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Biocompatible, bioresorbable sticker detects anastomotic leaks

Researchers led by Northwestern University and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new, first-of-its-kind sticker that enables clinicians to monitor the health of patients' organs and deep tissues with a simple ultrasound device.

7 Mar 2024

Kobe University study identifies FAM81A as key player for synaptic function

A protein that appears in postsynaptic protein agglomerations has been found to be crucial to their formation.

7 Mar 2024

Innovative BioSUM device detects post-surgical leaks via pH changes

A new device tested in pigs enables monitoring and early detection of pH changes in deep tissues due to post-operative leaks following gastrointestinal surgery.

7 Mar 2024

Current AI programs do worse at identifying skin lesions in people of color, research shows

Artificial intelligence (AI) programs have recently acquired widespread popularity in dermatology for assessing, diagnosing, and treating skin conditions.

7 Mar 2024

Unraveling typical disease trajectories in multimorbid patients from birth to death

In a recent study published in npj Digital Medicine, Complexity Science Hub researchers analyzed a comprehensive dataset of 44 million hospital stays in Austria.

7 Mar 2024

Neuroscientists link visual perception shifts to walking rhythm

For the first time, neuroscientists have established a link between shifts in our visual perception and the cadence of our steps while walking.

7 Mar 2024

Mass spectrometry and glycobiology - what are the genetic applications?

In this new episode of the omg OMx podcast, Kate Stumpo speaks to Chris Taron about his experience in glycobiology, the use of mass spectrometry in that field, and the implications for genetic research.

From Bruker Daltonics 7 Mar 2024

Study uncovers unexpected level of complexity hidden within neutrophils

In a study published in Cell on March 5, Prof. Zhang Xiaoming at the Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection (SIII) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Profs. Gao Qiang, Fan Jia and Yang Li at Fudan University have uncovered an unexpected level of complexity hidden within neutrophils, which were previously thought to be a relatively uniform population of short-lived immune cells.

6 Mar 2024

Research project receives 25 million U.S. dollars to develop drugs against childhood cancers

Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in children worldwide. A research team in which the University of Würzburg is involved wants to change this – and has now received substantial funding for its work.

6 Mar 2024

New interdisciplinary center aims to spark developments in synthetic genomics

Applying and developing new technologies for DNA synthesis to pave the way for producing entire artificial genomes - that is the goal of a new interdisciplinary center that is being established at Heidelberg University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). The aim of the Center for Synthetic Genomics is to spark new developments in synthetic genomics through basic research and technology development using methods of artificial intelligence.

6 Mar 2024

Study reveals surge of a neural-specific protein as the earliest-yet biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

A surge of a neural-specific protein in the brain is the earliest-yet biomarker for Alzheimer's disease, report University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers studying a mouse model of the disease.

6 Mar 2024

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

An injectable hydrogel can mitigate damage to the right ventricle of the heart with chronic pressure overload, according to a new study published March 6 in Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Basic to Translational Science.

6 Mar 2024

Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

The high-tech double-barrel nanopipette, developed by University of Leeds scientists, and applied to the global medical challenge of cancer, has - for the first time - enabled researchers to see how individual living cancer cells react to treatment and change over time – providing vital understanding that could help doctors develop more effective cancer medication.

6 Mar 2024

Revolutionary tool for tracking physical interactions between different cells

One of the fundamental goals of basic biology is understanding how diverse cell types work in concert to form tissues, organs, and organ systems.

6 Mar 2024

Deep-learning-enhanced mass spectrometry for biochemical mapping of the brain

Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology researchers Jonathan Sweedler, a professor of chemistry, and Fan Lam, a professor of bioengineering, outlined how spatial omics technologies can reveal the molecular intricacy of the brain at different scales.

6 Mar 2024

New project aims to shed light on real-world eating behaviors using AI-enabled wearable technology

A pedometer measures your steps, but what if you had a similar automated device to measure your eating behavior? Evidence from nutritional studies has long shown that the speed, timing and duration of an individual's eating behavior are strongly related to obesity and other health issues.

6 Mar 2024

From China to Uzbekistan - United for Women’s Wellness on IWD

On the occasion of International Women's Day (IWD), BGI Genomics interview Wang Leilei, a trailblazing blind model, and Viktoriya Tsay, an Uzbek advocate of women’s health. Their stories stich a cross-cultural narrative of nurturing the nuance of women’s wellness worldwide.

From BGI Genomics 6 Mar 2024

As a new Core Lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project, MGI empowers INRAE MetaGenoPolis in “Le microbiote français - Le French Gut”project to Propel Metagenomics Research

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, announced today a collaboration agreement with MetaGenoPolis, a unit within the renowned National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) in France, following MetaGenoPolis' selection as a core lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project (MMHP).

From MGI 6 Mar 2024

MGI enters strategic partnership with Prepaire Labs to advance drug discovery and precision medicine

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced its collaboration with Prepaire Labs at MEDLAB Middle East 2024 to further empower precision medicine.

From MGI 6 Mar 2024

MGI Tech and Eurofins genomics partner to elevate precision health with revolutionary DNBSEQ-T20×2 Sequencer and Related Technologies

MGI Tech, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today proudly announced a milestone collaboration with Eurofins Genomics Europe Genotyping A/S (“Eurofins Genomics”), which has placed a corporate order of the revolutionary DNBSEQ-T20×2 (“T20”) ultra-high throughput sequencer, along with the genomics data center ZTRON Appliance and a range of MGI’s state-of-the-art laboratory automation products and systems.

From MGI 6 Mar 2024

Technology News and Research

Biocompatible, bioresorbable sticker detects anastomotic leaks

Kobe University study identifies FAM81A as key player for synaptic function

Innovative BioSUM device detects post-surgical leaks via pH changes

Current AI programs do worse at identifying skin lesions in people of color, research shows

Unraveling typical disease trajectories in multimorbid patients from birth to death

Neuroscientists link visual perception shifts to walking rhythm

Mass spectrometry and glycobiology - what are the genetic applications?

Study uncovers unexpected level of complexity hidden within neutrophils

Research project receives 25 million U.S. dollars to develop drugs against childhood cancers

New interdisciplinary center aims to spark developments in synthetic genomics

Study reveals surge of a neural-specific protein as the earliest-yet biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

Revolutionary tool for tracking physical interactions between different cells

Deep-learning-enhanced mass spectrometry for biochemical mapping of the brain

New project aims to shed light on real-world eating behaviors using AI-enabled wearable technology

From China to Uzbekistan - United for Women’s Wellness on IWD

As a new Core Lab under the Million Microbiomes from Humans Project, MGI empowers INRAE MetaGenoPolis in “Le microbiote français - Le French Gut”project to Propel Metagenomics Research

MGI enters strategic partnership with Prepaire Labs to advance drug discovery and precision medicine

MGI Tech and Eurofins genomics partner to elevate precision health with revolutionary DNBSEQ-T20×2 Sequencer and Related Technologies

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