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Scientists report the first map of molecular responses of human lung cells to SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a multi-group collaborative involving the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories (NEIDL), the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM), and the Center for Network Systems Biology (CNSB), scientists have reported the first map of the molecular responses of human lung cells to infection by SARS-CoV-2.

2 Dec 2020

New wearable sensor can track healing in chronic skin wounds

Researchers from Skoltech and the University of Texas at Austin have presented a proof-of-concept for a wearable sensor that can track healing in sores, ulcers, and other kinds of chronic skin wounds, even without the need to remove the bandages.

2 Dec 2020

Researchers use new imaging technique to produce digital reconstruction of eye tissues

A new study by scientists at the University of Southampton has made a breakthrough that could help the search for treatments against age related sight loss.

2 Dec 2020

Combination of exercise and mindfulness training can help alleviate fatigue in cancer survivors

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have found that a combination of exercise and mindfulness training can help reduce fatigue in breast cancer survivors.

2 Dec 2020

Study finds disparity in telemedicine use during the pandemic among head and neck cancer patients

The use of telemedicine services has shown to be exceptionally effective in meeting the health care needs of patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Dec 2020

Tackling the Global Issue of New Psychoactive Substances

News-Medical speaks to Dr. Venita Decker, Dr. Joerg Koehler, and Dr. Andrea Kiehne about the latest challenges in narcotic analysis, and the methods being implemented to help tackle this global NPS issue.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 2 Dec 2020

New lab-on-a-chip can process and present results rapidly

The chip, developed at Imperial College London and known as TriSilix, is a 'micro laboratory' which performs a miniature version of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on the spot. PCR is the gold-standard test for detecting viruses and bacteria in biological samples such as bodily fluids, faeces, or environmental samples.

2 Dec 2020

Study finds 10 metabolites associated with risk of stroke

Results from a new study are published in Neurology®, which identifies 10 metabolites that are associated with a person’s risk of stroke.

2 Dec 2020

Tecan launches rapid viral and pathogen characterization RNA-Seq library preparation solution for challenging sample types

Tecan has launched the Revelo RNA-Seq kit, offering end-to-end processing of human samples to enable complete viral RNA-Seq library preparation in a day.

From Tecan 2 Dec 2020

Genethon to start international clinical trial for treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Genethon, dedicated to designing and developing gene therapy products for rare diseases, received this Monday 30th of November the authorization from the ANSM, the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety, to start in France a multicentre international clinical trial for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy with product GNT 004.

2 Dec 2020

Researchers develop telomerase gene therapy for treating different pathologies

After several years of research and many joint scientific publications, molecular biologists Maria Blasco (National Cancer Research Centre, CNIO) and Fàtima Bosch (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB) have developed a telomerase gene therapy for the treatment of different pathologies related to shortening telomeres and, therefore, ageing.

2 Dec 2020

‘Artificial Pancreas Dashboard' can help standardize hybrid closed-loop reporting

A standardized "Artificial Pancreas (AP) Dashboard" should provide easy to use single-page hybrid closed-loop system (HCL) reporting for insulin requiring patients with diabetes.

2 Dec 2020

Researchers study SerpinB9 protein that could pave way to new immunotherapy approach

Immunotherapies have transformed the landscape of cancer treatment by allowing physicians to alter or augment patients' immune response to better attack malignant tumors.

2 Dec 2020

UCLA, UCSF obtain FDA approval for PSMA PET imaging in men with prostate cancer

The University of California's two nationally ranked medical centers, UCSF and UCLA, and their nuclear medicine teams have obtained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to offer a new imaging technique for prostate cancer that locates cancer lesions in the pelvic area and other parts of the body to which the tumors have migrated.

2 Dec 2020

Multiple gene substitution in tomatoes helps improve yield, nutrient content

Cooked, fresh, sun-dried, or juiced, whichever way you prefer them, tomatoes are arguably one of the most versatile fruits on the planet--and yes, despite mainly being used in savory dishes, tomatoes really are a fruit.

2 Dec 2020

Breakthrough in microscopy, endoscopy may soon revolutionize the study of cellular origin of diseases

A breakthrough in microscopy and endoscopy will soon revolutionize the study of the cellular origin of diseases, advancing the field of precision medicine. This is the goal of CRIMSON, a trans-disciplinary and trans-national research project recently funded by European Commission.

2 Dec 2020

Technology News and Research

Scientists report the first map of molecular responses of human lung cells to SARS-CoV-2 infection

New wearable sensor can track healing in chronic skin wounds

Researchers use new imaging technique to produce digital reconstruction of eye tissues

Combination of exercise and mindfulness training can help alleviate fatigue in cancer survivors

Study finds disparity in telemedicine use during the pandemic among head and neck cancer patients

Tackling the Global Issue of New Psychoactive Substances

New lab-on-a-chip can process and present results rapidly

Study finds 10 metabolites associated with risk of stroke

Tecan launches rapid viral and pathogen characterization RNA-Seq library preparation solution for challenging sample types

Genethon to start international clinical trial for treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Researchers develop telomerase gene therapy for treating different pathologies

‘Artificial Pancreas Dashboard' can help standardize hybrid closed-loop reporting

Researchers study SerpinB9 protein that could pave way to new immunotherapy approach

UCLA, UCSF obtain FDA approval for PSMA PET imaging in men with prostate cancer

Multiple gene substitution in tomatoes helps improve yield, nutrient content

Breakthrough in microscopy, endoscopy may soon revolutionize the study of cellular origin of diseases

Study highlights pros and cons of AI-based apps used to benefit older adults

Reducing the delay in neurofeedback can increase the efficacy of training

Cleaning surfaces with hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants may pollute indoor air

Three leading organizations join hands to address global challenges in dementia

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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