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Study reveals how neighboring synapses compete for plasticity resources

Nerve cells in the brain receive thousands of synaptic signals via their "antenna", the so-called dendritic branch.

2 Sep 2024

Cryoballoon ablation as effective as radiofrequency for atrial fibrillation in heart failure patients

Cryoballoon (CB) ablation is as effective at reducing recurrences of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial tachycardia (AT) at 1-year, when compared to the current most widely used technique, radiofrequency (RF) ablation, in heart failure patients with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug - 2 Sept).

2 Sep 2024

Eggonomics reveals racial disparities in U.S. egg donation payments

White women are paid up to eight times more for their eggs than Black women in the US, according to data uncovered by the author of a new book which exposes the lesser-known ramifications of egg donation.

2 Sep 2024

New method revolutionizes DNA-encoded chemical libraries

Nowadays, there's lots of buzz about spectacular new medical treatments such as personalised cancer therapy with modified immune cells or antibodies.

2 Sep 2024

Biodegradable diagnostic tests offer sustainable solution to plastic pollution

The global plastic pollution crisis and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic – where billions of single-use diagnostic tests were discarded – is prompting businesses and researchers to develop new and more sustainable rapid diagnostic tests.

30 Aug 2024

Clonal hematopoiesis identified as new risk factor for atherosclerosis

To the known risk factors for cardiovascular disease - high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity - a new one has to be added: clonal hematopoiesis.

30 Aug 2024

New imaging technology enhances detection of tumor remnants

The imaging techniques currently used in biological research cannot penetrate into deeper tissue layers.

30 Aug 2024

Enhancing low-quality video detection with EEG and ERP techniques

In a research paper, scientists from the Beijing Institute of Technology proposed an event-related potential (ERP) extraction method to solve the asynchronous problem of low-quality video target detection, designed the time-frequency features based on continuous wavelet transform, and established an EEG decoding model based on neural characterization.

30 Aug 2024

New ESC guidelines introduce intensive blood pressure targets and renal denervation recommendations

Updated ESC Guidelines on the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension include a new elevated blood pressure category, more ambitious and intensive treatment targets, and, for the first time, recommendations on the use of renal denervation to treat various forms of hypertension.

30 Aug 2024

Study identifies barriers to physical activity among nursing students

New research from the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in collaboration with the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation, is helping to identify barriers to physical activity in nurses.

30 Aug 2024

EU-funded MASTER project develops first comprehensive database of food metagenomes

The first comprehensive database of food metagenomes has been developed by the EU-funded MASTER project.

30 Aug 2024

New finger-prick blood test could revolutionize Alzheimer’s screening

GPs could soon be able to screen their patients for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) using a simple handheld device developed by Monash engineers.

30 Aug 2024

Ingenza announces partnership with Cellugy to investigate the potential of biofabricated cellulose

Industrial biotech specialist Ingenza is delighted to announce that it is collaborating with Cellugy to accelerate the development of its innovative platform for producing biofabricated cellulose. This technology will provide a sustainable alternative to fossil-based petrochemicals in various industrial applications, starting with personal care. The new project will ultimately accelerate the understanding and optimization of bacterial cellulose production.

From Ingenza Ltd 30 Aug 2024

Micropore appoints Insung Chroma-Tech Co as korean distributor

Micropore Technologies has just announced the appointment of Insung Chroma-Tech Co. as the distributor for its patented membrane technology in the Korean market

From Micropore Techologies 30 Aug 2024

Micropore appoints new CEO

Kay joins the business at a significant turning point for the company. Micropore is transitioning from an early-stage proof of concept into a fully developed drug delivery solution.

From Micropore Techologies 30 Aug 2024

Carcinotech dominates summer awards season

Over the past six years, Carcinotech has been laser-focused on developing, optimising and commercializing our innovative drug development platform.

From Carcinotech 30 Aug 2024

Sapio Sciences Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type 2 Examination and HIPAA/HITECH Attestation Examination

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From Sapio Sciences 30 Aug 2024

New bacterial defense mechanism revealed as potential tool for genome editing

Scientists who have described in a new study the step-by-step details of a bacterial defense strategy see the mechanism as a promising platform for development of a new genome-editing method.

29 Aug 2024

Marijuana use linked to elevated nicotine levels in plastic surgery patients

Marijuana use is common among patients considering plastic surgery and is associated with elevated nicotine levels on laboratory tests, reports a paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

29 Aug 2024

New smart mask monitors breath for real-time health analysis

Personalized wearable devices that monitor people's health are on the rise. From watches to patches and other types of sensors, these smart devices can monitor heart activity, inflammation levels, and more to help patients better manage their health from their own homes.

29 Aug 2024