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Study finds cuttlebone’s microstructure to be lightweight, stiff, and damage-tolerant

Ling Li has a lesson in one of his mechanical engineering courses on how brittle materials like calcium carbonate behave under stress.

12 Sep 2020

Kids are missing critical windows for lead testing due to pandemic

Families skipping or delaying pediatric appointments for their young children because of the pandemic are missing out on more than vaccines. Critical testing for lead poisoning has plummeted in many parts of the country.

11 Sep 2020

Antibiotic molecule helps the body's own immune system to kill HIV infected cells

Ever since the first cases of a mysterious disease in the early 1980s exploded into the HIV/AIDS pandemic, researchers have been searching for ways to outsmart the deadly virus.

11 Sep 2020

Study sheds light on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19

As the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was receding in mid-May, some 1.3 million working-age adults reported being home sick with symptoms they attributed to the coronavirus.

11 Sep 2020

Novel discovery could lead to stem cell-based treatment for heart failure

Blocking an enzyme linked with inflammation makes it possible for stem cells to repair damaged heart tissue, new research from UC Davis Health scientists shows.

10 Sep 2020

Optibrium’s peer-reviewed study highlights the value of deep learning to impute drug discovery data

Optibrium, leading providers of software and services for drug discovery, today announced a peer-reviewed publication, ‘Practical Applications of Deep Learning to Impute Heterogeneous Drug Discovery Data’, in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.

10 Sep 2020

Exploring the Relationship Between Mass Spectrometry and Informatics

Mass spectrometry has always had a powerful synergy with computers. Computers have pushed mass spectrometry forward at key junctures in it’s history from data collection to instrument operation to data analysis.

From Bruker Daltonics 9 Sep 2020

Novel drug could improve life expectancy and quality for patients with hard-to-treat cancers

The Sheffield researchers founded the spin-out Modulus Oncology with a team of experienced biotech entrepreneurs to fast-track the drug into clinical testing within two years.

9 Sep 2020

New drug can enhance life expectancy and quality for patients with hard-to-treat cancers

A new drug which could improve life expectancy and quality for patients with hard-to-treat cancers, such as pancreatic cancer and relapsed breast cancer, has been invented by scientists at the University of Sheffield.

9 Sep 2020

Study illuminates the role of body temperature in realizing diet-induced health benefits

Cutting calories significantly may not be an easy task for most, but it's tied to a host of health benefits ranging from longer lifespan to a much lower chance of developing cancer, heart disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's.

8 Sep 2020

'Molecular brake' on the immune system could be potential treatment target for severe COVID-19

Older people and people with underlying medical conditions are at particular risk of severe COVID-19. A group of researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered one possible reason for this vulnerability.

8 Sep 2020

Acne drug could be a potential treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a leading cause of heart failure, affecting 1 in 250 people. The disease is characterised by an increase in size of the left ventricle of the heart.

8 Sep 2020

UV researchers patent a kit to detect GHB in alcoholic beverages and soft drinks

The MODeLiC (Organic Materials for Controlled Detection and Release) research team led by Ana María Costero, Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Valencia (UV), has developed a system with colorimetric sensors that change color when there is γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) in a beverage.

8 Sep 2020

A potential new way of treating Alzheimer’s Disease

In this interview, Dr. Brad. L. Heckman speaks to News-Medical about a new pathway that could potentially treat Alzheimers disease.

7 Sep 2020

High-heat caramelization can increase risk of heart disease, stroke

From MasterChef to MKR, the world's best chefs have taught us how to barbeque, grill and panfry a steak to perfection. But while the experts may be seeking that extra flavour, new research from the University of South Australia suggests high-heat caramelization could be bad for our health.

4 Sep 2020

Therapeutic derived from turmeric shows promise in treating canine ocular condition

Researchers at Texas A&M University have produced a therapeutic derived from turmeric, a spice long-praised for its natural anti-inflammatory properties, that shows promise in decreasing ocular inflammation in dogs suffering from uveitis, an inflammation of the eye that leads to pain and reduced vision.

4 Sep 2020

Pharmaceutical researchers aim to create better CBD-like treatments

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an increasingly popular wellness trend. The compound, which occurs naturally in cannabis plants, is added to many products that claim to reduce anxiety, alleviate pain and more, without the intoxication of its cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

2 Sep 2020

FDA grants rare disease designations to investigational brain tumor drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD) for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and Orphan Drug Designation for treatment of malignant glioma to OKN-007, an investigational drug discovered at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and being developed by Oblato, Inc.

2 Sep 2020

Silicon nitride shows potent SARS-CoV-2 neutralization capability

A new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv* in August 2020 shows that the man-made compound silicon nitride, which is used in medical implants and high mechanical performance engineering applications, is capable of inactivating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at varying concentrations without causing cell cytotoxicity. This finding should be investigated to develop disinfectants to clear the virus from surfaces, preventing its spread.

1 Sep 2020

FSU researchers develop a new material to make flexible X-ray detectors

Florida State University researchers have developed a new material that could be used to make flexible X-ray detectors that are less harmful to the environment and cost less than existing technologies.

31 Aug 2020

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Study finds cuttlebone’s microstructure to be lightweight, stiff, and damage-tolerant

Kids are missing critical windows for lead testing due to pandemic

Antibiotic molecule helps the body's own immune system to kill HIV infected cells

Study sheds light on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19

Novel discovery could lead to stem cell-based treatment for heart failure

Optibrium’s peer-reviewed study highlights the value of deep learning to impute drug discovery data

Exploring the Relationship Between Mass Spectrometry and Informatics

Novel drug could improve life expectancy and quality for patients with hard-to-treat cancers

New drug can enhance life expectancy and quality for patients with hard-to-treat cancers

Study illuminates the role of body temperature in realizing diet-induced health benefits

'Molecular brake' on the immune system could be potential treatment target for severe COVID-19

Acne drug could be a potential treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy

UV researchers patent a kit to detect GHB in alcoholic beverages and soft drinks

A potential new way of treating Alzheimer’s Disease

High-heat caramelization can increase risk of heart disease, stroke

Therapeutic derived from turmeric shows promise in treating canine ocular condition

Pharmaceutical researchers aim to create better CBD-like treatments

FDA grants rare disease designations to investigational brain tumor drug

Silicon nitride shows potent SARS-CoV-2 neutralization capability

FSU researchers develop a new material to make flexible X-ray detectors

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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