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New clinical chemistry analyzer launched by EKF at Medica 2015

EKF, launched the Altair™ 240 clinical chemistry analyzer to the European market at Medica 2015, Düsseldorf, 16-19th November.

From EKF Diagnostics 10 Nov 2015

Researchers identify factors that spark formation of pluripotent cells

Researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute and the Wellcome Trust- Medical Research Council Cambridge Stem Cell Institute at the University of Cambridge have identified factors that spark the formation of pluripotent cells.

10 Nov 2015

Drug compounds target multiple pathways associated with myotonic dystrophy type 1

Efforts to treat myotonic dystrophy type 1, the most common form of muscular dystrophy, are in their infancy. In a new study, researchers report they have added new capabilities to an experimental drug agent that previously defeated only one of DM1's many modes of action. Their retooled compounds interrupt the disease's pathology in three ways.

10 Nov 2015

City of Hope awarded NIH grant to study potential link between environmental factors and breast cancer

The National Institutes of Health has awarded City of Hope a five-year, $4.8 million grant to study the possible role of chemicals in the environment in the development of breast cancer during the menopausal transition in women.

6 Nov 2015

Scientists discover small molecule that can block growth of BRCA-deficient cancer cells

Cancer cells with mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which serve a vital role in preserving the integrity of the genetic code, are key targets for cancer therapeutics. Yet, few agents can selectively eliminate cells deficient in BRCA, and none can do so without the risk of inducing drug resistance.

6 Nov 2015

Scientists propose new framework to assess innovative nicotine and tobacco products

Scientists at British American Tobacco have proposed a new scientific framework that could be used to assess the reduced-risk promise of the myriad of innovative nicotine and tobacco products currently being developed.

6 Nov 2015

INVO Bioscience obtains de novo clearance from FDA for INVOcell fertility treatment

INVO Bioscience, Inc., a medical device company focused on treatment option for patients diagnosed with infertility, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted the Company's de novo request for the INVOcell.

4 Nov 2015

Ingenza and Imperial researchers work together to improve nasogastric feeding tube placement

Ingenza has teamed up with clinical scientists at Imperial College London to trial an improved diagnostic assay for confirming nasogastric (NG) tube placement. Professor George Hanna, Director of the National Institute for Health Research Diagnostic Evidence Co-operative London at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which specialises in In Vitro Diagnostics, explained: “Correct placement of NG tubes is vital, as accidental insertion of the tube into the lung instead of the gut can have serious consequences.

3 Nov 2015

Blood stem cell self-renewal dependent on surroundings

Stem cells have two important capabilities: they can develop into a wide range of cell types and simultaneously renew themselves, creating fresh stem cells. Using a model of the blood forming (hematopoietic) system, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now been able to precisely determine, which signaling pathways play an essential role in the self-renewal of blood stem cells. A particularly decisive role in this process is the interactive communication with surrounding tissue cells in the bone marrow.

3 Nov 2015

Good news for patients suffering from dry age-related macular degeneration

Scientists have good news for patients who suffer from currently untreatable dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD). In a new study, researchers identified a potential target for future therapies to slow the progression of the blinding condition. Published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, the findings indicate that treatments currently used for other conditions could also work for dry AMD.

3 Nov 2015

UAB study aims to provide improved care related to reproductive health of women with CF

For University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Assistant Professor Sigrid Ladores, Ph.D., investigating reproductive health concerns in adolescents and young adults with chronic illnesses, particularly those with cystic fibrosis, is not just a profession, it is a passion.

3 Nov 2015

Study sheds light on mechanism of neuronal activity

Neurons communicate by passing electrical messages, known as action potentials, between each other. Each neuron has a highly specialized structural region, the axon initial segment (AIS), whose primary role is in the generation and sending of these messages.

30 Oct 2015

New magnetic field delivery method could help treat traumatic brain injury

Treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) using stem cell therapy is an important area of current research. However, injecting stem cells into the central nervous system has serious drawbacks, including intracranial hemorrhage and cells failing to reach TBI-affected areas of the brain.

30 Oct 2015

Scientists one step closer to developing new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

For patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the possibility of taking a single pill to bring long-lasting relief might seem too good to be true. Scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University are on the brink of making that happen, thanks to a recent proof-of-concept study, in which the severity of a form of inflammatory bowel disease in mice was dramatically reduced with one oral dose of a protein isolated from a bacterial biofilm.

30 Oct 2015

Bibby Scientific’s Techne PCR-based method allows rapid and specific detection of flavour spoilage yeast

Bibby Scientific announced today that it has launched a Techne PCR-based method for reliable and highly specific detection of the yeast, Dekkera bruxellensis, which is a major cause of wine spoilage worldwide, causing large economic losses within the global wine industry.

From Cole Parmer Limited 29 Oct 2015

IDT’s innovative Alt-R CRISPR-Cas9 System improves genome editing potency, reduces cell toxicity

Integrated DNA Technologies, introduces a new approach to CRISPR—its innovative Alt-R CRISPR-Cas9 System, based on the naturally occurring S. pyogenes CRISPR RNA system.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 29 Oct 2015

Pittcon will exhibit at the Bioconference clinical diagnostics and research virtual conference

Pittcon is pleased to announce its participation in the “Clinical Diagnostics & Research” virtual conference from November 11 to 12, 2015. Clinicians, researchers, medical experts, and professionals from around the world convene for this free web-conference to learn and interact with a community of like-minded colleagues.

From Pittcon 27 Oct 2015

Rapid, award winning diagnostic tests to be presented at MEDICA

A Bloxham-based company focused on improving the usability, safety and accuracy of rapid diagnostic tests will present its fully integrated AtomoRapid™ product range at MEDICA 2015, the world’s largest medical trade fair.

23 Oct 2015

Biophor receives FDA 510(k) clearance for distribution of seventh oral fluid screening assay

Biophor Diagnostics, Inc. announces that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for sale and distribution of its seventh oral fluid screening assay based on the RapidFRET IVD Platform technology. This clearance completes the company's flagship panel for drugs of abuse screening in oral fluid.

19 Oct 2015

DelMar reports positive data from preclinical study of VAL-083 for treatment of ovarian cancer

DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new cancer therapies, announced that yesterday it presented positive preclinical data demonstrating the promising potential of its lead product candidate VAL-083 (dianhydrogalactitol) as a treatment for ovarian cancer.

19 Oct 2015

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New clinical chemistry analyzer launched by EKF at Medica 2015

Researchers identify factors that spark formation of pluripotent cells

Drug compounds target multiple pathways associated with myotonic dystrophy type 1

City of Hope awarded NIH grant to study potential link between environmental factors and breast cancer

Scientists discover small molecule that can block growth of BRCA-deficient cancer cells

Scientists propose new framework to assess innovative nicotine and tobacco products

INVO Bioscience obtains de novo clearance from FDA for INVOcell fertility treatment

Ingenza and Imperial researchers work together to improve nasogastric feeding tube placement

Blood stem cell self-renewal dependent on surroundings

Good news for patients suffering from dry age-related macular degeneration

UAB study aims to provide improved care related to reproductive health of women with CF

Study sheds light on mechanism of neuronal activity

New magnetic field delivery method could help treat traumatic brain injury

Scientists one step closer to developing new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

Bibby Scientific’s Techne PCR-based method allows rapid and specific detection of flavour spoilage yeast

IDT’s innovative Alt-R CRISPR-Cas9 System improves genome editing potency, reduces cell toxicity

Pittcon will exhibit at the Bioconference clinical diagnostics and research virtual conference

Rapid, award winning diagnostic tests to be presented at MEDICA

Biophor receives FDA 510(k) clearance for distribution of seventh oral fluid screening assay

DelMar reports positive data from preclinical study of VAL-083 for treatment of ovarian cancer

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