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Supercomputer simulations of p53 protein could boost future anti-cancer drug discovery

Even though it's almost impossible to see, computational biophysicist Rommie Amaro is using the Stampede supercomputer at the Texas Advanced Computing Center at The University of Texas at Austin to model the largest atomic level system of the tumor suppression protein p53 to date -- over 1.5 million atoms.

27 Oct 2016

Vanderbilt scientists develop new bioluminescent sensor that can light up brain cells in the dark

A new kind of bioluminescent sensor causes individual brain cells to imitate fireflies and glow in the dark.

27 Oct 2016

Molecular biologist explores simple, innovative methods of developing new antibiotics

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a major problem worldwide. Molecular biologist Changsheng Wu explored innovative methods of developing new antibiotics more simply and more easily. He also discovered a new type of antibiotic.

27 Oct 2016

Researchers develop new way to test strength of immune response

The immune system orchestrates large and small scale attacks on innumerous targets: viruses, bacteria, cancer, but it also misfires causing allergy or autoimmune reactions.

27 Oct 2016

How to improve your chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments

Chromatrap® has published a comprehensive Applications Compendium that includes hints and tips to improve your Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) experiments, increase the effectiveness of your ChIP-seq library preparation and brings together its latest application notes in one informative document.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 27 Oct 2016

Biovica, Eisai sign agreement to analyze DiviTum for improved cancer drug assessment in animal models

Biovica and Eisai Inc. have entered into a lab services agreement to analyze DiviTum, an assay measuring serum thymidine kinase, for improved drug evaluation in animal cancer models.

27 Oct 2016

Desuto introduces new tool to transform decision-making process for health and social care professionals

Desuto, a leader in health and social care decision-support, has launched a unique new tool designed to transform the decision-making process for health and social care professionals across the UK.

27 Oct 2016

K2M announces U.S. launch of innovative 3D-printed CASCADIA product portfolio at 2016 NASS meeting

K2M Group Holdings, Inc., a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine and minimally invasive spine technologies and techniques, today announced the U.S. launch of its award-winning CASCADIA Interbody Systems, featuring Lamellar 3D Titanium Technology, during the 31st North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, Oct. 26-29, 2016, in Boston at Booth #1615.

27 Oct 2016

Bedfont Scientific recommends people to quit smoking with Smokerlyzer

Lung Cancer Awareness month approaches again in November 2016, in the hope to make people aware of the facts and figures that can save people’s lives.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 27 Oct 2016

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to research oxygen deprivation

This expedition was a part of our clinical collaboration with the Mayo Clinic. In short, this particular study focused on the effect of altitude and aging on heart and lung function.

27 Oct 2016

Alesi Surgical announces entry into lucrative trocar market

Alesi Surgical Limited, the advanced minimally invasive surgery medical device manufacturer, has announced its entry into the lucrative trocar market estimated to be worth $800 million per year, globally.

27 Oct 2016

Braintrain 20:20 receives significant seed investment for new sleep aid device

An award-winning consumer personalised health device manufacturer specialising in sleep aid technologies is gearing up for growth following significant seed investment.

27 Oct 2016

Researchers find differences in the brain regions of children with Tourette's syndrome

Using MRIs, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified areas in the brains of children with Tourette's syndrome that appear markedly different from the same areas in the brains of children who don't have the neuropsychiatric disorder.

27 Oct 2016

Scientists find way to produce realistic sensations of touch in human amputees

Scientists at the University of Chicago and Case Western Reserve University have found a way to produce realistic sensations of touch in two human amputees by directly stimulating the nervous system.

27 Oct 2016

New Penn Medicine study raises questions about NLR as biomarker for bladder cancer

A blood test that has shown promise in predicting how cancer will progress and what treatments will be most effective for a given patient may not be reliable for either, according to a new Penn Medicine study published this week in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

27 Oct 2016

Consortium develops new approach to understand causes of common cancers

Through the development of a novel, inexpensive genotyping microarray, the OncoArray, Dartmouth investigators have led a key collaborative research study that will revolutionize our knowledge of the causes of common cancers.

27 Oct 2016

Researchers develop novel tool to predict person's chance of survival after gunshot wounds

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind tool to help predict a person's chance of survival after a gunshot wound in the head or other penetrating injury, according to a new study published in the October 26, 2016, online issue of Neurology, a medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Oct 2016

ACS and NCI jointly launch new online tool for cancer survivors

The American Cancer Society in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute has launched an online tool for cancer survivors.

26 Oct 2016

Wearable patch shows promise for treating children with peanut allergy

A wearable patch that delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin shows promise for treating children and young adults with peanut allergy, with greater benefits for younger children, according to one-year results from an ongoing clinical trial.

26 Oct 2016

Yale researchers use new gene editing technique to correct mutations that cause thalassemia

A Yale-led research team used a new gene editing strategy to correct mutations that cause thalassemia, a form of anemia.

26 Oct 2016

Device / Technology News

Supercomputer simulations of p53 protein could boost future anti-cancer drug discovery

Vanderbilt scientists develop new bioluminescent sensor that can light up brain cells in the dark

Molecular biologist explores simple, innovative methods of developing new antibiotics

Researchers develop new way to test strength of immune response

How to improve your chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments

Biovica, Eisai sign agreement to analyze DiviTum for improved cancer drug assessment in animal models

Desuto introduces new tool to transform decision-making process for health and social care professionals

K2M announces U.S. launch of innovative 3D-printed CASCADIA product portfolio at 2016 NASS meeting

Bedfont Scientific recommends people to quit smoking with Smokerlyzer

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to research oxygen deprivation

Alesi Surgical announces entry into lucrative trocar market

Braintrain 20:20 receives significant seed investment for new sleep aid device

Researchers find differences in the brain regions of children with Tourette's syndrome

Scientists find way to produce realistic sensations of touch in human amputees

New Penn Medicine study raises questions about NLR as biomarker for bladder cancer

Consortium develops new approach to understand causes of common cancers

Researchers develop novel tool to predict person's chance of survival after gunshot wounds

ACS and NCI jointly launch new online tool for cancer survivors

Wearable patch shows promise for treating children with peanut allergy

Yale researchers use new gene editing technique to correct mutations that cause thalassemia

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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