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Paper-based synthetic biosensor could help easily detect toxin putrescine in beef

The supply chain that brings meat to market worldwide is highly complex and usually very efficient. But when disruptions in one part of the world can result in transportation delays an ocean and a continent away, meat spoilage becomes a very real risk to food producers, vendors and consumers.

6 Dec 2022

New technology could increase scan speeds of three-dimensional MRIs

Nicholas Dwork, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, has filed a provisional patent for a technology that could increase scan speeds of three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

6 Dec 2022

Innovative precision oncology enabled by micro-organospheres derived from patients

The development of an automatic microfluidics droplet platform to rapidly generate patient-derived models of cancer.

6 Dec 2022

Unique technology uses ultrasound-responsive nanobubbles for treating osteoporosis

University of Central Florida researchers have created unique technology for treating osteoporosis that uses nanobubbles to deliver treatment to targeted areas of a person's body.

6 Dec 2022

The Applications of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - 10 Years of Experience

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Iris Meng from Shanghai, China, about the application of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).

From BGI Genomics 6 Dec 2022

Is course delivery model (entirely online vs mix of online and in-person classes) associated with college students’ mental health?

Researchers assessed the association between the model of course delivery and mental distress among students attending college in the United States.

6 Dec 2022

Pre-Plated Assay Solutions That Can Help Accelerate Biotech

In this interview, we speak with University of Warwick spin-out Cryologyx about their innovative new technology that hopes to revolutionize cell-based assays for researchers across life sciences and drug discovery.

From Cryologyx Ltd 6 Dec 2022

Wearing face masks can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations

Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations according to University of Queensland research.

5 Dec 2022

NUS scientists develop novel low-cost method of testing for cancers

Scientists from the National University of have discovered a novel low-cost method of testing for cancers.

5 Dec 2022

AHA announces additional research network funding to address lack of diversity, equity in clinical trials

The American Heart Association - the world's leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives - has announced an additional $4 million grant to add a sixth scientific research center and bring total funding to its Strategically-Focused Research Network (SFRN) on the Science of Diversity in Clinical Trials to $24 million.

5 Dec 2022

Perinatal exposure to inorganic nanoparticles may make babies more vulnerable to food allergies

Nanotechnologies have revolutionized food technology with changes to food production, manufacture, and processing that are intended to make our food safer and healthier.

5 Dec 2022

Study predicts persistent cross-species SARS-CoV-2 variant infectivity

Scientists believe bats first transmitted SARS-CoV-2 to humans in December 2019, and while the virus has since evolved into several variants such as delta and omicron, a new study indicates the virus is still highly transmissible between mammals.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers use loop-seq technology to decipher the mechanical code of DNA

A new study has deciphered the mechanical code of DNA to reveal previously unknown ways in which nature encodes biological information in DNA sequence.

5 Dec 2022

Trial aims to make it easier, convenient for patients to perform health checks and reduce pressure on GPs

A landmark trial aiming to make it easier and more convenient for patients to carry out important health checks and reduce pressure on GPs has been launched in Cornwall.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers develop a polyvalent lipid nanoparticle mRNA vaccine against Monkeypox virus

Researchers developed an mRNA technology-based vaccine candidate against the monkeypox virus and evaluated its immunogenicity in animal models.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers develop potent yet low-inflammatory mRNA cancer vaccine vectors

Lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines have recently emerged as a promising strategy for the prevention and treatment of cancers, as well as infectious diseases.

4 Dec 2022

AI could make doctors’ work simpler, faster, and more precise

One in nine women in the developed world will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life. The prevalence of breast cancer is increasing, an effect caused in part by the modern lifestyle and increased lifespans.

2 Dec 2022

Novel biosensor enhances performance of home-based continuous glucose monitoring

Home-based continuous glucose monitoring for diabetics up to now has had to trade ease of use, low cost, and portability for a somewhat lower sensitivity - and thus accuracy - compared to similar systems in clinics or hospitals.

2 Dec 2022

'One size fits all' approach may not help address the needs of all young people with psychosis

Gold standard treatment plans for people with early psychosis have a patchy success rate, suggesting the need to develop more tailored approaches.

2 Dec 2022

Graphene-based e-tattoo on the palm can be used to measure emotional stress

Our palms tell us a lot about our emotional state, tending to get wet when people are excited or nervous. This reaction is used to measure emotional stress and help people with mental health issues, but the devices to do it now are bulky, unreliable and can perpetuate social stigma by sticking very visible sensors on prominent parts of the body.

2 Dec 2022

Technology News and Research

Paper-based synthetic biosensor could help easily detect toxin putrescine in beef

New technology could increase scan speeds of three-dimensional MRIs

Innovative precision oncology enabled by micro-organospheres derived from patients

Unique technology uses ultrasound-responsive nanobubbles for treating osteoporosis

The Applications of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - 10 Years of Experience

Is course delivery model (entirely online vs mix of online and in-person classes) associated with college students’ mental health?

Pre-Plated Assay Solutions That Can Help Accelerate Biotech

Wearing face masks can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations

NUS scientists develop novel low-cost method of testing for cancers

AHA announces additional research network funding to address lack of diversity, equity in clinical trials

Perinatal exposure to inorganic nanoparticles may make babies more vulnerable to food allergies

Study predicts persistent cross-species SARS-CoV-2 variant infectivity

Researchers use loop-seq technology to decipher the mechanical code of DNA

Trial aims to make it easier, convenient for patients to perform health checks and reduce pressure on GPs

Researchers develop a polyvalent lipid nanoparticle mRNA vaccine against Monkeypox virus

Researchers develop potent yet low-inflammatory mRNA cancer vaccine vectors

AI could make doctors’ work simpler, faster, and more precise

Novel biosensor enhances performance of home-based continuous glucose monitoring

'One size fits all' approach may not help address the needs of all young people with psychosis

Graphene-based e-tattoo on the palm can be used to measure emotional stress

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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