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Hamilton and Rhinostics Reinvent Rapid Swab-Based Sample Workflows from Collection to Processing

Hamilton Company and Rhinostics are combining their respective strengths to improve the speed and quality of nasal and nasopharyngeal sample workflows.

From Hamilton Process Analytics 28 Sep 2021

Researchers create an integrated pipeline for performing genetic screening studies

Today's genetic engineers have a plethora of resources at their disposal: an ever-increasing number of massive datasets available online, highly precise gene editing tools like CRISPR, and cheap gene sequencing methods. But the proliferation of new technologies has not come with a clear roadmap to help researchers figure out which genes to target, which tools to use, and how to interpret their results. So, a team of scientists and engineers at Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard Medical School (HMS), and the MIT Media Lab decided to make one.

28 Sep 2021

Research reveals nucleolar RNA interference based on C. elegans as a model organism

A research group led by Prof. GUANG Shouhong from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, collaborating with Prof. FENG Xuezhu from the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, revealed the nucleolar RNA interference based on Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) as a model organism. The study was published in Nuclear Acids Research.

28 Sep 2021

Novel optogenetic implant controls activity of neurons in the spinal cord

Grégoire Courtine doesn't hesitate to use the word "revolutionary" when describing the emerging field of optogenetics – a technology that uses pulses of light to control individual neural activity – and what it could mean for neuroscience. Courtine, director of the NeuroRestore research center (with neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch), is currently developing an optogenetic implant together with Stéphanie Lacour, who holds the Bertarelli Foundation Chair in Neuroprosthetic Technology.

28 Sep 2021

China's declining birth rates and aging population may not hinder future prosperity

New research on China suggests that declining birth rates and an aging population might not hinder future prosperity when associated with better education of the young.

28 Sep 2021

Researchers develop fast, low-energy artificial synapse for advanced AI systems

Brain-inspired computing is a promising candidate for next-generation computing technologies. Developing next-generation advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can be as energy-efficient, lightweight, and adaptable as the human brain has attracted significant interest.

28 Sep 2021

New discovery greatly improves detection of HPV in the bloodstream

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre researchers have made new findings which greatly improve detection of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the bloodstream and could further hone precision treatment of the illness.

27 Sep 2021

Researchers identify key molecules that may help combat inflammatory diseases

For the first time, researchers have identified key molecules within the immune system that may help fight the inflammation that drives chronic diseases including cancers, sepsis and brain disease.

27 Sep 2021

Immersive VR can disrupt children's default coordination strategy

While very little is known on the effects of immersive VR on adults, there is next to no knowledge on the impact of such systems on the sensorimotor abilities of young children.

27 Sep 2021

New blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease using atomic force microscopy

If the suspicion of Alzheimer's disease creeps up, those affected must prepare themselves for lengthy and complex procedures until the case is clear.

27 Sep 2021

New breakthrough in the development of more natural and continuous BCI control systems

For the first time ever, the intention of a continuous movement was able to be read out from non-invasive brain signals at TU Graz. This success enables more natural and non-invasive control of neuroprostheses to be carried out in real-time.

27 Sep 2021

WHO urges to address the high price and limited production of antibody combination for COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the addition of another therapeutic to the world's arsenal against COVID-19, but urges producing companies and governments to address the high price and limited production of the Regeneron antibody combination and ensure safe and appropriate handling of the medicine.

27 Sep 2021

Scientists develop 'elite' antibodies capable of defeating coronavirus variants at extremely low dosage

Japanese scientists created "elite" antibodies that defeat various coronavirus variants even at an extremely low dose through a new method that accelerated the months-long process of finding such extraordinary antibody candidates to just ten days.

27 Sep 2021

RIT professor wins NSF award to expand capabilities of AI systems using brain-inspired methods

The National Science Foundation is giving a Rochester Institute of Technology professor an esteemed award to help him expand the capabilities of artificial intelligence systems using new brain-inspired methods.

25 Sep 2021

3D-printed vaccine patch provides greater protection than a typical vaccine shot

Scientists at Stanford University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have created a 3D-printed vaccine patch that provides greater protection than a typical vaccine shot.

25 Sep 2021

NYU's initiative empowers healthcare workers to take advantage of data-driven technologies

How will rapidly expanding health data-intensive technologies affect the future of healthcare work? A team of NYU researchers from the schools of engineering, medicine, and business-led by Professor Oded Nov of NYU Tandon is conducting a broad investigation into how to best bring inclusive tech into the clinic, empowering healthcare workers to take advantage of data-driven research and improve health outcomes for patients.

25 Sep 2021

Video game style technology could reduce rehabilitation time for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries

Academic and engineering experts from the University of Strathclyde and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, have teamed up with UK and European partners to reduce rehabilitation times for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries by up to 30% using video game style technology.

25 Sep 2021

Small CT brain scanner fitted in ambulances or emergency aircraft could save lives of stroke patients

Adelaide company Micro-X has started developing a small CT brain scanner that can be fitted in ambulances and emergency aircraft. If successful, the device will allow paramedics and retrieval teams to diagnose and then start treating stroke patients in the golden hour – the first hour after a stroke.

24 Sep 2021

Researchers receive $3.7 million grant to diagnose and treat concussion-related eye disorder

Nearly half of adolescents and young adults with lingering symptoms of concussion suffer from an eye coordination disorder that causes blurred and double vision, headaches and difficulties concentrating. There is no proven method for treating the condition when it occurs after a head injury.

24 Sep 2021

NCI recognizes UC Davis as one of the most elite cancer centers

The National Cancer Institute once again recognized UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center as one of the nation's most elite cancer centers, awarding the center $17.5 million over five years and renewing the cancer center's "comprehensive" designation.

24 Sep 2021

Technology News and Research

Hamilton and Rhinostics Reinvent Rapid Swab-Based Sample Workflows from Collection to Processing

Researchers create an integrated pipeline for performing genetic screening studies

Research reveals nucleolar RNA interference based on C. elegans as a model organism

Novel optogenetic implant controls activity of neurons in the spinal cord

China's declining birth rates and aging population may not hinder future prosperity

Researchers develop fast, low-energy artificial synapse for advanced AI systems

New discovery greatly improves detection of HPV in the bloodstream

Researchers identify key molecules that may help combat inflammatory diseases

Immersive VR can disrupt children's default coordination strategy

New blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease using atomic force microscopy

New breakthrough in the development of more natural and continuous BCI control systems

WHO urges to address the high price and limited production of antibody combination for COVID-19

Scientists develop 'elite' antibodies capable of defeating coronavirus variants at extremely low dosage

RIT professor wins NSF award to expand capabilities of AI systems using brain-inspired methods

3D-printed vaccine patch provides greater protection than a typical vaccine shot

NYU's initiative empowers healthcare workers to take advantage of data-driven technologies

Video game style technology could reduce rehabilitation time for patients with stroke, dystonia and sports injuries

Small CT brain scanner fitted in ambulances or emergency aircraft could save lives of stroke patients

Researchers receive $3.7 million grant to diagnose and treat concussion-related eye disorder

NCI recognizes UC Davis as one of the most elite cancer centers

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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