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Study shows potential of 3D tracking system in improving accuracy of robot-assisted surgery

The cutting-edge biocompatible near-infrared 3D tracking system used to guide the suturing in the first smart tissue autonomous robot surgery has the potential to improve manual and robot-assisted surgery and interventions through unobstructed 3D visibility and enhanced accuracy, according to a study published in the March 2017 issue of IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering.

17 Feb 2017

Salk scientists use mRNA to successfully treat hemophilia B in mice

FedEx, UPS, DHL--when it comes to sending packages, choices abound. But the most important delivery service you may not have heard of mRNA.

16 Feb 2017

Research opens treatment pathways for cancers that do not respond to targeted antibodies

By hijacking a cancer cell's own metabolism, researchers have found a way to tag and target elusive cancers with small-molecule sugars. This opens treatment pathways for cancers that are not responsive to conventional targeted antibodies, such as triple-negative breast cancer.

15 Feb 2017

Researchers explore role played by nicotine in grouping of nicotinic receptors within the brain

Nicotine -- the primary compound found within tobacco smoke -- is known to change the grouping of some subtypes of nicotinic receptors, but the mechanisms for nicotine addiction remain unclear.

15 Feb 2017

New study reveals potential drug to combat life-threatening effects of COPD

New research published online in The FASEB Journal reveals a potential drug to combat the life-threatening effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

13 Feb 2017

Specific genetic errors that trigger congenital heart disease can be reproduced in common fruit fly

Specific genetic errors that trigger congenital heart disease (CHD) in humans can be reproduced reliably in Drosophila melanogaster - the common fruit fly - an initial step toward personalized therapies for patients in the future.

11 Feb 2017

InnovationDB conducts study to explore use of plastic electronics in healthcare devices

Now is the time for healthcare innovators to adopt plastic electronics and revolutionise healthcare monitoring and diagnosis. InnovationDB, the world’s largest IP licensable technology database, has carried out a comprehensive study of the use of plastic electronics in healthcare devices to spot the biggest trends and identify the full potential of this exciting technology to transform our lives.

10 Feb 2017

Studies open new windows into understanding untreatable group of common genetic disorders

Two Princeton University studies are opening important new windows into understanding an untreatable group of common genetic disorders known as RASopathies that are characterized by distinct facial features, developmental delays, cognitive impairment and heart problems.

7 Feb 2017

PERK protein could be target for development of new drugs for progressive supranuclear palsy

The brain disease "progressive supranuclear palsy" (PSP) is currently incurable and its symptoms can only be eased to a very limited degree. PSP impairs eye movements, locomotion, balance control, and speech.

6 Feb 2017

IBS scientists develop Nano MRI Lamp for smarter diagnosis of diseases

A research team led by CHEON Jinwoo at the Center for Nanomedicine, within the Institute for Basic Science, developed the Nano MRI Lamp: A new technology platform that tunes the magnetic resonance imaging signals "ON" only in the presence of the targeted disease.

6 Feb 2017

Belgian scientists discover key role of Taok3 protein in triggering splenic B cell differentiation

Belgian scientists have discovered the key role of protein Taok3 in the development of type B immune cells known as MZB cells, which are responsible for making antibodies to fight diseases.

3 Feb 2017

IDT offers cost-effective and most complete spectrum of CRISPR genome editing systems

Reflecting its drive to provide innovative solutions to the genomics community, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the first genomics company to develop and bring to market a complete ribonucleoprotein-based Cpf1 CRISPR system.

2 Feb 2017

Study reveals how white blood cells get pushy to rapidly reach areas of infection

One of the mysteries of the living body is the movement of cells - not just in the blood, but through cellular and other barriers.

31 Jan 2017

Rice chemists synthesize new, improved contrast agents for real-time tracking of stem cells in the body

Rice University researchers have synthesized a new and greatly improved generation of contrast agents for tagging and real-time tracking of stem cells in the body.

31 Jan 2017

New MIP system for therapeutic gene delivery can enhance transgene expression using AAV vector

Advanced engineering of a mini-intronic plasmid (MIP) system designed to carry a therapeutic gene can significantly enhance the expression of the transgene delivered using an adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector.

28 Jan 2017

Scientists define working mechanism of promising anti-cancer molecules

An international team of scientists, including MIPT researchers, has defined the way their promising anti-cancer molecules work.

25 Jan 2017

UAB researchers discover novel underlying mechanism involved in anxiety disorders, PTSD

University of Alabama at Birmingham neurobiologist Lynn Dobrunz, Ph.D., has discovered a novel mechanism for how stress-induced anxiety — the type of experience that can produce post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD — affects circuit function in the hippocampus, the area of the brain where aversive memories are formed.

24 Jan 2017

in vivo News and Research

Study shows potential of 3D tracking system in improving accuracy of robot-assisted surgery

Salk scientists use mRNA to successfully treat hemophilia B in mice

Research opens treatment pathways for cancers that do not respond to targeted antibodies

Researchers explore role played by nicotine in grouping of nicotinic receptors within the brain

New study reveals potential drug to combat life-threatening effects of COPD

Specific genetic errors that trigger congenital heart disease can be reproduced in common fruit fly

InnovationDB conducts study to explore use of plastic electronics in healthcare devices

Studies open new windows into understanding untreatable group of common genetic disorders

PERK protein could be target for development of new drugs for progressive supranuclear palsy

IBS scientists develop Nano MRI Lamp for smarter diagnosis of diseases

Belgian scientists discover key role of Taok3 protein in triggering splenic B cell differentiation

IDT offers cost-effective and most complete spectrum of CRISPR genome editing systems

Study reveals how white blood cells get pushy to rapidly reach areas of infection

Rice chemists synthesize new, improved contrast agents for real-time tracking of stem cells in the body

New MIP system for therapeutic gene delivery can enhance transgene expression using AAV vector

Scientists define working mechanism of promising anti-cancer molecules

UAB researchers discover novel underlying mechanism involved in anxiety disorders, PTSD

Mayo Clinic researchers identify genetic promoter that drives lung cancer formation

Exposure to insecticides that mimic melatonin could put people at higher risk for diabetes

Research findings could offer ways of fighting treatment resistance in oesophageal cancer

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