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USC researchers use AI to identify blood-based markers of Alzheimer's disease

Nearly 50 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. While age is the greatest risk factor for developing the disease, researchers believe most Alzheimer's cases occur as a result of complex interactions among genes and other factors. But those factors and the role they play are not known--yet.

29 Jan 2019

New project will develop biomarker-based system to send personalized advice on dietary, lifestyle habits

The PREVENTOMICS European project will develop, from this November and for 3 years, personalized plans for nutrition and lifestyle habits to improve the health of people, based on individual traits such as physical and behavioral traits, lifestyle, genotype, preferences and physical condition.

29 Jan 2019

Columbia neuroengineers create new system to translate thoughts into speech

In a scientific first, Columbia neuroengineers have created a system that translates thought into intelligible, recognizable speech. By monitoring someone's brain activity, the technology can reconstruct the words a person hears with unprecedented clarity.

29 Jan 2019

Sensyne collaborates with University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute to find solutions for chronic diseases

Sensyne Health plc. today announces a three-year collaboration with the University of Oxford to develop AI for chronic disease.

29 Jan 2019

New automated, high-throughput bioreactor system for lung regeneration analysis

New strides are being made toward the ex vivo growth of human lungs. In a new article published in Tissue Engineering, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, researchers report the development of a high-throughput, automated, multichannel lung bioreactor that allows parallel culture of up to five human cell-populated isolated rat lung scaffolds.

29 Jan 2019

Researchers develop artificial skin that may give superhuman perception

A new type of sensor could lead to artificial skin that someday helps burn victims 'feel' and safeguards the rest of us, University of Connecticut researchers suggest in a paper in Advanced Materials.

29 Jan 2019

New app to improve accessibility developed

Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe have developed a new application, currently in beta phase, to facilitate the movement of people around the city of Valencia (Spain), specially those who have temporary or permanent reduced mobility. Furthermore, it will warn users of any urban barrier in a simple and intuitive way.

28 Jan 2019

Scientists are working to develop a new way to detect Zika virus

A collaboration of scientists including Professor Jean Patterson, Ph.D., of Texas Biomedical Research Institute, is working on a new way to detect Zika virus that will help guide clinicians in their treatment of patients with the disease.

28 Jan 2019

Gluten-free wheat can be produced for people with celiac disease by using gene editing

One to two per cent of the population has Celiac Disease (CD), an immune reaction to gluten. Wheat grains contain gluten, a mixture of glutenin and gliadin proteins, which build a network that gives wheat bread its unique properties and quality.

28 Jan 2019

Researchers develop new tool that images blood flow through tiny capillaries

More than 40 billion capillaries -- tiny, hair-like blood vessels -- are tasked with carrying oxygen and nutrients to the far reaches of the human body.

28 Jan 2019

Stratasys advanced FDM 3D printing helps Biodonostia to improve treatment for thoracic wall tumors

Founded in 2008, the Biodonostia Health Research Institute was the first institute for medical research in the Basque region of Spain. Facing difficult surgical challenges every day, it recently partnered with Tknika, a Research and Applied Innovation Centre for Vocational Education and Training in the Basque region, and Tecnun, a specialist division of Universidad de Navarra, to enable surgeons to harness the latest 3D printing technology as a tool to aid surgical preparedness.

From Stratasys 25 Jan 2019

Intermedical UK showcases 2nd generation NObreath at ARTP 2019

Intermedical UK will exhibit 2nd generation NObreath at the annual Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology conference and can be found at Stand 25.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 25 Jan 2019

Insilico Medicine to present latest advances in aging biomarker development at Longevity Leaders Conference

Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its latest advances in human aging biomarker development at the Longevity Leaders Conference in London, 4 of February.

25 Jan 2019

New graphene-based implant can record low frequency brain activity

A newly developed graphene-based implant can record electrical activity in the brain at extremely low frequencies and over large areas, unlocking the wealth of information found below 0.1 Hz.

25 Jan 2019

Newly developed algorithm could give pig farms advance notice of PEDV outbreaks

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an algorithm that could give pig farms advance notice of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus outbreaks.

25 Jan 2019

Omron introduces new TM Series Collaborative Robot that enhances human-machine collaboration

Industry-leading automation solution provider Omron Automation Americas recently announced the release of an advanced yet intuitive solution for automating repetitive tasks in manufacturing. With built-in vision and a user-friendly, plug-and-play programming interface, the new TM Series Collaborative Robot works seamlessly with humans to enhance productivity and ensure safety.

24 Jan 2019

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USC researchers use AI to identify blood-based markers of Alzheimer's disease

New project will develop biomarker-based system to send personalized advice on dietary, lifestyle habits

Columbia neuroengineers create new system to translate thoughts into speech

Sensyne collaborates with University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute to find solutions for chronic diseases

New automated, high-throughput bioreactor system for lung regeneration analysis

Researchers develop artificial skin that may give superhuman perception

New app to improve accessibility developed

Scientists are working to develop a new way to detect Zika virus

Gluten-free wheat can be produced for people with celiac disease by using gene editing

Researchers develop new tool that images blood flow through tiny capillaries

Stratasys advanced FDM 3D printing helps Biodonostia to improve treatment for thoracic wall tumors

Intermedical UK showcases 2nd generation NObreath at ARTP 2019

Insilico Medicine to present latest advances in aging biomarker development at Longevity Leaders Conference

New graphene-based implant can record low frequency brain activity

Newly developed algorithm could give pig farms advance notice of PEDV outbreaks

Omron introduces new TM Series Collaborative Robot that enhances human-machine collaboration

POWTECH 2019: Innovations to provide more speed, efficiency in pharmaceutical production

Clinical Design launches world’s only hygienic digital urine test at Arab Health 2019

3D printing may aid in the treatment of osteoarthritis

FDA authorizes marketing of new test to aid in the diagnosis of M. gen. infections

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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