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Researchers discover novel treatments for psoriasis that are likely to cause fewer side effects

Almost ten years ago, the group led by Erwin Wagner, currently at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), developed genetically modified mice showing symptoms very reminiscent to psoriasis.

28 Feb 2014

Study provides novel insight into the impact of genes on Huntington's disease

A study led by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine provides novel insight into the impact that genes may have on Huntington's disease (HD). The study, published online in PLOS Genetics, identified specific small segments of RNA (called micro RNA or miRNA) encoded in DNA in the human genome that are highly expressed in HD.

27 Feb 2014

Valeant Pharmaceuticals total revenues up 109% in fourth quarter 2013

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. announces fourth quarter financial results for 2013.

27 Feb 2014

Murad launches Acne Spot Fast Fix and Acne Clearing Solution

Murad, Inc., the skincare brand synonymous with high-performance, science-based products, announced today the addition of two new products, Acne Spot Fast Fix and Acne Clearing Solution, which are proven to enhance the effectiveness of the company's already award-winning Acne line.

25 Feb 2014

Infrared technique could help improve flow reactor chemistry for pharmaceuticals and other products

A pathway to more effective and efficient synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs and other flow reactor chemical products has been opened by a study in which for the first time the catalytic reactivity inside a microreactor was mapped in high resolution from start-to-finish.

25 Feb 2014

Zimmer issues 5 new patents directed to Subchondroplasty Procedure

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued five new patents directed to the Subchondroplasty® Procedure, the innovative new joint preservation procedure developed by Zimmer Knee Creations: U.S. Patent No. 8,551,178, U.S. Patent No. 8,574,303, U.S. Patent No. 8,608,802, U.S. Patent No. 8,617,166 and U.S. Patent No. 8,623,089.

25 Feb 2014

Researchers discuss how psychology shapes human life

People and spaces, the tragedy of commonsense morality, myths about meaning of life, and remaking love were four themes at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) conference in Austin. Researchers presented new work, showing how psychology reaches into our everyday lives.

21 Feb 2014

Support for progranulin role in bipolar disorder

Researchers have found reduced levels of plasma progranulin in patients with bipolar disorder, strengthening evidence for its possible role as a biomarker for the condition.

20 Feb 2014

IEEE-SA and MEMS Industry Group sign MOU on eHealth and Internet of Things

IEEE, the world's largest professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, announced that the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and MEMS Industry Group (MIG), the trade association advancing micro-electromechanical systems across global markets, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help accelerate and broaden the adoption of globally relevant standards-based technologies for eHealth and the Internet of Things (IoT).

20 Feb 2014

IntriCon reports net sales of $15 million in fourth quarter 2013

IntriCon Corporation, a designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of miniature and micro-miniature body-worn devices, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.

20 Feb 2014

NCKU research team identifies medicine capable of rejuvenating aged hearts

A southern Taiwan-based National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) research team has identified the critical time period and a drug as treatment for cardiac repairing, the university revealed recently at a press conference.

14 Feb 2014

JustRight 5mm Stapler gets FDA clearance

JustRight Surgical, a micro-laparoscopic medical device company devoted to miniaturizing surgical instrumentation, has received 510 (k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its JustRight 5mm Stapler.

13 Feb 2014

Study uncovers how gut bacteria metabolize complex dietary carbohydrates in fruits, vegetables

We are all aware of the health benefits of dietary fiber. But what is dietary fiber and how do we metabolize it?

13 Feb 2014

Scientists explain why women with dense breast tissue at greater risk of developing breast cancer

Scientists from The University of Manchester working with IBM Research have identified a key biological mechanism that for the first time explains why women with dense breast tissue are at greater risk of developing breast cancer.

12 Feb 2014

Researchers introduce unique micro-robotic technique for tissue engineering and 3D printing

Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Carnegie Mellon University have introduced a unique micro-robotic technique to assemble the components of complex materials, the foundation of tissue engineering and 3D printing.

11 Feb 2014

Researchers develop low-power wireless microsystem for hearing aids and implants

Microsystems are at the heart of portable hearing aids and implants. Now researchers are developing a miniature, low-power wireless microsystem to make these medical aids smaller, more comfortable and more efficient.

11 Feb 2014

Researchers to highlight biomedical breakthroughs, new discoveries at Biophysical Society Meeting

Ask a question about how the human immune system fights a tropical disease, or how viruses like HIV use genetic tricks to resist drugs, or how plant cells capture light, or how Alzheimer's takes hold in the brain, or how we can better fight diseases like cancer, or why some sperm cells are fertile while others are not, and you may have to narrow your gaze to the nanoscale to find answers.

10 Feb 2014

micro News and Research

Researchers discover novel treatments for psoriasis that are likely to cause fewer side effects

Study provides novel insight into the impact of genes on Huntington's disease

Valeant Pharmaceuticals total revenues up 109% in fourth quarter 2013

Murad launches Acne Spot Fast Fix and Acne Clearing Solution

Infrared technique could help improve flow reactor chemistry for pharmaceuticals and other products

Zimmer issues 5 new patents directed to Subchondroplasty Procedure

Researchers discuss how psychology shapes human life

Support for progranulin role in bipolar disorder

IEEE-SA and MEMS Industry Group sign MOU on eHealth and Internet of Things

IntriCon reports net sales of $15 million in fourth quarter 2013

NCKU research team identifies medicine capable of rejuvenating aged hearts

JustRight 5mm Stapler gets FDA clearance

Study uncovers how gut bacteria metabolize complex dietary carbohydrates in fruits, vegetables

Scientists explain why women with dense breast tissue at greater risk of developing breast cancer

Researchers introduce unique micro-robotic technique for tissue engineering and 3D printing

Researchers develop low-power wireless microsystem for hearing aids and implants

Researchers to highlight biomedical breakthroughs, new discoveries at Biophysical Society Meeting

pSivida announces financial results for second quarter 2014

New method to build tiny degradable 'medicine factories' inside the body

New patent allows 22 claims surrounding Reverse Medical’s "MVP" technology platform

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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