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Lateral inhibition avoids overlap between similar memories

When you park in the office car park, you usually have no problem finding your car again at the end of the day. The next day, you might park a few spots further away. However, in the evening, you find your car, even though the memories of both days are very similar.

2 Nov 2018

Cytek Biosciences introduces new Northern Lights series of advanced flow cytometry systems

The door to discovery has been opened, and the traditional flow cytometry market is set to see a paradigm shift. With its new Northern Lights series of advanced flow cytometry systems, Cytek Biosciences Inc. is making three lasers and more than 24 colors possible at a price point typically attached to systems with far fewer capabilities.

From Cytek Biosciences 2 Nov 2018

Routine mouth cancer screens could save lives

The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation is calling all Brits to ask their dentists to conduct mouth cancer screens at their next appointment. This should be routinely included within the price of a dental check-up and should take no more than one minute.

2 Nov 2018

QUT study analyzes nature of men donating sperm online

As prospective parents increasingly seek sperm donors online, an international study has analyzed what sort of men are donating sperm in this informal setting as opposed to a traditional clinic. And it seems a key characteristic is they are more agreeable.

2 Nov 2018

Male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation develop cancer, finds study

The National Toxicology Program concluded there is clear evidence that male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation like that used in 2G and 3G cell phones developed cancerous heart tumors, according to final reports released today.

2 Nov 2018

Advanced 3D image system for better endoscopic surgery

Keep 2D, See 3D! MonoStereo, a smart 3D endoscope visualization system, integrates the benefits of 2D and 3D function, providing an advanced 3D endoscope image for better endoscopic surgery.

2 Nov 2018

Certain personality traits directly influence people's responses to failures in digital technology

Do you get frustrated and angry when your WiFi connection stops working? It could be because of your personality.

2 Nov 2018

Illumina signs agreement to acquire Pacific Biosciences

Illumina, Inc. and Pacific Biosciences today announced they have signed an agreement for Illumina to acquire Pacific Biosciences at a price of $8.00 per Pacific Biosciences share in an all-cash transaction.

2 Nov 2018

Wellspring celebrates grand opening of its compounding pharmacy division

Wellspring celebrated its compounding pharmacy division's grand opening with a ribbon cutting attended by over 60 guests, including Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, on Tuesday, October 30th at its new location.

2 Nov 2018

Inogen to participate in the 2018 Stifel Healthcare Conference in New York City

Inogen, Inc., a medical technology company offering innovative respiratory products for use in the homecare setting, today announced that the Company's management will be participating in the 2018 Stifel Healthcare Conference in New York City.

2 Nov 2018

Researchers for first time view serotonin activating its receptor using high-powered microscopes

Serotonin receptors are common drug targets in the treatment of pain, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, and mood disorders yet little is known about their three-dimensional structure.

2 Nov 2018

RTI Surgical enters into definitive agreement to acquire Paradigm Spine

RTI Surgical, Inc., a global surgical implant company, and Paradigm Spine, LLC, a leader in motion preservation and non-fusion spinal implant technology, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby RTI will acquire all outstanding equity interest of Paradigm Spine in a cash and stock transaction valued at up to $300 million, consisting of $150 million at closing plus potential future milestone payments.

2 Nov 2018

Study highlights global and local impacts of delayed mercury-controlling policies

Mercury is an incredibly stubborn toxin. Once it is emitted from the smokestacks of coal-fired power plants, among other sources, the gas can drift through the atmosphere for up to a year before settling into oceans and lakes.

2 Nov 2018

Integral Molecular wins NIH grant to initiate target discovery program for Alzheimer’s disease

Integral Molecular, the industry leader in membrane protein technologies, was awarded a Small Business Innovation Research grant from the NIH to initiate a target discovery program for Alzheimer's disease.

1 Nov 2018

Medsphere endorses SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act

Medsphere Systems Corporation, the leading provider of affordable and interoperable healthcare information technology solutions and services, today endorsed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act signed into law by President Trump on October 24.

1 Nov 2018

4TECH successfully completes first two implantations of TriCinch Coil tricuspid valve repair system

4TECH Inc., a leader in the field of transcatheter tricuspid valve repair, initiated its U.S. Early Feasibility Study, following receipt of approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with the successful first two implantations of the TriCinch Coil System at Piedmont Heart Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. Christopher Meduri, Dr. Vivek Rajagopal and Dr. Mani Vannan.

1 Nov 2018

Canadian medics adopt pioneering learning technology to ensure safer prescribing techniques

BPS Assessment is providing vital support to physicians in Canada, with the introduction of its pioneering learning technology aimed at ensuring safer prescribing techniques.

1 Nov 2018

Observing functional changes of cells in blood vessels may help detect early signs of atherosclerosis

A study in mice has shown that it may be possible to detect the early signs of atherosclerosis, which leads to blocked arteries, by looking at how cells in our blood vessels change their function.

1 Nov 2018

From Search Engine to Sale – How to Generate Leads from Application Notes

Turning scientific application notes into lead generating digital content.

From AZoNetwork UK Ltd. 1 Nov 2018

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund commits to invest $500,000 to NERx Biosciences company

The Indiana University Philanthropic Venture Fund, which provides capital to faculty, students, alumni and staff at all IU campuses to help them further develop their research and innovations into startup companies, has committed to invest $500,000 in Indianapolis-based NERx Biosciences Inc. as part of a $2.2 million bridge round.

1 Nov 2018

Technology News and Research

Lateral inhibition avoids overlap between similar memories

Cytek Biosciences introduces new Northern Lights series of advanced flow cytometry systems

Routine mouth cancer screens could save lives

QUT study analyzes nature of men donating sperm online

Male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation develop cancer, finds study

Advanced 3D image system for better endoscopic surgery

Certain personality traits directly influence people's responses to failures in digital technology

Illumina signs agreement to acquire Pacific Biosciences

Wellspring celebrates grand opening of its compounding pharmacy division

Inogen to participate in the 2018 Stifel Healthcare Conference in New York City

Researchers for first time view serotonin activating its receptor using high-powered microscopes

RTI Surgical enters into definitive agreement to acquire Paradigm Spine

Study highlights global and local impacts of delayed mercury-controlling policies

Integral Molecular wins NIH grant to initiate target discovery program for Alzheimer’s disease

Medsphere endorses SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act

4TECH successfully completes first two implantations of TriCinch Coil tricuspid valve repair system

Canadian medics adopt pioneering learning technology to ensure safer prescribing techniques

Observing functional changes of cells in blood vessels may help detect early signs of atherosclerosis

From Search Engine to Sale – How to Generate Leads from Application Notes

IU Philanthropic Venture Fund commits to invest $500,000 to NERx Biosciences company

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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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