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A Chain of Life for a Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

Researchers in Japan have improved a potential treatment for a rare genetic disease, decreasing its negative toxic effects by threading it onto a dumb-bell-shaped chain and holding it in place until it reaches its target.

22 Dec 2016

Researchers create paper-based biobattery from bacteria that can power disposable electronics

Instead of ordering batteries by the pack, we might get them by the ream in the future.

21 Dec 2016

Leaf-shaped prototype reactor could act as 'mini-factory' for drugs

To produce drugs sustainably and cheaply, anywhere you want. Whether in the middle of the jungle or even on Mars. A 'mini-factory' whereby sunlight can be captured to make chemical products.

21 Dec 2016

Researcher develops new method to accurately identify elusive molecules

Among the most important molecules in the living world are sugars or carbohydrates, which play a vital role in life processes. Sugars provide the main source of fuel for the body, protect muscles from damage and contribute to the immune response.

21 Dec 2016

Latest advances in medical imaging for personalized healthcare

After the first ever MediSens conference, 2016, it is fair to say that there is much excitement in the area of medical imaging. The industry is experiencing a drive towards a more personalized approach to healthcare, providing patients with treatment that is specific and adaptive to them.

21 Dec 2016

Researchers find effective cure for social anxiety disorders

Social phobia is the most common anxiety disorder of our time. But the current treatment regimen for patients with this diagnosis has not proven very effective. Now a team of Norwegian and British researchers believe they have found a cure for social anxiety disorders.

21 Dec 2016

Bold steps needed to protect global standing of UK science, says Lords report

Bold steps are needed to ensure UK science has a prominent place in the global economy after Brexit, says a Lords report out today.

21 Dec 2016

AXT makes magnetic particle imaging technology available to researchers in Australia

AXT is proud to be able to bring another cutting-edge technology to Australia that will help our medical researchers accelerate the rate at which they bring new cures, remedies and therapies to clinical realities.

From AXT Pty Ltd 21 Dec 2016

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute establishes spin-out company, Microbiotica

Cambridge Innovation Capital plc, a Cambridge-based investor in technology and healthcare companies, and IP Group plc, the developer of intellectual property-based businesses, announce the creation of Microbiotica Ltd, a newly formed spin-out company from the UK’s Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute based at the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton, Cambridge.

21 Dec 2016

Technology could help improve health care quality

Technology has promised to transform health care for years now. Multiple apps, devices, and other e-health approaches are being created to help the patient increase their awareness, education and accountability in their own health.

21 Dec 2016

‘Watershed in metabolon research’ unlocks plants' secret medicinal toolbox

Metabolons, near-mythical clusters of enzymes, have been discovered for the first time. Using fluorescent tags and microscopy -- molecular movie technology - scientists have confirmed their existence, thus unlocking plants' secret medicinal toolbox.

21 Dec 2016

Scientists develop 'LevelCheck' algorithm to help identify, label vertebrae during spine surgery

Researchers funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering have developed a way to automatically label images of individual vertebrae during spine surgery, preventing mistakes and saving surgeons both time and stress in the operating room.

20 Dec 2016

Scientists develop better material to regenerate bone tissue cells in shorter time

A new study has revealed a technology how to cover biodegradable implants with a human skeleton similar mineral.

20 Dec 2016

A positive announcement for DePuy Synthes’ ATTUNE® Knee System

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, today announced that implant survivorship data from the 2016 Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) confirm positive early results for DePuy Synthes’ ATTUNE® Knee System. These data add to recent UK Joint Registry evidence which indicate that survivorship for the ATTUNE Knee compares favorably to other cemented knee systems in its class. In addition, recently-presented interim data on two studies suggest improved patient reported outcomes measures with the ATTUNE Knee compared to other leading knee systems.

20 Dec 2016

Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West

Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies Company and global technology leader in delivering innovative optical and photonic solutions, will present its new wavelength pairing for the popular iFLEX-Gemini Dual-Wavelength Laser Series with new 488/647nm wavelengths at SPIE Photonics West.

From Excelitas Technologies 20 Dec 2016

Leading journal publishes article about ciliate lipases as therapeutic candidates for oral treatment of EPI

Cilian AG, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of subunit vaccines, enzymes and monoclonal antibodies, announces that the European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, the international, peer-reviewed, online publication journal, has published an article entitled: Novel ciliate lipases for enzyme replacement during exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

20 Dec 2016

How can we tackle antimicrobial resistance?

Antimicrobial resistance happens when bugs, like bacteria, fungi or viruses, change, or evolve, when they’re exposed to drugs, like antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals. Bugs that develop antimicrobial resistance are sometimes referred to as ‘superbugs’.

20 Dec 2016

Technology News and Research

A Chain of Life for a Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

Researchers create paper-based biobattery from bacteria that can power disposable electronics

Leaf-shaped prototype reactor could act as 'mini-factory' for drugs

Researcher develops new method to accurately identify elusive molecules

Latest advances in medical imaging for personalized healthcare

Researchers find effective cure for social anxiety disorders

Bold steps needed to protect global standing of UK science, says Lords report

AXT makes magnetic particle imaging technology available to researchers in Australia

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute establishes spin-out company, Microbiotica

Technology could help improve health care quality

‘Watershed in metabolon research’ unlocks plants' secret medicinal toolbox

Scientists develop 'LevelCheck' algorithm to help identify, label vertebrae during spine surgery

Scientists develop better material to regenerate bone tissue cells in shorter time

A positive announcement for DePuy Synthes’ ATTUNE® Knee System

Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West

Leading journal publishes article about ciliate lipases as therapeutic candidates for oral treatment of EPI

How can we tackle antimicrobial resistance?

New X-ray imaging technology holds potential for life-saving uses in security and healthcare

Novel computer-aided image analysis techniques can provide detailed visualisation of blood vessels

Researchers use CRISPR-based genetic screening to identify three promising HIV treatment targets

Industry Focus eBook - Life Science Microscopy (2nd Edition) eBook

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

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