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Novel approach can make many more bacteria amenable to genetic engineering

Bacteria possess unique traits with great potential for benefiting society. However, current genetic engineering methods to harness these advantages are limited to a small fraction of bacterial species.

26 Jun 2024

Study documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals

A new study published by an international multidisciplinary team of researchers including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals and reveals that they were capable of providing altruistic care and support for a vulnerable member of their social group.

26 Jun 2024

Hybrid schistosomes from cattle complicate human disease control

Effective control of bovine schistosomiasis will be required to meet disease elimination targets in humans, new research shows.

26 Jun 2024

Ground falls most common cause of head injury in elderly, new study finds

Falls are the most common cause of injury among adults 65 and older in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, more than 14 million older adults (one in four) report a fall. About 90% of head injuries among older individuals is due to ground-level falls.

26 Jun 2024

Extended-release ketamine tablets offer new hope for treatment-resistant depression

The BEDROC trial found that extended-release ketamine tablets (R-107) significantly improve depressive symptoms in treatment-resistant depression patients, with the 180 mg dose showing the most efficacy. The treatment was well-tolerated with minimal side effects.

26 Jun 2024

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

AI tools are revolutionizing cardiovascular healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, prognostics, and biomarker detection, thus improving the precision and efficacy of care. The review also addresses the potential risks and challenges in integrating AI into clinical workflows.

25 Jun 2024

Combining CYFRA 21-1 with CXCR1 and cxcr2 levels for predicting recurrence in stage III squamous cell lung carcinoma

Despite efforts, tumor recurrence is diagnosed in 35–40% of patients with stage III squamous cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) during the first year after treatment.

25 Jun 2024

Sapio Sciences Introduces Sapio GMP LIMS Offering Unmatched Flexibility for Unique Manufacturing Processes

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WEHI study reveals new methods in detecting necroptosis

Fully automated diagnostic techniques, including liquid handling robots, are poised to improve the lives of millions of people living with inflammatory diseases worldwide.

24 Jun 2024

Family history of mental health disorders linked to developmental outcomes in siblings of autistic children

Researchers studied the impact of family history of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders on developmental outcomes in siblings of children with autism, highlighting significant associations with various phenotypic traits.

24 Jun 2024

It’s called an urgent care emergency center — but which is it?

One evening last December, Tieqiao Zhang felt severe stomach pain.

24 Jun 2024

Low-cost CRISPR-based paper strip test offers rapid influenza diagnosis

Fewer than one percent of people who get the flu every year get tested, in part because most tests require trained personnel and expensive equipment.

21 Jun 2024

UCF researcher further explores nanotech to improve cancer and disease detection

Early discovery of debilitating diseases such as cancer or dementia is critical in determining treatment and saving lives.

21 Jun 2024

Artificial variants of Withanolides act highly specifically against leukemia cells

Nightshade plants produce a diverse array of compounds with therapeutic potential. Researchers at CeMM have now identified an artificial variant inspired by the Withanolides group that acts highly specifically against leukemia cells.

21 Jun 2024

Noninvasive urine test enhances early detection of bladder cancer in patients with hematuria

One of the first signs of bladder cancer can be blood in the urine (hematuria). Investigators developed and analyzed the results of a streamlined and simplified DNA-based urine test to improve the accuracy of early detection of bladder cancer in patients with hematuria.

20 Jun 2024

Simple test could revolutionize diagnosis of life-threatening genetic arrhythmia

A team of international researchers has revealed a new, simple clinical test to detect Calcium Release Deficiency Syndrome (CRDS), a life-threatening genetic arrhythmia that causes dangerously fast heartbeats and can lead to severe complications such as sudden cardiac arrest and death.

20 Jun 2024

Diagnostic News and Research

Novel approach can make many more bacteria amenable to genetic engineering

Study documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals

Hybrid schistosomes from cattle complicate human disease control

Ground falls most common cause of head injury in elderly, new study finds

Extended-release ketamine tablets offer new hope for treatment-resistant depression

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

Combining CYFRA 21-1 with CXCR1 and cxcr2 levels for predicting recurrence in stage III squamous cell lung carcinoma

Sapio Sciences Introduces Sapio GMP LIMS Offering Unmatched Flexibility for Unique Manufacturing Processes

WEHI study reveals new methods in detecting necroptosis

Family history of mental health disorders linked to developmental outcomes in siblings of autistic children

It’s called an urgent care emergency center — but which is it?

Low-cost CRISPR-based paper strip test offers rapid influenza diagnosis

UCF researcher further explores nanotech to improve cancer and disease detection

Artificial variants of Withanolides act highly specifically against leukemia cells

Noninvasive urine test enhances early detection of bladder cancer in patients with hematuria

Simple test could revolutionize diagnosis of life-threatening genetic arrhythmia

Challenges in treatment of cholangiocarcinoma in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis

‘We’re flying blind’: CDC has 1M bird flu tests ready, but experts see repeat of covid missteps

Innovative collar device for detecting sleep apnea in dogs at home

AI-driven blood test offers hope for early Parkinson's diagnosis

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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