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Study shows how whole genome sequencing could benefit children with cancer

Unravelling the entire genetic code for each child who has been diagnosed with cancer can give a more accurate diagnosis or reveal new treatment options, according to research presented at the NCRI Festival. These are the results of a pilot study of the process known as whole genome sequencing.

8 Nov 2021

Pacific oyster as a weapon against SARS-CoV-2

According to an article published in the journal Reviews in Medical Virology, the effectiveness of mollusc-derived antiviral agents has been proven in many different laboratory and animal studies, while its efficacy against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has also been proposed by recent in silico studies.

7 Nov 2021

New CDC report discusses efficacy of mRNA COVID vaccines in immunocompromised

The U.S. CDC reports the observed efficacy among the immunocompromised population following vaccination with mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

7 Nov 2021

Neural synchrony found to be predictive for favorable outcome after coma

Coma patients in ICU, e.g. after cardiac arrest, have been targeted in research projects for many years. One of the key questions is how to predict the outcome after coma. Current approaches are often based on qualitative assessment of electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns.

6 Nov 2021

Key link between chronic stress and cancer discovered

Stress can have a significant negative effect on health, but our understanding of how stress impacts the development and progression of cancer is just beginning.

6 Nov 2021

Scientists create a rapid diagnostic technology to detect SARS-CoV-2

Blending experts from molecular genetics, chemistry and health sciences, researchers at the University of California San Diego have created a rapid diagnostic technology that detects SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

6 Nov 2021

Researchers use suction method to deliver SARS-CoV-2 DNA vaccine in lab tests

Rutgers researchers studying COVID-19 have created a new way to deliver DNA molecules into skin cells, using a suction technique similar to the ancient healing practice of cupping.

6 Nov 2021

Automated method shows predictive power for COVID-19 in-hospital mortality

Researchers focussed on the S-learner strategy of estimating the conditional average treatment effect.

4 Nov 2021

INTEGRA Biosciences builds campus for 400 employees in Zizers

International laboratory technology company INTEGRA Biosciences is expanding its head offices in Zizers, Switzerland, with the aim of creating 250 new jobs by 2028.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 4 Nov 2021

Precision Porous Plastic Components & Solutions

Porvair Sciences - specialists in the design, development and manufacture of cutting-edge porous plastics technologies will be showcasing the high-performance capabilities of their Vyon® porous plastic materials at COMPAMED 2021 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 4 Nov 2021

Unexpected antibody discovery provides new insight into how the body responds to malaria infection

Malaria, a pathogen transmitted into blood by mosquitoes in tropical climates, is typically thought of as a blood and liver infection.

3 Nov 2021

Montana’s Governor nixed a kids’ vaccine campaign, so health officials plan their own

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte's administration quashed plans for a public service campaign to promote covid-19 vaccinations for eligible teenagers over the summer, a former state health official said.

3 Nov 2021

Waters and Sartorius partner to help bioprocess scientists accelerate clone selection and process development

Waters Corporation and Sartorius announced today they will partner to provide bioprocess experts with direct access to high-quality mass spectrometry (MS) data to accelerate the speed and improve the accuracy of biopharmaceutical process development.

From Sartorius 3 Nov 2021

Brooklyn College announces the launch of BCCC-CURE to enhance the lives of cancer patients

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in New York State after heart disease among adults and the second cause of death among children after injuries. And the number of people diagnosed with the disease increases every year.

2 Nov 2021

A novel mathematical approach to COVID-19 planning

A team of researchers discuss a real-time spatio-temporal SARS-CoV-2 metapopulation model that was successful in practice.

2 Nov 2021

University of Liverpool spin out aims to revolutionize the diagnosis of UTIs

The University of Liverpool has formed a new spin-out company, PhenUtest Diagnostics Ltd, to take forward state-of-the-art medical device technology that aims to revolutionise the diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).

2 Nov 2021

Research collaboration identifies antibody that limits the severity of coronavirus infections

A research collaboration between scientists at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a variety of coronaviruses, including those that cause COVID-19 as well as the original SARS illness.

2 Nov 2021

How cellular clocks regulate cardiac physiology

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to research associate Dr. Alessandra Stangherlin about her latest research that provided new insights into the circadian rhythm of the heart.

2 Nov 2021

Labs with no one to run them: Why public health workers are fleeing the field

There were days, nights and weekends in the early months of the pandemic when Denise Von Bargen was the only person running covid tests at the public health lab in Ventura County. She once had eight or nine employees to assist her, but, one by one, they had all retired or left for other jobs.

2 Nov 2021

Scientists identify compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections

By studying a disease caused by a close cousin of the virus behind COVID-19, a team of scientists has identified a compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections.

1 Nov 2021