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Researchers launch clinical trial to develop breath test for multiple cancers

Researchers have launched a clinical trial to develop a breath test, analyzing molecules that could indicate the presence of cancer at an early stage.

2 Jan 2019

Study reveals heart cell defect as possible cause of heart failure in pregnancy

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of heart failure that affects women in their last month of pregnancy and up to five months after giving birth. PPCM can be difficult to detect because its symptoms -- swelling in the feet and legs and shortness of breath -- mimic many of those of third trimester pregnancy.

2 Jan 2019

China’s war on air pollution is leading to rise of ozone pollution

In early 2013, the Chinese government declared a war on air pollution and began instituting stringent policies to regulate the emissions of fine particulate matter, a pollutant known as PM 2.5. Cities restricted the number of cars on the road, coal-fired power plants reduced emissions or were shuttered and replaced with natural gas.

1 Jan 2019

Sound can affect perception of touch in mice

Our eyes, ears and skin are responsible for different senses. Moreover, our brain assigns these senses to different regions: the visual cortex, auditory cortex and somatosensory cortex. However, it is clear that there are anatomical connections between these different cortices such that brain activation to one sense can influence brain activation to another

30 Dec 2018

Research reviews role of protein tyrosine phosphatase in molecular biology

As the proteomics technology develops and human genomic analysis becomes easier to execute, molecules involved in the regulation of biochemical signaling pathways have become interesting subjects for researchers.

28 Dec 2018

Varying rules on disposal of organic household rubbish across Europe

If you walk into a council office or a recycling center in Germany today you might see a poster for the #wirfuerbio campaign, which states that no plastics including compostable plastics should be added to organic bins.

27 Dec 2018

White colonies on kimchi surface is not formed by molds but by yeasts, finds study

WiKim reported that the white colonies on the surface of kimchi is not formed by molds but by "yeasts" and that genomic data was acquired regarding the hygienic safety of the yeast strains.

27 Dec 2018

Harvard researchers develop new soft, non-toxic wearable sensor

Children born prematurely often develop neuromotor and cognitive developmental disabilities. The best way to reduce the impacts of those disabilities is to catch them early through a series of cognitive and motor tests.

24 Dec 2018

Soyasapogenol B: A new drug delivery technology for therapeutics

Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) are characterized by walls formed by a one atom thick sheet of carbon.

24 Dec 2018

Enhancers can be predicted through ChIP-seq technology

In genetics, an enhancer is a short region of DNA that can be bound by proteins to increase the likelihood that transcription of a particular gene will occur.

23 Dec 2018

Revolutionary ‘Heart in a Box’ transplantees hope for a bright future this Christmas

Last year two critically ill heart patients were facing an uncertain future, but this Christmas Scotland’s first revolutionary ‘Heart in a Box’ transplantees are looking forward with hope.

21 Dec 2018

Moving from Glass Slides to Whole-Slide Digital Imaging

In this interview conducted at SfN 2018, Susan Tappan explains the benefits of whole slide imaging and how MBF have collaborated with Huron to achieve repeatable whole slide imaging workflows.

From MBF Bioscience 21 Dec 2018

Scientists discover host of new and unexpected nanoparticles

Scientists from Russia and China discovered a host of new and unexpected nanoparticles and found a way to control their composition and properties the findings that break fresh ground in the use of nanoparticles.

21 Dec 2018

Regenstrief partners with MDClone to speed up access to data for medical research

Health care generates vast amounts of data that have the potential to drive medical research and improve health, but unlocking the power of those data for the greater good is often slow and challenging.

21 Dec 2018

Atmospheric scientists observe effect of aerosols on clouds at the cleanest place in the world

How do airborne particles, so-called aerosols, affect the formation and life cycle of clouds and precipitation? In order to come one step closer to solving this question, atmospheric scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research and the Leipzig Institute for Meteorology at Leipzig University will observe the atmosphere at one of the cleanest places in the world for at least a year.

21 Dec 2018

Elegant, low-cost approach enhances single-cell RNA sequencing

Droplet microfluidics has revolutionized single-cell RNA sequencing, offering a low-cost, high-throughput method for single-cell genomics. However, this method has been limited in its ability to capture complete RNA transcription information.

20 Dec 2018

Experts in Parkinson's research propose roadmap for drug trials targeting alpha-synuclein

A recently discovered protein, alpha-synuclein, has become one of the most attractive targets for developing new drugs with the potential to slow down or arrest the progression of Parkinson's disease

20 Dec 2018

New portable optical imaging system brings diagnostic potential into operating room

A team of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers led by Professor Stephen Boppart has successfully visualized the tumor microenvironment of human breast tissue shortly after it was surgically removed from a patient in the operating room.

20 Dec 2018

Paper sensors help monitor blood sugar levels without painful needles

A technique that enables biologically active enzymes to survive the rigors of inkjet printing presents a promising alternative to routine blood screening exams faced by diabetic patients. The KAUST-led team used this approach to make disposable devices that can measure glucose concentrations in human saliva.

20 Dec 2018

Three studies examine readiness of U.S. emergency departments to care for children

Three papers from research teams led by a Massachusetts General Hospital physician examine the current readiness of U.S. emergency departments to care for children and describe an initiative that led to the appointment of a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator - a step considered the single best intervention to improve pediatric emergency care - in all Massachusetts EDs.

20 Dec 2018

Technology News and Research

Researchers launch clinical trial to develop breath test for multiple cancers

Study reveals heart cell defect as possible cause of heart failure in pregnancy

China’s war on air pollution is leading to rise of ozone pollution

Sound can affect perception of touch in mice

Research reviews role of protein tyrosine phosphatase in molecular biology

Varying rules on disposal of organic household rubbish across Europe

White colonies on kimchi surface is not formed by molds but by yeasts, finds study

Harvard researchers develop new soft, non-toxic wearable sensor

Soyasapogenol B: A new drug delivery technology for therapeutics

Enhancers can be predicted through ChIP-seq technology

Revolutionary ‘Heart in a Box’ transplantees hope for a bright future this Christmas

Moving from Glass Slides to Whole-Slide Digital Imaging

Scientists discover host of new and unexpected nanoparticles

Regenstrief partners with MDClone to speed up access to data for medical research

Atmospheric scientists observe effect of aerosols on clouds at the cleanest place in the world

Elegant, low-cost approach enhances single-cell RNA sequencing

Experts in Parkinson's research propose roadmap for drug trials targeting alpha-synuclein

New portable optical imaging system brings diagnostic potential into operating room

Paper sensors help monitor blood sugar levels without painful needles

Three studies examine readiness of U.S. emergency departments to care for children

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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