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Experts develop urine-based method to diagnose conditions in newborn babies

Experts from the V. I. Kulakov Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have devised a method that uses the urinary proteome to diagnose conditions in newborn babies.

9 Sep 2016

Research offers new insights into underlying mechanisms of deadly cystic fibrosis

A minor hiccup in the sequence of a human gene can have devastating impacts on health. Such flaws cause cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease affecting the lungs and other vital organs, often leading to death by the age of 30.

9 Sep 2016

Innovative computer app could be invaluable tool empowering patients who are voiceless

There are almost 800,000 patients in the United States who are intubated and require mechanical ventilation annually. More than half of these patients are awake, alert and desperately attempting to communicate with nurses, physicians and their loved ones.

9 Sep 2016

Holoxica develops world’s first ever holographic 3D Anatomy Atlas prototype

Holoxica, the specialist holographic 3D visualisation company, has created the world’s first ever holographic 3D digital Human Anatomy ‘Atlas’ prototype - a stunning and realistic depiction of deeper anatomical structures which gives teaching hospitals, medical schools, colleges and research centres a detailed interpretation and perspective of intricate anatomical structures.

9 Sep 2016

Separation Technology shifts manufacturing and operations facility from Sanford to Boerne, Texas

EKF Diagnostics, the global in-vitro diagnostics company, announces that Separation Technology, Inc.

From EKF Diagnostics 9 Sep 2016

New study pinpoints individual neurons in the brain that support observational learning

Picture a little boy imitating his father shaving in the mirror or a little girl wobbling proudly in her mother's high heels.

9 Sep 2016

Next-generation advanced translational research preclinical imaging system unveiled by Bruker

Bruker today unveils two new preclinical imaging systems at the World Molecular Imaging Congress 2016 in New York. The new systems are designed to deliver highest performance and improved convenience for routine imaging, and enable novel translational research into the causes, progression, as well as potential diagnosis and treatment of disease.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 9 Sep 2016

Oncovision’s preclinical PET imaging business acquired in agreement with Bruker

PET and SPECT are key molecular imaging technologies for Bruker’s Preclinical Imaging division, allowing Bruker to offer the highest-performance SiPM-PET/SPECT/CT and integrated SiPM-PET/MR imaging systems.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 9 Sep 2016

Scientists reveal new structural insights on key protein from mosquitoes linked to spread of Zika

As health departments around the U.S. boost efforts to combat Zika, scientists are working on new ways to kill the mosquitoes that carry the virus. One approach involves understanding the molecular mechanisms that keep the bugs alive so we can then undermine them.

9 Sep 2016

Tgen-NAU researchers produce anthrax genome sequence from victims of 1979 outbreak

A new study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute and Northern Arizona University used deep DNA sequencing methods to generate the anthrax genome sequence from the victims of the 1979 anthrax outbreak in Sverdlovsk, Russia, when it was part of the USSR.

9 Sep 2016

UCSB neuroscientist provides new understanding of how the brain uses perception to guide action

A UC Santa Barbara researcher studying how the brain uses perception of the environment to guide action has a new understanding of the neural circuits responsible for transforming sensation into movement.

9 Sep 2016

Groundbreaking research unravels structure of infectious prions that cause mad cow disease

Groundbreaking research from the University of Alberta has identified the structure of the infectious prion protein, the cause of "mad cow disease" or BSE, chronic wasting disease in deer and elk and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans, which has long remained a mystery.

8 Sep 2016

New vaccine against grass pollen allergies may help combat hepatitis B infection

A new type of vaccine against grass pollen allergies (BM32) might also offer an effective treatment for combating hepatitis B infection.

8 Sep 2016

MR Solutions steps up sales of cryogen free, pre-clinical range of scanners

MR Solutions continues to grow sales of its cryogen free, pre-clinical range of scanners including its PET-MR and high field MR systems.

8 Sep 2016

IWGAV establishes strategic recommendations for validating antibody specificity

The International Working Group on Antibody Validation, an independent group of international scientists with diverse research interests in the field of protein biology, today announced the publication of initial strategies developed to address a critical unmet need for antibody specificity, functionality and reproducibility in the September online issue of Nature Methods.

8 Sep 2016

New study reveals benefits of home non-invasive ventilation in improving lives of COPD patients

Today ResMed welcomed positive results from the independent Home Oxygen Therapy- Home Mechanical Ventilation (HOT-HMV) study regarding the benefits of home non-invasive ventilation (NIV).

From ResMed Corp 8 Sep 2016

ENDRA introduces Nexus 128+ with twice the photoacoustic sensitivity

ENDRA Life Sciences today announced the launch of the Nexus 128+, adding to their preclinical photoacoustic computed tomography (CT) systems that leverage ENDRA’s proprietary 3D imaging technology.

From AXT Pty Ltd 8 Sep 2016

EarlySense-powered sensor reveals sleep quality scores for 4 European countries

EarlySense, the market leader in contact-free continuous monitoring solutions, released today sleep scores gathered from a sample of 900 Europeans using an EarlySense-powered sleep sensor for six months. Data recordings from more than 20,000 nights were analyzed.

8 Sep 2016

UCL PhD students show progress in developing ground-breaking medical devices

Two PhD students, who secured sponsorship from leading medical device designer and manufacturer ITL, have revealed progress on the development of ground-breaking medical devices.

From Vitl Life Science Solutions 8 Sep 2016

Eppendorf Advantage supports smart, safe and stress-free environment for research labs

Eppendorf has announced the latest Advantage promotion period, until December 31st 2016, on a range of best-in-class solutions which drive productivity in the laboratory.

From Eppendorf 8 Sep 2016

Technology News and Research

Experts develop urine-based method to diagnose conditions in newborn babies

Research offers new insights into underlying mechanisms of deadly cystic fibrosis

Innovative computer app could be invaluable tool empowering patients who are voiceless

Holoxica develops world’s first ever holographic 3D Anatomy Atlas prototype

Separation Technology shifts manufacturing and operations facility from Sanford to Boerne, Texas

New study pinpoints individual neurons in the brain that support observational learning

Next-generation advanced translational research preclinical imaging system unveiled by Bruker

Oncovision’s preclinical PET imaging business acquired in agreement with Bruker

Scientists reveal new structural insights on key protein from mosquitoes linked to spread of Zika

Tgen-NAU researchers produce anthrax genome sequence from victims of 1979 outbreak

UCSB neuroscientist provides new understanding of how the brain uses perception to guide action

Groundbreaking research unravels structure of infectious prions that cause mad cow disease

New vaccine against grass pollen allergies may help combat hepatitis B infection

MR Solutions steps up sales of cryogen free, pre-clinical range of scanners

IWGAV establishes strategic recommendations for validating antibody specificity

New study reveals benefits of home non-invasive ventilation in improving lives of COPD patients

ENDRA introduces Nexus 128+ with twice the photoacoustic sensitivity

EarlySense-powered sensor reveals sleep quality scores for 4 European countries

UCL PhD students show progress in developing ground-breaking medical devices

Eppendorf Advantage supports smart, safe and stress-free environment for research labs

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Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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