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Newer version of ALS drug may effectively treat inherited form of the disease

NIH-funded researchers delayed signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in rodents by injecting them with a second-generation drug designed to silence the gene, superoxide dismutase 1.

27 Jul 2018

Festo launches next-generation liquid handling/modular dosing system

Festo introduces its next-generation liquid handling/modular dosing system developed to simplify automating applications for in-vitro diagnostics, cell and genome research, and sample inspection.

27 Jul 2018

NGI assistant boosts precision of inhaler testing

The upgraded NGI Assistant is a labour-saving device that boosts the precision and productivity of inhaler testing to unprecedented levels.

From Copley Scientific Limited 26 Jul 2018

LifeSignals receives FDA clearance for wireless LP1100 Life Signal Patch

LifeSignals announced today that it received FDA clearance for its wireless LP1100 Life Signal Patch for enabling the next generation of wearable, healthcare monitoring devices.

26 Jul 2018

MicroRNA panel could categorize indeterminate thyroid nodule samples into malignant and benign

A panel of 19 microRNAs identified using next-generation sequencing could categorize indeterminate thyroid nodule samples into malignant and benign.

26 Jul 2018

CellMax Life receives six U.S. patents for early cancer detection blood test

CellMax Life, enabling early cancer detection and management with affordable, non-invasive blood tests, announced today that six U.S. patents have been granted for its biomimetic platform CMx, which detects circulating tumor cells.

26 Jul 2018

CERENOVUS announces launch of novel stent retriever for treating stroke patients

CERENOVUS, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, announced the first patients have been treated with its new EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device since it became commercially available in the U.S. EMBOTRAP II is a next-generation stent retriever used to capture and remove life-threatening blood clots from the brain following an ischemic stroke.

26 Jul 2018

Researchers assess characteristics and skin cancer risk behaviors of sunless tanners

Many advertisements, articles and reports make bold statements regarding sunless tanning products - sprays, ointments, creams, foams, or lotions that promise tan skin without the increased risk of skin cancer that goes along with outdoor sunbathing or indoor tanning

26 Jul 2018

German high-school life science laboratory receives FLUOstar Omega microplate reader from BMG LABTECH

On Thursday, the 20th of July, the high-school life science laboratory in Ohlsbach, Germany received a FLUOstar Omega microplate reader donated by BMG LABTECH. The device enables the young scientists to expand their research capabilities.

From BMG LABTECH GmbH 25 Jul 2018

EPFL scientists develop new optical nanotube sensors using synthetic biology

EPFL scientists have developed new nanotube biosensors using synthetic biology, which improves their sensing capabilities in complex biofluids, such as blood and urine. The study is published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.

24 Jul 2018

Researchers report first randomized trial results of 'kick and kill' approach to treat HIV

Researchers have reported the results of the first randomized clinical trial to test a novel strategy involving waking up and then killing the 'sleeping' HIV that is hiding in the body using an experimental approach known as 'kick and kill'.

24 Jul 2018

Karius Test accurately detects invasive fungal infections, shows study

Karius, a life sciences company transforming infectious disease diagnostics with genomics and data through the innovative use of next-generation sequencing to analyze microbial cell-free DNA, announced today the positive results of a clinical study using blood samples from patients with confirmed invasive fungal infections.

20 Jul 2018

Scientists move one step further in developing eye drops to treat age-related macular degeneration

Scientists at the University of Birmingham are one step closer to developing an eye drop that could revolutionize treatment for age-related macular degeneration.

20 Jul 2018

Top AI companies join hands to discover novel drugs for DMD

Insilico Medicine a leader in artificial intelligence for drug discovery, biomarker development and aging research, announced a research collaboration agreement with A2A Pharmaceuticals, Inc. A2A is a biotechnology company headquartered in New York and focused on development of novel drugs for unmet needs in oncology, drug resistant bacterial infections, and other life threatening diseases.

20 Jul 2018

Parental incarceration affects health behaviors of children in adulthood

A new study published in Pediatrics found that young adults who had a parent incarcerated during their childhood are more likely to skip needed healthcare, smoke cigarettes, engage in risky sexual behaviors, and abuse alcohol, prescription and illicit drugs.

17 Jul 2018

Novotek to showcase control and monitoring systems at the Water and Wastewater fair, Sweden

Industrial IT and automation expert Novotek will be exhibiting at the Water and Wastewater fair, at the Elmia Exhibition and Conference Centre in Jönköping, Sweden from 25–27 September, 2018. Visitors are invited to meet with Novotek at stand B01.100 to find out about the company’s control and monitoring systems for water and wastewater facilities.

From Novotek AB 17 Jul 2018

NeuroTrauma Sciences and Henry Ford join hands to advance exosome technology

NeuroTrauma Sciences, LLC, a biopharmaceutical company, and Henry Ford Health System, a non-profit organization, today announce that a newly-formed subsidiary of NTS has entered into multi-year Sponsored Research and License Agreements.

16 Jul 2018

Researchers reduce size of tumors in mice by artificially activating the brain's reward system

By artificially activating the brain's reward system, researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have dramatically reduced the size of cancerous tumors in mice. The findings were published recently in the journal Nature Communications.

16 Jul 2018

Efficient communication between hospitals improves patient safety and reduces mortality

Well more than a million patients are transferred between hospitals each year in the U.S. This process is challenging both for hospitals and patients and breakdowns in communication are common.

16 Jul 2018

New study identifies inherited genetic variants that raise risk of clonal hematopoiesis

A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has identified some of the first known inherited genetic variants that significantly raise a person's likelihood of developing clonal hematopoiesis, an age-related white blood cell condition linked with higher risk of certain blood cancers and cardiovascular disease.

12 Jul 2018

Next Generation News and Research

Newer version of ALS drug may effectively treat inherited form of the disease

Festo launches next-generation liquid handling/modular dosing system

NGI assistant boosts precision of inhaler testing

LifeSignals receives FDA clearance for wireless LP1100 Life Signal Patch

MicroRNA panel could categorize indeterminate thyroid nodule samples into malignant and benign

CellMax Life receives six U.S. patents for early cancer detection blood test

CERENOVUS announces launch of novel stent retriever for treating stroke patients

Researchers assess characteristics and skin cancer risk behaviors of sunless tanners

German high-school life science laboratory receives FLUOstar Omega microplate reader from BMG LABTECH

EPFL scientists develop new optical nanotube sensors using synthetic biology

Researchers report first randomized trial results of 'kick and kill' approach to treat HIV

Karius Test accurately detects invasive fungal infections, shows study

Scientists move one step further in developing eye drops to treat age-related macular degeneration

Top AI companies join hands to discover novel drugs for DMD

Parental incarceration affects health behaviors of children in adulthood

Novotek to showcase control and monitoring systems at the Water and Wastewater fair, Sweden

NeuroTrauma Sciences and Henry Ford join hands to advance exosome technology

Researchers reduce size of tumors in mice by artificially activating the brain's reward system

Efficient communication between hospitals improves patient safety and reduces mortality

New study identifies inherited genetic variants that raise risk of clonal hematopoiesis

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