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CN Bio appoints Deepak Singh as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

CN Bio has today announced that is has appointed Deepak Singh as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

From CN-Bio 14 Mar 2023

Black lung resurgence drives push to protect coal miners against silica dust

Like most coal miners' loved ones, Liz Williams has endured many days and nights of worry.

14 Mar 2023

Veterans’ health administration expands deployment of Mikroscan Systems

Mikroscan Technologies, innovators and manufacturers of live robotic microscopy and whole-slide imaging (WSI) systems, announces that it has expanded its relationship with the Veterans’ Administration through the multi-system sale of its SL5-20 Real-Time Telemicroscopy and Digital Pathology systems.

From Mikroscan Technologies 14 Mar 2023

Is green leaf biomass a viable and sustainable source of protein?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at North Carolina State University reviewed studies on underutilized sources of plant proteins and discussed strategies to enhance yields, extract nutrients and influence the demand and acceptance of new protein sources, especially green leaf biomass.

14 Mar 2023

Bispecific antibody shows improved efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed fully human bispecific antibodies, as revealed in a recent study. These antibodies can bind to two distinct epitopes of the receptor binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and have demonstrated the ability to neutralize various strains of the virus, including the Omicron variant.

14 Mar 2023

Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

A team of faculty from Wayne State University has discovered new technology that will quickly and easily detect active Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection antibodies.

13 Mar 2023

Schizophrenia risk conferred by rare damaging genetic variants is conserved across ethnicities

Researchers have identified two previously unknown genes linked to schizophrenia and newly implicated a third gene as carrying risk for both schizophrenia and autism.

13 Mar 2023

High-throughput genetic screening approach to study antibiotic proteins made by bacteriophages

As conventional antibiotics continue to lose effectiveness against evolving pathogens, scientists are keen to employ the bacteria-killing techniques perfected by bacteriophages, the viruses that infect bacteria.

13 Mar 2023

Scientists study how maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects child’s brain development

Scientists led by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development are studying how a mother's SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects the biology of the placenta and the corresponding trajectory of the child's brain development, including the risk for neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism.

13 Mar 2023

Pitt and ēlizur partner to create a device for at-home rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair surgery

Rotator cuff tears are the leading cause of shoulder disability in adults and result in $12 billion in medical bills annually.

13 Mar 2023

Expert Brad Sutton explains how MRI has changed the scope of medical research in 50 years

March 16, 2023, marks 50 years since Paul Lauterbur published his seminal Nature paper establishing zeugmatography -; now familiar to most as magnetic resonance imaging or simply MRI -; as a viable way to visualize objects with a magnetic field and radiofrequency signals.

13 Mar 2023

ANDRONET COST Action aims to improve research, education, and public awareness in andrology

Raising awareness of male health: ANDRONET COST Action to improve research, education, and public awareness in the field of andrology.

13 Mar 2023

Using convolutional neural network to automate the identification of chromatid cohesion defects

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used machine learning to automate the identification of defects in sister chromatid cohesion.

13 Mar 2023

Study sheds new light on a key protein involved in the process of spermiation

In order to achieve good times in their races, many Olympic swimmers wear swimsuits that are low in water resistance.

13 Mar 2023

'COVID calculator' could help parents to make informed decisions about vaccination for their children

Parents can now use a 'COVID calculator' to help weigh up the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations for their children.

13 Mar 2023

Feds move to rein in prior authorization, a system that harms and frustrates patients

When Paula Chestnut needed hip replacement surgery last year, a pre-operative X-ray found irregularities in her chest.

13 Mar 2023

New antimalarial prevents malaria more effectively than current treatments but does not improve birth outcomes

A large LSTM-led trial confirms new antimalarial, dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, is more effective at preventing malaria than current WHO recommended treatment but does not improve adverse birth outcomes.

10 Mar 2023

Research examines the use of Brillouin microscopy to improve acquisition speed, reduce irradiation doses

Diagnostic imaging offers physicians and scientists critical visual representations of internal body structures, greatly enhancing clinical analysis and medical intervention.

10 Mar 2023

Rapid shift to virtual behavioral health care during the pandemic helped adhere to depression treatment

The rapid transition from in-person to care to telemedicine visits at the start of the COVID‑19 pandemic did not adversely affect the quality of care – and even improved some aspects of care – for patients with major depression in a major integrated health system, according to a new report.

10 Mar 2023

Weaponizing microbes to stave off conflicts across the globe

Microorganisms should be 'weaponized' to stave off conflicts across the globe, according to a team of eminent microbiologists.

10 Mar 2023

Technology News and Research

CN Bio appoints Deepak Singh as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Black lung resurgence drives push to protect coal miners against silica dust

Veterans’ health administration expands deployment of Mikroscan Systems

Is green leaf biomass a viable and sustainable source of protein?

Bispecific antibody shows improved efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

Schizophrenia risk conferred by rare damaging genetic variants is conserved across ethnicities

High-throughput genetic screening approach to study antibiotic proteins made by bacteriophages

Scientists study how maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects child’s brain development

Pitt and ēlizur partner to create a device for at-home rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair surgery

Expert Brad Sutton explains how MRI has changed the scope of medical research in 50 years

ANDRONET COST Action aims to improve research, education, and public awareness in andrology

Using convolutional neural network to automate the identification of chromatid cohesion defects

Study sheds new light on a key protein involved in the process of spermiation

'COVID calculator' could help parents to make informed decisions about vaccination for their children

Feds move to rein in prior authorization, a system that harms and frustrates patients

New antimalarial prevents malaria more effectively than current treatments but does not improve birth outcomes

Research examines the use of Brillouin microscopy to improve acquisition speed, reduce irradiation doses

Rapid shift to virtual behavioral health care during the pandemic helped adhere to depression treatment

Weaponizing microbes to stave off conflicts across the globe

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