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Benson Hill Biosystems granted patent for novel genome editing system

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Benson Hill Biosystems Patent No. 9,896,696 related to CRISPR 3.0 Cms1 genome editing nucleases, further expanding the company's suite of genomics tools to accelerate crop performance improvements.

20 Feb 2018

Computerized tissue-imaging may help predict early recurrence of lung cancer

Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Clinic are leading development of a computerized tissue-imaging program that could soon help identify which lung cancer patients are likely to face an earlier recurrence of the disease.

20 Feb 2018

New computational method helps narrow down genetic targets for autism diagnosis

Autism is a spectrum of closely related symptoms involving behavioral, social and cognitive deficits. Early detection of autism in children is key to producing the best outcomes; however, searching for the genetic causes of autism is complicated by various symptoms found within the spectrum.

20 Feb 2018

New genetic risk score could help guide screening decisions for prostate cancer

One of the biggest challenges in treating prostate cancer is distinguishing men who have aggressive and potentially lethal disease from men whose cancer is slow-growing and unlikely to metastasize.

20 Feb 2018

Food scientists develop rapid screening technique to detect pesticide residue in vegetables

Food scientists from the National University of Singapore developed a rapid and highly sensitive screening technique capable of detecting minute amounts of pyrethroids in vegetables, a common type of synthetic pesticide applied on agricultural crops. The innovative strategy makes use of magnetic nanoparticles to simplify pyrethorid extraction, reducing the screening process to under two hours.

20 Feb 2018

New e-Health solution developed to prevent cardiovascular disease, dementia in senior citizens

An innovative e-Health solution, based on an interactive Internet platform, has been developed to support senior citizens in improving their lifestyle to prevent cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and dementia.

20 Feb 2018

Uniforms coated with copper nanoparticles could reduce spread of hospital infections

Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals could soon be wearing uniforms brushed with tiny copper nanoparticles to reduce the spread of bacterial infections and viruses, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), at hospitals.

20 Feb 2018

New wearable electronics could be game-changer for stroke rehabilitation

A groundbreaking new wearable designed to be worn on the throat could be a game-changer in the field of stroke rehabilitation.

19 Feb 2018

Google AI device could predict a person’s risk of a heart attack

Google researchers along with those from its health technology subsidary Verily Life Sciences, have created a new way with which a person’s heart attack risk may be predicted.

19 Feb 2018

Researchers develop sensing method for early detection of cancer and diabetes

The use of terahertz waves for biosensing is currently receiving considerable attention. THz waves are able to detect molecular vibrations and rotations, without using labels that can affect the properties of the substances of interest.

19 Feb 2018

Scientists develop water-soluble warped nanographene for bioimaging

An international team of scientists has developed a water-soluble "warped nanographene", a flexible molecule that is biocompatible and shows promise for fluorescent cell imaging.

19 Feb 2018

IncuCyte S3 provides real-time around-the-clock live-cell analysis

No matter the time of day or night, see exactly what happened to your cells and when. Biological processes are dynamic, and a single snapshot in time may not capture rare or transient events, causing you to miss a relevant response.

19 Feb 2018

Myriad's EndoPredict offers better prediction of breast cancer recurrence, analysis shows

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced that a comparative analysis of commercially available prognostic breast cancer tests in patients with early-stage breast cancer has been published in JAMA Oncology.

19 Feb 2018

Scientists develop fluorescent probe to identify cancer stem cells

Cells with stem-cell characteristics appear to be especially important in the formation and metastasis of tumors. Scientists have now developed a universal fluorescent probe for these “cancer stem cells”. As reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie, this dye also selectively kills off the cells.

19 Feb 2018

New blood test shows promise to revolutionize diagnosis of tick-borne diseases

A new blood test called the Tick-Borne Disease Serochip (TBD Serochip) promises to revolutionize the diagnosis of tick-borne disease by offering a single test to identify and distinguish between Borrelia burgdorferi, the pathogen responsible for Lyme disease, and seven other tick-borne pathogens.

18 Feb 2018

Self-sampling followed by HPV testing can benefit women at risk of cervical cancer

Using self-sampling followed by HPV testing, more than twice as many women at risk of developing cervical cancer could be identified and offered preventive treatment.

16 Feb 2018

New device could allow people with disabilities to live more independently, enhance their quality of life

A new study presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Atlanta found that a person with a spinal cord injury could improve their ability to grip and move household objects by using an electrical stimulation device controlled by their own thoughts.

16 Feb 2018

Phonak expands its latest-generation Belong platform with Phonak Naída B, Phonak Sky B hearing aids

Phonak, the leading global innovator for hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces the extension of its latest-generation Belong platform with Phonak Naída™ B and Phonak Sky™ B hearing aids.

16 Feb 2018

US-based clinical study highlights safety and effectiveness of MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants

Mentor Worldwide LLC, a global leader in breast aesthetics and part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices companies, announced today the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery publication of a U.S.-based 10-year clinical study involving 955 patients which highlights the safety of MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants.

16 Feb 2018

AQURE Enterprise POC data management system implemented at the University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust

Radiometer Ltd has implemented its AQURE Enterprise point-of-care data management system at the University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust’s new Emergency Department.

16 Feb 2018

Device / Technology News

Benson Hill Biosystems granted patent for novel genome editing system

Computerized tissue-imaging may help predict early recurrence of lung cancer

New computational method helps narrow down genetic targets for autism diagnosis

New genetic risk score could help guide screening decisions for prostate cancer

Food scientists develop rapid screening technique to detect pesticide residue in vegetables

New e-Health solution developed to prevent cardiovascular disease, dementia in senior citizens

Uniforms coated with copper nanoparticles could reduce spread of hospital infections

New wearable electronics could be game-changer for stroke rehabilitation

Google AI device could predict a person’s risk of a heart attack

Researchers develop sensing method for early detection of cancer and diabetes

Scientists develop water-soluble warped nanographene for bioimaging

IncuCyte S3 provides real-time around-the-clock live-cell analysis

Myriad's EndoPredict offers better prediction of breast cancer recurrence, analysis shows

Scientists develop fluorescent probe to identify cancer stem cells

New blood test shows promise to revolutionize diagnosis of tick-borne diseases

Self-sampling followed by HPV testing can benefit women at risk of cervical cancer

New device could allow people with disabilities to live more independently, enhance their quality of life

Phonak expands its latest-generation Belong platform with Phonak Naída B, Phonak Sky B hearing aids

US-based clinical study highlights safety and effectiveness of MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants

AQURE Enterprise POC data management system implemented at the University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust

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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