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Melatonin enhances long-term memory by modulating protein phosphorylation

Multiple studies have demonstrated the memory-enhancing effects of melatonin and its derivatives in animal models. It is also known that the formation of both short- and long-term memories require the phosphorylation of certain memory-related proteins.

21 Aug 2023

The new role for IbpA in heat shock response of E. coli

Biological cells undergo a process known as "heat stress response" when exposed to excessively high temperatures.

21 Aug 2023

AI-powered eye scans could revolutionize early detection of Parkinson's

Markers that indicate the presence of Parkinson's disease in patients on average seven years before clinical presentation have been identified by a UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research team.

21 Aug 2023

Gene therapy repairs neural connections in mice with Hurler syndrome

A new study from the University of Minnesota is the first to demonstrate the ability for gene therapy to repair neural connections for those with the rare genetic brain disorder known as Hurler syndrome.

21 Aug 2023

Global team of experts outlines roadmap for human skin cell atlas

As a single organ, our skin is able to perform a broad repertoire of vital functions. Dermatology experts call for a reference guide to single-cell composition of normal human skin, which is still lacking.

21 Aug 2023

Insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses varies by type of insurance

Implantable penile prostheses (IPPs) are an established treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED), and are covered by insurance in about 80% of cases, reports a paper in the September issue of Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

21 Aug 2023

New microneedles could monitor melanoma therapy response

Patients with melanoma, the most concerning form of skin cancer in which pigment-producing cells start to grow out of control, can benefit from existing immunotherapies, but by far not all of them do.

21 Aug 2023

Anti-estrogenic therapies can suppress growth of ER-negative cancers

Anti-estrogenic therapies can suppress the growth of cancer that does not express estrogen receptors; when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies, they halt tumor progression in mice models.

21 Aug 2023

Evaluation of a smartphone app's impact on reducing unhealthy alcohol consumption in university students: A randomized controlled study

An app intervention could effectively reduce alcohol consumption in university students.

21 Aug 2023

The effectiveness of a smartphone application in measuring dietary sodium intake

Researchers assessed the effectiveness of a smartphone application for measuring sodium consumption.

21 Aug 2023

Unleashing the Power of Microfluidic Picodroplets

In this interview conducted at SLAS EU 2023 in Brussels, Belgium, we spoke to Richard Hammond, Chief Technical Officer at Sphere Bio, about their microfluidic picodroplet technology and more.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 21 Aug 2023

London Medical Laboratory in talks with SUS to help slash Brazil’s patient waiting lists

Brazil’s NHS equivalent, the SUS, is the largest Government-run public healthcare system in the world. It’s free at the point of access but faces strong demand and increasing wait times.

21 Aug 2023

At-home trials set to begin for evaluating new prosthetic arm technology

A glove and armband that gives people with upper limb prosthetics a sense of touch through haptic feedback is in development at the University of Bath, with unique at-home trials set to begin in the coming weeks.

21 Aug 2023

New technique cuts polio detection time in half

New research supported by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has shown that the time to detect polio can be halved using a technique called Direct molecular Detection and Nanopore Sequencing (DDNS), supporting the global effort to eradicate polio and help save lives.

21 Aug 2023

New Bactometer device offers rapid, accurate detection of bacteria

Bactometer is a biological detector that if used as screening system, will provide a valuable support in the battle against antimicrobial resistance in Hospital environments.

18 Aug 2023

Japanese squirrels may be a model for human amyloidosis

A research group led by Dr. Tomoaki Murakami from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has revealed that fibrinogen Aα-chain amyloidosis, a previously unreported disease in animals other than humans, is highly prevalent in Japanese squirrels (Sciurus lis).

18 Aug 2023

Cleveland Clinic London performs first augmented reality-assisted total knee replacement

Cleveland Clinic London is the first hospital in London to successfully perform a total knee replacement procedure with the assistance of an augmented reality-based surgical platform that was designed with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

18 Aug 2023

New artificial DNA structures can target and destroy cancer cells

A new study highlights the potential of artificial DNA structures that, when fitted with antibodies, instruct the immune system to specifically target cancerous cells.

18 Aug 2023

DDNS technique could reduce the time to detect polio, study shows

A new study, 'Sensitive poliovirus detection using nested PCR and nanopore sequencing: a prospective validation study', published today (17 August 2023) in Nature Microbiology, proves that using DDNS to detect polio outbreaks can save public health authorities crucial time and money.

18 Aug 2023

Databases, techniques for variant forecasting and early warning of emerging infectious diseases

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically increased the awareness of emerging infectious diseases.

17 Aug 2023

Technology News and Research

Melatonin enhances long-term memory by modulating protein phosphorylation

The new role for IbpA in heat shock response of E. coli

AI-powered eye scans could revolutionize early detection of Parkinson's

Gene therapy repairs neural connections in mice with Hurler syndrome

Global team of experts outlines roadmap for human skin cell atlas

Insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses varies by type of insurance

New microneedles could monitor melanoma therapy response

Anti-estrogenic therapies can suppress growth of ER-negative cancers

Evaluation of a smartphone app's impact on reducing unhealthy alcohol consumption in university students: A randomized controlled study

The effectiveness of a smartphone application in measuring dietary sodium intake

Unleashing the Power of Microfluidic Picodroplets

London Medical Laboratory in talks with SUS to help slash Brazil’s patient waiting lists

At-home trials set to begin for evaluating new prosthetic arm technology

New technique cuts polio detection time in half

New Bactometer device offers rapid, accurate detection of bacteria

Japanese squirrels may be a model for human amyloidosis

Cleveland Clinic London performs first augmented reality-assisted total knee replacement

New artificial DNA structures can target and destroy cancer cells

DDNS technique could reduce the time to detect polio, study shows

Databases, techniques for variant forecasting and early warning of emerging infectious diseases

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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