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New study could improve methods for detecting congenital heart disease

A new study by biomedical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas could significantly improve methods for detecting and diagnosing congenital heart disease in infants and small children.

4 Apr 2019

NIAID awards $22 million grant to develop antibody-based therapies against lethal viruses

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded an international consortium led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine, part of Montefiore, a five-year, $22 million grant to develop antibody-based therapies against four highly lethal viruses for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments.

4 Apr 2019

New technology could change the way gene editing is approached in future

Gene editing has been a much sought after and controversial technology. Last month, part of the World Health Organization called for an international registry to track all research into editing the human genome.

4 Apr 2019

ADDF’s new initiative aims to advance digital tools for Alzheimer's and dementias

As part of its Diagnostics Accelerator research program, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation announced today a new initiative that aims to fast-track the development of digital tools for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

4 Apr 2019

Innovative micronutrient-rich food developed for elderly people with swallowing difficulties

Researchers of Kaunas University of Technology and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences developed innovative micronutrient-rich food product for elderly people with swallowing difficulties.

3 Apr 2019

Simplifying Gene Expression Analysis in Neuroscience Research

In this interview, Kevin Gamber introduces the Neuroscience panel of the NanoString service for gene expression analysis from Canopy Biosciences.

From Canopy Biosciences 3 Apr 2019

Children born via IVF more likely to develop cancer later in life

Scientists investigating have discovered a notable link between childhood cancer development and IVF.

3 Apr 2019

G:BOX Chemi XX6 imager used to speed up analysis of proteins linked with breast cancer

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today announced its G:BOX Chemi XX6 multi-application imager is being utilized by scientists at a major London university to speed up analysis of proteins, DNA and cells associated with breast and a range of other cancer types.

From Syngene 3 Apr 2019

Revolutionary treatment uses fat cells to correct vaginal and post-menopausal problems

For the first time ever British women are being offered a revolutionary new treatment to correct a broad range of vaginal, gynecological and post-menopausal related problems.

3 Apr 2019

New Chromatrap ChIP-seq kit performs chromatin immunoprecipitation with unparalleled sensitivity

Porvair Sciences announces version 2.0 of its Chromatrap® ChIP-seq kit - developed to perform chromatin immunoprecipitation with unparalleled sensitivity.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 3 Apr 2019

Study reveals a revolutionary way to treat eye injuries, prevent blindness

New research led by scientists at Newcastle University, UK reveals a potential revolutionary way to treat eye injuries and prevent blindness - by softening the tissue hosting the stem cells which then helps repair wounds, inside the body.

3 Apr 2019

Unique 3D-printed transparent skull provides opportunity to watch brain activity in real time

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a unique 3D-printed transparent skull implant for mice that provides an opportunity to watch activity of the entire brain surface in real time.

3 Apr 2019

Photonics-based tiny device could one day play key role in personalized medicine

In the not-too-distant future, each of us may have a simple device - small enough for our nightstand or our pocket - that keeps us apprised of our level of health, identifies even trace amounts of undesirable biomarkers in our blood or saliva and serves as an early-warning system for diseases.

3 Apr 2019

Bruker’s timsTOF Pro mass spectrometer receives EuPA technology award at Proteomic Forum 2019

Bruker announces that on Wednesday, March 27th, its ultra-high sensitivity, high-throughput 4D proteomics platform, the timsTOF Pro mass spectrometer received the prestigious technology award during the Proteomic Forum 2019/XIII.

From Bruker Daltonics 3 Apr 2019

Researchers developing new tests for early detection, monitoring of lupus nephritis

With $5 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health, two University of Houston biomedical researchers are moving the needle on early detection and monitoring of kidney nephritis, or inflammation, in patients who have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, known simply as lupus.

2 Apr 2019

New project to develop prototype diagnostic tool for early detection of Lyme disease

Unitive Design & Analysis are the sole UK contributors to a three year translational project to develop a prototype Point of Care Diagnostic tool to address the growing problem of Lyme disease.

2 Apr 2019

NHS trains doctors using virtual reality to improve care for patients with diabetes

The NHS England diabetes team has partnered with Oxford Medical Simulation to train doctors using virtual reality. Doctors can now practice in virtual reality medical emergencies, to improve care for patients with diabetes in the real world.

2 Apr 2019

Hologic’s Cynosure division to present 19 scientific abstracts at ASLMS 2019

Hologic, Inc.’s Cynosure division announced today it will partner with key opinion leaders to present 19 scientific abstracts on its industry-leading medical aesthetics technology at the 39th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. The conference will take place March 27-31 in Denver.

From Hologic, Inc. 2 Apr 2019

Photoacoustic microscopy helps scientists to better scrutinize cancer cells

Devising the best treatment for a patient with cancer requires doctors to know something about the traits of the cancer from which the patient is suffering.

2 Apr 2019

Researchers conduct largest study of childhood cancer after conception by IVF

In the past three decades, in vitro fertilization has gone from an experimental procedure to being more common. Pregnancies enabled by IVF frequently have more difficulties, with children born earlier and smaller even among singleton births.

2 Apr 2019

Technology News and Research

New study could improve methods for detecting congenital heart disease

NIAID awards $22 million grant to develop antibody-based therapies against lethal viruses

New technology could change the way gene editing is approached in future

ADDF’s new initiative aims to advance digital tools for Alzheimer's and dementias

Innovative micronutrient-rich food developed for elderly people with swallowing difficulties

Simplifying Gene Expression Analysis in Neuroscience Research

Children born via IVF more likely to develop cancer later in life

G:BOX Chemi XX6 imager used to speed up analysis of proteins linked with breast cancer

Revolutionary treatment uses fat cells to correct vaginal and post-menopausal problems

New Chromatrap ChIP-seq kit performs chromatin immunoprecipitation with unparalleled sensitivity

Study reveals a revolutionary way to treat eye injuries, prevent blindness

Unique 3D-printed transparent skull provides opportunity to watch brain activity in real time

Photonics-based tiny device could one day play key role in personalized medicine

Bruker’s timsTOF Pro mass spectrometer receives EuPA technology award at Proteomic Forum 2019

Researchers developing new tests for early detection, monitoring of lupus nephritis

New project to develop prototype diagnostic tool for early detection of Lyme disease

NHS trains doctors using virtual reality to improve care for patients with diabetes

Hologic’s Cynosure division to present 19 scientific abstracts at ASLMS 2019

Photoacoustic microscopy helps scientists to better scrutinize cancer cells

Researchers conduct largest study of childhood cancer after conception by IVF

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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