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Recipients of GSA poster awards announced at 20th International C. elegans Meeting

The Genetics Society of America and the C. elegans research community are pleased to announce the recipients of the GSA poster awards at the 20th International C. elegans Meeting, which took place at the University of California, Los Angeles, June 24-28, 2015.

28 Jul 2015

Researchers use silk fibers to grow stem cells into salivary gland cells

The silkworm, which produces the essential ingredient for fine silk fabric, also plays a critical role in a new process designed to provide relief for millions of individuals with dry mouth, a devastating oral and systemic health issue.

28 Jul 2015

New technology enhances investigations of epigenomes

A new technology that will dramatically enhance investigations of epigenomes, the machinery that turns on and off genes and a very prominent field of study in diseases such as stem cell differentiation, inflammation and cancer, is reported on today in the research journal Nature Methods.

28 Jul 2015

Voice cloning: an interview with Paul Welham, CEO, CereProc

CereVoice Me was essentially designed for those who had been diagnosed with MND/ALS and other illnesses that may cause an individual to lose the power of speech. CereProc identified that there was a gap in the market and pulled our resources together to build CereVoice Me, the goal of the service is to build a TTS voice efficiently and at a cost effective price.

27 Jul 2015

RE.WORK Future Technology Summit to showcase breakthrough technologies in MedTech

New technology is changing the way we work and live. At the third annual RE.WORK Future Technology Summit we will showcase breakthrough technologies in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, MedTech, 3D Printing, Smart Materials , IoT, and Wearable Technology to explore their impact on business, society and the home.

27 Jul 2015

Iron supplementation may increase risk of neurodegeneration, shows research

Is it possible that too much iron in infant formula may potentially increase risk for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's in adulthood -- and are teeth the window into the past that can help us tell? T

25 Jul 2015

Wayne State's faculty selected for Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship

The Washington, D.C.-based educational and policy studies organization The Aspen Institute has selected Wayne State University School of Medicine's Patrick Hines, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Physiology and an assistant professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, one of only 20 health care leaders in the country for the inaugural class of its Health Innovators Fellowship.

25 Jul 2015

Trends, R&D progress, and predicted revenues in RNAi therapies

When will RNAi therapies reach the market? Visiongain's brand new report shows you potential revenues to 2025, assessing data, trends, opportunities and prospects there.

25 Jul 2015

Houston Abilities Expo to take place on July 31-August 2 at NRG Center

Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded veterans and healthcare professionals are expected to attend Abilities Expo on July 31-August 2, 2015 at NRG Center (formerly Reliant Center), Hall E. Admission is free and show hours will be Friday 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

25 Jul 2015

Rutgers physicians use new treatments to restore teenager’s life

At first, 13-year-old Christina Blumstein thought she had an ordinary headache. She and her parents were returning from a visit to Long Island in July 2014 when the pain struck. Was it a bout of carsickness? Too much screen time on her iPad? But a few hours later, back home in Old Bridge, New Jersey, her mother MaryAnn says, "Christina started screaming that somebody was stabbing her in the head with a knife." Soon afterward Christina was comatose and in an ambulance - and her life was in grave danger.

25 Jul 2015

First holography scanning device significantly reduces denture-fitting time

Dentures, known as false teeth, are prosthetics constructed to replace missing teeth. Fitting removable dentures is a long and painful process in which a patient has to visit the clinic multiple times so that soft and hard plastic material, resembling silly putty, can be used to take exact measurements of her mouth.

25 Jul 2015

DHS Science and Technology Directorate announces $2.9 million cybersecurity MAS R&D award

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced a $2.9 million cybersecurity mobile app security (MAS) research and development (R&D) award that will help identify mobile app vulnerabilities. The Northern Virginia-based small business, Kryptowire, was awarded a 30-month contract through S&T's Long Range Broad Agency Announcement.

25 Jul 2015

Corgenix Medical to present several scientific abstracts at 2015 AACC Clinical Lab Expo

Corgenix Medical Corporation, the U.S. - based operation of ORGENTEC Diagnostika, is presenting several scientific abstracts at the 2015 American Association for Clinical Chemistry Clinical Lab Expo in Atlanta. Three abstracts involve the ReEBOV Ebola rapid diagnostic test (RDT) with a fourth abstract involving the AtherOx™ Assay for assessing heart disease risk.

25 Jul 2015

Antimicrobial coating for portable communication devices developed by Lucideon and King’s

International materials technology specialist Lucideon has developed a new infection control method to tackle problems associated with digital technology in hospitals.

From Lucideon 24 Jul 2015

TSO3 obtains purchase orders from the US for STERIZONE sterilization system

TSO3 Inc., an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, today announced that the Company has received purchase orders for multiple devices from the US. The orders are the result of the collaborative relationship between Getinge Infection Control, its sales and service provider, and the Company.

24 Jul 2015

Case Western cancer researchers develop algorithm to detect DNA copy-number alterations in tumors

An algorithm dubbed ENVE could be the Google for genetic aberrations — and it comes from Case Western Reserve.

24 Jul 2015

Vanderbilt researchers hope to give new dexterity to needlescopic surgery with tiny mechanical wrist

With the flick of a tiny mechanical wrist, a team of engineers and doctors at Vanderbilt University's Medical Engineering and Discovery Laboratory hope to give needlescopic surgery a whole new degree of dexterity.

24 Jul 2015

Two UM researchers receive $500,000 to improve treatment for mild traumatic brain injury

Two University of Montana researchers were among six final winners nationally to receive $500,000 from the Head Health Challenge I, an up-to-$10 million program sponsored by General Electric Co. and the National Football League.

24 Jul 2015

NeoGraft selects Verasoni Worldwide as marketing communications partner

NeoGraft is pleased to announce the selection of Verasoni Worldwide as integrated marketing communications partner. NeoGraft is a world leader in hair replacement technology serving physicians and patients in the United States and around the world. NeoGraft is the first Class One FDA Listed automated medical device for hair restoration.

23 Jul 2015

Mana Health's software ManaPortal obtains ONC HIT 2014 Edition Modular EHR certification

Mana Health's ManaPortal version 1.0.0, has achieved ONC HIT 2014 Edition Modular EHR certification, which designates that the software is capable of supporting eligible providers and hospitals with meeting the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

23 Jul 2015

Technology News and Research

Recipients of GSA poster awards announced at 20th International C. elegans Meeting

Researchers use silk fibers to grow stem cells into salivary gland cells

New technology enhances investigations of epigenomes

Voice cloning: an interview with Paul Welham, CEO, CereProc

RE.WORK Future Technology Summit to showcase breakthrough technologies in MedTech

Iron supplementation may increase risk of neurodegeneration, shows research

Wayne State's faculty selected for Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship

Trends, R&D progress, and predicted revenues in RNAi therapies

Houston Abilities Expo to take place on July 31-August 2 at NRG Center

Rutgers physicians use new treatments to restore teenager’s life

First holography scanning device significantly reduces denture-fitting time

DHS Science and Technology Directorate announces $2.9 million cybersecurity MAS R&D award

Corgenix Medical to present several scientific abstracts at 2015 AACC Clinical Lab Expo

Antimicrobial coating for portable communication devices developed by Lucideon and King’s

TSO3 obtains purchase orders from the US for STERIZONE sterilization system

Case Western cancer researchers develop algorithm to detect DNA copy-number alterations in tumors

Vanderbilt researchers hope to give new dexterity to needlescopic surgery with tiny mechanical wrist

Two UM researchers receive $500,000 to improve treatment for mild traumatic brain injury

NeoGraft selects Verasoni Worldwide as marketing communications partner

Mana Health's software ManaPortal obtains ONC HIT 2014 Edition Modular EHR certification

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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