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Highly sensitive liquid particle counter released by Beckman Coulter

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is introducing the HIAC PODS+ Liquid Particle Counter, with advanced features for the early detection of minute contaminants.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Automation and Genomics 19 Dec 2016

Reductions in pressure injury prevalence linked to improved preventive practices

Rates of new pressure injuries in U.S. hospitals and other acute care settings have decreased by about half over the past decade, according to national survey data reported in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing.

16 Dec 2016

Endurance runners' brains have greater functional connectivity, research shows

If you're thinking about taking up running as your New Year's resolution and still need some convincing, consider this: MRI scans reveal that endurance runners' brains have greater functional connectivity than the brains of more sedentary individuals.

15 Dec 2016

Running can reduce joint inflammation, study finds

We all know that running causes a bit of inflammation and soreness, and that's just the price you pay for cardiovascular health. You know; no pain, no gain.

9 Dec 2016

IBM and Rice University create prototype of Watson-enabled robot for assisting elderly people

IBM Research today announced the creation of the prototype IBM Multi-Purpose Eldercare Robot Assistant (IBM MERA) done in collaboration with Rice University. IBM MERA is a first of a kind Watson-enabled application designed to help assist the elderly and their caregivers.

9 Dec 2016

QUT neuroscientist shows how brainpower could be key to mange stress and lose weight

A QUT neuroscientist internationally acclaimed for her research on alcohol and sugar addiction claims brainpower rather than willpower is the key to living healthily.

8 Dec 2016

Scientists discover how motors maneuver cells' intricate roadway system

Much like motors power our cars, they also ensure that proteins get to the right place in our cells, and a wide variety of diseases - from cancer to heart problems - can result when they don't.

7 Dec 2016

Sedentary lifestyle may increase risk of environmentally induced lung disease

An inactive lifestyle may increase the risk of environmentally induced asthma symptoms.

6 Dec 2016

Research findings point to inherited genetic basis of ALL risk in children

A late-breaking abstract being presented today during the 58th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego identifies inherited genetic mutations in the gene IKZF1 that confer a higher likelihood of developing pediatric acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).

6 Dec 2016

Simple, coordinated approach can improve chances of survival for high-risk AML patients

New research shows that quickly identifying patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and speeding the process to find them a stem cell donor and performing the transplant earlier, can significantly improve their chances of surviving for at least two years after diagnosis without a relapse.

5 Dec 2016

Heavy shoes cost more energy leading to changes in running performance

Running with heavy shoes costs more energy than running with lightweight shoes.

2 Dec 2016

Understanding sex differences in exercise fatigue can help develop better training strategies

Men are typically stronger and more powerful than women because they have more muscle mass.

2 Dec 2016

Study examines effects of minimalist shoes in trail runners

Minimalist shoes are a new commercially available athletic footwear now gaining strong popularity among both road and off-road runners.

2 Dec 2016

Philips pathology services recognised as big contributor to cancer research

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today commented on a recent report of Cancer Research UK (CRUK), which indicates that innovations, such as digital pathology, image measurement and digital collaboration are recommended to avert major gaps in UK pathology services in the near future.

From Philips Healthcare 2 Dec 2016

Running News and Research

Highly sensitive liquid particle counter released by Beckman Coulter

Reductions in pressure injury prevalence linked to improved preventive practices

Endurance runners' brains have greater functional connectivity, research shows

Running can reduce joint inflammation, study finds

IBM and Rice University create prototype of Watson-enabled robot for assisting elderly people

QUT neuroscientist shows how brainpower could be key to mange stress and lose weight

Scientists discover how motors maneuver cells' intricate roadway system

Sedentary lifestyle may increase risk of environmentally induced lung disease

Research findings point to inherited genetic basis of ALL risk in children

Simple, coordinated approach can improve chances of survival for high-risk AML patients

Heavy shoes cost more energy leading to changes in running performance

Understanding sex differences in exercise fatigue can help develop better training strategies

Study examines effects of minimalist shoes in trail runners

Philips pathology services recognised as big contributor to cancer research

Research highlights remarkable benefits of blackcurrants in sports performance, fat burning, muscle recovery

Metabolomics research at the Phenome Centre Birmingham

Active older population, better technology may be cause for more hip and knee replacement surgeries

Scientists take one step forward by finding how antibody neutralizes Zika infection

New approach could revolutionize manufacturing of single-crystal printed electronics

Research shows running in minimal shoes may reduce injury risk

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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