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InquireFirst announces Cross-Border Science Journalism Project for Latin America

InquireFirst is pleased to announce a new initiative to encourage crossborder reporting on science, health and the environment by Latin American journalists.

11 Feb 2020

Study explores how some mammals postpone development of their embryos

How do some mammals postpone the development of their embryos to await better conditions for having offspring? A recent study at the UW Medicine Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine explored this reproductive enigma, which can occur in more than 130 species of mammals as well as in some marsupials.

10 Feb 2020

Depression treatment using AI, brain scans

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be a useful and even essential tool in selecting the best treatment for depression, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology on February 2020.

10 Feb 2020

Researchers culture human blood-brain barrier on a chip

A scrupulous gatekeeper stands between the brain and its circulatory system to let in the good and keep out the bad, but this porter, called the blood-brain barrier, also blocks trial drugs to treat diseases like Alzheimer's or cancer from getting into the brain.

10 Feb 2020

Five-year $3.7 million dollar grant supports research on evolution of viruses

The evolution of viruses will be the focus of a five-year $3.7 million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation's new program on convergence research, to an interdisciplinary team led by Penn State.

10 Feb 2020

Researchers investigate methods to 3D bioprint tissues for craniomaxillofacial reconstruction

Seamlessly correcting defects in the face, mouth and skull is highly challenging because it requires precise stacking of a variety of tissues including bone, muscle, fat and skin.

10 Feb 2020

WHO and FIND formalize strategic collaboration to close major diagnostic gaps

The World Health Organization and the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics announced today that a memorandum of understanding has been signed by the two organizations to formalize a strategic collaboration that will strengthen diagnosis in resource-poor countries by closing major diagnostic gaps at country level and bolstering disease surveillance that will inform public health initiatives and enhance outbreak preparedness and response.

10 Feb 2020

Vision Engineering to showcase innovative new products at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show

Vision Engineering, the leading manufacturer of high-quality visual inspection and measurement technologies, will return to the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show in Farnborough this month, to exhibit some of its brand new technologies and products, including: the TVM, the Deep Reality Viewer (DRV-Z1), LVC400 and new EVO Cam II firmware.

From Vision Engineering Limited 10 Feb 2020

Growing eggs and sperm to treat infertility

Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, have reported, in the journal Cell Reports, the mechanism of how the very early precursor or stem cells which eventually give rise to the germ cells, eggs and sperm, are formed over the course of development. This could help create eggs and sperms under laboratory conditions to help infertile people who don’t have sperms, or eggs, for instance.

9 Feb 2020

CRISPR-edited immune cells can be safely given to cancer patients

The emergence of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology has spurred hope in both doctors and patients since it shows promise in treating a multitude of diseases, including cancer. For the first time in the United States, a team of scientists has shown that CRISPR-edited immune cells can be safely used to cancer patients.

9 Feb 2020

Fingerprint test can identify cocaine users

Cocaine is a powerful and addictive stimulant made from coca plant leaves, which is native to South America. In the past urine and saliva tests are used to detect cocaine use. Now, a new fingerprint test can detect whether people have taken the drug or just handled it.

9 Feb 2020

Robot that can draw blood in humans

Soon, robots can take blood samples that can benefit both patients and healthcare workers, thanks to a new blood-sampling robot. A few years back, it was developed but was only tested on plastic arms. Now, the robot has been successfully trialed on live humans.

9 Feb 2020

Technology News and Research

InquireFirst announces Cross-Border Science Journalism Project for Latin America

Study explores how some mammals postpone development of their embryos

Depression treatment using AI, brain scans

Researchers culture human blood-brain barrier on a chip

Five-year $3.7 million dollar grant supports research on evolution of viruses

Researchers investigate methods to 3D bioprint tissues for craniomaxillofacial reconstruction

WHO and FIND formalize strategic collaboration to close major diagnostic gaps

Vision Engineering to showcase innovative new products at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show

Growing eggs and sperm to treat infertility

CRISPR-edited immune cells can be safely given to cancer patients

Fingerprint test can identify cocaine users

Robot that can draw blood in humans

Study finds no clear path for Golden Rice to reach people at risk of vitamin A deficiency

Scientists come together to better understand patented innovations available for gene therapy

Biological toolkit will help researchers design new functions in mammalian cells

New study sheds light on human in vitro organ model research trends

St. Jude's researchers receive ACGT grant to tackle challenges of pediatric sarcomas

Burrowing mayfly’s decline offers an early warning system for changes in our ecosystems

More people and dwindling fish stocks create supply gap in omega-3 fatty acids

New gene therapy improves vision in blind mice

Industry Focus eBook - Analytical Chemistry (2nd Edition) eBook

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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