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Researchers reproduce the pathogenesis of hereditary kidney disease from human iPS cells

Joint research, led by Kumamoto University in Japan, has successfully reproduced the pathogenesis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) from human iPS cells in vitro.

21 Aug 2020

Concussion can lead to long-term sleep problems, affect quality of life

Every year, thousands of people end up in the emergency room or hospital with minor head injuries, often diagnosed as concussions. Concussions usually result from falls, violence, bicycle accidents or sports injuries.

21 Aug 2020

Avacta expands multi-target collaboration with LG Chem Life Sciences

Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce the expansion of its existing multi-target collaboration and development agreement with LG Chem Life Sciences (LG Chem), the life sciences division of the South Korean LG Group, to include new programs incorporating Avacta’s Affimer XT serum half-life extension system.

From Avacta Life Sciences Ltd. 21 Aug 2020

AnteoTech's COVID-19 antigen and Flu A&B test detects SARS-Cov-2, influenza in less than 15 minutes

AnteoTech Ltd has successfully developed proof-of-concept COVID-19 antigen and Flu A&B point-of-care lateral flow tests that can detect the presence of SARS-Cov-2 and influenza in less than 15 minutes.

21 Aug 2020

NIST study advances exoskeleton research

A shoddily tailored suit or a shrunken T-shirt may not be the most stylish, but wearing them is unlikely to hurt more than your reputation.

21 Aug 2020

Smart glove allows users to mimic in-game controls using simple hand gestures

Simply flex your index finger to fire your weapon and rotate your wrist clockwise to move forward. Immersive controls have always been a pipedream in the world of gaming but is steadily becoming reality.

21 Aug 2020

Combining expertise in organoids and sequencing technologies for ALS research

MDC researchers received a $150,000 pilot project grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's Neurodegeneration Challenge Network to investigate a defining feature of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

20 Aug 2020

Using engineered off-the-shelf therapeutic T cells to fight cancer

Personalized cancer treatments are no longer just options of the future. In the past few years, researchers have made significant progress in 'teaching' the body's immune T cells to recognize and kill specific cancer cells, and human clinical trials have shown that this approach can successfully eliminate tumors.

20 Aug 2020

Genetically engineered mosquitoes to be released in Florida Keys

Mosquitoes are known to be vectors or bearers of several viral and protozoal infections such as dengue, Zika, yellow fever, Chikungunya, and malaria. These infections are known to infect and even kill millions around the world each year. In order to tackle this vector-borne menace, researchers have genetically engineered mosquitoes that could replace the infection carrying species of the mosquitoes.

20 Aug 2020

New hybrid mask allows ENTs to see more patients

An ear, nose, and throat doctor has invented a simple mask design that significantly improves safety during aerosol-generating procedures of the head and neck.

20 Aug 2020

New kirigami-based shoe sole could help mitigate the risks of slips and falls

Losing your balance and falling does not just happen during icy Boston winters. The slip resistance of your shoes can determine how well you walk on different surfaces without losing balance.

20 Aug 2020

On-duty firefighters more likely to be exposed to potentially harmful chemicals

A new Oregon State University study suggests that firefighters are more likely to be exposed to potentially harmful chemicals while on duty compared to off duty.

20 Aug 2020

Robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer associated with improved health outcomes

Robotic surgery for patients with early stage, oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer is associated with improved health outcomes, including better long-term survival, according to a Cedars-Sinai study published Thursday in JAMA Oncology.

20 Aug 2020

Contact tracing apps not likely to control the spread of COVID-19

Contract tracing apps used to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are unlikely to be effective without proper uptake and support from concurrent control measures, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

20 Aug 2020

Children play a larger role in the community spread of COVID-19 than previously thought

In the most comprehensive study of COVID-19 pediatric patients to date, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Mass General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) researchers provide critical data showing that children play a larger role in the community spread of COVID-19 than previously thought

20 Aug 2020

Study shows why certain genetically predisposed individuals do not develop heart disease

Life can change dramatically when someone learns they are genetically predisposed to a disease, such as a condition called familial hypercholesterolemia, where a mutated gene can lead to elevated cholesterol and increased risk for a premature heart attack.

20 Aug 2020

Inhibition of key receptor implicated in post-stroke damage and recovery

Many people who suffer a stroke are permanently disabled. Stroke remains the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States.

20 Aug 2020

Lab-on-a-chip technology detects COVID-19 antibody

A robust, low-cost imaging platform utilizing lab-on-a-chip technology created by University of California, Irvine scientists may be available for rapid coronavirus diagnostic and antibody testing throughout the nation by the end of the year.

20 Aug 2020

Study shows Klotho supplementation can prevent hypertension

High blood pressure is often called a silent killer because it is the biggest risk factor for the most death and disability worldwide including heart disease and stroke, but presents no symptoms as a warning indicator.

20 Aug 2020

HEARTROID PROJECT and TTDD lab at MIT partner to develop innovative devices

HEARTROID PROJECT and the TTDD lab at MIT today announced a creative partnership. HEARTROID platform, a catheter-based simulator, will participate in TTDD lab's effort of validating device performance with its pulsatile and anatomically precise 3D printed models, helping accelerate surgical device development from concept to testing.

19 Aug 2020