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Phase 2 study of dexpramipexole in hypereosinophilic syndromes meets its co-primary endpoints

Knopp Biosciences LLC today announced the publication of a report in the journal Blood that a Phase 2 study of dexpramipexole in hypereosinophilic syndromes met its co-primary endpoints.

10 May 2018

New lab-on-a-chip device shows promise in treating retinal diseases

Houston Methodist researchers developed a new lab-on-a-chip technology that could quickly screen possible drugs to repair damaged neuron and retinal connections, like what is seen in people with macular degeneration or who've had too much exposure to the glare of electronic screens.

10 May 2018

Research findings could lead to new therapies to curb ovarian cancer metastasis

In order to spread their destruction, ovarian cancer cells must break free from their tumor home, travel through the fluid in the peritoneal cavity and attach to the outside of the abdominal organs--surfaces that are, by necessity, not sticky.

9 May 2018

Potential stem cell treatment aids regeneration of heart muscle cells following heart attack

New research published in The Journal of Physiology has indicated a potential new stem cell treatment following a heart attack, by encouraging the regeneration of heart muscle cells. The low retention and survival rate of stem cells implanted in the heart had previously proven a sticking point for stem cell therapy following a heart attack.

9 May 2018

New microfluidic device captures tumor-specific EVs to guide cancer diagnosis and treatment

Precision cancer treatment relies on obtaining molecular information about the tumor to guide effective treatment decisions.

8 May 2018

Scientists unlock secrets of extraordinary jumping capability of predatory spiders

Scientists have unlocked the secrets of how some predatory spiders catch their prey whilst hunting by successfully training one to jump different distances and heights for the first time.

8 May 2018

Simplified Mammalian Cell Harvesting without Centrifuging

Centrifuging adds time and can potentially damage the cell sample, Michael Grauf discusses how cell clarification and sterile filtration can be achieved in one step.

From Sartorius 8 May 2018

Tradeshow Talks with Keneric Healthcare

Tradeshow Talks with Keneric Healthcare at Health GB 2018.

7 May 2018

Tradeshow Talks with Molbio Diagnostics Ltd

Tradeshow Talks with Molbio Diagnostics Ltd at Health GB 2018.

7 May 2018

EPO's neuroprotective effect in preemies may be mediated by epigenetic regulation of genes

Erythropoietin helps to protect and repair vulnerable brains though it remains a mystery how the anemia drug does so.

7 May 2018

Lightning may pose potential danger to patients receiving deep brain stimulation

Patients receiving deep brain stimulation are warned that their neurostimulators may dysfunction when confronted by electromagnetic fields that can be generated by particular electrical devices found at work, home, and in the hospital.

2 May 2018

EKF receives FDA clearance and CLIA waiver for reagent-free hemoglobin analyzer

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces U.

From EKF Diagnostics 2 May 2018

High-charge electron beams may provide safer alternative to x-rays

Scientists have demonstrated that beams of high-charge electrons produced by laser-wakefield accelerators provide a novel source of high-power terahertz radiation.

30 Apr 2018

Samsung RS85 ultrasound system receives FDA 510(k) clearance

NeuroLogica, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., announced that the Samsung RS85 ultrasound system has received FDA 510(k) clearance.

28 Apr 2018

New CAR-T therapy could provide safer, more effective cancer treatment

There have been few cancer treatments with such a promising future as using the patient's own immune system.

27 Apr 2018

Postnova AF2000 system offers efficient purification of extremophilic viruses

Postnova Analytics announce in a joint collaboration with the Department of Biosciences at the University of Helsinki (Finland), that Asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation (AF4) was successfully employed for the purification of halophilic (extreme) viruses.

27 Apr 2018

Scientists improve growth of 3d brain models to better understand autism, dementia, schizophrenia

Salk Institute scientists recently have developed a method to make micro brain structures in the lab. These microbrain tissues are designated to be used in research for treatment of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease.

26 Apr 2018

Researchers gain ground-breaking insights into how inflammatory diseases work

A research team from Queen's University Belfast, in collaboration with an international team of experts, have made ground-breaking insights into how inflammatory diseases work.

25 Apr 2018

Researchers design creative new approach to regenerate injured hearts

Heart disease is a major global health problem--myocardial infarction annually affects more than one million people in the U.S. alone, and there is still no effective treatment.

24 Apr 2018

Academia and high tech companies join forces to increase production capacity for microfluidic systems

The University of Twente, Saxion University of Applied Sciences and four high tech companies are combining forces to increase the production capacity for microfluidic systems. As part of this pilot line project (“proeftuin”), they are improving access for SMEs to their facilities, including the MESA+ NanoLab and High Tech Factory.

From Micronit Microtechnologies B.V. 20 Apr 2018

micro News and Research

Phase 2 study of dexpramipexole in hypereosinophilic syndromes meets its co-primary endpoints

New lab-on-a-chip device shows promise in treating retinal diseases

Research findings could lead to new therapies to curb ovarian cancer metastasis

Potential stem cell treatment aids regeneration of heart muscle cells following heart attack

New microfluidic device captures tumor-specific EVs to guide cancer diagnosis and treatment

Scientists unlock secrets of extraordinary jumping capability of predatory spiders

Simplified Mammalian Cell Harvesting without Centrifuging

Tradeshow Talks with Keneric Healthcare

Tradeshow Talks with Molbio Diagnostics Ltd

EPO's neuroprotective effect in preemies may be mediated by epigenetic regulation of genes

Lightning may pose potential danger to patients receiving deep brain stimulation

EKF receives FDA clearance and CLIA waiver for reagent-free hemoglobin analyzer

High-charge electron beams may provide safer alternative to x-rays

Samsung RS85 ultrasound system receives FDA 510(k) clearance

New CAR-T therapy could provide safer, more effective cancer treatment

Postnova AF2000 system offers efficient purification of extremophilic viruses

Scientists improve growth of 3d brain models to better understand autism, dementia, schizophrenia

Researchers gain ground-breaking insights into how inflammatory diseases work

Researchers design creative new approach to regenerate injured hearts

Academia and high tech companies join forces to increase production capacity for microfluidic systems

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