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Large-scale genomic sequencing narrows search for Strep A vaccine

The global search for a group A streptococcal (Strep A) vaccine has narrowed after researchers identified a common gene signature in almost all global Strep A strains by sequencing thousands of genomes in a project spanning 10 years and more than 20 countries.

28 May 2019

Study offers neural explanation for social deficits in teenage girls

Teenage girls with problematic social behavior display reduced brain activity and weaker connectivity between the brain regions implicated in emotion regulation.

27 May 2019

Emergency department nurses have negative attitudes towards patients who self-harm

SELF-harm is a major public health challenge, but nursing staff often struggle to fully understand the reasons behind it, according to the findings of an international research project carried out by experts at the University of Huddersfield and an overseas partner.

25 May 2019

Study proves cerebral emboli of stroke patients contain DNA from oral pathogens

Researchers at Tampere University have shown for the first time that the cerebral emboli of stroke patients contain DNA from oral pathogens.

24 May 2019

Groundbreaking research collaboration shedding light on major diseases wins $12.5 million NIH grant

A groundbreaking research collaboration at the University of Virginia School of Medicine that is shedding light on everything from cancer to diabetes to cardiovascular disease has received $12.5 million from the National Institutes of Health.

24 May 2019

Southern Research team aims to discover new, safer antimalarial medicines

Scientists at Southern Research's Drug Discovery division have joined the fight against malaria through efforts aimed at discovering new drugs and improving the safety and efficacy of current antimalarial medicines.

22 May 2019

Developing biosecurity tool to detect engineered microorganisms based on DNA signatures

If a genetically or synthetically engineered organism is released into the environment, how will we know?

22 May 2019

Microsoft and Birmingham City University are developing new system to assist people with disabilities

Microsoft and Birmingham City University are developing new technology to help people with disabilities become more independent in the workplace.

18 May 2019

Electron microscopy project could revolutionize the search for new drugs

The search for new drugs to combat diseases more effectively could be revolutionized through a new £30 million electron microscopy project.

17 May 2019

Marine natural compounds could be potential treatments for triple negative breast cancer

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the earth's surface and provide a rich source of unique, bioactive natural products.

17 May 2019

EKF’s DiaSpect Tm hemoglobin analyzer used for anemia study in remote region of Ghana

EKF, announces the successful use of its FDA cleared DiaSpect Tm POC hemoglobin analyzer to study iron-deficient anemia in remote region of Ghana, West Africa.

From EKF Diagnostics 17 May 2019

How an “Internet of Things for science labs” startup is going viral

Amazon and Google gave us smart homes, where household items are reordered automatically as soon as stock runs low, and all of our devices and apps are interconnected and centralised.

From Labstep 17 May 2019

Therapeutic effects of gardening for psychiatric patients

It began as a modest investment of space and money -- an unused, raised outdoor planter bed at UCLA's Steward and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital and $350 worth of plants, soil and gardening tools.

14 May 2019

UT Southwestern study suggests why UTIs have high recurrence rate in postmenopausal women

A UT Southwestern study suggests why urinary tract infections have such a high recurrence rate in postmenopausal women - several species of bacteria can invade the bladder walls.

12 May 2019

Examining the Long-term Effects of Concussion in Sport

An interview with The Drake Foundation, discussing the short and long-term effects of concussions obtained during contact sports such as football and rugby.

10 May 2019

UIC to lead $14.6 million, multi-center COPD research project

The University of Illinois at Chicago will lead a $14.6 million, multi-center research project to determine which of two drugs -- azithromycin, an antibiotic, or roflumilast, an anti-inflammatory medication -- is the most effective at treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is also known as COPD.

10 May 2019

PSU researcher to identify the behavioral health needs of parents with NICU babies

Thirteen years ago, Susanne Klawetter gave birth to triplets. They required a stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Stays like Klawetter's are relatively common: about 10 percent of all babies born nationwide will require care in a NICU, according to the National Institutes of Health.

8 May 2019

Research Project News and Research

Large-scale genomic sequencing narrows search for Strep A vaccine

Study offers neural explanation for social deficits in teenage girls

Emergency department nurses have negative attitudes towards patients who self-harm

Study proves cerebral emboli of stroke patients contain DNA from oral pathogens

Groundbreaking research collaboration shedding light on major diseases wins $12.5 million NIH grant

Southern Research team aims to discover new, safer antimalarial medicines

Developing biosecurity tool to detect engineered microorganisms based on DNA signatures

Microsoft and Birmingham City University are developing new system to assist people with disabilities

Electron microscopy project could revolutionize the search for new drugs

Marine natural compounds could be potential treatments for triple negative breast cancer

EKF’s DiaSpect Tm hemoglobin analyzer used for anemia study in remote region of Ghana

How an “Internet of Things for science labs” startup is going viral

Therapeutic effects of gardening for psychiatric patients

UT Southwestern study suggests why UTIs have high recurrence rate in postmenopausal women

Examining the Long-term Effects of Concussion in Sport

UIC to lead $14.6 million, multi-center COPD research project

PSU researcher to identify the behavioral health needs of parents with NICU babies

KU researchers receive grant to study eating disorders in active-duty soldiers and veterans

Bioactive compounds in cocoa bean extract could be used to develop new treatment for skeletal diseases

Creating biologically functional tissue using 3D printing techniques

Human iPSCs: A Full Guide to Advanced in Vitro Models and Applications eBook

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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