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Drugs that target tissue stiffness could potentially prevent cancer metastasis

In order for cancer to spread, malignant cells must break away from a tumor and through the tough netting of extracellular matrix, or ECM, that surrounds it. To fit through the holes in this net, those cancerous cells must elongate into a torpedo-like shape.

22 Feb 2017

ITL Group celebrates 40 years of medical device manufacturing

2017 marks a milestone celebration for contract medical device company the ITL Group as they celebrate 40 years in the industry.

From Vitl Life Science Solutions 21 Feb 2017

Researchers develop novel in vivo model for studying pancreatic cancer

Researchers at Okayama University report in the December 2016 issue of the American Journal of Cancer Research a novel in vivo model for the study of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) tumors.

21 Feb 2017

UC San Diego researchers receive new grant to advance malaria research

An international research team, led by principal investigator Elizabeth A. Winzeler, PhD, professor in the pediatric division of host-microbe systems and therapeutics at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, and colleagues have received a three-year, $4.7 million supplemental grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to advance their development of improved therapies for malaria eradication and elimination.

17 Feb 2017

Chronic exposure to common food additive alters nutrient absorption in small intestine

The ability of small intestine cells to absorb nutrients and act as a barrier to pathogens is "significantly decreased" after chronic exposure to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, a common food additive found in everything from chewing gum to bread, according to research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

17 Feb 2017

Another study to show the performance of the Quo-Test® HbA1c analyzer by EKF meets criteria

EKF, announces in published paper Quo-Test POC hemoglobin A1c analyzer has been confirmed to meet IFCC and Laboratory Medicine criteria.

From EKF Diagnostics 16 Feb 2017

Postmenopausal hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years linked to lower dementia risk

Postmenopausal estrogen-based hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years was associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease in a large study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.

16 Feb 2017

IDIBELL scientists develop oncolytic virus capable of redirecting immune system to attack cancer cells

Researchers of the Cancer Virotherapy Research Group of Bellvitge Biomedicine Research Institute, led by Dr. Ramon Alemany, have developed an oncolytic virus capable of redirecting the patient's immune system against their tumor cells.

16 Feb 2017

Review shows lipid nanoparticles as highly promising delivery systems in gene therapy

Lipid nanoparticles (SLNs and NLCs) are regarded as highly promising systems for delivering nucleic acids in gene therapy.

14 Feb 2017

Women who participate in clinical trials experience improved health outcomes, research finds

Women who participate in obstetric and gynaecology clinical trials experience improved health outcomes compared to those who are not involved in trials, according to research by Queen Mary University of London.

14 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

X-ray helps identify atomic composition of micronutrients in human brain organoids

Micronutrients and minerals play a key role during human fetal development. A study published in PeerJ this week describes the composition and distribution of some elements in human minibrains created in the lab.

13 Feb 2017

Exosome isolation using ultracentrifugation

In the outpatient clinic and lab, our research studies aim to understand biological functions of exosomes and membrane particles.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Centrifugation 9 Feb 2017

Testing treatments for bone cancer may get easier with enhanced 3D-printed scaffolds

Testing treatments for bone cancer tumors may get easier with new enhancements to sophisticated support structures that mimic their biological environment, according to Rice University scientists.

9 Feb 2017

UCI researchers create unique VMT platform with potential for anti-cancer drug screening

Led by UCI professor of molecular biology & biochemistry Christopher C.W. Hughes, the research team successfully established multiple vascularized micro-organs on an industry-standard 96-well plate.

8 Feb 2017

Research: Daylight savings time contributes to higher miscarriage rates among IVF patients

Daylight savings time contributes to higher miscarriage rates among women undergoing in vitro fertilization who had had a prior pregnancy loss according to new research out of Boston Medical Center and IVF New England.

8 Feb 2017

Researchers evaluate biological effects of exposure to cigarette smoke versus e-cigarette aerosols

Researchers reported changes in the expression levels of 123 genes when reconstituted lung tissue was exposed to cigarette smoke, compared to only two genes that could be confirmed following exposure to e-cigarette aerosols.

6 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

FDA grants permission to market new Seeker System for screening rare metabolic disorders in newborns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today permitted marketing of the Seeker System for the screening of four, rare Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) in newborns.

3 Feb 2017

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Drugs that target tissue stiffness could potentially prevent cancer metastasis

ITL Group celebrates 40 years of medical device manufacturing

Researchers develop novel in vivo model for studying pancreatic cancer

UC San Diego researchers receive new grant to advance malaria research

Chronic exposure to common food additive alters nutrient absorption in small intestine

Another study to show the performance of the Quo-Test® HbA1c analyzer by EKF meets criteria

Postmenopausal hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years linked to lower dementia risk

IDIBELL scientists develop oncolytic virus capable of redirecting immune system to attack cancer cells

Review shows lipid nanoparticles as highly promising delivery systems in gene therapy

Women who participate in clinical trials experience improved health outcomes, research finds

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

X-ray helps identify atomic composition of micronutrients in human brain organoids

Exosome isolation using ultracentrifugation

Testing treatments for bone cancer may get easier with enhanced 3D-printed scaffolds

UCI researchers create unique VMT platform with potential for anti-cancer drug screening

Research: Daylight savings time contributes to higher miscarriage rates among IVF patients

Researchers evaluate biological effects of exposure to cigarette smoke versus e-cigarette aerosols

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

FDA grants permission to market new Seeker System for screening rare metabolic disorders in newborns

Human iPSCs: A Full Guide to Advanced in Vitro Models and Applications eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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