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Study on Zebrafish neurons could lead to better understanding of birth defects in humans

The zebrafish, a tropical freshwater fish similar to a minnow and native to the southeastern Himalayan region, is well established as a key tool for researchers studying human diseases, including brain disorders.

21 Feb 2014

Researchers discuss how psychology shapes human life

People and spaces, the tragedy of commonsense morality, myths about meaning of life, and remaking love were four themes at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) conference in Austin. Researchers presented new work, showing how psychology reaches into our everyday lives.

21 Feb 2014

Researchers develop new method to obtain three chemically different patches on same microparticle

Micromachines, nanorobots, multifunctional drug transporters, and matrices for tissue growth – these and many other applications would benefit from three-dimensional microstructures that present different (bio)chemical ligands that offer control over directionality. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a team of German and American researchers has now reported the production of microparticles whose surface consists of three separate areas (“patches”) that can be decorated with three different (bio)molecules.

21 Feb 2014

New DNA Quantification kits may help scientists to quickly assess highly compromised human DNA

Forensic scientists can now more quickly assess the quantity and quality of human DNA in highly compromised and degraded casework samples and provide the critical information needed to drive informed decisions on subsequent steps in the analysis process, thanks to two new Life Technologies quantification solutions announced today by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

21 Feb 2014

Medicines that mimic body's natural systems can prevent debilitating side effects

Debilitating side effects associated with prescription medication for some of today's most common conditions could be eradicated if they mimicked the body's natural hormone secretion cycles, a new report has said.

20 Feb 2014

Newly developed compound may allow blind see light

Progressive degeneration of photoreceptors-the rods and cones of the eyes-causes blinding diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. While there are currently no available treatments to reverse this degeneration, a newly developed compound allows other cells in the eye to act like photoreceptors. As described in a study appearing in the February 19 issue of the Cell Press journal Neuron, the compound may be a potential drug candidate for treating patients suffering from degenerative retinal disorders.

20 Feb 2014

Wellcome Trust to launch new digital publication dedicated to science of life

Mosaic, a new digital publication dedicated to exploring the science of life, is set to launch on 4 March 2014. Mosaic will carry long-form features, articles and films that tell the stories behind biomedical research and its impact on society.

20 Feb 2014

Supercomputer dramatically accelerates genome analysis

Although the time and cost of sequencing an entire human genome has plummeted, analyzing the resulting three billion base pairs of genetic information from a single genome can take many months.

20 Feb 2014

Researchers develop screening assay that quickly assesses nearly 1,500 compounds' effect on estrogen

A team of researchers at City of Hope has developed a screening assay that can quickly assess up to 1,536 compounds' effect on estrogen activity in the body. The test can also evaluate whether chemicals act as inhibitors of aromatase, an enzyme linked to breast cancer that converts androgen to estrogen.

20 Feb 2014

Scientists find how brain plucks information out of working memory

Keep this in mind: Scientists say they've learned how your brain plucks information out of working memory when you decide to act.

20 Feb 2014

Researchers identify switch in brain that sends us off to sleep

The switch in the brain that sends us off to sleep has been identified by researchers at Oxford University's Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour in a study in fruit flies.

20 Feb 2014

New method enables scientists to print tissue constructs with blood vessels

A new bioprinting method developed at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) creates intricately patterned 3D tissue constructs with multiple types of cells and tiny blood vessels.

20 Feb 2014

PBL Assay Science, HumanZyme ink licensing agreement to expand reagent offerings

PBL Assay Science announces a licensing agreement with HumanZyme, Inc. (Chicago, USA) to expand reagent offerings. The agreement allows PBL to provide ~50 authentic human cell-expressed (HCE) cytokines and growth factors directly to scientists worldwide.

From PBL Assay Science 20 Feb 2014

Researchers determine calcium and vitamin D intakes among subpopulations of Americans

Many Americans do not meet recommended intakes of calcium and vitamin D, despite the important role these vital nutrients play in bone health during all stages of the lifecycle.

19 Feb 2014

PAREXEL announces launch of new regulatory outsourcing service line for life sciences industry

PAREXEL International Corporation, a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, today announced the launch of a new service line designed to provide a focused, market-driven approach to regulatory outsourcing services in the life sciences industry, with a primary emphasis on post-approval regulatory activities.

From Parexel 19 Feb 2014

Researchers develop method for diagnosis and prognosis of cutaneous melanoma

UPV/EHU researchers have developed a method for the diagnosis and prognosis of cutaneous melanoma, the type of skin cancer with the highest mortality rate.This method will help not only in the more effective early detection of this cancer, but also in the development of more personalised treatments.

19 Feb 2014

Rhythm important for correct development of baby hearts

To develop correctly, baby hearts need rhythm...even before they have blood to pump.

19 Feb 2014

Exposure to family problems during childhood and early adolescence affects brain development

New research has revealed that exposure to common family problems during childhood and early adolescence affects brain development, which could lead to mental health issues in later life.

19 Feb 2014

Specific genes and factors can lead to delays in language development in kids

Boys are at greater risk for delayed language development than girls, according to a new study using data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. The researchers also found that reading and writing difficulties in the family gave an increased risk.

19 Feb 2014

Ajoene in garlic prevents bacteria from destroying white blood cells

Aggressive multi-resistant infections constitute an increasing health problem all over the world. Bacteria are developing resistance at an alarming pace, so new pharmaceuticals that can combat this threat are in great demand.

19 Feb 2014

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Study on Zebrafish neurons could lead to better understanding of birth defects in humans

Researchers discuss how psychology shapes human life

Researchers develop new method to obtain three chemically different patches on same microparticle

New DNA Quantification kits may help scientists to quickly assess highly compromised human DNA

Medicines that mimic body's natural systems can prevent debilitating side effects

Newly developed compound may allow blind see light

Wellcome Trust to launch new digital publication dedicated to science of life

Supercomputer dramatically accelerates genome analysis

Researchers develop screening assay that quickly assesses nearly 1,500 compounds' effect on estrogen

Scientists find how brain plucks information out of working memory

Researchers identify switch in brain that sends us off to sleep

New method enables scientists to print tissue constructs with blood vessels

PBL Assay Science, HumanZyme ink licensing agreement to expand reagent offerings

Researchers determine calcium and vitamin D intakes among subpopulations of Americans

PAREXEL announces launch of new regulatory outsourcing service line for life sciences industry

Researchers develop method for diagnosis and prognosis of cutaneous melanoma

Rhythm important for correct development of baby hearts

Exposure to family problems during childhood and early adolescence affects brain development

Specific genes and factors can lead to delays in language development in kids

Ajoene in garlic prevents bacteria from destroying white blood cells

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