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Predicting kidney abnormalities in utero with deep learning

Researchers examine the potential use of deep learning models to diagnose fetal kidney anomalies.

17 Jul 2023

Wondfo training center is jointly launched in the University of Nairobi

In early July, Wondfo, collaborating with the University of Nairobi in Kenya, officially launched a laboratory training center.

17 Jul 2023

Innovative mixed reality training platform to be developed for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare

UK immersive technology company FourPlus, along with collaborators Holosphere and the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, have been awarded funding from Innovate UK to create and test a mixed reality training platform that enables customised training delivery for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare.

17 Jul 2023

Study describes the scope and integration of music therapy program within UH medical centers

A new study from University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health describes the scope and integration of their music therapy program within10 UH medical centers.

14 Jul 2023

Gender, socioeconomic factors, and race/ethnicity linked to comorbidities among smokers with HIV

High rates of smoking among people with HIV are associated with high rates of comorbid health problems – which are associated with characteristics including gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, according to a study in the July issue of The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care.

14 Jul 2023

Precision livestock technologies offer earlier diagnosis of calf-killing bovine respiratory disease

Monitoring dairy calves with precision technologies based on the "internet of things," or IoT, leads to the earlier diagnosis of calf-killing bovine respiratory disease, according to a new study.

14 Jul 2023

Primate brain cell atlas provides molecular and cellular basis for neural circuit research

A team of nearly 100 scientists recently mapped the cell-type taxonomy in the macaque cortex and revealed the relationship between cell-type composition and various primate brain regions by using the self-developed spatial transcriptome sequencing technology Stereo-seq and snRNA-seq technology, which provides a molecular and cellular basis for further investigation into neural circuits.

14 Jul 2023

Scientists discover new mechanism for kidney cell renewal

University of Texas at Dallas scientists have discovered a previously unknown "housekeeping" process in kidney cells that ejects unwanted content, resulting in cells that rejuvenate themselves and remain functioning and healthy.

14 Jul 2023

C-Path and Vivpro join forces to advance drug development

Critical Path Institute, a leading global nonprofit committed to expediting drug development through the acceleration of regulatory-endorsed solutions, today announced a newly formalized Memorandum of Understanding with Vivpro, an industry-leading provider of a revolutionary biointelligence software platform and innovative services.

13 Jul 2023

Long-term ozone exposure associated with increased mortality risk

In a new study published in Volume 15 of the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers from Wuhan University of Science and Technology revealed that even a modest increase of 10 μg m−3 in O3 concentration was associated with a hazard ratio of 1.18 for all-cause mortality, indicating an 18% higher risk of death.

13 Jul 2023

Using CRISPR gene-editing system to build a more sustainable forest

Researchers at North Carolina State University used a CRISPR gene-editing system to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, the major barrier to sustainable production of wood fibers, while improving their wood properties.

13 Jul 2023

New mobile app aims to bridge the gap in communication for people with ASD

Researchers from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Parc Taulí University Hospital have developed a mobile application that compiles and presents valuable pieces of information and advice for people who interact with children or adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

13 Jul 2023

Monumental $11.5 million gift will enable FAU to find a cure for amyloidosis

Currently, there is no cure for amyloidosis, a life-threatening disease that can be present throughout the body, including the heart, kidneys, liver and brain. The most common localized form of amyloidosis, which is seen significantly more often, is in the brain.

13 Jul 2023

Study sheds light on how COVID-19 infection may lead to late pregnancy complications

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) today unveiled ground-breaking research that sheds light on how COVID-19 infection may lead to late pregnancy complications.

13 Jul 2023

Developing a holographic digital mannequin to decipher the code of human life and health

A groundbreaking research project aimed at revolutionizing the field of life sciences and providing unprecedented insights into the human body had been announced.

13 Jul 2023

Surgical breakthrough allows amputees to control bionic hands with single-finger precision

For the first time, a person with an arm amputation can manipulate each finger of a bionic hand as if it was his own.

13 Jul 2023

Study: Shift to telehealth during the pandemic did not deter people seeking mental health services

People seeking mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic were not deterred by the widespread shift to telehealth services, according to research findings published in the Journal of Counseling & Development, a journal of the American Counseling Association.

12 Jul 2023

Technology News and Research

Predicting kidney abnormalities in utero with deep learning

Wondfo training center is jointly launched in the University of Nairobi

Innovative mixed reality training platform to be developed for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare

Study describes the scope and integration of music therapy program within UH medical centers

Gender, socioeconomic factors, and race/ethnicity linked to comorbidities among smokers with HIV

Precision livestock technologies offer earlier diagnosis of calf-killing bovine respiratory disease

Primate brain cell atlas provides molecular and cellular basis for neural circuit research

Scientists discover new mechanism for kidney cell renewal

C-Path and Vivpro join forces to advance drug development

Long-term ozone exposure associated with increased mortality risk

Using CRISPR gene-editing system to build a more sustainable forest

New mobile app aims to bridge the gap in communication for people with ASD

Monumental $11.5 million gift will enable FAU to find a cure for amyloidosis

Study sheds light on how COVID-19 infection may lead to late pregnancy complications

Developing a holographic digital mannequin to decipher the code of human life and health

Surgical breakthrough allows amputees to control bionic hands with single-finger precision

Study: Shift to telehealth during the pandemic did not deter people seeking mental health services

Researchers develop a chemical approach to reverse aging

New AI-aided biosensor developed to detect neurodegenerative diseases

New heart cell atlas reveals detailed structure of the human heart

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