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Microbial-immune interactions in severe asthma: Insights into pathogen dominance and treatment approaches

Researchers assess the airway microbiome and host immune-inflammatory responses to identify treatable aspects of severe asthma.

17 Sep 2024

Intensive diabetes treatment improves periodontal health

While the link between diabetes and periodontal disease is known, the impact of diabetes treatment on periodontal health is less well understood.

17 Sep 2024

INTEGRA Biosciences’ pipettes pave the way for epigenetics testing

Genknowme, a start-up specializing in epigenetics research, has integrated multichannel pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences into its liquid handling workflows. These liquid handling solutions will enable the lab to provide fast epigenetic assessments that will support healthcare professionals in suggesting lifestyle changes to improve their patients’ quality of life.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 17 Sep 2024

Newcells Biotech launches high-content and high-throughput imaging suite to advance pre-clinical drug development programmes

Newcells Biotech (“Newcells”), a leading drug discovery partner specialising in the development of in vitro models and bespoke assay services to improve the prediction of in vivo human outcomes, today announced the launch of its imaging suite and advanced lung Fibroblast-to-Myofibroblast Transition (FMT) assay.

From Newcells Biotech 17 Sep 2024

MicrosensDx collaborates with Imperial researchers to develop groundbreaking sepsis test

MicrosensDx is excited to announce that it is working with The Mayr Group at Imperial College London to develop a novel biomarker test for the early recognition of sepsis.

From MicrosensDx 17 Sep 2024

Cell rejuvenation atlas unveils master regulators of rejuvenation strategies

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 17 on September 9, 2024, entitled, "The cell rejuvenation atlas: leveraging network biology to identify master regulators of rejuvenation strategies."

16 Sep 2024

Monoclonal antibodies could help provide an answer to antimicrobial resistance

Monoclonal antibodies – treatments developed by cloning a cell that makes an antibody – could help provide an answer to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, say scientists.

16 Sep 2024

Catalonia study highlights unhealthy snack trends among school-aged children

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been expressing its concern about the sustained increase in overweight and obesity among children all over the world for years.

16 Sep 2024

Brain measurements prove more accurate in predicting mild cognitive impairment

University of Oklahoma researchers recently published a study showing that several measurements of the brain, including blood flow and the brain's ability to compensate for the lack of it, are better predictors of mild cognitive impairment than risk factors like hypertension and high cholesterol.

16 Sep 2024

Novel delivery platform enhances effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy and reduces side effects

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to help fight cancer. This is by stimulating the immune response to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively.

16 Sep 2024

New microscopy technique detects early Parkinson's disease indicators

Researchers at Tel Aviv University cooperated with three major Israeli medical centers to develop a new method for detecting protein aggregation in cells – a hallmark of Parkinson's disease.

16 Sep 2024

AI-based system reduces hospital deaths by identifying high-risk patients

Can artificial intelligence (AI) help reduce deaths in hospital? An AI-based system was able to reduce risk of unexpected deaths by identifying hospitalized patients at high risk of deteriorating health, found new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.240132.

16 Sep 2024

Review highlights mitochondrial dysfunction in cholestatic liver injury

Bile acids are essential signaling molecules derived from cholesterol metabolism in the liver and are crucial for the digestion and absorption of fats.

16 Sep 2024

Innovative heart valve technology could improve patient lives

Now, a team of UBC Okanagan researchers believe they have found a way to harness the strengths of both technologies in a way that could be life-changing - and life-saving - for many. Dr. Hadi Mohammadi and his fellow researchers in the Heart Valve Performance Laboratory at UBC Okanagan are focused on developing the mechanical heart valves of the future.

14 Sep 2024

Researchers seek early Alzheimer's detection with MRSI

University of Virginia professor Mathews Jacob has secured a $3.9 million grant to advance his innovative research on detecting Alzheimer's disease in its early stages. Jacob, who specializes in electrical and computer engineering, is teaming up with researchers from the University of Iowa and the University of California-San Francisco to push the boundaries of imaging technology that tracks the brain's metabolic changes - offering a fresh perspective on studying neurodegenerative disorders.

14 Sep 2024

Scientists develop novel technique to combat T cell exhaustion

Fighting cancer is exhausting for T cells. Hostile tumor microenvironments can drain their mitochondrial activity, leading to a condition known as T cell exhaustion. This phenomenon also hinders adoptive cell therapies, in which healthy, tumor-targeting T cells are infused into patients with cancer. A novel method to boost mitochondrial activity and charge up T cells is needed.

14 Sep 2024

New insight into the causes of autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases are widespread and notoriously difficult to treat. In part, this is because why the immune system attacks its own tissues in patients with these conditions remains poorly understood.

14 Sep 2024

High-pressure homogenization stabilizes paprika oleoresin

Paprika oleoresin (PO), extracted from chili peppers, is renowned for its vibrant color and beneficial health properties, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. However, its lipophilic nature and sensitivity to factors like oxygen, heat, and light restrict its use in water-based foods. While previous approaches, including emulsions and liposomes, have aimed to improve PO's stability, the results have been limited. These persistent challenges underscore the need for new stabilization methods for PO.

14 Sep 2024

New initiative aims to set gold standards for palliative care training

Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with life-threatening illnesses.

13 Sep 2024

Advanced insulin pump technology improves diabetes management for marathon runners

A series of case reports to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept), describe how a technology giving insulin doses informed by an insulin pump algorithm helped three adults with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugars enabling them to lead more active lives, and even run marathons.

13 Sep 2024