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Researchers identify novel compounds that decrease glucose production in liver cells

Scientists may have found a new tool for studying—and maybe even treating—Type 2 diabetes, the form of diabetes considered responsible for close to 95 percent of cases in the United States.

27 Mar 2017

New UBC research reveals clues to how bacteria proliferates in lungs of cystic fibrosis patients

New UBC research on bacteria that cause major problems for those with cystic fibrosis reveals clues as to how it proliferates for so long in the lungs and offers new ideas for treatments to explore.

27 Mar 2017

Insilico Medicine to present research findings in AI for drug discovery at BioDataWorld West Congress

Insilico Medicine, a Baltimore-based Big Data analytics company applying deep learning techniques to drug discovery, biomarker development and human longevity research will present and chair a panel at the BioDataWorld West, San Francisco, April 26-27.

25 Mar 2017

Academics propose bill to prevent privatisation of NHS services

On Friday 24th March, the NHS Reinstatement Bill will be presented in the House of Commons by Margaret Greenwood, Labour MP for Wirral West.

24 Mar 2017

New CDISC data standard assists in development of potential Ebola treatments

The Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium and the Infectious Diseases Data Observatory announce the availability of a new standard to assist in the collection, aggregation and analysis of Ebola virus disease research data.

24 Mar 2017

New research reveals impact of 3D printing technology in medical devices and pharmaceutical sector

3D printing technology is the ideal solution for the healthcare industry’s need for the efficient production of complex and personalized products.

23 Mar 2017

Easier non-medical vaccine exemption policies linked to greater risk for measles outbreak

States with weaker non-medical exemption policies for vaccinations can reduce the likelihood of a measles outbreak 140 to 190 percent by strengthening them, a new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows.

21 Mar 2017

First-in-human study shows positive results for new medicine that could reduce maternal deaths

The Monash University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences today announced positive results from a first-in-human study of a new, inhaled form of a medicine that could significantly reduce maternal deaths around the world.

21 Mar 2017

Uniqsis announces substantial growth in flow chemistry market over last year

Uniqsis Ltd., specialists in flow chemistry, has announced a 50% growth in sales and a significant increase in trading profit for their business year ending 31st January 2017.

21 Mar 2017

Prior Scientific appoints new Global Strategic Marketing Manager

Prior Scientific has announced the appointment of Manuj Patel as Global Strategic Marketing Manager. Manuj will report to Prior Scientific CEO, Tom Freda.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 21 Mar 2017

New gene-silencing drugs cut cholesterol levels by half in early research

The first in a new class of gene-silencing drugs, known as inclisiran, has been shown to halve cholesterol levels in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease.

21 Mar 2017

NeoGenomics, Definiens expand alliance to develop novel biomarker assays for clinical trials and testing

NeoGenomics, Inc., a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services, and Definiens, the leader in Tissue Phenomics solutions from biomarker discovery to meaningful diagnostics, today announced that they have expanded their alliance to develop and automate the analysis of new biomarker assays for clinical trials and routine clinical testing.

20 Mar 2017

Nocturia is the top cause of sleep disturbance

‘On World Sleep Day sleep experts encourage people to understand the value of healthy and solid sleep. In particular, if they need to go to the toilet more than once in the night they have nocturia, a condition which affects one in three adults over the age of 30 and two thirds of adults over the age of 65.’

17 Mar 2017

Australian researchers use new technique to provide estimate of dementia rates among older women

At least a quarter of Australian women over 70 will develop dementia according to University of Queensland researchers.

17 Mar 2017

Study: Combined neurofeedback and HRV training can improve anxiety, depression symptoms

The official journal of the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR), NeuroRegulation, this week published the results of a scientific paper demonstrating for the first time that combined neurofeedback and heart rate variability (HRV) training may have a "robust effect" on improving symptoms of anxiety and depression.

16 Mar 2017

TSRI researchers develop novel drug delivery method for treating cancers

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have developed a new drug delivery method that produces strong results in treating cancers in animal models, including some hard-to-treat solid and liquid tumors.

16 Mar 2017

2017 was another big year for Pittcon, as global attendance and economic impacts are revealed

Pittcon 2017 brought together members from the scientific community from around the world with leading speakers, instructors and exhibiting companies.

From Pittcon 16 Mar 2017

Exact replication studies may accelerate development of better cancer treatments

In response to rising concern that many published scientific results may be false, the Reproducibility Project: Cancer Biology set out to replicate findings from the 50 most cited cancer studies from 2010-2012.

15 Mar 2017

New study sheds light on how dance moves matter in biological courtship

At every moment inside the human body, a carefully choreographed dance is being performed.

15 Mar 2017

BioCapt Single-Use Microbial Impactor helps minimize false positives, eliminate costly sterilization steps

The BioCapt Single-Use Microbial Impactor, designed by and offered exclusively through Particle Measuring Systems, helps minimize false positives for microbial activity in pharmaceutical cleanrooms by reducing contamination from handling of microbial plates.

From Particle Measuring Systems 15 Mar 2017

Pharmaceuticals News and Research

Researchers identify novel compounds that decrease glucose production in liver cells

New UBC research reveals clues to how bacteria proliferates in lungs of cystic fibrosis patients

Insilico Medicine to present research findings in AI for drug discovery at BioDataWorld West Congress

Academics propose bill to prevent privatisation of NHS services

New CDISC data standard assists in development of potential Ebola treatments

New research reveals impact of 3D printing technology in medical devices and pharmaceutical sector

Easier non-medical vaccine exemption policies linked to greater risk for measles outbreak

First-in-human study shows positive results for new medicine that could reduce maternal deaths

Uniqsis announces substantial growth in flow chemistry market over last year

Prior Scientific appoints new Global Strategic Marketing Manager

New gene-silencing drugs cut cholesterol levels by half in early research

NeoGenomics, Definiens expand alliance to develop novel biomarker assays for clinical trials and testing

Nocturia is the top cause of sleep disturbance

Australian researchers use new technique to provide estimate of dementia rates among older women

Study: Combined neurofeedback and HRV training can improve anxiety, depression symptoms

TSRI researchers develop novel drug delivery method for treating cancers

2017 was another big year for Pittcon, as global attendance and economic impacts are revealed

Exact replication studies may accelerate development of better cancer treatments

New study sheds light on how dance moves matter in biological courtship

BioCapt Single-Use Microbial Impactor helps minimize false positives, eliminate costly sterilization steps

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