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New technique generates training data for care robots

A research team led by Assistant Professor Mizuki Takeda from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, has developed a technique to generate training data for robots that operate based on estimations of the user's state using machine learning.

20 Sep 2023

Scientists develop Australia’s first-of-its-kind next-gen mpox diagnostic tool

In a collaborative study published in The Lancet Microbe, the team of scientists, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) and WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research), revealed MPXV-CRISPR – a powerful diagnostic tool capable of detecting MPXV in clinical samples with acute precision and at a faster rate than any other method, thanks to the power of CRISPR technology.

20 Sep 2023

New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

A research team led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a significant breakthrough by inventing a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectively kill cancer cells without requiring oxygen.

20 Sep 2023

Vaccine impact: BNT162b2 and pediatric COVID-19 ambulatory visits in kids under 5

The association between BNT162b2 vaccine and (COVID-19)-related ambulatory visits.

20 Sep 2023

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

The baculovirus–insect cell expression system—insect cells used in conjunction with the baculovirus expression vector system (BEVS)— remains a crucial technology for manufacturing large and complex proteins. This eukaryotic expression system offers inherent safety, ease of scale-up, flexible product design, and versatility for a broad range of proteins.

From Sino Biological Inc. 20 Sep 2023

Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

Researchers developed a point-of-care assay for the rapid detection of mpox virus.

20 Sep 2023

Cell Signaling Technology and Beyond Benign collaborate to advance green chemistry education

Cell Signaling Technology (CST), a life science discovery technology company and leading provider of antibodies, kits, and services, today announced a partnership with global green chemistry education nonprofit Beyond Benign.

From Cell Signaling Technology 20 Sep 2023

CST and Leica Biosystems partner to enable companion diagnostics for personalized medicine

Cell Signaling Technology (CST), a life science discovery technology company and leading provider of antibodies, kits, and services, is partnered with Leica Biosystems, a technology leader in automated staining and brightfield and fluorescent imaging, to support the development of companion diagnostics (CDx) assays using the extensive portfolio of best-in-class antibodies from CST validated for immunohistochemistry (IHC).

From Cell Signaling Technology 20 Sep 2023

New evaluation tool offers practical guidance for diagnosing extreme form of social isolation

A new evaluation tool offers practical guidance for diagnosing an extreme form of social isolation known as hikikimori.

19 Sep 2023

Yogurt may help eliminate garlic odors

It turns out yogurt may have a previously unknown benefit: eliminating garlic odors.

19 Sep 2023

Age and underlying conditions increase risk of critical outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Whether vaccinated or not, having at least four disease risk factors put adults hospitalized due to COVID-19 at higher risk for critical outcomes, according to a 10-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network.

19 Sep 2023

Car ownership among older adults in Japan correlates with positive indicators of well-being

Physical health and cognitive function declines as we age. Aging impacts people's ability to perform routine tasks, which affects their well-being and sense of independence.

19 Sep 2023

SPT Labtech Empowers UK Genomics Community by Opening its Doors for the firefly® Roadshow

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From SPT Labtech 19 Sep 2023

Could virtual reality be the answer to post-stroke rehabilitation?

The effectiveness and safety of virtual reality (VR) in people diagnosed with cerebral stroke.

19 Sep 2023

Save billions or stick with Humira? Drug brokers steer Americans to the costly choice

Tennessee last year spent $48 million on a single drug, Humira — about $62,000 for each of the 775 patients who were covered by its employee health insurance program and receiving the treatment.

19 Sep 2023

LabGenius & Sanofi partnership yields positive results from AI antibody discovery platform

Today, LabGenius, a pioneer in the use of AI and machine learning for antibody discovery, releases new data from its antibody discovery platform following a multi-year collaboration with Sanofi.

From LabGenius 19 Sep 2023

Astrea Bioseparations expands manufacturing and warehousing capacity to support growing demand for its chromatography solutions in North America

Astrea Bioseparations (“Astrea Bio”), a leading provider of high-quality bioseparation and purification technologies that help to improve patient outcomes with safer and more effective production of therapeutics, announces the expansion of its manufacturing and warehousing capabilities in the US. The increased capacity reflects growing demand for the Company’s chromatography solutions in North American markets.

From Astrea Bioseparations 19 Sep 2023

AR headset proven effective digital tool for improving posture in people with Parkinson’s disease

An augmented-reality headset is an effective digital tool for improving posture and gait in people with Parkinson's disease, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic trial. Findings were published in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair.

19 Sep 2023

Nanoparticle gene delivery system shows promise for treating ARDS

Discovery from the lab of Youyang Zhao, PhD, from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago offers promising treatment approaches for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the elderly that can be caused by severe COVID-19, pneumonia, flu or sepsis. Currently there are no pharmacological or cell-based treatments for ARDS.

19 Sep 2023

Ongoing gene therapy trials have driven increased use of ALS genetic testing, finds study

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine led the creation of evidence-based consensus guidelines for genetic testing and counseling for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the cells in the brain and spine.

19 Sep 2023

Technology News and Research

New technique generates training data for care robots

Scientists develop Australia’s first-of-its-kind next-gen mpox diagnostic tool

New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

Vaccine impact: BNT162b2 and pediatric COVID-19 ambulatory visits in kids under 5

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

Game-changing point-of-care assay could revolutionize Mpox detection worldwide

Cell Signaling Technology and Beyond Benign collaborate to advance green chemistry education

CST and Leica Biosystems partner to enable companion diagnostics for personalized medicine

New evaluation tool offers practical guidance for diagnosing extreme form of social isolation

Yogurt may help eliminate garlic odors

Age and underlying conditions increase risk of critical outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Car ownership among older adults in Japan correlates with positive indicators of well-being

SPT Labtech Empowers UK Genomics Community by Opening its Doors for the firefly® Roadshow

Could virtual reality be the answer to post-stroke rehabilitation?

Save billions or stick with Humira? Drug brokers steer Americans to the costly choice

LabGenius & Sanofi partnership yields positive results from AI antibody discovery platform

Astrea Bioseparations expands manufacturing and warehousing capacity to support growing demand for its chromatography solutions in North America

AR headset proven effective digital tool for improving posture in people with Parkinson’s disease

Nanoparticle gene delivery system shows promise for treating ARDS

Ongoing gene therapy trials have driven increased use of ALS genetic testing, finds study

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