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Scientists map out genes that keep cancer cells alive

Scientists have mapped out the genes that keep our cells alive, creating a long-awaited foothold for understanding how our genome works and which genes are crucial in disease like cancer.

26 Nov 2015

New report finds critical research gaps in assessing environmental impacts of crude oil spills

A comprehensive scientific report released today by The Royal Society of Canada has concluded that there are still critical research gaps hampering efforts to both assess the environmental impacts of crude oil spills and to effectively remediate them.

26 Nov 2015

Queen's University Belfast-led study examines potential of new technology that could save lives in ICUs

A potentially revolutionary new technology - that could saves thousands of lives in Intensive Care Units around the world - is being trialled in a UK study co-led by Queen's University Belfast.

26 Nov 2015

Purdue researchers develop products and processes to improve detection, treatment of diabetes

Food gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas require rigorous management by people affected by diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is the result of the breakdown of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes can be the result of a combination of obesity, high caloric intake and a sedentary lifestyle.

26 Nov 2015

TSO3, Getinge Infection Control ink global distributor agreement for STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizer

TSO3 Inc., an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, has granted Getinge Infection Control AB, a global leader in infection control solutions, exclusive global distributor rights to its FDA-cleared, STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizer for US$7.5 million, plus performance minimums

25 Nov 2015

BioLight signs joint financing agreement with two Asia-based venture capital firms

BioLight Life Sciences Investments, a company focused primarily on the discovery, development and commercialization of breakthrough ophthalmic diagnostics and therapeutics, announced today that it has entered into a joint financing agreement (the "Agreement") with two Asia-based venture capital firms (the "New Investors"), pursuant to which BioLight and the New Investors will make a direct equity investment in BioLight's IOPtima Ltd. subsidiary via a private placement.

25 Nov 2015

EDDA Technology receives FDA clearance for IQQA-Guide system for surgical procedures

EDDA Technology, a global leading provider in advanced imaging-guided precision treatment solutions, announced today that the company has received FDA clearance on IQQA-Guide, a system that supports intra-operative precision 3D navigation for surgical procedures of thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic soft-organs.

25 Nov 2015

Faster and more accurate multi well time-lapse acquisition with new Olympus Z-Drift Compensation IX3-ZDC2 system

The new IX3-ZDC2 module offers cutting-edge Olympus focal drift compensation technology, enabling accurate focus stability during long time-lapse experiments.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 25 Nov 2015

RPCI-led researchers identify strategies to prevent acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI), also known as acute renal failure, is one of the main contributors to death and disability worldwide, yet no preventive treatment for the condition has been established. In a new study published in the journal Cell Death and Differentiation, a team of researchers led by scientists from Roswell Park Cancer Institute reports that they have identified 10 genes whose inhibition appears to protect kidney cells.

25 Nov 2015

Research brings scientists closer to understanding mechanisms underlying genomic imprinting process

Research led by Dr. Keiji Tanimoto from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, has brought us closer to understanding the mechanisms underlying the phenomenon of genomic imprinting.

25 Nov 2015

New sensor can detect estrogen levels in liquids

Estrogen is a tiny molecule, but it can have big effects on humans and other animals. Estrogen is one of the main hormones that regulates the female reproductive system - it can be monitored to track human fertility and is sometimes administered to livestock like cows and sheep to control the reproductive cycle.

25 Nov 2015

Simple, non-invasive approach may accurately detect concussions in young football players

Researcher Christian Duval, PhD, and his team have developed a new, simple and non-invasive approach to create a biomechanical and cognitive profile of football players and more quickly and accurately detect concussions in these individuals. Christian Duval and his post-doctoral student Hung Nguyen, PhD, work at the Research Centre of the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, which is affiliated with the University of Montreal.

25 Nov 2015

Fat cells produced from bone marrow may be linked to chronic diseases

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that fat cells produced by stem cells from the bone marrow may be linked to chronic illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and some cancers.

25 Nov 2015

Breast Center of Acadiana to deploy Sectra Breast Imaging PACS in two freestanding imaging centers

International medical imaging IT company Sectra announces that Breast Center of Acadiana has entered into a multi-year agreement to deploy Breast Imaging PACS in its two freestanding imaging centers. This investment will provide the Breast Center a future-proof platform capable of expanding with the practice.

24 Nov 2015

New collaboration aims to develop novel generation artificial pancreas

Debiotech SA, the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research of the University of Bern - and the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition of the Bern University Hospital "Inselspital" are proud to announce the start of an exclusive collaboration to develop a novel generation artificial pancreas.

24 Nov 2015

Molecular Dynamics to present revolutionary whole body CZT digital SPECT/CT solution at RSNA meeting

Molecular Dynamics will present its revolutionary whole body CZT digital SPECT/CT solution at the upcoming 101st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America taking place in Chicago on Nov-29th through Dec-4th, in Booth 1122, Hall A.

24 Nov 2015

Teledyne DALSA's CMOS X-Ray detector for mammography to be introduced at RSNA 2015 Technical Exhibition

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in digital X-Ray image sensing technology, will introduce its CMOS X-Ray detector for mammography at the RSNA 2015 Technical Exhibition, November 29 to December 3, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

24 Nov 2015

Vibration-based technology reduces apneic events, improves critical clinical parameters in premature infants

Scientists and clinicians at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have shown in a clinical trial that a new, vibration-based prevention technology tested in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) reduces apneic events and improves critical clinical parameters in prematurely born infants.

24 Nov 2015

New MCO-230AIC CO 2 incubators from Panasonic provide greater capacity and exceptional control to optimize cell culture productivity

Panasonic’s new MCO-230AIC CO2 incubatorsprovide outstanding quality and performance, alongside even greater capacity than previous models, to maximise cell culture efficiency and optimise results and reproducibility.

From PHC Europe B.V. 23 Nov 2015

Twin head blowdown evaporator doubles productivity

Porvair Sciences has announced the MiniVap™ Gemini - an all new entry-level product designed to remove the solvent from two microplates simultaneously.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 23 Nov 2015

Technology News and Research

Scientists map out genes that keep cancer cells alive

New report finds critical research gaps in assessing environmental impacts of crude oil spills

Queen's University Belfast-led study examines potential of new technology that could save lives in ICUs

Purdue researchers develop products and processes to improve detection, treatment of diabetes

TSO3, Getinge Infection Control ink global distributor agreement for STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizer

BioLight signs joint financing agreement with two Asia-based venture capital firms

EDDA Technology receives FDA clearance for IQQA-Guide system for surgical procedures

Faster and more accurate multi well time-lapse acquisition with new Olympus Z-Drift Compensation IX3-ZDC2 system

RPCI-led researchers identify strategies to prevent acute kidney injury

Research brings scientists closer to understanding mechanisms underlying genomic imprinting process

New sensor can detect estrogen levels in liquids

Simple, non-invasive approach may accurately detect concussions in young football players

Fat cells produced from bone marrow may be linked to chronic diseases

Breast Center of Acadiana to deploy Sectra Breast Imaging PACS in two freestanding imaging centers

New collaboration aims to develop novel generation artificial pancreas

Molecular Dynamics to present revolutionary whole body CZT digital SPECT/CT solution at RSNA meeting

Teledyne DALSA's CMOS X-Ray detector for mammography to be introduced at RSNA 2015 Technical Exhibition

Vibration-based technology reduces apneic events, improves critical clinical parameters in premature infants

New MCO-230AIC CO 2 incubators from Panasonic provide greater capacity and exceptional control to optimize cell culture productivity

Twin head blowdown evaporator doubles productivity

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit 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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