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Nitrogen oxide emissions from traffic higher than previously thought

In metropolitan areas throughout Europe maximum permissible values of nitrogen oxide are consistently breached. It has been a challenge to determine how much each polluter contributes to the emission output.

31 May 2017

BabyLux aims to reduce risk of brain lesions in extremely preterm babies

For the first time, two advanced biophotonic technologies – near-infrared time-resolved spectroscopy (TRS) and diffuse correlation spectroscopy (DCS) – have been combined and the already tested prototypes were extended to the level of demonstrators.

31 May 2017

Sartorius Stedim Biotech launches next generation BIOSTAT STR bioreactors

Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry, announced the launch of its next generation BIOSTAT STR, a fully scalable, single-use bioreactor family based on a conventional stirred-tank design.

From Sartorius 31 May 2017

IDT and Illumina collaborate to provide improved solutions for next generation sequencing market

Integrated DNA Technologies today announced a broad partnership with Illumina, Inc. to provide improved library preparation multiplexing and target enrichment solutions for the next generation sequencing market.

31 May 2017

New handheld tissue scanner allows looking under the skin of psoriasis patients

A newly developed tissue scanner allows looking under the skin of psoriasis patients. This provides clinically relevant information, such as the structure of skin layers and blood vessels, without the need for contrast agents or radiation exposure.

31 May 2017

New technology has potential to cut harmful diesel emissions

An industry-first technology developed by Loughborough University has the potential to significantly cut nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in diesel engines.

31 May 2017

Real-time imaging of influenza infection in mice can be promising evaluation tool

Real-time imaging of influenza infection in mice is a promising new method to quickly monitor disease progression and to evaluate whether candidate vaccines and treatments are effective in this animal model, according to National Institutes of Health scientists.

31 May 2017

Researchers develop new plasmonic sensor that improves early detection of cancer biomarkers

A new plasmonic sensor developed by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will serve as a reliable early detection of biomarkers for many forms of cancer and eventually other diseases.

31 May 2017

Study shows how high-sensitivity assay improves evaluation for chest pain patients

For some time now, patients in Sweden's emergency clinics complaining of chest pain have been evaluated using the "high-sensitivity troponin T" assay. In a large-scale registry study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology scientists at Karolinska Institutet show how this more sensitive analytical method has improved evaluation for these patients.

30 May 2017

New biosensor rapidly detects tiny concentrations of influenza A virus

Researchers have developed a new, rapid biosensor for the early detection of even tiny concentrations of the human influenza A (H1N1) virus.

30 May 2017

Heartbeat-like vibration from new wearable device can reduce stress

New research published in Scientific Reports shows that a heartbeat-like vibration delivered onto the inside of the wrist can make the wearer feel significantly less stressed.

30 May 2017

UT scientists develop glass microchip for ultrafast separation, purification of DNA fragments

Researchers of the University of Twente in The Netherlands developed a glass microchip for ultrafast separation and purification of DNA fragments. The chip, moreover, is easy to produce and cheap.

30 May 2017

JGU chemists develop technique that reduces toxic effects of cigarettes

Chemists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have developed a technique that reduces the toxic effects of commercially available cigarettes.

30 May 2017

Researchers develop new method to predict potency of allergenic substances

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a method which determines not only whether a chemical or substance is allergenic, but also how strong its potential for causing hypersensitivity is.

30 May 2017

Complex impacts of mobile technology on child and adolescent development

A new special section of Child Development shows how particularly diverse the use of mobile technology is among children and adolescents, and points to great complexity in the effects of that usage.

30 May 2017

Gene editing technology can introduce hundreds of unintended mutations, study shows

As CRISPR-Cas9 starts to move into clinical trials, a new study published in Nature Methods has found that the gene-editing technology can introduce hundreds of unintended mutations into the genome.

29 May 2017

Prolaris becomes first genetic test to receive Medicare coverage for favorable intermediate and low-risk prostate cancer

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, today announced that Palmetto GBA, a Medicare Administrative Contractor that assesses molecular diagnostic technologies, has issued a positive final Local Coverage Determination to expand Medicare coverage of the Prolaris test.

29 May 2017

Grifols provides Procleix Zika Virus Assay to screen blood donations in countries that accept products with CE marking

Grifols, one of the world’s leading producers of plasma-derived medicines, now provides European countries accepting products with the CE marking with a test to detect the presence of the Zika virus in donated blood. CE marking means a product conforms to relevant legislation for sale in the European economic area.

29 May 2017

New sleep system helps profoundly disabled 5-year-old boy with complex care needs to get full night's sleep

A 5-year-old boy, who is profoundly disabled and has complex needs, has been given his first full night’s sleep thanks to a pioneering new sleep system.

29 May 2017

University of Maryland to introduce PhysiMax’s movement assessment technology across athletic teams

PhysiMax, a ground-breaking sports technology company, and the University of Maryland Athletics department, announced today that PhysiMax’s movement assessment technology will be widely introduced across the University’s athletic department.

29 May 2017

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Nitrogen oxide emissions from traffic higher than previously thought

BabyLux aims to reduce risk of brain lesions in extremely preterm babies

Sartorius Stedim Biotech launches next generation BIOSTAT STR bioreactors

IDT and Illumina collaborate to provide improved solutions for next generation sequencing market

New handheld tissue scanner allows looking under the skin of psoriasis patients

New technology has potential to cut harmful diesel emissions

Real-time imaging of influenza infection in mice can be promising evaluation tool

Researchers develop new plasmonic sensor that improves early detection of cancer biomarkers

Study shows how high-sensitivity assay improves evaluation for chest pain patients

New biosensor rapidly detects tiny concentrations of influenza A virus

Heartbeat-like vibration from new wearable device can reduce stress

UT scientists develop glass microchip for ultrafast separation, purification of DNA fragments

JGU chemists develop technique that reduces toxic effects of cigarettes

Researchers develop new method to predict potency of allergenic substances

Complex impacts of mobile technology on child and adolescent development

Gene editing technology can introduce hundreds of unintended mutations, study shows

Prolaris becomes first genetic test to receive Medicare coverage for favorable intermediate and low-risk prostate cancer

Grifols provides Procleix Zika Virus Assay to screen blood donations in countries that accept products with CE marking

New sleep system helps profoundly disabled 5-year-old boy with complex care needs to get full night's sleep

University of Maryland to introduce PhysiMax’s movement assessment technology across athletic teams

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