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TIP Biosystems introduces handheld UV-Visible spectrophotometer for photometric measurements

“Handheld and Portable photometer”- Yes you read it right. The first thing that generally comes to our mind about spectrophotometer is the big box like structure difficult to carry or move around. Tip Biosystems, a “NUS startup” based in Singapore, has come up with next generation of personal handheld UV-Visible Spectrophotometer called Photopette.

From Tip Biosystems Pte Ltd 20 Apr 2018

Researchers develop new drug-testing platform for epilepsy

For more than a third of children living with epilepsy, the currently approved medications do not stop their seizures. This statistic has not changed for the past five decades, despite the development of many new anti-seizure drugs.

20 Apr 2018

New integrated POC tool detects biomarkers of heart failure rapidly and precisely

More than 26 million patients worldwide suffer from heart failure every year, according to the European Heart Failure Association. A disorder often associated with a bad diagnosis, with the consequent increase in mortality and morbidity, and frequent re-hospitalizations, which are a great problem for patients and their families, as well as a great economic burden for the healthcare system.

From Micronit Microtechnologies B.V. 20 Apr 2018

Academia and high tech companies join forces to increase production capacity for microfluidic systems

The University of Twente, Saxion University of Applied Sciences and four high tech companies are combining forces to increase the production capacity for microfluidic systems. As part of this pilot line project (“proeftuin”), they are improving access for SMEs to their facilities, including the MESA+ NanoLab and High Tech Factory.

From Micronit Microtechnologies B.V. 20 Apr 2018

AYOXXA to develop multiplex immunoassay to support treatment of sepsis patients

AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH, an international biotechnology company, will develop a multiplex assay to support the treatment of sepsis patients as part of the project "SepsisData.Net.NRW - Digitized Pattern Recognition for Personalized Treatment of Sepsis Patients". The development will be based on the Company’s innovative bead-based protein analysis platform LUNARIS™.

20 Apr 2018

AYOXXA introduces new LUNARIS Mouse 12-Plex Th17 Kit for quantitative analysis of Th17 cell biology

AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH, an international biotechnology company, focused on the development of innovative multiplex protein analysis technologies enabling translational research in basic and clinical research, today announced the expansion of its catalogue of immunoassays for multiplex protein analysis with the introduction of LUNARIS™ Mouse 12-Plex Th17 Kit for the quantitative analysis of soluble mouse T helper 17 (Th17) cell-related markers.

20 Apr 2018

Tattoo sensor: A needleless glucose monitor for diabetes patients

For Angela Valdez, being diagnosed with diabetes was an awakening. The disorder ran in her family, but she didn't think it would happen to her. And when it did, she acted by modifying her diet and physical activity. She was doing everything right--almost.

20 Apr 2018

AYOXXA launches advanced low-volume beads-on-a-chip multiplex protein analysis system

AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH, an international biotechnology company, today announces the introduction of its advanced low-volume beads-on-a-chip multiplex protein analysis system. The LUNARIS™ system can be readily integrated into any laboratory routine and is optimized to provide easy-to-use, standardized workflow from sample to result.

20 Apr 2018

FSU receives $1.5 million federal grant for innovative suicide prevention research

An alarming spike in suicides among U.S. military service members and veterans over the past 15 years is prompting the Department of Defense to turn to Florida State University's renowned suicide research program to find solutions.

20 Apr 2018

A potential "male pill" without side effects

A new study published today in the journal PLOS ONE details how a compound called EP055 binds to sperm proteins to significantly slow the overall mobility of the sperm without affecting hormones, making EP055 a potential "male pill" without side effects.

20 Apr 2018

UT Southwestern researchers identify 170 potential therapeutic targets for lung cancer

After testing more than 200,000 chemical compounds, UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center researchers have identified 170 chemicals that are potential candidates for development into drug therapies for lung cancer.

20 Apr 2018

Researchers present simulation model to investigate hospital responsiveness to mass casualty incidents

A community's ability to cope with mass casualty incidents (MCIs) is very dependent on the capacity and capability of its hospitals for handling a sudden surge of patients requiring resource-intensive and specialized needs.

20 Apr 2018

Scientists develop tiny fluorescent probe that seeks out GLUT5 and detects cancer cells

Determining the presence of cancer, as well as its type and malignancy, is a stressful process for patients that can take up to two weeks to get a diagnosis. With a new bit of technology--a sugar-transporting biosensor--researchers at Michigan Technological University hope to reduce that timeframe down to minutes.

20 Apr 2018

Rare variants in non-coding DNA inherited from parents heighten autism risk

In recent years, researchers have firmly established that gene mutations appearing for the first time, called de novo mutations, contribute to approximately one-third of cases of autism spectrum disorder.

20 Apr 2018

Consuming large quantities of sugar during pregnancy can affect child's cognition, shows study

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has determined that poorer childhood cognition occurred, particularly in memory and learning, when pregnant women or their offspring consumed greater quantities of sugar.

20 Apr 2018

Concussion recovery and symptom severity found to vary between men and women

A new study comparing male and female athletes examined whether there are clear sex-related differences in post-concussion symptom severity and length of recovery. In addition to a finding of significant differences between the male and female college varsity athletes, differences among the women depending on hormonal contraceptive use were reported in the study published in Journal of Neurotrauma, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

20 Apr 2018

GNA Biosolutions and project partners launch new research project to develop TB diagnostic platform for POC applications

Molecular technology company GNA Biosolutions GmbH and its project partners announced the launch of PITBUL, a European Commission funded international research project aimed at developing a tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic platform to be utilized at the Point of Care.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 20 Apr 2018

Study provides guidance on using cannabis for treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression

In a first-of-a-kind study, Washington State University scientists examined how peoples' self-reported levels of stress, anxiety and depression were affected by smoking different strains and quantities of cannabis at home.

20 Apr 2018

GNA Biosolutions launches world’s first Laser PCR platform at Medica Trade Fair

GNA Biosolutions GmbH, a molecular technology company based in Martinsried, Germany, today announced the launch of Pharos V8, the world’s first Laser PCR platform. Pharos V8, an ultrafast PCR instrument for in vitro research use, will be showcased at the Medica Trade Fair (Exhibition Hall 3, Booth E93) from November 13-16.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 20 Apr 2018

Researchers discover new information related to rare form of leukemia

International research consortium led by researchers from the University of Helsinki, Finland, discovered new information related to a rare form of leukemia called aggressive NK-cell leukemia.

20 Apr 2018

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TIP Biosystems introduces handheld UV-Visible spectrophotometer for photometric measurements

Researchers develop new drug-testing platform for epilepsy

New integrated POC tool detects biomarkers of heart failure rapidly and precisely

Academia and high tech companies join forces to increase production capacity for microfluidic systems

AYOXXA to develop multiplex immunoassay to support treatment of sepsis patients

AYOXXA introduces new LUNARIS Mouse 12-Plex Th17 Kit for quantitative analysis of Th17 cell biology

Tattoo sensor: A needleless glucose monitor for diabetes patients

AYOXXA launches advanced low-volume beads-on-a-chip multiplex protein analysis system

FSU receives $1.5 million federal grant for innovative suicide prevention research

A potential "male pill" without side effects

UT Southwestern researchers identify 170 potential therapeutic targets for lung cancer

Researchers present simulation model to investigate hospital responsiveness to mass casualty incidents

Scientists develop tiny fluorescent probe that seeks out GLUT5 and detects cancer cells

Rare variants in non-coding DNA inherited from parents heighten autism risk

Consuming large quantities of sugar during pregnancy can affect child's cognition, shows study

Concussion recovery and symptom severity found to vary between men and women

GNA Biosolutions and project partners launch new research project to develop TB diagnostic platform for POC applications

Study provides guidance on using cannabis for treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression

GNA Biosolutions launches world’s first Laser PCR platform at Medica Trade Fair

Researchers discover new information related to rare form of leukemia

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