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New low-cost method of in-vitro fertilization may help infertile couples in developing countries

A new low-cost method of in-vitro fertilization developed at the University of Colorado Boulder that performed successfully in recent human clinical trials in Belgium may help thousands of infertile couples in developing countries.

9 Jul 2013

vOICe sensory device: An alternative to invasive treatment for blind people

A device that trains the brain to turn sounds into images could be used as an alternative to invasive treatment for blind and partially-sighted people, researchers at the University of Bath have found.

9 Jul 2013

University of Pennsylvania resident receives inaugural Dr. Mark G. Lebwohl Medical Dermatology Fellowship

The National Psoriasis Foundation awarded Zelma Chiesa Fuxench, M.D., of the University of Pennsylvania, its inaugural Dr. Mark G. Lebwohl Medical Dermatology Fellowship, recognizing her work as a promising psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis researcher.

9 Jul 2013

Multimodal neuroimaging approach helps study structural and functional abnormalities in brain

Major depressive disorder is associated with a dysregulation of brain regions including the prefrontal cortex and limbic system. The relationship between structural and functional abnormalities in these brain regions in depressed patients is far from clear. However, both types of changes are assumed to underlie the symptoms of this disorder.

9 Jul 2013

Research shows hydrogen sulfide is a key player in colon cancer metabolism

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that hydrogen sulfide - the pungent-smelling gas produced by rotten eggs - is a key player in colon cancer metabolism, and a potential target for therapies for the disease.

9 Jul 2013

Mouse study identifies new treatment options for bowel cancer

Researchers have discovered the genetic processes that cause specific types of bowel cancer. Using this knowledge, they identified cancer drugs that target these genes. Their findings offer the opportunity to develop personalised treatment based on a person's genetic profile.

9 Jul 2013

Anti-cancer compounds offer hope for treating breast cancer

Melbourne researchers have discovered that anti-cancer compounds currently in clinical trials for some types of leukaemia could offer hope for treating the most common type of breast cancer.

9 Jul 2013

CPAP reduces nightmare frequency, motivates treatment compliance in patients with PTSD and OSA

A new study suggests that CPAP therapy reduces nightmares in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

9 Jul 2013

BioNano Genomics signs strategic partnership with New York Genome Center

BioNano Genomics and the New York Genome Center announced today a strategic partnership between the two institutions that includes the purchase of an Irys System by NYGC.

8 Jul 2013

Soligenix announces personalized medicine collaboration with SciClone

Soligenix, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing products to treat inflammatory diseases and biodefense countermeasures where there remains an unmet medical need, announced a personalized medicine collaboration with SciClone Pharmaceuticals in the Company's oral mucositis clinical program with SGX942.

8 Jul 2013

VBL Therapeutics publishes VB-201 pre-clinical data in journal of Atherosclerosis

VBL Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to the development of novel treatments for immune-inflammatory diseases and cancer, announced today the publication of pre-clinical data for VB-201 in the journal of Atherosclerosis.

8 Jul 2013

First Edition: July 8, 2013

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news about a new ad campaign against the health law, more reaction to the administration's delay of the employer mandate provision and states efforts to restrict abortions.

8 Jul 2013

p53 restoration of function drug candidate: an interview with Dr. Wayne Danter, MD, FRCPC President and CEO of Critical Outcome Technologies

COTI-2 is a computer-designed small molecule that was discovered by our artificial intelligence drug discovery platform called CHEMSAS.

8 Jul 2013

Study: ChemoFx chemoresponse assay can help identify platinum resistance in primary ovarian cancer

Precision Therapeutics, a leading life-science company dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes in personalized medicine, today announced findings that support the ChemoFx chemoresponse assay as a tool to aid in the identification of platinum resistance in primary ovarian cancer, according to a presentation at the Annual Meeting of The Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists June 26-29, in Seattle, Washington.

8 Jul 2013

Hemp signs distribution agreement with CleanPath for new memory enhancing nutraceutical

Hemp, Inc. announces its first $200,000 sale after inking an exclusive agreement with CleanPath Resources Corp. This agreement is for CleanPath to distribute Hemp, Inc.'s life-changing nutraceutical, "Focus", which is designed to support "Clearer Thinking" and "Improve Memory".

8 Jul 2013

Bayer starts enrollment in BAY94-9027 Phase II/III trial for hemophilia A in children

Bayer HealthCare today announced the company has started to enroll patients in an international Phase II/III trial to evaluate its investigational compound BAY94-9027 for the treatment of hemophilia A in children.

8 Jul 2013

New study provides data that could help break the cycle of gun violence

They're young. They've been injured in an assault - so badly they went to the emergency room. And nearly one in four of them has a gun, probably an illegal one. What happens next?

8 Jul 2013

BCSI, ORIGIO partner to advance pH monitoring solutions for IVF

Blood Cell Storage, Inc., a leading medical device provider based in Seattle, WA and ORIGIO a/s, a leader in delivering innovative Assisted Reproductive Technology solutions headquartered in Malov Denmark, announced a partnership today during the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

8 Jul 2013

Elsevier launches Quiz for Science series for leading universities, institutions in Pakistan

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced the launch of the Quiz for Science series for 30 leading universities and institutions in Pakistan, recognizing local research efforts from across the country.

6 Jul 2013

Researchers identify structural anomalies that may increase risk of ADHD in premature newborns

In the first study of its kind, Natasha Leporé, PhD, and colleagues have pinpointed structural anomalies in the developing brain that may increase the risk of cognitive disabilities, such as frontal executive dysfunction and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, in premature newborns.

6 Jul 2013

Research News and Research

New low-cost method of in-vitro fertilization may help infertile couples in developing countries

vOICe sensory device: An alternative to invasive treatment for blind people

University of Pennsylvania resident receives inaugural Dr. Mark G. Lebwohl Medical Dermatology Fellowship

Multimodal neuroimaging approach helps study structural and functional abnormalities in brain

Research shows hydrogen sulfide is a key player in colon cancer metabolism

Mouse study identifies new treatment options for bowel cancer

Anti-cancer compounds offer hope for treating breast cancer

CPAP reduces nightmare frequency, motivates treatment compliance in patients with PTSD and OSA

BioNano Genomics signs strategic partnership with New York Genome Center

Soligenix announces personalized medicine collaboration with SciClone

VBL Therapeutics publishes VB-201 pre-clinical data in journal of Atherosclerosis

First Edition: July 8, 2013

p53 restoration of function drug candidate: an interview with Dr. Wayne Danter, MD, FRCPC President and CEO of Critical Outcome Technologies

Study: ChemoFx chemoresponse assay can help identify platinum resistance in primary ovarian cancer

Hemp signs distribution agreement with CleanPath for new memory enhancing nutraceutical

Bayer starts enrollment in BAY94-9027 Phase II/III trial for hemophilia A in children

New study provides data that could help break the cycle of gun violence

BCSI, ORIGIO partner to advance pH monitoring solutions for IVF

Elsevier launches Quiz for Science series for leading universities, institutions in Pakistan

Researchers identify structural anomalies that may increase risk of ADHD in premature newborns

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