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Real-time blood test based on DNA sequencing can rapidly diagnose Ebola and other acute infections

Using technical advances not yet developed when the 2014 Ebola outbreak began, UC San Francisco-led scientists completed a proof-of-principle study on a real-time blood test based on DNA sequencing that can be used to rapidly diagnose Ebola and other acute infections. The researchers said that the test can be used even where lab space and medical infrastructure are scarce.

From Oxford Nanopore Technologies 29 Sep 2015

Scientists develop new molecular toolkit to investigate protein assemblies in human disease

A photograph may reveal how something looks, but direct observation can divulge how the objects behave. The difference can mean life or death, especially when it comes to fighting human disease.

29 Sep 2015

New single-molecule tool may help detect interactions between DNA and enzymatic proteins

A team of scientists at the University of Washington and the biotechnology company Illumina have created an innovative tool to directly detect the delicate, single-molecule interactions between DNA and enzymatic proteins.

29 Sep 2015

NIH's Human Placenta Project aims to revolutionize understanding of the placenta

The National Institutes of Health has announced $46 million in research awards for the Human Placenta Project, an initiative to revolutionize understanding of the placenta. The awards will fund technology development and testing to assess placental function throughout pregnancy, with the ultimate goal of improving pregnancy outcomes and lifelong health.

29 Sep 2015

Mediso USA announces tenth site of integrated preclinical nanoScan systems

Mediso USA is proud to announce the tenth site of integrated preclinical multimodality imagers of the nanoScan Family in North America, at the preeminent Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The nanoScan systems are developed and manufactured by Mediso Ltd., Hungary.

28 Sep 2015

Bioreactor Monitoring using Mass Spectrometry

Chuck DeCarlo provides advice on bioreactor monitoring using mass spectrometry and gives an introduction to the MAX300-BIO bioreactor gas analyzer.

From Extrel CMS, LLC 28 Sep 2015

EMERGE program focuses on wearable technology for first responders

This week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) held a demonstration day in San Francisco to showcase a wide range of innovative technologies discovered through its first accelerator program, EMERGE. EMERGE, announced in March, is designed to target entrepreneurs with innovative ideas on wearable technology.

26 Sep 2015

New technology benefits child suffering from severe form of epilepsy

Brittany Brown has watched her daughter, Amaree, 6, struggle with hundreds of seizures every day for the past six years. Yes, hundreds. Every day.

26 Sep 2015

Support-seeking practices on social media change dramatically following celebrity suicides

There's a widely adopted suicide support forum on Reddit called "SuicideWatch." It features entries from people looking for support and guidance from experienced, trained moderators and anonymous social media users volunteering to extend help to those in need.

26 Sep 2015

New technique supplies faster resistance results, can benefit patients with blood poisoning

When treating cases of blood poisoning, doctors resort immediately to broad-spectrum antibiotics. The problem is that in many cases the bacteria are resistant to the medicine.

26 Sep 2015

Arteries may be best source for detecting circulating tumor cells

As the field of liquid biopsies for tracking disease progression and therapeutic response heats up, many doctors are looking for ways to apply this approach to their patients.

26 Sep 2015

Genovate begins construction of Insulin Ecological Industrial Park in Changzhou National Hi-tech District

On September 22, construction of phase I of Genovate Biotechnology's Insulin Ecological Industrial Park began in Changzhou National Hi-tech District. Changzhou mayor Fei Gaoyun said the city and district governments and the relevant oversight authorities will do their best to provide support services, with the aim of doing what is needed to see construction completed and the facility put into production as early as possible.

26 Sep 2015

Soft palate study reveals how flu viruses acquire the ability to move between people

National Institutes of Health scientists and their colleagues identified a previously unappreciated role for the soft palate during research to better understand how influenza (flu) viruses acquire the ability to move efficiently between people.

26 Sep 2015

Scripps becomes first health care provider in San Diego County to implant Evera MRI SureScan ICD System

Scripps Health is the first health care provider in San Diego County to use the only implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) device approved for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

26 Sep 2015

Creating a new paradigm for management of yeast infections

Yeasts are unicellular microorganisms classified within the Fungi kingdom. They are well known for their use in baking, winemaking and beer brewing fermentation, but some species of yeast are opportunistic pathogens that can cause infections in humans. "Today, yeast infections are poorly understood, difficult to diagnose, and are becoming increasingly frequent and serious, affecting over 300 million people worldwide.

26 Sep 2015

Scientists identify different CRISPR system with potential to advance genetic engineering

A team including the scientist who first harnessed the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 system for mammalian genome editing has now identified a different CRISPR system with the potential for even simpler and more precise genome engineering.

26 Sep 2015

Novel brain-computer interface technology allows paralyzed man to walk

Novel brain-computer interface technology created by University of California, Irvine researchers has allowed a paraplegic man to walk for a short distance.

25 Sep 2015

Valspar and NDSU announce scholarship and research program for students studying coatings, polymeric materials

The Valspar Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of paints and coatings, and North Dakota State University announced scholarship and research opportunities for students studying coatings and polymeric materials at NDSU.

25 Sep 2015

Researchers develop chip-based instrument for reliable detection of Ebola virus

A team led by researchers at UC Santa Cruz has developed chip-based technology for reliable detection of Ebola virus and other viral pathogens. The system uses direct optical detection of viral molecules and can be integrated into a simple, portable instrument for use in field situations where rapid, accurate detection of Ebola infections is needed to control outbreaks.

25 Sep 2015

EKF’s new Altair 240 revealed to UK audience at IBMS 2015

EKF, announces the UK launch of the Altair™ 240 clinical chemistry analyser at the Institute of Biomedical Science Congress 2015 in Birmingham.

From EKF Diagnostics 24 Sep 2015

Technology News and Research

Real-time blood test based on DNA sequencing can rapidly diagnose Ebola and other acute infections

Scientists develop new molecular toolkit to investigate protein assemblies in human disease

New single-molecule tool may help detect interactions between DNA and enzymatic proteins

NIH's Human Placenta Project aims to revolutionize understanding of the placenta

Mediso USA announces tenth site of integrated preclinical nanoScan systems

Bioreactor Monitoring using Mass Spectrometry

EMERGE program focuses on wearable technology for first responders

New technology benefits child suffering from severe form of epilepsy

Support-seeking practices on social media change dramatically following celebrity suicides

New technique supplies faster resistance results, can benefit patients with blood poisoning

Arteries may be best source for detecting circulating tumor cells

Genovate begins construction of Insulin Ecological Industrial Park in Changzhou National Hi-tech District

Soft palate study reveals how flu viruses acquire the ability to move between people

Scripps becomes first health care provider in San Diego County to implant Evera MRI SureScan ICD System

Creating a new paradigm for management of yeast infections

Scientists identify different CRISPR system with potential to advance genetic engineering

Novel brain-computer interface technology allows paralyzed man to walk

Valspar and NDSU announce scholarship and research program for students studying coatings, polymeric materials

Researchers develop chip-based instrument for reliable detection of Ebola virus

EKF’s new Altair 240 revealed to UK audience at IBMS 2015

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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