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Occupational safety and health at workplace

The Permanent Senate Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has presented the 2018 List of Maximum Workplace Concentrations and Biological Tolerance Values.

17 Jul 2018

Researchers develop machine learning method to predict unknown gene functions of microbes

An international team led by computational biologist Fran Supek at IRB Barcelona develop a machine learning method to predict unknown gene functions of microbes.

17 Jul 2018

Olfactory receptors play pathophysiological role in all organs than merely smell perception

Numerous studies to date have shown that olfactory receptors are relevant not only for smell perception, but that they also play a significant physiological and pathophysiological role in all organs.

16 Jul 2018

Burdensome symptoms of eczema can lead to impaired quality of life, shows study

If you've never suffered from eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, you probably aren't aware of the negative impact it can have on quality of life.

16 Jul 2018

Researchers develop near-infrared fluorophores-based PDT to cure cancer with less side effects

A KAIST research team developed near-infrared fluorophores-based photodynamic therapy that reduced the downside of existing PDTs.

16 Jul 2018

Radiologist discusses causes, treatments of varicose veins

On a summer day, many people like to wear shorts to get some relief in the heat. But for people with varicose veins, the idea of wearing shorts can lead to more anxiety than comfort.

16 Jul 2018

Routine screening, treatment could help stem nationwide opioid epidemic

To help stem the nationwide opioid epidemic and related increases in HIV, hepatitis C and other infections, health care providers should routinely screen and treat patients for opioid abuse when they come to clinics and hospitals seeking other services.

16 Jul 2018

Researchers describe key role of enzyme in regulating immune response against Chagas disease parasite

In an article published recently in the journal Nature Communications, researchers affiliated with the University of São Paulo in Brazil describe the central role played by an enzyme called phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase gamma in regulating the immune response against Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan parasite that causes Chagas disease.

16 Jul 2018

New approach to cultivate hypoallergenic tomato and strawberry varieties

The incidence of food allergies has increased in recent decades: It affects three to four percent of the adult population and five percent of children.

16 Jul 2018

Physiological Responses to World Cup Ads Shows Funny Beats Sporty

When it comes to which advertisements trigger the greatest response in viewers, a recent GfK pilot looking at ads screened around a live World Cup game found that, on average, ads based around humor achieved a higher biometric response and a higher stated response that those themed around athletics, product benefits or emotional pull.

From Shimmer 13 Jul 2018

'Skin Cancer, Take A Hike!' program promotes sun safety and skin cancer awareness

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime.

13 Jul 2018

Researchers find experimental compound to treat fibrotic diseases

Normal scar tissue forms to heal an internal wound and quietly retreats when the job is done. But in many common diseases - kidney, liver and lung fibrosis -- the scar tissue goes rogue and strangles vital organs. These diseases are largely untreatable and ultimately fatal.

13 Jul 2018

Skin News and Research

Occupational safety and health at workplace

Researchers develop machine learning method to predict unknown gene functions of microbes

Olfactory receptors play pathophysiological role in all organs than merely smell perception

Burdensome symptoms of eczema can lead to impaired quality of life, shows study

Researchers develop near-infrared fluorophores-based PDT to cure cancer with less side effects

Radiologist discusses causes, treatments of varicose veins

Routine screening, treatment could help stem nationwide opioid epidemic

Researchers describe key role of enzyme in regulating immune response against Chagas disease parasite

New approach to cultivate hypoallergenic tomato and strawberry varieties

Physiological Responses to World Cup Ads Shows Funny Beats Sporty

'Skin Cancer, Take A Hike!' program promotes sun safety and skin cancer awareness

Researchers find experimental compound to treat fibrotic diseases

UCLA researchers uncover gene that controls equilibrium of bone and fat in bone marrow

Olfactory receptors perform a range of unknown functions outside the nose, reveals study

Component of cinnamon oil can help treat certain bacterial infections

Study suggests database analysis better predicts toxicity of chemicals than animal testing

Inhibiting immune-regulating molecule could prevent or reverse renal injury, research shows

Infants have less severe food-induced anaphylaxis unlike older children

Simple tips to treat minor cuts

Stem cell study brings scientists closer to understanding schistosomiasis

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) 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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