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New genetic testing method increases the precision of biomarker analysis

Estonian scientists have announced the invention of a genetic testing technology that allows the number of clinical biomarkers to be analyzed at the single-molecule level, which enhances the sensitivity of tests in precision medicine and will make them more affordable in future.

18 Dec 2018

Building a Successful Email Campaign for a Scientific Audience

A successful email campaign can be broken down into three key aspects: Capture, Convince and Close.

From AZoNetwork UK Ltd. 18 Dec 2018

Novel sunlight-powered microtube pump transports water droplets over long distances

Driven by natural or artificial sunlight, a novel “microtube pump” transports water droplets over long distances. As reported by Chinese researchers in the Journal Angewandte Chemie, the pump consists of a tube whose properties can be changed asymmetrically through irradiation.

18 Dec 2018

Hologic’s Cynosure division introduces TempSure Surgical RF technology in North America

Hologic announced today the North American launch of the FDA-cleared TempSure Surgical RF technology, a new offering of the TempSure radiofrequency platform.

From Hologic, Inc. 18 Dec 2018

Surgeons make more mistakes in the operating room during stressful moments, shows study

A new study reveals that during stressful moments in the operating room, surgeons make up to 66 percent more mistakes on patients.

18 Dec 2018

A promising, effective vaccine for common respiratory disease

Skin vaccination using a microneedle patch that contains the inactivated respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and a compound that stimulates immune responses to the virus has been found to enhance protection against this serious disease and reduce inflammation in the body after exposure to the virus, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

18 Dec 2018

Study identifies specific neurological changes related to traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is often referred to as the "invisible injury" - while on the surface everything seems normal with brain structure, symptoms may present themselves in the behavior of the injured and cannot be explained.

17 Dec 2018

Scientists create patient-specific model to identify most effective treatment for appendix cancer

Scientists at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine have recently developed a process that may change the way cancer of the appendix is treated in the future.

17 Dec 2018

Researchers propose new model to explain how neural networks communicate

The brain is organized into a network of specialized networks of nerve cells. For such a brain architecture to function, these specialized networks - each located in a different brain area - need to be able to communicate with each other.

17 Dec 2018

Inflating cells to analyze organelle structure and function

Researchers have developed a technique that enables visualization of cellular organelles at a resolution that has not previously been achievable in optical microscopy.

17 Dec 2018

Immune cells explode themselves to inform about the danger of invading bacteria

Our immune systems are working overtime this time of year. Knowing that a bunch of dedicated immune cells are willing to explode themselves to inform other cells about the danger may offer a bit of consolation.

17 Dec 2018

Loughborough academics part of new project investigating effectiveness of personalized breast cancer screening

Loughborough University academics are to conduct research as part of a large-scale international project investigating whether personalized breast cancer screening is a better screening option for women aged 40 to 70.

17 Dec 2018

RNA sequencing offers novel insights into the microbiome

Researchers have come up with a revolutionary strategy for studying the activity of the gut microbiome – using high-throughput sequencing of tRNA.

17 Dec 2018

Researchers reveal how key transcription factor keeps the immune system in check

Our immune systems defend our bodies against dangerous invaders and help clean up when damage is done. But if our bold protectors are left unsupervised, they sometimes do their jobs too well and end up harming healthy tissues.

17 Dec 2018

New European-funded project aims to improve microbiome research

The newly started European-funded project MicrobiomeSupport held its kick-off meeting on 28 November 2018 in Ottawa, Canada.

17 Dec 2018

Getting the Most Out of the CLARITY Technique

An interview with Dr. Tim Steppe, discussing the latest advances in the CLARITY technique and his top tips for scientists using this method in their research.

From Logos Biosystems 17 Dec 2018

DFG establishes nine new Research Units and one new Clinical Research Unit

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft is establishing nine new Research Units and one new Clinical Research Unit.

17 Dec 2018

TGen receives PayPal grant to underwrite costs of genetic tests for children with rare disorders

The Translational Genomics Research Institute, an affiliate of City of Hope, today announced a $10,000 grant from PayPal Gives, which will help underwrite the costs of genetic tests for children with rare disorders.

17 Dec 2018

America's teens report dramatic increase in their use of vaping devices in just one year

America's teens report a dramatic increase in their use of vaping devices in just a single year, with 37.3 percent of 12th graders reporting "any vaping" in the past 12 months, compared to just 27.8 percent in 2017.

17 Dec 2018

Montana State doctoral student receives grant for her work to improve neuroscience tool

A Montana State University doctoral student who is working on a way to improve a neuroscience tool that uses fluorescent proteins found in some jellyfish and coral has received a grant that will help fund her work.

17 Dec 2018

Technology News and Research

New genetic testing method increases the precision of biomarker analysis

Building a Successful Email Campaign for a Scientific Audience

Novel sunlight-powered microtube pump transports water droplets over long distances

Hologic’s Cynosure division introduces TempSure Surgical RF technology in North America

Surgeons make more mistakes in the operating room during stressful moments, shows study

A promising, effective vaccine for common respiratory disease

Study identifies specific neurological changes related to traumatic brain injury

Scientists create patient-specific model to identify most effective treatment for appendix cancer

Researchers propose new model to explain how neural networks communicate

Inflating cells to analyze organelle structure and function

Immune cells explode themselves to inform about the danger of invading bacteria

Loughborough academics part of new project investigating effectiveness of personalized breast cancer screening

RNA sequencing offers novel insights into the microbiome

Researchers reveal how key transcription factor keeps the immune system in check

New European-funded project aims to improve microbiome research

Getting the Most Out of the CLARITY Technique

DFG establishes nine new Research Units and one new Clinical Research Unit

TGen receives PayPal grant to underwrite costs of genetic tests for children with rare disorders

America's teens report dramatic increase in their use of vaping devices in just one year

Montana State doctoral student receives grant for her work to improve neuroscience tool

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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