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Stanford scientists develop novel brain-sensing technology that allows typing at 12 words per minute

It does not take an infinite number of monkeys to type a passage of Shakespeare. Instead, it takes a single monkey equipped with brain-sensing technology - and a cheat sheet.

3 Oct 2016

Research shows how new ovarian cancer treatment could help boost anti-tumor immunity

Few effective treatments have been approved to treat ovarian cancer, the deadliest of all cancers affecting the female reproductive system.

3 Oct 2016

New study reveals CAR T cells can function as micro-pharmacies for precise therapeutic delivery

There has been much recent excitement about immunotherapy and the use of genetically engineered chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells.

30 Sep 2016

Scientists establish new framework for studying psychiatric pathology

The case-control method, where researchers compare patients with a particular disease to healthy control participants, has increased understanding of disease-related effects at a group level.

30 Sep 2016

OECD publishes novel knowledge management tools for advancing non-animal testing methods

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has recently published the first five adverse outcome pathways (AOP), three of which have been developed by the European Commission's science and knowledge service, the Joint Research Centre.

30 Sep 2016

Researchers move one step closer to unraveling mechanism of multiple-gene disorder

Scientists at Johns Hopkins say they are one step closer to understanding the genetic mechanism of a rare, complex, multiple-gene disorder called Hirschsprung's disease.

30 Sep 2016

Mayo Clinic's biorepository earns CAP accreditation for high-quality operations

The Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine's biorepository has earned the College of American Pathologists biorepository accreditation, an internationally recognized gold standard of operational excellence.

30 Sep 2016

New portable adhesive patch drives small electrical current to promote wound healing

Good news for the millions of people who suffer from skin wounds that won't heal. A team of researchers at The Ohio State University has brought a potentially transformative solution to the problem by creating a portable adhesive patch that drives a continuous, small electrical current to stimulate healing and reduce the risk of infection.

30 Sep 2016

Scientists find way to enhance, restore sensitivity to common treatment for breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women, with estrogen-receptor-positive (ER+) being the most common type.

30 Sep 2016

University of Pennsylvania receives NSF grant to establish Center for Engineering Mechanobiology

The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Pennsylvania a $24 Million, five-year grant to establish a Science and Technology Center focused on engineering mechanobiology, or the way cells exert and are influenced by the physical forces in their environment.

30 Sep 2016

Researchers use Thai water bug to find clues for heart muscle diseases

What can a Thai water bug teach us about our muscles, especially the heart? A lot, says Professor of Biological Science Kenneth Taylor. New research by Taylor published today in Science Advances gives scientists better insight into how the heart muscle works and how sometimes it fails.

30 Sep 2016

Abnormal protein in the brain may play important role in development of Alzheimer's disease

A recently-recognized pathologic protein in the brain may play a larger role in the development of clinical Alzheimer's disease dementia than previously recognized, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center.

30 Sep 2016

Research suggests humans occupied the Americas earlier than previously thought

Ancient artifacts found at an archeological site in Argentina suggest that humans occupied South America earlier than previously thought.

30 Sep 2016

Trevor Petach wins 2016 Melvin P. Klein Scientific Development Award

Trevor Petach is the winner of the 2016 Melvin P. Klein Scientific Development Award - an annual prize recognizing outstanding research accomplishments by new investigators based on work performed at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

30 Sep 2016

Research findings provide new clues to treat metabolic diseases

When people are deprived of food, a number of biological mechanisms are set in motion to adapt the body's metabolism to the conditions of scarcity.

30 Sep 2016

Novel bifunctional dimers show promise in preventing Parkinson's disease

A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan has developed two caffeine-based chemical compounds that show promise in preventing the ravages of Parkinson's disease.

30 Sep 2016

WideCells, University of Westminster partner to offer short online courses on stem cell storage and treatment

WideCells Group PLC, the healthcare services company focused on collecting and storing stem cells and providing ground breaking insurance for stem cell treatment, is pleased to announce that its R&D and training development division, WideAcademy, has finalised its syllabus of short courses focused on educating healthcare professionals on the benefits of stem cell storage and treatment.

30 Sep 2016

Harvard symposium highlights health impact of gut microbiota and probiotics throughout lifespan

Danone Nutricia Research, one of the key sponsors of the September 15th and 16th Harvard Medical School Division of Nutrition symposium on gut microbiota, probiotics and their impact throughout the lifespan, announces its continued support of research in the emerging field of the microbiome and its interactions with body functions.

30 Sep 2016

New TSRI study offers surprising twist on how life began on Earth

A new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) offers a twist on a popular theory for how life on Earth began about four billion years ago.

30 Sep 2016

X-ray laser-based technology enables faster structural analysis of receptor proteins

An international team of scientists has learnt how to determine the spatial structure of a protein obtained with an X-ray laser using the sulfur atoms it contains. This development is the next stage in the project of a group led by Vadim Cherezov to create an effective method of studying receptor proteins.

30 Sep 2016

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Stanford scientists develop novel brain-sensing technology that allows typing at 12 words per minute

Research shows how new ovarian cancer treatment could help boost anti-tumor immunity

New study reveals CAR T cells can function as micro-pharmacies for precise therapeutic delivery

Scientists establish new framework for studying psychiatric pathology

OECD publishes novel knowledge management tools for advancing non-animal testing methods

Researchers move one step closer to unraveling mechanism of multiple-gene disorder

Mayo Clinic's biorepository earns CAP accreditation for high-quality operations

New portable adhesive patch drives small electrical current to promote wound healing

Scientists find way to enhance, restore sensitivity to common treatment for breast cancer

University of Pennsylvania receives NSF grant to establish Center for Engineering Mechanobiology

Researchers use Thai water bug to find clues for heart muscle diseases

Abnormal protein in the brain may play important role in development of Alzheimer's disease

Research suggests humans occupied the Americas earlier than previously thought

Trevor Petach wins 2016 Melvin P. Klein Scientific Development Award

Research findings provide new clues to treat metabolic diseases

Novel bifunctional dimers show promise in preventing Parkinson's disease

WideCells, University of Westminster partner to offer short online courses on stem cell storage and treatment

Harvard symposium highlights health impact of gut microbiota and probiotics throughout lifespan

New TSRI study offers surprising twist on how life began on Earth

X-ray laser-based technology enables faster structural analysis of receptor proteins

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