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New ultrafast 3D clinical imaging system could improve LASIK surgery, diagnosis of eye diseases

LASIK eye surgery - a laser reshaping of the cornea to improve vision - is one of the most popular elective surgeries in the United States, and a University of Houston professor of biomedical engineering intends to improve upon it by giving surgeons more information about the cornea before they begin.

20 Oct 2020

Novel microfluidic approach to fight cancer could greatly benefit patients

CAR-T biotherapeutics company Carina Biotech and researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a novel approach based on microfluidic technology to "purify" the immune cells of patients in the fight against cancer.

20 Oct 2020

WSU scientists develop new method to detect Alzheimer's biomarkers

Washington State University scientists have developed a method to detect the biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease that is 10 times more sensitive than current blood testing technology.

20 Oct 2020

NMR Metabolomics as Novel Screening Tool for New-borns (For Research Only)

In this interview, Oscar Millet, group leader of the Precision Medicine and Metabolism group of the CIC bioGUNE, talked to News Medical about his research into the use of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) metabolomic analysis as a clinical screening tool. His team has used NMR to screen urine samples form new-borns for congenital metabolic disorders.

From Bruker BioSpin Division 20 Oct 2020

Highly sensitive saliva test for SARS-CoV-2 virus antigens can deliver result in under 15 minutes

Mass testing that is fast, non-invasive and able to identify cases before people show symptoms holds the key to boosting COVID-19 detection, improving contact tracing and managing disease outbreaks.

20 Oct 2020

Study helps restore retinal and visual functions of mice models of inherited retinal disease

A breakthrough study, led by researchers from the University of California, Irvine, results in the restoration of retinal and visual functions of mice models suffering from inherited retinal disease.

20 Oct 2020

Study could offer important clues on factors affecting human microbiome rhythms

Nearly every organism hosts a collection of symbiotic microbes--a microbiome. It is now recognized that microbiomes are major drivers of health in all animals, including humans, and that these symbiotic systems often exhibit strong daily rhythms.

20 Oct 2020

Researchers apply deep learning algorithm to CT to produce spectral images

Bioimaging technologies are the eyes that allow doctors to see inside the body in order to diagnose, treat, and monitor disease.

20 Oct 2020

Chip-based technology can create new options for ultrasound therapy with high resolution and intensity

A chip-based technology that generates sound profiles with high resolution and intensity could create new options for ultrasound therapy, which would become more effective and easier.

20 Oct 2020

Molecular simulations reveal detailed structure and dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Recently, researchers reported a study in which they analyzed the structure and dynamics of the spike protein using multiple molecular dynamic simulations. Their study is published on the preprint server bioRxiv.

19 Oct 2020

Design of an mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles

Now, a new study presented on the preprint server bioRxiv in October 2020 describes the efficient design of an mRNA vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), based on the use of the viral receptor-binding domain (RBD) mRNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNP).

19 Oct 2020

New AI-based method of image analysis finds new cell types in tissue

In situ sequencing enables gene activity inside body tissues to be depicted in microscope images. To facilitate interpretation of the vast quantities of information generated, Uppsala University researchers have now developed an entirely new method of image analysis.

19 Oct 2020

Study finds direct link between physical fitness, cognitive performance, and optimal nutrition

Researchers at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Abbott and, the U.S. Air Force Research Lab announced today the results of a new study that found a direct link between physical fitness, cognitive performance, and optimal nutrition.

19 Oct 2020

New project to use plasma jets to decontaminate vital medical equipment exposed to Covid-19 virus

A NEW project developed by Lancaster University's Health Innovation Campus and Material Science Institute will see pioneering technology used to decontaminate vital medical equipment exposed to the Covid-19 virus, via a partnership with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

19 Oct 2020

Research could pave way for personalized cochlear implants

Cochlear implants are a groundbreaking technology that has changed the lives of many people living with severe to profound hearing loss.

19 Oct 2020

A novel species of bacteria isolated from diseased walnut discovered in Portugal

Xanthomonas euroxanthea, a new species of bacteria isolated from diseased walnut discovered in Portugal.Bacteria recently isolated from walnut (Juglans regia L.) buds in Portugal has been identified as a new species of Xanthomonas.

19 Oct 2020

Biogelx has achieved ISO9001:2015 certification for Quality Management Systems

Biogelx is a Scottish biomaterials company specializing in the development of non-animal derived materials for 3D cell culture and bioprinting applications.

19 Oct 2020

RIT researcher receives NSF Convergence Accelerator project

A Rochester Institute of Technology researcher is part of a team that has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to use artificial intelligence to better understand the role of facial expressions in signed and spoken languages.

19 Oct 2020

New device rapidly transfers delicate tissue or electronic sheets to patients

Thin tissue grafts and flexible electronics have a host of applications for wound healing, regenerative medicine and biosensing.

19 Oct 2020

Scientists lay out a novel rationale for COVID-19 drug design

American and Polish scientists, reporting Oct. 16 in the journal Science Advances, laid out a novel rationale for COVID-19 drug design - blocking a molecular "scissor" that the virus uses for virus production and to disable human proteins crucial to the immune response.

19 Oct 2020

Technology News and Research

New ultrafast 3D clinical imaging system could improve LASIK surgery, diagnosis of eye diseases

Novel microfluidic approach to fight cancer could greatly benefit patients

WSU scientists develop new method to detect Alzheimer's biomarkers

NMR Metabolomics as Novel Screening Tool for New-borns (For Research Only)

Highly sensitive saliva test for SARS-CoV-2 virus antigens can deliver result in under 15 minutes

Study helps restore retinal and visual functions of mice models of inherited retinal disease

Study could offer important clues on factors affecting human microbiome rhythms

Researchers apply deep learning algorithm to CT to produce spectral images

Chip-based technology can create new options for ultrasound therapy with high resolution and intensity

Molecular simulations reveal detailed structure and dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Design of an mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles

New AI-based method of image analysis finds new cell types in tissue

Study finds direct link between physical fitness, cognitive performance, and optimal nutrition

New project to use plasma jets to decontaminate vital medical equipment exposed to Covid-19 virus

Research could pave way for personalized cochlear implants

A novel species of bacteria isolated from diseased walnut discovered in Portugal

Biogelx has achieved ISO9001:2015 certification for Quality Management Systems

RIT researcher receives NSF Convergence Accelerator project

New device rapidly transfers delicate tissue or electronic sheets to patients

Scientists lay out a novel rationale for COVID-19 drug design

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