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Researchers develop 3D tissue models of brain tumors in a brain-mimicking microenvironment

A team of Tufts University-led researchers has developed three-dimensional human tissue culture models of pediatric and adult brain cancers in a brain-mimicking microenvironment, a significant advancement for the study of brain tumor biology and pharmacological response.

4 Oct 2019

NUS researcher invents novel transfection technique to deliver DNA into immune cells

Immunotherapy is a promising cancer treatment that uses genetically modified immune cells to fight cancer. It can be used as a primary treatment or in combination with other treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy to slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells and prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body.

4 Oct 2019

New NIH grant to support innovative skin testing approach for diagnosing Parkinson's disease

Wenquan Zou, MD, PhD, an expert in degenerative neurological diseases, along with his collaborators Shu G. Chen, PhD also from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Jiyan Ma, MD, PhD, from Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Thomas Beach, MD, PhD, from Banner Sun Health Research Institute, Sun City, Arizona, have received a five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for diagnosing Parkinson's disease (PD) via an innovative skin testing approach.

4 Oct 2019

UC Davis engineers develop new test to detect opioid drugs in exhaled breath

A test to detect opioid drugs in exhaled breath has been developed by engineers and physicians at the University of California, Davis. A breath test could be useful in caring for chronic pain patients as well as for checking for illegal drug use.

4 Oct 2019

Twin birth rate falls in the US due to improvements in reproductive technology

According to a new report by the CDC, twin birth rates in the US have dropped by 4% since 2014, potentially due to improvements in reproductive technology.

4 Oct 2019

Low-magnetic field MRI produces clearer images and improves safety for patients with pacemakers

Researchers have developed a high-performance, low magnetic-field MRI system that produces superior images of the body’s internal structures and is also safer.

4 Oct 2019

Researchers identify new targets to treat fibrotic diseases

When it comes to repairing injured tissue, specialized cells in the body known as fibroblasts are called into action. Fibroblasts give rise to healing cells called myofibroblasts, which generally is good in the short term - but bad when myofibroblast activation gets out of hand.

4 Oct 2019

Lab Innovations 2019 highlights lab sustainability and recycling

Lab Innovations, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to the laboratory industry, will showcase at Birmingham’s NEC, 30 & 31 October, multiple options to help visitors future-proof their laboratories - from innovative products, to waste reduction (time included!) and sustainability.

From Lab Innovations 4 Oct 2019

PAA releases new application notes demonstrating the versatility of S-LAB automated plate handler

Peak Analysis & Automation (PAA), a global leader at the heart of laboratory automation, has released a series of new application notes demonstrating the versatility and flexibility of its benchtop S-LAB™ automated plate handler.

From Peak Analysis & Automation Ltd 4 Oct 2019

Researchers are developing new therapy to counter the effects of traumatic brain injury

A blow to the head or powerful shock wave on the battlefield can cause immediate, significant damage to a person's skull and the tissue beneath it.

4 Oct 2019

UC Davis researchers awarded $1.5 million NIH grant for CRISPR cancer treatment

What if, instead of killing cancer cells or cells about to become cancerous, you could deliver a repair package and fix them? UC Davis researchers have just been awarded $1.5 million from the National Institutes of Health to start work towards that goal.

3 Oct 2019

Researchers observe the working of protein associated with numerous health problems

For the first time, researchers have observed at the molecular level how a protein associated with numerous health problems works.

3 Oct 2019

Innovative drug treatment developed for familial adenomatous polyposis

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) have developed an innovative drug treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a rare, inherited condition that affects adolescents and young adults and often leads to colorectal cancer.

3 Oct 2019

Laboratory News and Research

Researchers develop 3D tissue models of brain tumors in a brain-mimicking microenvironment

NUS researcher invents novel transfection technique to deliver DNA into immune cells

New NIH grant to support innovative skin testing approach for diagnosing Parkinson's disease

UC Davis engineers develop new test to detect opioid drugs in exhaled breath

Twin birth rate falls in the US due to improvements in reproductive technology

Low-magnetic field MRI produces clearer images and improves safety for patients with pacemakers

Researchers identify new targets to treat fibrotic diseases

Lab Innovations 2019 highlights lab sustainability and recycling

PAA releases new application notes demonstrating the versatility of S-LAB automated plate handler

Researchers are developing new therapy to counter the effects of traumatic brain injury

UC Davis researchers awarded $1.5 million NIH grant for CRISPR cancer treatment

Researchers observe the working of protein associated with numerous health problems

Innovative drug treatment developed for familial adenomatous polyposis

New anticancer molecule shows therapeutic activity in preclinical models of various cancer types

Researchers discover metabolic vulnerability in cancer cells with mutated spliceosomes

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New project to examine roles of microgravity and cosmic radiation in tumor growth, development

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