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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Chocolate can be better option when choosing Halloween candy, says UNLV dental expert

Halloween candy is nearly synonymous with cavities, especially if you or your children have a fondness for sour and sticky sweets.

23 Oct 2017

UC San Diego researchers develop 3D visualization tool for mapping omics data onto organs

University of California San Diego researchers have developed the first 3D spatial visualization tool for mapping "'omics" data onto whole organs.

20 Oct 2017

Sartorius Stedim Biotech announces integration of ambr 15 bioreactor with Nova BioProfile FLEX2

Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry, has announced the ambr 15 automated micro bioreactor system combined with a Nova Biomedical BioProfile FLEX2 automated cell culture analyzer.

From Sartorius 19 Oct 2017

Zinc-binding plays key role in sensing and regulation of brain’s pH levels

Researchers in Oslo, Norway, have discovered that Zinc-binding plays an important role in the sensing and regulation of pH in the human brain. The findings come as one of the first studies that directly link Zinc-binding with bicarbonate transporters.

17 Oct 2017

Using AFM to study cell mechanics and function

My lab, broadly speaking, is interested in trying to understand interactions between cells and materials. Those could be materials that are present within living tissue or materials that we use for engineering purposes to try to do something of technological or therapeutic interest.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 17 Oct 2017

Father's diet before sex could contribute to changes in the offspring’s health, study reveals

A new study, conducted by the University of Cincinnati (UC) biology professors Michal Polak and Joshua Benoit, suggests that a father's nutrition could play a similar role to the mother’s nutrition in his offspring’s health. Researchers from the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre and the University of Western Australia also collaborated on the study.

16 Oct 2017

Epidural medication has no effect on duration of labor, study shows

Epidural analgesia – a mix of anesthetics and narcotics delivered by catheter placed close to the nerves of the spine – is the most effective method of labor pain relief. In widespread use since the 1970s, epidurals have long been thought to slow the second stage of labor – defined as beginning when the cervix is completely dilated and ending when the baby is delivered.

10 Oct 2017

Smart bandage could quickly heal chronic wounds or battlefield injuries

Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Harvard Medical School and MIT have designed a smart bandage that could eventually heal chronic wounds or battlefield injuries with every fiber of its being.

5 Oct 2017

Navy developing new class of intelligent prostheses for warfighters with limb loss

Traditional leg prosthetics enable amputees to maintain mobility and lead more active lives. But these prosthetics depend on soft limb tissue to function and can be painful to wear, resulting in awkward walking motion and possible skin infection.

4 Oct 2017

Symprove could offer safe and efficient solution to control pathogenic bacteria

Leading food technology company, Symprove Ltd, has demonstrated with three breakthrough studies that their formula has the unique ability to have an antagonistic effect on pathogenic bacteria such as C. difficile, Escherichia coli (AIEC), Shigella sonnei and MRSA.

4 Oct 2017

Hard water may contribute to development of eczema by damaging skin barrier

Researchers from the University of Sheffield and King’s College London have discovered that exposing the skin to hard water damages the skin barrier – which is our defense against outside threats such as bacteria or sun burn – and increases the sensitivity of the skin to potential irritants found in everyday wash products such as soap or washing powder.

22 Sep 2017

Multiple drugs or vaccines could be delivered with a single shot soon

Engineers from MIT have devised a new method that could benefit millions by allowing delivery of more than one drug or vaccine with a single injection. They have designed a new type of drug-carrying particle that when injected could deliver the drugs or vaccines in blood over a period of time as desired.

17 Sep 2017

Consolidated beer analysis on single, integrated platform

Jules Wyss is the head of the quality assurance laboratory at the largest brewery in Switzerland, the Feldschlösschen brewery in Rheinfelden.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 13 Sep 2017

Caltech researchers develop miniature device for use in ‘smart pills’ to diagnose and treat diseases

Researchers at Caltech have developed a prototype miniature medical device that could ultimately be used in "smart pills" to diagnose and treat diseases.

12 Sep 2017

UCLA professor offers 10 tips for college students to ensure good gynecologic health

For young women heading off to college, it can be a time filled with the excitement of living away from home. This new sense of independence should also include taking charge of one's own health, says Dr. Aparna Sridhar, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

30 Aug 2017

SBP scientist receives DoD award to identify new and efficacious treatments for pancreatic cancer

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is pleased to announce that the Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Cosimo Commisso, Ph.D., a Career Development Award to identify new and efficacious treatments for pancreatic cancer.

29 Aug 2017

Hurricane and flood handbook provides tips on how to prepare before the storm

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and runs for six months, is expected to have a near-average number of storms.

26 Aug 2017

Acid-sensing receptor may have significant relevance to physiological response in panic disorder

Panic disorder is a syndrome characterized by spontaneous and recurrent episodes of incapacitating anxiety. It typically emerges during adolescence or early adulthood and can take an exhausting emotional and physical toll on the body.

24 Aug 2017

Two studies offer additional support to lower systolic blood pressure in high-risk patients

Two studies provide additional support for lowering systolic blood pressure to an intensive goal of 120 mmHg – far below the standard guidelines of 140 mmHg – to reduce the risk of heart disease in high-risk patients with hypertension.

24 Aug 2017

Indus Valley ground water in Pakistan shows alarmingly high levels of arsenic

Analysis of water supplies in Pakistan has shown abnormally high levels of Arsenic putting 60 million residents at risk of Arsenic poisoning. The study evaluated and analyzed around 1,200 groundwater quality samples from various parts of the country. Over the Indus plain the results show levels of Arsenic that are way above the World Health Organization (WHO) safety guidelines’ recommendations. The study was published in the journal, Science Advances.

23 Aug 2017

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Chocolate can be better option when choosing Halloween candy, says UNLV dental expert

UC San Diego researchers develop 3D visualization tool for mapping omics data onto organs

Sartorius Stedim Biotech announces integration of ambr 15 bioreactor with Nova BioProfile FLEX2

Zinc-binding plays key role in sensing and regulation of brain’s pH levels

Using AFM to study cell mechanics and function

Father's diet before sex could contribute to changes in the offspring’s health, study reveals

Epidural medication has no effect on duration of labor, study shows

Smart bandage could quickly heal chronic wounds or battlefield injuries

Navy developing new class of intelligent prostheses for warfighters with limb loss

Symprove could offer safe and efficient solution to control pathogenic bacteria

Hard water may contribute to development of eczema by damaging skin barrier

Multiple drugs or vaccines could be delivered with a single shot soon

Consolidated beer analysis on single, integrated platform

Caltech researchers develop miniature device for use in ‘smart pills’ to diagnose and treat diseases

UCLA professor offers 10 tips for college students to ensure good gynecologic health

SBP scientist receives DoD award to identify new and efficacious treatments for pancreatic cancer

Hurricane and flood handbook provides tips on how to prepare before the storm

Acid-sensing receptor may have significant relevance to physiological response in panic disorder

Two studies offer additional support to lower systolic blood pressure in high-risk patients

Indus Valley ground water in Pakistan shows alarmingly high levels of arsenic

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