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Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

The effectiveness of ketogenic diets in lowering seizure frequency among newborns.

5 Dec 2023

FDA clears Beckman Coulter Life Sciences AQUIOS STEM System for stem cell analysis

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to distribute its popular AQUIOS STEM System in the United States.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 4 Dec 2023

Common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that a common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections which are particularly prevalent in children under two and in areas with poorer sanitation.

4 Dec 2023

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received two grants totaling $9.1 million from the National Cancer Institute to advance liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of cancer, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.

4 Dec 2023

SGH and NTU Singapore to develop customized medical devices and implants using 3D printing

Singapore General Hospital (SGH) patients are expected to benefit from healthcare innovations, such as customized medical devices and implants, under a collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) to set up a Joint Research & Development Laboratory in additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing.

4 Dec 2023

Neuroimaging and network modeling tools shed light on Alzheimer's disease in animal models

Indiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools - previously developed to analyze brains of patients in the clinic - to investigate Alzheimer's disease progression in preclinical animal models.

4 Dec 2023

MAbID offers a deep dive into chromatin dynamics and gene regulation

Researchers from the group of Jop Kind developed a new technique called MAbID. This allows them to simultaneously study different mechanisms of gene regulation, which plays a major role in development and disease.

4 Dec 2023

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Thalassemia, a hereditary hemoglobinopathy, occurs in 4.4 out of every 10,000 live births and is prevalent in Mediterranean coastal areas, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and southern China.

4 Dec 2023

Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

In a study published in the journal Food Quality and Safety on 19 October 2023, researchers from Zhejiang A&F University and Zhejiang University conclude that natural preservatives offer a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals in meat preservation.

4 Dec 2023

Fentanyl Identification On the Street and In the Lab

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From B&W Tek 4 Dec 2023

Study finds high levels of chemicals in hair care products

The average morning routine for many Americans includes inhaling several milligrams of chemicals that may be harmful to their health, Purdue University researchers have found.

4 Dec 2023

New 4-in-1 test can differentiate between swine flu, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza

The first case of a new strain of ‘swine flu’ has been detected in a human in the UK. The last swine flu pandemic killed 457 people in Britain alone. A leading testing expert says this strain looks to be very different but is urging Brits to take precautions.

4 Dec 2023

Painless ultrasound vaccine delivery on the horizon

An estimated quarter of adults and two-thirds of children have strong fears around needles, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 Dec 2023

Scientists unlock secrets of preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs.

1 Dec 2023

Brain peptide identified as key player in heavy alcohol drinking

Alcohol is the most common addictive substance in the world. Every year in the U.S. excessive alcohol use costs $249 billion and causes approximately 88,000 deaths, as well as various chronic diseases and social issues.

1 Dec 2023

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

The trends in antimicrobial resistance in Greece.

1 Dec 2023

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

The risk of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient individuals.

1 Dec 2023

Silencing galectin 1 protein shrinks liver cancer tumors in mice

Researchers at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have shown that inhibiting a specific protein using gene therapy can shrink hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in mice.

30 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing asthma care: AI-powered stethoscope for home monitoring of exacerbations

Study demonstrates the effectiveness of an AI-aided stethoscope, StethoMe, for remotely monitoring asthma exacerbations in both children and adults.

30 Nov 2023

Genetic evidence suggests thiazide diuretics reduce kidney stone risk

Kidney stones affect nearly 10% of the global population. For more than three decades, thiazide diuretics, a common medication used for high blood pressure, have been the standard of care for kidney stone prevention because they reduce the excretion of urinary calcium.

30 Nov 2023

Laboratory News and Research

Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

FDA clears Beckman Coulter Life Sciences AQUIOS STEM System for stem cell analysis

Common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

SGH and NTU Singapore to develop customized medical devices and implants using 3D printing

Neuroimaging and network modeling tools shed light on Alzheimer's disease in animal models

MAbID offers a deep dive into chromatin dynamics and gene regulation

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

Fentanyl Identification On the Street and In the Lab

Study finds high levels of chemicals in hair care products

New 4-in-1 test can differentiate between swine flu, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza

Painless ultrasound vaccine delivery on the horizon

Scientists unlock secrets of preeclampsia

Brain peptide identified as key player in heavy alcohol drinking

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

Silencing galectin 1 protein shrinks liver cancer tumors in mice

Revolutionizing asthma care: AI-powered stethoscope for home monitoring of exacerbations

Genetic evidence suggests thiazide diuretics reduce kidney stone risk

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