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Leukemic cells are addicted to vitamin B6, research shows

Scientists have discovered that Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) grows by taking advantage of the B6 vitamin to accelerate cell division.

13 Jan 2020

New bacteria-destroying technology to combat drug-resistant superbugs

Researchers have used liquid metals to develop new bacteria-destroying technology that could be the answer to the deadly problem of antibiotic resistance.

13 Jan 2020

UK researchers develop first 3D-printed sensor-operated prosthetic arm for toddlers

The lightweight device with soft grip fingers uses an armband fitted with sensors to detect electrical signals naturally conducted by muscles. This enables the toddler to grip and pick up objects in much the same way as they would with a natural arm.

13 Jan 2020

Chemo-fluidic circuits for molecular diagnosis and treatment of serious diseases

As part of the German government's High-Tech-Strategy 2025, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research is funding an interdisciplinary research group that aims to use an innovative circuit technology to solve a central problem of genetic investigation of human single cells.

13 Jan 2020

Sida continues to support IVI’s mission to accelerate vaccine research

The International Vaccine Institute, a Seoul, Korea-based international organization, announced today that the Swedish International Cooperation Agency will continue to support IVI's mission to accelerate vaccine research and development for global health with a total contribution of SEK 50 million (approximately 5.24 million USD) over the next five years as part of a longstanding partnership between the Swedish government and IVI.

13 Jan 2020

A key-hole procedure to treat foot and ankle disorder decreases pain, improves patient outcomes

A minimally invasive procedure to treat a common foot and ankle disorder can reduce pain, recovery time, and postsurgery complications while improving functional outcomes, according to a report published in the journal Foot and Ankle Surgery.

13 Jan 2020

Genes determining the browning of white fat finds study

The fat cells of the body play an essential role in the storage of energy and its release when necessary. Research has shown that apart from energy storage, these adipocytes or fat cells also play a role in hormonal balance and metabolism-regulating hunger. A new study titled, “Systems-genetics-based inference of a core regulatory network underlying white fat browning”, was published in the latest issue of the journal Cell Report.

13 Jan 2020

Boston researchers develop novel approach to generate intestinal organoids in vitro

Boston researchers have developed a new way to generate groups of intestinal cells that can be used, among others, to make disease models in the lab to test treatments for diseases affecting the gastrointestinal system.

11 Jan 2020

Wearable smart photonic contact lens could diagnose diabetes and treat diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic patients need to measure their blood-sugar level by drawing blood before and after a meal and it is easy to develop complications due to diabetes.

11 Jan 2020

Swiftable announces Jabberwocky accessibility app for users with ALS or spinal cord injury

Today, Swiftable announced the new Jabberwocky app for Android that controls your entire device with just head movement and facial gestures.

10 Jan 2020

Study demonstrates accuracy of AI system in diagnosing prostate cancer

The Lancet Oncology has today published the results of a study demonstrating the accuracy of an artificial intelligence system in diagnosing prostate cancer in tissue samples.

10 Jan 2020

Scientists secure funding to develop better methods for evaluation of topically applied drugs

A team of leading scientists from Bath University UK, the UK's National Physical Laboratory, and the Colorado School of Mines USA has secured funding from the US Food and Drug Administration to develop better methods to assess the performance of topically applied drug products.

10 Jan 2020

PENTAX Medical secures CE mark approval for innovative AI-assisted polyp detector

PENTAX Medical, a division of the HOYA Group, announced that it has cleared CE mark for DISCOVERY, an innovative Artificial Intelligence assisted polyp detector designed to support endoscopists in finding potential polyps during a colorectal examination.

From PENTAX Medical Company 10 Jan 2020

Flow sensors for medical applications

Titan Enterprises reports on increasing use of its proprietary Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter technology for medical applications including real-time drug monitoring, metering of coolants for chemotherapy treatment and blood flow systems.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd 10 Jan 2020

Researchers develop new approach to better understand protein interaction in the body

Proteins are often called the working molecules of the human body. A typical body has more than 20,000 different types of proteins, each of which are involved in many functions essential to human life.

10 Jan 2020

Integral Molecular announces panel of P2X7 antibodies for autoimmune disorders

Integral Molecular, the leader in discovering antibodies against multipass membrane proteins, announces lead monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against P2X7, a structurally complex ion channel that is the target for autoimmune disorders including atopic dermatitis and glomerulonephritis.

10 Jan 2020

New wireless, light-activated electrode advances neural stimulation

Neural stimulation is a pioneering technology that can be used to recover function and improve the quality of life for individuals who suffer from brain injury or disease.

9 Jan 2020

So test therefore, who join …

On January 2, 2020, the Berlin-based laboratory instrument manufacturer KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH was awarded the "CrefoZert" credit rating certificate for the first time by the business information service CreditReform.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 9 Jan 2020

Study shows how baby and adult brains interact during natural play

Have you ever played with a baby and felt a sense of connection, even though they couldn't yet talk to you? New research suggests that you might quite literally be "on the same wavelength," experiencing similar brain activity in the same brain regions.

9 Jan 2020

Sodium chloride nanoparticles offer potential for cancer therapies with fewer side effects

A new study at the University of Georgia has found a way to attack cancer cells that is potentially less harmful to the patient. Sodium chloride nanoparticles – more commonly known as salt – are toxic to cancer cells and offer the potential for therapies that have fewer negative side effects than current treatments.

9 Jan 2020

Technology News and Research

Leukemic cells are addicted to vitamin B6, research shows

New bacteria-destroying technology to combat drug-resistant superbugs

UK researchers develop first 3D-printed sensor-operated prosthetic arm for toddlers

Chemo-fluidic circuits for molecular diagnosis and treatment of serious diseases

Sida continues to support IVI’s mission to accelerate vaccine research

A key-hole procedure to treat foot and ankle disorder decreases pain, improves patient outcomes

Genes determining the browning of white fat finds study

Boston researchers develop novel approach to generate intestinal organoids in vitro

Wearable smart photonic contact lens could diagnose diabetes and treat diabetic retinopathy

Swiftable announces Jabberwocky accessibility app for users with ALS or spinal cord injury

Study demonstrates accuracy of AI system in diagnosing prostate cancer

Scientists secure funding to develop better methods for evaluation of topically applied drugs

PENTAX Medical secures CE mark approval for innovative AI-assisted polyp detector

Flow sensors for medical applications

Researchers develop new approach to better understand protein interaction in the body

Integral Molecular announces panel of P2X7 antibodies for autoimmune disorders

New wireless, light-activated electrode advances neural stimulation

So test therefore, who join …

Study shows how baby and adult brains interact during natural play

Sodium chloride nanoparticles offer potential for cancer therapies with fewer side effects

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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