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Placenta barrier-on-a-chip could help explain why babies are born prematurely

More than one in 10 babies worldwide are born prematurely, according to the World Health Organization. Now scientists report in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering that they have developed an organ-on-a-chip that could help explain why.

1 Aug 2018

Computer simulations can accurately predict transmission of HIV

In a recently published study in the journal Nature Microbiology, researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory show that computer simulations can accurately predict the transmission of HIV across populations, which could aid in preventing the disease.

1 Aug 2018

DiagCORE platform allows molecular diagnostic tests to be performed quickly

When someone is admitted to hospital, doctors often have to treat them with antibiotics while awaiting the results of time-consuming tests, with even the most advanced microbiology culture taking several days to get results.

1 Aug 2018

New method to construct brain networks improves accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have developed a new method for constructing personal brain networks using multiple structural features to improve the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment

1 Aug 2018

Tests show Drexel's polymer crystal nanocapsules can last longer in bloodstream

Selecting the right packaging to get precious cargo from point A to point B can be a daunting task at the post office. For some time, scientists have wrestled with a similar set of questions when packaging medicine for delivery in the bloodstream:

1 Aug 2018

University of Tennessee researchers use Vitl's Lu-mini in watermelon snow research project

Vitl Life Science Solutions – a member of the ITL Group – has built a reputation for developing products that deliver class leading performance in a laboratory setting – the company can now add glacial research to their list.

From Vitl Life Science Solutions 1 Aug 2018

Two new studies could improve treatment for patients with diabetes

Researchers have developed a novel test that rapidly distinguishes between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This new method and a second study revealing gaps in care for women with gestational diabetes were presented today at the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, and could improve treatment for patients with all diabetes types across the board.

1 Aug 2018

Researchers develop automatic alert system to help people quit smoking

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are using wearable sensor technology to develop an automatic alert system to help people quit smoking.

1 Aug 2018

Study evaluates impact of 3D image simulation on outcomes of breast augmentation

Three-dimensional image simulation is popular among women planning breast augmentation surgery.But while this evolving technology may enhance communication, it doesn't improve patient satisfaction with the results of the procedure, reports a paper in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

1 Aug 2018

Implants made using CAD techniques for reconstructive chest surgery offer good outcomes

For patients with Poland syndrome - a rare congenital condition affecting the chest muscle - computer-aided design techniques can be used to create custom-made silicone implants for reconstructive surgery of the chest, reports a paper in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

1 Aug 2018

New DNA test predicts how humans may respond to cannabis

Today marks the launch of the Endocanna Health "Cannabinoid DNA Variant Test" the most comprehensive personalized cannabis DNA test available on the market today.

1 Aug 2018

New AI approach can teach itself to design new drug molecules from scratch

An artificial-intelligence approach created at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy can teach itself to design new drug molecules from scratch and has the potential to dramatically accelerate the design of new drug candidates.

1 Aug 2018

Research: Two out of three at-home ovulation tests do not provide accurate results

Research announced today at the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo reveals that two out of three of the digital home ovulation tests sold by U.S. retailers do not accurately predict when a woman is ovulating.

31 Jul 2018

Women & Infants Hospital introduces new technology for physicians to mark and find breast lesions

Thanks to better imaging and increased screening, many breast lumps today are detected at the earliest stages, often when lesions are small and hard to locate during surgery.

31 Jul 2018

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics receives FDA approval for two hepatitis B assays

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Ortho's VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products HBeAg Assay and the VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-HBe Assay for use on Ortho's VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and Ortho's VITROS 5600 Integrated System.

31 Jul 2018

Device / Technology News

Placenta barrier-on-a-chip could help explain why babies are born prematurely

Computer simulations can accurately predict transmission of HIV

DiagCORE platform allows molecular diagnostic tests to be performed quickly

New method to construct brain networks improves accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

Tests show Drexel's polymer crystal nanocapsules can last longer in bloodstream

University of Tennessee researchers use Vitl's Lu-mini in watermelon snow research project

Two new studies could improve treatment for patients with diabetes

Researchers develop automatic alert system to help people quit smoking

Study evaluates impact of 3D image simulation on outcomes of breast augmentation

Implants made using CAD techniques for reconstructive chest surgery offer good outcomes

New DNA test predicts how humans may respond to cannabis

New AI approach can teach itself to design new drug molecules from scratch

Research: Two out of three at-home ovulation tests do not provide accurate results

Women & Infants Hospital introduces new technology for physicians to mark and find breast lesions

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics receives FDA approval for two hepatitis B assays

Chemists develop new method for observing chemical reactions of individual silver nanoparticles

EKF Diagnostics to showcase new Stanbio GA assay kit at AACC 2018

Scientists find people's assumptions about DNA repair after CRISPR editing to be wrong

New nano-optic endoscopes offer high-resolution imaging at extended depth of focus

Researchers develop new online tool to more accurately predict heart attack, stroke risk

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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