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AI-driven blood test offers hope for early Parkinson's diagnosis

A team of researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany, have developed a simple blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson's up to seven years before the onset of symptoms.

19 Jun 2024

Iontronic technology shows promise in slowing malignant brain tumor growth

When low doses of cancer drugs are administered continuously near malignant brain tumors using so-called iontronic technology, cancer cell growth drastically decreases.

19 Jun 2024

Study shows vaccines cut long COVID risk, especially for those with preexisting conditions

A study in JAMA Network Open found that women and individuals with preexisting cardiovascular conditions are more likely to suffer from long COVID, but vaccinations, especially multiple doses, significantly reduce this risk.

18 Jun 2024

Study reveals overactive PKA protein as driver of fibrolamellar carcinoma

It's been enormously difficult to pinpoint the cause of many cancers-;and many seem to have more than one origin. Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), however, is one that scientists thought they had nailed down.

18 Jun 2024

Only a third of outpatient mental health facilities offer medication for opioid use disorders

Only a third of outpatient community mental health treatment facilities in 20 states with the highest opioid related overdose deaths report offering medication treatment for opioid use disorders, suggesting efforts may be needed to strengthen such services, according to a new RAND study.

18 Jun 2024

Gprc5a identified as potential drug target for treating osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a skeletal condition that leads to the weakening of bones, making them porous, fragile, and prone to breakage.

18 Jun 2024

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Revolutionizes High-Throughput Genomic Sample Preparation with the New Biomek Echo One System

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From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 18 Jun 2024

Precise protein design offers hope for damaged hearts and kidneys

Using computer-designed proteins, researchers have now shown they are able to direct human stem cells to form new blood vessels in the lab. This milestone in regenerative medicine offers new hope for repairing damaged hearts, kidneys, and other organs.

18 Jun 2024

Amoxicillin outperforms penicillin V in treating pediatric pneumonia, study finds

A recent study confirmed amoxicillin's lower risk of treatment failure compared to penicillin V in treating pediatric pneumonia, with no difference in severe complications.

18 Jun 2024

Nanobody technology revolutionizes food allergy detection methods

Recent advancements show nanobodies from camelid antibodies excel in food allergen detection with superior stability, specificity, and cost-effectiveness. This innovative approach aims to improve accuracy and efficiency, crucial for preventing severe allergic reactions. The study highlights nanobodies' potential in reliable immunoassays, addressing rising food allergies and enhancing safety measures. Food allergies pose significant health risks, affecting millions worldwide, with the prevalence rising over the past decades.

18 Jun 2024

Revolutionary anti-ceramide immunotherapy could prevent blindness in diabetic patients

Patients with diabetes face a host of potential health problems as they work to manage the chronic disease.

17 Jun 2024

How ketone bodies contribute to brain health and memory preservation

The ketogenic diet has its fanatics and detractors among dieters, but either way, the diet has a scientifically documented impact on memory in mice.

17 Jun 2024

Majority of Americans retrospectively support key COVID-19 policies, poll reveals

A majority of Americans say that several key policies to stop the spread of COVID-19 were generally a good idea in hindsight, according to a new national poll by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the de Beaumont Foundation.

17 Jun 2024

Exploring the advancements of Traditional Chinese Medicine to combat African Swine Fever

African Swine Fever (ASF) poses a grave threat to the swine industry, with the virus causing severe economic and agricultural disruptions since its emergence in China in 2018.

17 Jun 2024

Newly designed genetic therapy could alleviate debilitating giant moles in rare skin condition

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) have designed a new genetic therapy that could alleviate debilitating giant moles in a rare skin condition.

17 Jun 2024

INTEGRA Biosciences announces the appointment of a new board member

INTEGRA Biosciences is excited to welcome Line Stigen Raquet as a non-executive board member.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 17 Jun 2024

CSHL researchers reveal MED12 as key player in basal-like pancreatic cancer

Things aren't always as they seem. Take pancreatic cancer, for example. In up to one in 10 cases, researchers have documented a peculiar characteristic.

17 Jun 2024

At-home antibody tests could drive higher COVID-19 booster rates, new research finds

The feasibility and benefits of lateral flow assay (LFA)-based antibody tests for detecting inadequate COVID-19 immunity.

17 Jun 2024

New link between sulfur metabolites in gut microbiome and neurodegenerative diseases revealed

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), which have no known cures and elusive causes, result in irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system.

16 Jun 2024

Study reveals the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health

New research has shed light on the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health. Despite the increasing protein intake in Western diets, especially among athletes and individuals with obesity, the fate of undigested protein and its impact on human health remains largely unknown.

16 Jun 2024

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Laboratory News and Research

AI-driven blood test offers hope for early Parkinson's diagnosis

Iontronic technology shows promise in slowing malignant brain tumor growth

Study shows vaccines cut long COVID risk, especially for those with preexisting conditions

Study reveals overactive PKA protein as driver of fibrolamellar carcinoma

Only a third of outpatient mental health facilities offer medication for opioid use disorders

Gprc5a identified as potential drug target for treating osteoporosis

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Revolutionizes High-Throughput Genomic Sample Preparation with the New Biomek Echo One System

Precise protein design offers hope for damaged hearts and kidneys

Amoxicillin outperforms penicillin V in treating pediatric pneumonia, study finds

Nanobody technology revolutionizes food allergy detection methods

Revolutionary anti-ceramide immunotherapy could prevent blindness in diabetic patients

How ketone bodies contribute to brain health and memory preservation

Majority of Americans retrospectively support key COVID-19 policies, poll reveals

Exploring the advancements of Traditional Chinese Medicine to combat African Swine Fever

Newly designed genetic therapy could alleviate debilitating giant moles in rare skin condition

INTEGRA Biosciences announces the appointment of a new board member

CSHL researchers reveal MED12 as key player in basal-like pancreatic cancer

At-home antibody tests could drive higher COVID-19 booster rates, new research finds

New link between sulfur metabolites in gut microbiome and neurodegenerative diseases revealed

Study reveals the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health

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