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Zebrafish study supports accuracy of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool

Along with the promise that CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology can offer new human therapies is the need to ensure its safety. A recent study showed that CRISPR-Cas9 did not produce off-target gene mutations in zebrafish. These results, published in Frontiers in Genetics, confirm previous data in animal models that the risk to the rest of the genome from gene editing is minimal.

3 Dec 2019

Scientists develop artificial neurons on silicon chips

Artificial neurons on silicon chips that behave just like the real thing have been invented by scientists - a first-of-its-kind achievement with enormous scope for medical devices to cure chronic diseases, such as heart failure, Alzheimer's, and other diseases of neuronal degeneration.

3 Dec 2019

Spinal implants could one day restore the ability to stand, walk in patients with paralysis

When Vivian Mushahwar first applied to grad school, she wrote about her idea to fix paralysis by rewiring the spinal cord.

3 Dec 2019

Deep learning shows potential to improve chest X-ray interpretation

A sophisticated type of artificial intelligence can detect clinically meaningful chest X-ray findings as effectively as experienced radiologists, according to a study published in the journal Radiology.

3 Dec 2019

Novel remote-controlled 'smart' platform aids in treatment of cardiovascular disease

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease has become the leading cause of death worldwide. However, vascular regeneration is a promising treatment for cardiovascular disease. Remodeling the endothelium - i.e., forming a confluent vascular endothelial cell monolayer on the lumen - plays a vital role in this process.

3 Dec 2019

Tracking samples to improve food safety

Ziath has launched a competitively priced starter kit for organizations involved in food research, production and testing to keep track of samples to help improve food safety.

From Ziath Ltd 3 Dec 2019

Clinical trial data demonstrates safety and efficacy of nasal congestion treatment device

Healthy Humming, LLC is pleased to announce positive topline data from a prospective outcomes study, which assessed the safety and efficacy of the SinuSonic, a nasal congestion treatment device that combines nasal acoustic vibration with oscillating expiratory pressure.

3 Dec 2019

New computational method can help predict and design allosteric functions in proteins

Called the "second secret of life", allostery is one of the most fundamental processes of biology and has been a central focus among scientists across the life sciences spectrum, from fundamental biology to drug development.

3 Dec 2019

Reducing STAT demand can improve patient care, suggests new study

While a lab test might be ordered STAT to help save a life, a new study suggests that the STAT test order should rest in peace, and instead the time standard for most clinical lab tests, like the commonly requested complete blood count, or CBC, should be more efficient.

3 Dec 2019

Scientists are developing a new diagnostic tool for different types of breast cancers

Scientists are developing a new way to identify the unique chemical 'fingerprints' for different types of breast cancers.

2 Dec 2019

Hyperfine joins with Penn Medicine to assess new device for imaging hydrocephalus patients

Hyperfine Research Inc. has joined with Penn Medicine in a clinical research study of the world's first portable, low-cost magnetic resonance imaging system. This collaboration will examine the efficacy of the Hyperfine device in the care of patients with hydrocephalus.

2 Dec 2019

New 5G-based system reduces time of action and errors during emergency situations

5TONIC, the open research and innovation laboratory on 5G technologies, founded by Telefónica and IMDEA Networks, has presented, together with SAMUR-PC and the Carlos III University of Madrid, a new system for situations 5G-based emergency plan, developed under the European innovation project 5G-TRANSFORMER.

2 Dec 2019

Novel battery-free device enables discrete fingertip computer input

Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have created a device for wearable computer input suitable for many situations, just by touching your fingertips together in different ways.

2 Dec 2019

Ecotoxicology studies optimized by AF4-UV-ICPMS technique

Postnova Analytics has posted a new on-demand webinar introducing how advanced analytical techniques are impacting the field of nanogeochemistry.

From Postnova Analytics 29 Nov 2019

AI can increase people's wellbeing but potential dangers remain

A delegation of members of the European Economic and Social Committee visited three Finnish technological hubs to assess the potential benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence for our society.

29 Nov 2019

Home urine testing kit for prostate cancer could come soon

A new study from the University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital may lead to people being able to test for prostate cancer from home, using urine samples. The study, which was published in the journal BioTechniques, describes a simple home urine collection test which can detect aggressive prostate cancer, and providing information on whether it requires to be treated, up to 5 years earlier than the comparable diagnostic methods of today.

28 Nov 2019

Research asserts ability of DRS technique to characterize healthy and non-healthy tissue

In an article published in the peer-reviewed SPIE publication Journal of Biomedical Optics (JBO), "Influence of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on diffuse reflectance spectra of tissue in breast surgery specimens," research observed across 92 ex vivo breast specimens suggests that there is little to no impact on the optical signatures of breast tissue after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

27 Nov 2019

NewPneu: A cost-effective solution for detecting childhood pneumonia in low-resource communities

A device designed by a team of faculty and student researchers at Sheridan's Centre for Mobile Innovation (CMI) has the potential to impact the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia - a significant cause of death for children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

27 Nov 2019

AI helps predict high mortality risk in patients with traumatic brain injury

A new study from Helsinki University, published in the journal Scientific Reportson November 27, 2019, shows the application of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to predict the risk of acute death following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

27 Nov 2019

New model quickly generates brain scan templates used in medical-image analysis

MIT researchers have devised a method that accelerates the process for creating and customizing templates used in medical image analysis, to guide disease diagnosis.

27 Nov 2019

Device / Technology News

Zebrafish study supports accuracy of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool

Scientists develop artificial neurons on silicon chips

Spinal implants could one day restore the ability to stand, walk in patients with paralysis

Deep learning shows potential to improve chest X-ray interpretation

Novel remote-controlled 'smart' platform aids in treatment of cardiovascular disease

Tracking samples to improve food safety

Clinical trial data demonstrates safety and efficacy of nasal congestion treatment device

New computational method can help predict and design allosteric functions in proteins

Reducing STAT demand can improve patient care, suggests new study

Scientists are developing a new diagnostic tool for different types of breast cancers

Hyperfine joins with Penn Medicine to assess new device for imaging hydrocephalus patients

New 5G-based system reduces time of action and errors during emergency situations

Novel battery-free device enables discrete fingertip computer input

Ecotoxicology studies optimized by AF4-UV-ICPMS technique

AI can increase people's wellbeing but potential dangers remain

Home urine testing kit for prostate cancer could come soon

Research asserts ability of DRS technique to characterize healthy and non-healthy tissue

NewPneu: A cost-effective solution for detecting childhood pneumonia in low-resource communities

AI helps predict high mortality risk in patients with traumatic brain injury

New model quickly generates brain scan templates used in medical-image analysis

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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