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Olympus to showcase next generation of inverted microscope systems at EMBO Meeting 2013

Demonstrating the very latest in live cell imaging technologies, Olympus will exhibit its range of IX3 inverted microscope frames with associated software and accessories at the upcoming European Molecular Biology Organisation Meeting 2013, taking place in Amsterdam on 21-24 September.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 5 Sep 2013

Natural products: The source of nearly half of modern drugs

New technology for discovering antibiotics, anti-cancer drugs and other medicines inside soil microbes and other natural sources is reviving a treasure hunt that already has given humanity more than 50 percent of today's prescription drugs. This new era in "bioprospecting" is the topic of the cover story in Chemical & Engineering News, the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society.

5 Sep 2013

Technology used to treat cancer also functions as micro rocket for spacecraft

Nanosatellites are smartphone-sized spacecraft that can perform simple, yet valuable, space missions. Dozens of these little vehicles are now tirelessly orbiting the earth performing valuable functions for NASA, the Department of Defense and even private companies.

5 Sep 2013

Leopoldina Annual Assembly to focus on factors that shape individual personalities

The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina will focus on the theme "Geist - Gehirn - Genom - Gesellschaft ("Mind, brain, genome and society") at its 2013 Annual Assembly, which will take place from 20 to 22 September and welcome over 400 guests from around the world to Halle (Saale).

5 Sep 2013

Doctor’s recommendations for parents to prevent child’s healthy heart from obesity

Childhood obesity is a national health care crisis. More than one-third of children and teens are overweight or obese. Plus, obese children are more likely to become obese adults.

5 Sep 2013

Golgi apparatus: New target for treatment of acute cerebral infarction

Expression of soluble CD40L has been shown to increase sig-nificantly in conditions such as stroke, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, high cholesterol, or other cardiovascular events. 95% of the circulating CD40L exists in activated platelets.

5 Sep 2013

Dementia patients who are active in their fields of interest experience improved health

Dementia patients who are kept active in their fields of interest appear to experience improved quality of life and better health. Research will now reveal whether this is really true.

5 Sep 2013

Research into 'personalised' medicine is being led by Greenwich team

Research into 'personalised' medicine is being led by a University of Greenwich team. Currently, many medicines which are prescribed to patients either do not work properly or have some significant side effects. The aim of personalised medicine, sometimes called 'precision' medicine, is to ensure that the most appropriate medicine is given to each patient and that the medicine is both effective and safe.

5 Sep 2013

"Millions Suffer, Few Understand" encourages patients to talk openly about IC/BPS

This September, patients around the world will unite to share their personal stories and struggles with interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). The 2013 theme, "Millions Suffer, Few Understand" encourages patients and providers to talk openly about this common yet often misunderstood pelvic pain condition.

5 Sep 2013

A*STAR IHPC and IDA join to develop world-class cloud computing-powered technological solutions to benefit local ICT companies

Cloud solutions to accelerate local ICT companies' adoption of technologies and overcome end-user challenges faced by the ICT industry

5 Sep 2013

World's leading scientists to explore health benefits of Hydrogen Sulfide at conference

A gas associated with the smell of rotten of eggs is now being proven to have widespread health benefits. Hydrogen Sulfide is widely known as a poisonous and corrosive substance, but now a mounting body of evidence suggests it could be used in a wide range of treatments for some of the biggest health problems of our time. A conference hosted by the University of Exeter will bring together world-leading scientists to explore the emerging possibilities.

5 Sep 2013

ESMO recognises oncologists with prestigious awards

The European Society for Medical Oncology, the leading pan-European organisation representing medical oncology professionals, announced today the recipients of the annual society's prestigious awards, recognising excellence in oncology.

5 Sep 2013

GW SMHS announces two-year Neurology Health Policy Research Fellowship

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in partnership with the GW School of Public Health and Health Services, is pleased to announce a two-year Neurology Health Policy Research Fellowship, sponsored primarily by the American Academy of Neurology in collaboration with the American Neurological Association and the Child Neurology Society.

5 Sep 2013

Study reveals large gap between detection, control of hypertension across all countries

In a study that included more than 140,000 participants from17 countries of varying income levels, researchers found a large gap between both detection and control of hypertension across all countries studied, with just over half of participants with hypertension aware of their diagnosis, and about one-third of those being treated for hypertension successfully controlling their blood pressure, according to a study in the September 4 issue of JAMA.

5 Sep 2013

Obesity gene testing may help reduce self-blame

Obesity gene testing does not put people off weight loss and may help to reduce self-blame, according to a new study by researchers from the Health Behaviour Research Centre at UCL (University College London).

5 Sep 2013

New review shows children's genetics significantly affect how they are parented

Any parent will tell you that there is no simple recipe for raising a child. Being a parent means getting hefty doses of advice - often unsolicited - from others. But such advice often fails to consider a critical factor: the child. A new review of dozens of studies involving more than 14,600 pairs of twins shows that children's genetics significantly affect how they are parented.

5 Sep 2013

Nanofibrous nerve conduits for repair of long sciatic nerve defects

Autografts or allografts are commonly used in the repair of damaged peripheral nerves. However, similar problems have been encountered in allografting or xenografting. Previous studies concerning artificial neural tubes to repair nerve defects mainly focus on peripheral nerve defects less than 30 mm.

5 Sep 2013

Worsening air pollution could increase annual premature deaths in 21st century

This century, climate change is expected to induce changes in air pollution, exposure to which could increase annual premature deaths by more than 100,000 adults worldwide.

5 Sep 2013

FIBRO-TARGETS project aims to identify mechanisms involved in MIF, define therapeutic approaches

Unravelling the mechanisms of cardiac fibrosis will lead to the discovery of therapeutic target candidates for various cardiac diseases. FIBRO-TARGETS brings together eleven European expert teams from six different countries both from public research institutes and European biotechs.

5 Sep 2013

Politics of Obamacare: Checking sen. Cruz's claims; Democrats campaigning in south as 'problem solvers'

The Washington Post Fact Checker assesses the Texas senator's TV ads that seek to drum up support for defunding the health law, while in some southern campaigns, some Democrats hope to portray their opponents as ideologically opposed to progress on issues such as health care.

5 Sep 2013

Research News and Research

Olympus to showcase next generation of inverted microscope systems at EMBO Meeting 2013

Natural products: The source of nearly half of modern drugs

Technology used to treat cancer also functions as micro rocket for spacecraft

Leopoldina Annual Assembly to focus on factors that shape individual personalities

Doctor’s recommendations for parents to prevent child’s healthy heart from obesity

Golgi apparatus: New target for treatment of acute cerebral infarction

Dementia patients who are active in their fields of interest experience improved health

Research into 'personalised' medicine is being led by Greenwich team

"Millions Suffer, Few Understand" encourages patients to talk openly about IC/BPS

A*STAR IHPC and IDA join to develop world-class cloud computing-powered technological solutions to benefit local ICT companies

World's leading scientists to explore health benefits of Hydrogen Sulfide at conference

ESMO recognises oncologists with prestigious awards

GW SMHS announces two-year Neurology Health Policy Research Fellowship

Study reveals large gap between detection, control of hypertension across all countries

Obesity gene testing may help reduce self-blame

New review shows children's genetics significantly affect how they are parented

Nanofibrous nerve conduits for repair of long sciatic nerve defects

Worsening air pollution could increase annual premature deaths in 21st century

FIBRO-TARGETS project aims to identify mechanisms involved in MIF, define therapeutic approaches

Politics of Obamacare: Checking sen. Cruz's claims; Democrats campaigning in south as 'problem solvers'

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