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Highlights and key takeaways from the 2019 Boston Bacterial Meeting (BBM)

Missed out on the 2019 Boston Bacterial Meeting (BBM)? Read our round-up of the key takeaways, areas of discussion, speakers and more.

19 Jun 2019

Study shows persistence of gender bias by patients in the health care environment

A new study has shown that patients are significantly more likely to correctly identify male physicians and female nurses, demonstrating continuing gender bias in the health care environment.

18 Jun 2019

New natural extract inhibits the development of diabetic nephropathy

A team of researchers have published in the Journal of Cellular Physiology that a new natural extract is able to inhibit the development of diabetic nephropathy, a kidney disease that is increasing in incidence throughout the world.

16 Jun 2019

IDT unveils latest additions to NGS portfolio at European Human Genetics Conference

As part of its ongoing mission to advocate for researchers in the genomics age, Integrated DNA Technologies will unveil the latest additions to its NGS catalog to the European market at the European Human Genetics Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden on 15–18 June, 2019.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 13 Jun 2019

Rapid rise in Big Data facilitates digital transformation of healthcare

The unprecedented implications of digital health innovations, being co-produced by the mainstreaming and integration of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cyber-physical systems in healthcare, are examined in a new technology horizon-scanning article.

13 Jun 2019

New technology harnesses bacterial jumping genes for precise DNA integration

A new discovery by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons could fix one of the major shortcomings of current gene-editing tools, including CRISPR, and offer a powerful new approach for genetic engineering and gene therapy.

13 Jun 2019

New robust and efficient methods for the production of new peptide drugs

Many important natural products such as antibiotics, immunosuppressants, or anti-cancer drugs are produced by microorganisms.

13 Jun 2019

Study: Underweight boys and overweight girls have increased risk of depression

The results of a large community-based study have shown that the probability of major depressive disorder in children and adolescents with high, low, or normal body mass index differs according to gender.

12 Jun 2019

Plant-derived siRNAs could bring a 'green revolution' in RNAi tools and therapeutics

"Green revolution" in the early 1950s, the extensive cultivation of Dwarf Rice solves the food problem in developing countries. At present, chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been a major public health problem.

11 Jun 2019

Using molecular biomarkers to guide the choice of therapies for metastatic pancreatic cancer

A new pilot study demonstrated the feasibility of using molecular tumor markers as the basis for selecting the chemotherapeutic agents to use in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

11 Jun 2019

New case study about cannabis hyperemesis syndrome in palliative care

The medical use of cannabis is growing. Medical marijuana may improve symptoms including pain and anorexia. While it may improve nausea and vomiting, it can rarely cause a hyperemesis syndrome with chronic use.

11 Jun 2019

URMC biotech start-up receives funding to develop cell-based therapies for neurological disorders

Oscine Therapeutics, a new biotechnology company based on discoveries made and developed at the University of Rochester Medical Center has received a significant multi-year investment to support both research and development of cell-based therapies for neurological disorders.

11 Jun 2019

Our tears may one day be used to detect glaucoma

Contrary to what many of us think, high pressure inside the eye does not define glaucoma and investigators want to know if the proteins circulating in the fluid of our eyes might.

10 Jun 2019

Study provides new insight into how brain stem cells are activated

Our brains are notoriously bad at regenerating cells that have been lost through injury or disease. While therapies using neural stem cells (NSCs) hold the promise of replacing lost cells, scientists need to better understand how NSCs behave in the brain in order to develop effective treatments.

7 Jun 2019

Smart phone health monitoring devices will revolutionize healthcare

Bodily fluids from saliva to sweat may soon be tested using smartphones instead of being sent to a lab, providing real time health insights thanks to a new research collaboration between Australian and Chinese partners.

7 Jun 2019

Blink and you miss it: Imaging single cells travelling at the speed of Usain Bolt

A new review has summarized recent research into the development of ultra-high-throughput single cell analysis and multi-parametric imaging tools.

6 Jun 2019

Scientists successfully carry out gene editing in vivo

Scientists at Harvard University have successfully proven that stem cells can be edited inside the body, rather than in a petri dish.

5 Jun 2019

Body's endocannabinoid system appears to be new target for drug development against OCD

The body's endocannabinoid system, due to the critical role it plays in regulating neurotransmitter signaling, is an enticing target for drug development against disorders associated with anxiety, stress, and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder.

3 Jun 2019

IDT releases new ultra-high performance CRISPR Cas12a enzyme

As an advocate for the needs of researchers working at the forefronts of genomic research, Integrated DNA Technologies releases its latest CRISPR enzyme Alt-R® Cas12a Ultra.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 31 May 2019

Mothers can transfer life-long protection against infection to infants by breastfeeding

Mothers can transfer life-long protection against infection to their infants by breastfeeding. This was the finding from new research in mice by an international team of scientists led by researchers at the University of Cape Town.

31 May 2019

Biotechnology News and Research

Highlights and key takeaways from the 2019 Boston Bacterial Meeting (BBM)

Study shows persistence of gender bias by patients in the health care environment

New natural extract inhibits the development of diabetic nephropathy

IDT unveils latest additions to NGS portfolio at European Human Genetics Conference

Rapid rise in Big Data facilitates digital transformation of healthcare

New technology harnesses bacterial jumping genes for precise DNA integration

New robust and efficient methods for the production of new peptide drugs

Study: Underweight boys and overweight girls have increased risk of depression

Plant-derived siRNAs could bring a 'green revolution' in RNAi tools and therapeutics

Using molecular biomarkers to guide the choice of therapies for metastatic pancreatic cancer

New case study about cannabis hyperemesis syndrome in palliative care

URMC biotech start-up receives funding to develop cell-based therapies for neurological disorders

Our tears may one day be used to detect glaucoma

Study provides new insight into how brain stem cells are activated

Smart phone health monitoring devices will revolutionize healthcare

Blink and you miss it: Imaging single cells travelling at the speed of Usain Bolt

Scientists successfully carry out gene editing in vivo

Body's endocannabinoid system appears to be new target for drug development against OCD

IDT releases new ultra-high performance CRISPR Cas12a enzyme

Mothers can transfer life-long protection against infection to infants by breastfeeding

Event guide: 3rd IMPACCT Real World Evidence Summit Europe eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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