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New memristors for neuromorphic computing

Researchers from ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and Empa have developed a new material for an electronic component that can be used in a wider range of applications than its predecessors.

18 May 2022

New, minimally invasive biomarker-based strategy 90% successful in detecting esophageal cancer

In a small but rigorous pilot study, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that a novel, minimally invasive biomarker-based strategy they developed was 90% successful in detecting esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), the predominant subtype of esophageal cancer worldwide.

18 May 2022

Insight into sustained-release drug delivery systems

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Thanh T. Nguyen, a project manager at Innocore Pharmaceuticals, about the mechanisms behind long-acting injectables.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 18 May 2022

Emerging DNA-based sensors are promising tools for food safety

In a recent study published in the journal TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, researchers discussed the current trends, challenges, and future of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-based sensors in real-time and rapid food contaminants analysis.

18 May 2022

Dotmatics supports Umicore Corporate R&D in processing of experimental data

Dotmatics, a leader in R&D scientific software connecting science, data, and decision-making, today announced it has been selected by Umicore Corporate Research and Development, which is part of global materials technology and recycling company Umicore, as informatics partner for its Corporate R&D (CRD) digitalization project.

From Dotmatics 18 May 2022

Researchers create artificial cell membrane that can be kept stable for over 50 days

In nature, the cell membrane has a unique function of protecting the internal from the external environment and communicating outside by sensing the external chemical or physical stimuli like the most precise biosensor for life.

18 May 2022

Study shows why COPD patients are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19

Researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney have published the first study showing why people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19.

18 May 2022

New technology may pave the way for development of point-of-care devices and diagnostic tests

Biomarkers are components that may be present in biological samples and are related to specific diseases. Therefore, doctors can analyze biological samples from a patient to check their health condition or to monitor the progress of a specific therapy.

17 May 2022

COVID-19 has exacerbated adolescent mental health crises and suicidality

The past decade has seen a worrisome increase in mental health crises among adolescents. A new study led by Patricia Ibeziako, MD, associate chief of clinical services in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services at Boston Children's Hospital, shows that the situation worsened with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

17 May 2022

Health and Social Care Secretary announces a new 10-Year Plan to tackle dementia

A new 10-Year Plan to tackle dementia will be published later this year, Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed today (Tuesday 17 May 2022).

17 May 2022

Less invasive procedure for common heart condition just as effective as conventional open-heart surgery

A study led by researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research Leicester Biomedical Research Centre has shown that a less invasive heart procedure for a common condition is just as effective as conventional open-heart surgery.

17 May 2022

Nearly one billion children and adults with disabilities lack access to assistive technology

Almost one billion children and adults with disabilities, and older people, are unable to access the assistive technology they need, according to a UN report, which calls for more investment in these life-changing products.

17 May 2022

Origin, evolution and ecological relationships of yeasts

Yeasts have been evolving and diversifying for more than 400 million years. Likely, symbiotic relationships between humans and yeasts started already at the origin of our species (200-300 thousand years ago).

17 May 2022

Researchers demonstrate link between high-fat diet, nitric oxide levels and cancer development

It has long been hypothesized that dietary habits can precede and even exacerbate the development of cancer.

17 May 2022

Acoustic holograms enable efficient, selective opening of the blood brain barrier

The holograms designed by the team of researchers from UPV and CSIC allow the opening of the blood brain barrier selectively, efficiently and in a highly focused manner, facilitating the administration of therapeutic drugs to treat pathologies that affect the central nervous system.

17 May 2022

Technology News and Research

New memristors for neuromorphic computing

New, minimally invasive biomarker-based strategy 90% successful in detecting esophageal cancer

Insight into sustained-release drug delivery systems

Emerging DNA-based sensors are promising tools for food safety

Dotmatics supports Umicore Corporate R&D in processing of experimental data

Researchers create artificial cell membrane that can be kept stable for over 50 days

Study shows why COPD patients are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19

New technology may pave the way for development of point-of-care devices and diagnostic tests

COVID-19 has exacerbated adolescent mental health crises and suicidality

Health and Social Care Secretary announces a new 10-Year Plan to tackle dementia

Less invasive procedure for common heart condition just as effective as conventional open-heart surgery

Nearly one billion children and adults with disabilities lack access to assistive technology

Origin, evolution and ecological relationships of yeasts

Researchers demonstrate link between high-fat diet, nitric oxide levels and cancer development

Acoustic holograms enable efficient, selective opening of the blood brain barrier

Patients, doctors, insurers agree: Prior approvals for treatment should come faster

As Red Cross moves to pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice

PerkinElmer expands genomic testing services with ultrarapid whole genome sequencing

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in indoor environments

New micro-device could be a game-changer for thousands of people with infertility

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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