide prescription medicines supply chain, enabling, safe, secure, timely and efficient delivery of patients’ medicines from the central pharmacy to the ward or care unit.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 13 Sep 2017

Technology News and Research

‘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

Novel technology holds promise for improving accuracy of type 1 diabetes tests

Nanoparticle bling could increase sensitivity of test strips for better cancer detection

Popular bottle-breaking trick could provide better understanding of brain diseases

Researchers develop new model to tackle patients with cryptosporidiosis-HIV co-infection

UCI-led consortium receives $8 million from NSF to develop brain-computer interface

Wearable technology launched by egg health allows first person patient insight

Thun Hospital use BD's Pyxis MedStation™ system to automate medication management

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