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Novel tool for better dietary management in cancer patients

A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, paving the way to find better nutritional solutions for oncology services, Flinders University researchers say.

14 Feb 2022

Nitazoxanide shows promise for COVID-19 treatment in animal model

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers demonstrated that Nitazoxanide (NTZ), an oral drug, broadly inhibits replication of several severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) in preclinical models of infection.

13 Feb 2022

New system enables automatic analysis of biomedical videos captured by microscopy

Researchers at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have developed a system based on computer vision techniques that allows automatic analysis of biomedical videos captured by microscopy in order to characterize and describe the behavior of the cells that appear in the images.

12 Feb 2022

Self-learning software detects peripheral arterial disease from high-resolution color fundus photography

Researchers at the University and the University Hospital of Bonn have developed a method that could be used to diagnose atherosclerosis.

12 Feb 2022

Stroke rehabilitation experts propose a new paradigm for improving treatment of spatial neglect

Kessler Foundation experts in stroke rehabilitation proposed a new paradigm for improving treatment of spatial neglect, a disabling condition that hinders recovery for at least 30 percent of stroke survivors.

11 Feb 2022

First unbiased proteome scale study expands the number of known transcriptional activators

Also known as transcriptional activators for their ability to induce transcription of genes into RNA messages, these proteins are essential for the cells to function properly. Yet little is known about these proteins, and it wasn't clear how many activators there might be in human cells – until now.

11 Feb 2022

Artificial intelligence uses facial features to better diagnose rare genetic diseases

Rare genetic diseases can sometimes be recognized through facial features, such as characteristically shaped brows, nose or cheeks.

10 Feb 2022

Sample management of Covid-19 cryobox tube racks

Ziath reports on the widespread adoption of its DataPaq™ Cube rack reader in Covid-19 testing labs for tracking of sample tubes cryogenically stored in cryoboxes.

From Ziath Ltd 10 Feb 2022

New cloud-based repository creates a digital fingerprint of engineered microorganisms

A cloud-based repository that creates a digital fingerprint of engineered microorganisms has been successfully trialed.

9 Feb 2022

HORIBA Presenting Short Course on Rapid Analysis of Hemp/Cannabis and other Botanicals with Pittcon

February 9, 2022 – Piscataway, NJ HORIBA Scientific, a global leader in the production of high-performance spectroscopy systems and solutions, is presenting a short course with the Pittcon organization, entitled, “Rapid Analysis of Hemp/Cannabis and other Botanicals using Simultaneous Absorbance-Transmission and Fluorescence Excitation Emission Matrix (A-TEEM) Spectroscopy.”

From HORIBA 9 Feb 2022

SPT Labtech paves the way for a new era of genomics liquid handling with firefly® launch

SPT Labtech today announced the launch of firefly®, an innovative liquid handling platform for next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation.

From SPT Labtech 9 Feb 2022

AI based home monitoring during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers conducted an open, prospective pilot feasibility analysis through artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform to provide clinical decision support on COVID-19 outcomes.

9 Feb 2022

NIH grant renewal will enable Nebraska scientist to advance research on virtual immune system

The renewal of a National Institutes of Health grant will enable a University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher to continue developing a tool that illuminates the complex, multi-scale interplay of the immune system's many components.

8 Feb 2022

Novel dietary tool aims to help cancer patients fight disease

8 Feb 2022

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women on maternal and perinatal outcomes

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort analysis by reviewing medical records of pregnant women to examine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 maternal infection on maternal and perinatal outcomes.

8 Feb 2022

AI systems may one day assist anesthesiologists in the operating room, study suggests

A new study by researchers at MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital suggests the day may be approaching when advanced artificial intelligence systems could assist anesthesiologists in the operating room.

6 Feb 2022

New method may be effective at quantifying DNA adenine methylation in complex organisms

For decades, a small group of cutting-edge medical researchers have been studying a biochemical, DNA tagging system, which switches genes on or off. Many have studied it in bacteria and now some have seen signs of it in, plants, flies, and even human brain tumors.

3 Feb 2022

Sample management of Covid-19 Cryobox tube racks

Ziath reports on the widespread adoption of its DataPaq™ Cube rack reader in Covid-19 testing labs for tracking of sample tubes cryogenically stored in cryoboxes.

3 Feb 2022

Brains of adults with heart-healthy lifestyle are larger and show fewer signs of injury, research finds

On imaging tests, brains were larger and showed fewer signs of injury in early to late middle-aged adults (ages 40-69 years) who had nearly ideal cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health to be held in person in New Orleans and virtually, Feb. 8-11, 2022.

3 Feb 2022

Novel test uses cervical screening samples to detect breast and ovarian cancer

A new revolutionary test for detecting ovarian and breast cancer, which could potentially measure future cancer risk, is being developed by researchers from UCL's Institute for Women's Health.

2 Feb 2022

Software News and Research

Novel tool for better dietary management in cancer patients

Nitazoxanide shows promise for COVID-19 treatment in animal model

New system enables automatic analysis of biomedical videos captured by microscopy

Self-learning software detects peripheral arterial disease from high-resolution color fundus photography

Stroke rehabilitation experts propose a new paradigm for improving treatment of spatial neglect

First unbiased proteome scale study expands the number of known transcriptional activators

Artificial intelligence uses facial features to better diagnose rare genetic diseases

Sample management of Covid-19 cryobox tube racks

New cloud-based repository creates a digital fingerprint of engineered microorganisms

HORIBA Presenting Short Course on Rapid Analysis of Hemp/Cannabis and other Botanicals with Pittcon

SPT Labtech paves the way for a new era of genomics liquid handling with firefly® launch

AI based home monitoring during COVID-19 pandemic

NIH grant renewal will enable Nebraska scientist to advance research on virtual immune system

Novel dietary tool aims to help cancer patients fight disease

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women on maternal and perinatal outcomes

AI systems may one day assist anesthesiologists in the operating room, study suggests

New method may be effective at quantifying DNA adenine methylation in complex organisms

Sample management of Covid-19 Cryobox tube racks

Brains of adults with heart-healthy lifestyle are larger and show fewer signs of injury, research finds

Novel test uses cervical screening samples to detect breast and ovarian cancer

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