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Washington University scientists find an unknown route for cellular fuel delivery

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a previously unknown route for cellular fuel delivery, a finding that could shed light on the process of aging and the chronic diseases that often accompany it.

8 Jan 2019

MGH-led research team reveals how solid stress impacts tissue surrounding brain tumors

A Massachusetts General Hospital-led research team has demonstrated, for the first time, how solid stress - the physical forces exerted by the solid components of a tumor - impacts the tissue surrounding brain tumors and contributes to resulting neurological dysfunction and neuronal cell death.

8 Jan 2019

Research project validates viability of pigments that reduce building temperature, absorb environmental pollution

The Environmental Inorganic Chemistry and Ceramic Materials Group of the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Castellón, Spain, has developed a research project to assess, transfer and exploit refreshing and photo-catalytic pigments (cool pigments) with a base of Scheelite that are used to decrease the temperature of buildings and also to absorb part of the environmental pollution.

7 Jan 2019

Johns Hopkins researchers identify new marker for early detection of colorectal cancers

Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a protein involved in cell proliferation and the development of new blood vessels that could serve as a marker for the early detection of colorectal cancers.

7 Jan 2019

Cytek marks major milestone by shipping its 100th advanced flow cytometry system

Cytek Biosciences Inc., the preeminent provider of innovative flow cytometry solutions, has marked a significant milestone: the company has shipped 100 of its advanced flow cytometry systems.

From Cytek Biosciences 7 Jan 2019

A Light Source in Quantitative Analysis: What Role Does it Play?

In this interview, Claudia Jaffe discusses the importance of illuminators in microscopy and the different types of light used in life science research.

From Lumencor, Inc 7 Jan 2019

New bioinspired material interacts with surrounding tissues to promote wound healing

Imperial researchers have developed new bioinspired material that interacts with surrounding tissues to promote healing.

7 Jan 2019

New report explores the wide-ranging questions on death

Should death be defined in strictly biological terms — as the body's failure to maintain integrated functioning of respiration, blood circulation, and neurological activity?

6 Jan 2019

Women's Health Research at Yale calls on government committee to revise its report on opioid epidemic

Women's Health Research at Yale (WHRY) is calling on a government committee to revise its report on a coordinated response to the opioid epidemic so that it reflects the unique needs of women.

6 Jan 2019

High-tech planters for growing food in space

Fresh food is so attractive to astronauts that they toasted with salad when they were able to cultivate a few lettuce heads on the International Space Station three years ago.

5 Jan 2019

Scientists fix flawed plant genes, make plants grow 40% larger

Researchers in the US have genetically engineered a way of shortcutting photosynthesis to increase the size of tobacco plants by up to 40%.

4 Jan 2019

New method for automation of DNA origami

Nature has made extravagant use of a simple molecule--DNA, the floorplan of all earthly life.

4 Jan 2019

Natural antioxidant in grain bran could help preserve food longer

A natural antioxidant found in grain bran could preserve food longer and replace synthetic antioxidants currently used by the food industry, according to researchers at Penn State.

4 Jan 2019

Breath analyser could soon help detect cancer

UK researchers have developed a new breath analyser device called the Breath Biopsy device. This could help diagnose cancer.

3 Jan 2019

New technique using microneedles may mean rapid diagnoses of major illnesses

When people are in the early stages of an undiagnosed disease, immediate tests that lead to treatment are the best first steps. But a blood draw -- usually performed by a medical professional armed with an uncomfortably large needle -- might not be quickest, least painful or most effective method, according to new research.

3 Jan 2019

New medications provide better treatment for alcohol use disorders, chronic pain, mood disorders

Helping people with addictions has become a research passion for Purdue University's Richard van Rijn, who is leading a team to make drug discoveries to support millions around the world dealing with alcohol use disorders, chronic pain and mood disorders.

3 Jan 2019

Envigo expands its bioanalytical capabilities in response to increased market demand

Envigo, a leading provider of nonclinical contract research services and research models, has invested in an expansion of its global bioanalytical capabilities in response to increased market demand from its biopharmaceutical customers.

From Inotiv, Inc. 3 Jan 2019

Excelitas acquires Axsun Technologies

Excelitas Technologies Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, has completed the acquisition of Axsun Technologies.

From Excelitas Technologies 3 Jan 2019

Researchers design a more comfortable, reliable glucose monitor for people with diabetes

A more comfortable and reliable blood-sugar monitoring system is being designed by researchers in Sweden for people with diabetes. After successfully testing a prototype of a microneedle patch on a human subject, the completion of a system for clinical tests is now underway.

3 Jan 2019

ERADA launches first diagnostic saliva test for malaria

ERADA Technology Alliance Ltd, pioneers of innovative, rapid diagnostic solutions for early detection of infectious diseases, have announced the imminent launch of a world first diagnostic saliva test for malaria.

2 Jan 2019

Technology News and Research

Washington University scientists find an unknown route for cellular fuel delivery

MGH-led research team reveals how solid stress impacts tissue surrounding brain tumors

Research project validates viability of pigments that reduce building temperature, absorb environmental pollution

Johns Hopkins researchers identify new marker for early detection of colorectal cancers

Cytek marks major milestone by shipping its 100th advanced flow cytometry system

A Light Source in Quantitative Analysis: What Role Does it Play?

New bioinspired material interacts with surrounding tissues to promote wound healing

New report explores the wide-ranging questions on death

Women's Health Research at Yale calls on government committee to revise its report on opioid epidemic

High-tech planters for growing food in space

Scientists fix flawed plant genes, make plants grow 40% larger

New method for automation of DNA origami

Natural antioxidant in grain bran could help preserve food longer

Breath analyser could soon help detect cancer

New technique using microneedles may mean rapid diagnoses of major illnesses

New medications provide better treatment for alcohol use disorders, chronic pain, mood disorders

Envigo expands its bioanalytical capabilities in response to increased market demand

Excelitas acquires Axsun Technologies

Researchers design a more comfortable, reliable glucose monitor for people with diabetes

ERADA launches first diagnostic saliva test for malaria

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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