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Study finds ‘widespread’ use of toxic chemicals in a range of cosmetics

Cosmetics from the United States have been found to contain high levels of polyuoroalkyl substances (PFAS), associated with a range of harmful conditions.

15 Jun 2021

Carbon-based antimicrobial nanoweapons to fight COVID-19

In a recent review article published in the journal ACS Nano, interdisciplinary researchers from across the world evaluated the role of carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs), such as fullerene, carbon dots, graphene, and their derivatives as promising alternatives to combat COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) and other microbial infections.

15 Jun 2021

Study reveals risk factors associated with COVID-19 outcomes for people with IDD

A study of nearly 550 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving residential services in New York City found that age, larger residential settings, Down syndrome and chronic kidney disease were the most common risk factors for COVID-19 diagnosis, and heart disease was most associated with COVID-19 deaths.

14 Jun 2021

Stents inspired by kirigami could deliver drugs to tubular organs

Inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of folding and cutting paper to create three-dimensional structures, MIT engineers and their collaborators have designed a new type of stent that could be used to deliver drugs to the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, or other tubular organs in the body.

14 Jun 2021

Researchers demonstrate an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

The gold standard in functional brain imaging for over two decades, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has transformed the landscape of research and clinical care. Yet, because of its cost and functional limitations, scientists have continued to look for new ways to see into the human brain.

14 Jun 2021

New approach to gene therapy uses common pain reliever to fight against genetic diseases

Researchers have developed a new approach to gene therapy that leans on the common pain reliever acetaminophen to force a variety of genetic diseases into remission.

14 Jun 2021

Kirigami-inspired stent to improve drug delivery for diseases that affect tubular organs

Diseases that affect tubular structures in the body, such as the gastrointestinal (GI) system, vasculature and airway, present a unique challenge for delivering local treatments.

14 Jun 2021

SBP scientist receives $1.9 million from NHLBI for atrial fibrillation research

Sanford Burnham Prebys Assistant Professor Alexandre Colas has been awarded $1.9 million by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health to discover drugs that restore normal cardiac rhythm in atrial fibrillation.

14 Jun 2021

Simpleware ScanIP Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for 3D Medical Printing

Synopsys’ Simpleware ScanIP Medical is now available for 3D medical printing after receiving FDA 510(k) clearance in this area.

From Synopsys Simpleware™ Software 14 Jun 2021

The Native Antigen Company wins ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards

The Native Antigen Company, part of LGC Clinical Diagnostics, won ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards.

From The Native Antigen Company 14 Jun 2021

PhoreMost appoints Christian Dillon as Vice President of Biology

PhoreMost Ltd today announced it has appointed Dr Christian Dillon as Vice President of Biology.

From PhoreMost 14 Jun 2021

Novel computer system can help inform future therapies for patients with inherited heart disease

An integrated, genomic computer system for precision cardiology has been created using clinical data that can help inform medical and surgical decisions to support future therapies for patients with inherited heart disease.

14 Jun 2021

Joint ICMRA and WHO statement explains how COVID-19 vaccines are regulated for safety, effectiveness

Healthcare professionals and public health authorities have a central role in discussing vaccination against COVID-19 with their patients.

13 Jun 2021

Study reveals maternal and neonatal benefits of Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

A new commentary, published as an ‘In-Press Preview’ in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, addresses the salient issue of vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in pregnancy and potential antibody transfer to the fetus – and provides the evidence in support of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine safety and efficacy for both maternal and child health.

13 Jun 2021

Study shows feasibility of using Olfactory Virtual Reality to address anxiety, pain and stress

Findings from a study on the feasibility of addressing anxiety, pain and stress with Olfactory Virtual Reality (OVR) - a new form of VR that incorporates the sense of smell into its augmented reality - paint a clearer picture for clinical psychiatrists about how it could be used to safely and effectively help mental health and mood disorders.

11 Jun 2021

Researchers devise new way to design clot-prone grafts for dialysis

People with end-stage renal disease often undergo hemodialysis, a life-sustaining blood-filtering treatment.

11 Jun 2021

‘Cognition IX’ artwork wins Art of Neuroscience competition 2021

The eleventh edition of the Art of Neuroscience competition is won by Yas Crawford, an associate of the Royal Photographic Society and independent artist.

11 Jun 2021

Proteins that control small heat shock genes allows plants to deal with heat stress

"If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen," as the old saying goes. But for organisms that can't leave the proverbial kitchen when things get too hot, there's another way: researchers from Japan have discovered that plants can gain heat tolerance to better adapt to future heat stress, thanks to a particular mechanism for heat stress 'memory'.

11 Jun 2021

New technique uses high-throughput sequencing to obtain ultra-high-resolution images of gene expression

The 30,000 or so genes making up the human genome contain the instructions vital to life. Yet each of our cells expresses only a subset of these genes in their daily functioning. The difference between a heart cell and a liver cell, for example, is determined by which genes are expressed--and the correct expression of genes can mean the difference between health and disease.

11 Jun 2021

Special dipping solution can significantly extend the shelf life of “side streams”

When herring are filleted, more than half their weight becomes a low-value 'side stream' that never reaches our plates - despite being rich in protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

11 Jun 2021

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Study finds ‘widespread’ use of toxic chemicals in a range of cosmetics

Carbon-based antimicrobial nanoweapons to fight COVID-19

Study reveals risk factors associated with COVID-19 outcomes for people with IDD

Stents inspired by kirigami could deliver drugs to tubular organs

Researchers demonstrate an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

New approach to gene therapy uses common pain reliever to fight against genetic diseases

Kirigami-inspired stent to improve drug delivery for diseases that affect tubular organs

SBP scientist receives $1.9 million from NHLBI for atrial fibrillation research

Simpleware ScanIP Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for 3D Medical Printing

The Native Antigen Company wins ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards

PhoreMost appoints Christian Dillon as Vice President of Biology

Novel computer system can help inform future therapies for patients with inherited heart disease

Joint ICMRA and WHO statement explains how COVID-19 vaccines are regulated for safety, effectiveness

Study reveals maternal and neonatal benefits of Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Study shows feasibility of using Olfactory Virtual Reality to address anxiety, pain and stress

Researchers devise new way to design clot-prone grafts for dialysis

‘Cognition IX’ artwork wins Art of Neuroscience competition 2021

Proteins that control small heat shock genes allows plants to deal with heat stress

New technique uses high-throughput sequencing to obtain ultra-high-resolution images of gene expression

Special dipping solution can significantly extend the shelf life of “side streams”

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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