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TSRI scientists reveal important role of genetics in brain circuits

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla have revealed new clues to the wiring of the brain. A team led by Associate Professor Anton Maximov found that neurons in brain regions that store memory can form networks in the absence of synaptic activity.

19 Apr 2017

Study paves way to develop noninvasive diagnostic test for colorectal cancer

The type of bacteria in your gut may help diagnose colorectal cancer. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and other institutions have identified specific types of bacteria that seem to be abundant in individuals with colorectal cancer.

19 Apr 2017

Closed-loop brainwave technology reduces post-traumatic stress symptoms

A closed-loop acoustic stimulation brainwave technology significantly reduced symptoms in people suffering from post-traumatic stress in a small pilot study conducted at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The study is published in the April 19 online edition of the journal BMC Psychiatry.

19 Apr 2017

Twin study shows which facial features are highly influenced by genetics

Research published this week in Scientific Reports uses computer image and statistical shape analysis to shed light on which parts of the face are most likely to be inherited.

19 Apr 2017

Olympus receives prestigious iF awards for smart microscope designs

Globally renowned as a symbol of design excellence, the iF design awards celebrate the best in user-focused, ergonomic and efficient design.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 19 Apr 2017

DeNovix pink spectrophotometer - fluorometer won by Ukraine National Acaedemy of Science

DeNovix Inc.

From DeNovix Inc. 17 Apr 2017

Collaboration between Hamilton Robotics and Illumina creates noninvasive streamlined prenatal testing solution

Hamilton Robotics continues to strengthen their ongoing partnership with Illumina, Inc. through the collaborative development of the VeriSeq™ NIPT Solution for high-throughput noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT).

From Hamilton Process Analytics 14 Apr 2017

KNAUER’s new osmometer allows fast and easy analysis of aqueous liquids

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 13 Apr 2017

Quickly determine dissolved particle concentration in solution

The K-7400S Semi-Micro Osmometer from KNAUER allows fast and easy analysis of aqueous liquids. Using the proven technology of freezing point depression, the device determines the total concentration of all dissolved particles of a solution. This makes it suitable especially for quality control in the industrial sector and for the use in research laboratories.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 12 Apr 2017

Programmed proteins could lead to inexpensive malaria vaccine

Despite decades of malaria research, the disease still afflicts hundreds of millions and kills around half a million people each year - most of them children in tropical regions.

10 Apr 2017

Illumina introduces fast, highly accurate Veriseq NIPT Solution in the European Union

Illumina, Inc. today announced the launch of the VeriSeq™ NIPT Solution, a CE-IVD marked next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based approach to noninvasive prenatal testing, including CE-IVD marked library prep and analysis software, which enables laboratories in the European Union to bring efficient, highly accurate NIPT in-house.

10 Apr 2017

Pitt develops new motorized wheelchair that runs on compressed air

A new waterproof motorized wheelchair that runs entirely on compressed air was unveiled today at Morgan's Wonderland, a 25-acre theme park in San Antonio, Texas.

7 Apr 2017

BrainDx develops new measurement tool for precise diagnosis of ADHD and autism

Software company BrainDx (http://braindx.net/) announces a pioneering measurement tool to assist practitioners and researchers in differentiating between ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children.

7 Apr 2017

Academic-industry collaboration aims to build personalized 3-D maps to improve neurosurgeries

Removing a brain tumor requires walking a fine line: Remove too little, and the disease remains; remove too much, and sight, speech or movement may be impaired.

7 Apr 2017

Epigem partners with Northumbria University to develop disposable TB testing kit

Leading micro-engineering company Epigem today announced a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Northumbria University to develop a cost-effective tuberculosis (TB) testing kit.

From Epigem Ltd. 6 Apr 2017

Virtual reality may be new way to prevent cognitive decline in elderly people

Ping Jiang and her Helsinki Challenge semifinalist team Senior Cognitive Booster want to increase the cognitive abilities of elderly people with the help of virtual reality.

5 Apr 2017

Belgian scientists use chemical maps to visualize original paint layers on Ghent altarpiece

Considered the pinnacle of mediaeval painting, the Ghent Altarpiece was painted around 1432 by Jan van Eyck and probably his brother Hubert. It is currently undergoing the most extensive conservation treatment for more than a century.

5 Apr 2017

Philips and B. Braun announce strategic alliance to enhance regional anesthesia and vascular access

B. Braun Melsungen AG, the global leader in regional anesthesia and pain management, and Royal Philips, a global leader in ultrasound and image guided therapy solutions, today announced a multi-year strategic alliance to innovate ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia – a rapidly growing alternative to general anesthesia – and vascular access.

4 Apr 2017

Researchers track in real-time how melanoma cells move to form tumors

There's a reason why melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, is so aggressive. You just need to watch the cells in action.

3 Apr 2017

Digitising health records could have positive impact on diagnosis and treatment of illnesses

Digitising health records to include key patient and treatment information could help identify patterns of illness, effectiveness of treatments and how these patients' gender and ethnicity influence this.

3 Apr 2017

Software News and Research

TSRI scientists reveal important role of genetics in brain circuits

Study paves way to develop noninvasive diagnostic test for colorectal cancer

Closed-loop brainwave technology reduces post-traumatic stress symptoms

Twin study shows which facial features are highly influenced by genetics

Olympus receives prestigious iF awards for smart microscope designs

DeNovix pink spectrophotometer - fluorometer won by Ukraine National Acaedemy of Science

Collaboration between Hamilton Robotics and Illumina creates noninvasive streamlined prenatal testing solution

KNAUER’s new osmometer allows fast and easy analysis of aqueous liquids

Quickly determine dissolved particle concentration in solution

Programmed proteins could lead to inexpensive malaria vaccine

Illumina introduces fast, highly accurate Veriseq NIPT Solution in the European Union

Pitt develops new motorized wheelchair that runs on compressed air

BrainDx develops new measurement tool for precise diagnosis of ADHD and autism

Academic-industry collaboration aims to build personalized 3-D maps to improve neurosurgeries

Epigem partners with Northumbria University to develop disposable TB testing kit

Virtual reality may be new way to prevent cognitive decline in elderly people

Belgian scientists use chemical maps to visualize original paint layers on Ghent altarpiece

Philips and B. Braun announce strategic alliance to enhance regional anesthesia and vascular access

Researchers track in real-time how melanoma cells move to form tumors

Digitising health records could have positive impact on diagnosis and treatment of illnesses

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