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Study reveals how the blood and immune systems develop in prenatal bone marrow

The first comprehensive analysis of how the blood and immune systems develop in prenatal bone marrow has been conducted by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Newcastle University and their collaborators.

1 Oct 2021

Effective active learning methods improve academic performance of students

Engaging students through interactive activities, discussions, feedback, and AI-enhanced technologies resulted in improved academic performance compared to traditional lectures, lessons, or readings, faculty from Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute concluded after collecting research into active learning.

1 Oct 2021

Study explores trends in cardiac imaging from 2010 to 2019

A new study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging on cardiac imaging trends over a decade reports that the rate of coronary computed tomography angiography (cCTA) exams by radiologists in hospital outpatient departments increased markedly from 2010 to 2019, suggesting a bright future for the technology

1 Oct 2021

UCLA bioengineers invent novel soft and flexible self-powered bioelectronic device

A team of bioengineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering has invented a novel soft and flexible self-powered bioelectronic device.

30 Sep 2021

Key protein in the blood could help identify patients at risk of severe peripheral artery disease

To track cardiovascular health, doctors measure blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar, among a number of other cardiovascular disease risk factors.

30 Sep 2021

Government sets additional funding for infection prevention and control in social care settings

People who receive care and the adult social care workforce will be further protected from COVID-19 and flu over the coming months, as the government sets additional funding for infection prevention and control.

30 Sep 2021

Gyros Protein Technologies introduces Gyrolab AAV9 Titer Kit to support AAV-based cell and gene therapy production

Gyros Protein Technologies AB today announced the introduction of Gyrolab® AAV9 Titer Kit for rapid determination of titer in AAV9 vector-based cell and gene therapy manufacturing.

From Gyros Protein Technologies AB 30 Sep 2021

New drug combination effectively suppresses SARS-CoV-2 infection

More countries with greater resources are opening up for a more normal life. But COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus are still a significant threat in large parts of the world.

30 Sep 2021

Virtual care with remote automated monitoring can improve outcomes after non-elective surgery

Patients using take-home technology following non-elective surgery resulted in significantly greater detection and correction of drug errors, and reduction in patients' pain, says a national study led by Hamilton researchers.

30 Sep 2021

RIT part of NSF-funded project to design futuristic materials inspired by biological cells

Rochester Institute of Technology Associate Professor Moumita Das is part of a team of researchers that was recently awarded a $1.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation to design and create next-generation materials inspired and empowered by biological cells.

29 Sep 2021

Immunocompromised patients show decreased response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines

Researchers explore the germinal cell responses in both healthy individuals and kidney transplant patients in their recent study.

29 Sep 2021

Columbia University and partners launch and operate New York City's first Pandemic Response Institute

Through a groundbreaking new award from New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Columbia University – through its Mailman School of Public Health – and a consortium of academic, community, government, and corporate partners will launch and operate New York City's first Pandemic Response Institute (PRI).

29 Sep 2021

Researchers find potential cure for a previously unknown childhood genetic condition

Describing a previously unknown genetic condition that affects children, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine say they also found a potential method to prevent the gene mutation by administering a drug during pregnancy.

29 Sep 2021

$94 million PCORI funding to support the next phase of PCORnet and new colorectal cancer study in older adults

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors today approved $61.3 million for a slate of several infrastructure projects that will support the activities of eight Clinical Research Networks to implement the next phase of PCORnet, the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network.

29 Sep 2021

VR can provide a valuable treatment modality for adolescents' psychological distress

A new systemic review found that all studies reported benefits when using virtual reality (VR) to manage psychological distress in adolescents.

29 Sep 2021

Buck Institute receives $14 million NIH grant to focus on one of the major drivers of aging

Buck Institute professors Judith Campisi, PhD and Lisa Ellerby PhD, have been awarded a $14.3 million grant from the NIH's National Institute of Aging to study cellular senescence, one of the major hallmarks of aging, as a driver of Alzheimer's disease and other age-related dementias.

29 Sep 2021

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone receives $24 federal grant to expand healthcare access for New Yorkers

The Family Health Centers at NYU Langone in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, has been awarded a $24 million federal grant through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to advance COVID-19 vaccination and education and expand access to high-quality comprehensive care in some of New York City's lowest-income neighborhoods.

29 Sep 2021

Study explores ways to reduce sodium in bread without sacrificing taste and leavening ability

Most people in the U.S. consume too much salt; adult Americans typically eat twice the daily amount recommended by dietary guidelines.

29 Sep 2021

Aptamer Group collaborates with BizCom to market Optimer discovery and development services in Japan

Aptamer Group and BizCom announce collaboration for Optimer distribution and marketing services in Japan.

From Aptamer Group 29 Sep 2021

Researchers develop a convenient and cost-effective bioelectrical sensor

Bioelectrical sensors on the skin can be used to measure electrical signals in the body, like heart activity and muscle contraction. While that provides valuable information for clinicians, current bioelectrical sensor technology can be ineffective, uncomfortable, expensive, and difficult to manufacture.

29 Sep 2021

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Study reveals how the blood and immune systems develop in prenatal bone marrow

Effective active learning methods improve academic performance of students

Study explores trends in cardiac imaging from 2010 to 2019

UCLA bioengineers invent novel soft and flexible self-powered bioelectronic device

Key protein in the blood could help identify patients at risk of severe peripheral artery disease

Government sets additional funding for infection prevention and control in social care settings

Gyros Protein Technologies introduces Gyrolab AAV9 Titer Kit to support AAV-based cell and gene therapy production

New drug combination effectively suppresses SARS-CoV-2 infection

Virtual care with remote automated monitoring can improve outcomes after non-elective surgery

RIT part of NSF-funded project to design futuristic materials inspired by biological cells

Immunocompromised patients show decreased response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines

Columbia University and partners launch and operate New York City's first Pandemic Response Institute

Researchers find potential cure for a previously unknown childhood genetic condition

$94 million PCORI funding to support the next phase of PCORnet and new colorectal cancer study in older adults

VR can provide a valuable treatment modality for adolescents' psychological distress

Buck Institute receives $14 million NIH grant to focus on one of the major drivers of aging

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone receives $24 federal grant to expand healthcare access for New Yorkers

Study explores ways to reduce sodium in bread without sacrificing taste and leavening ability

Aptamer Group collaborates with BizCom to market Optimer discovery and development services in Japan

Researchers develop a convenient and cost-effective bioelectrical sensor

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