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Study highlights a “sunscreen paradox” and the false sense of security against skin cancer

Sunscreen usage is climbing, but so are melanoma and skin cancer rates: this, researchers say, is the sunscreen paradox.

27 Oct 2023

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and 10x Genomics partner to enable single cell workflow automation

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and 10x Genomics, Inc. today announced a new partnership to expand automation solutions for single cell assay workflows.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 27 Oct 2023

The differential effects of low-carb diet and habitual diet on the fecal level of short-chain fatty acid

The fecal levels of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and serum inflammatory markers.

27 Oct 2023

Meet Opentrons at ASHG 2023

Opentrons is a proud exhibitor at ASHG 2023, and we’re excited to be bringing our automation solutions to the conference.

From Opentrons 27 Oct 2023

Non-alcoholic beers may be a happy hour for bacteria, study warns

Researchers find that low-alcoholic beers can inhibit bacterial growth, while non-alcoholic beers are more susceptible. Storage temperature and alcohol content are the main factors determining the presence of foodborne pathogens in these beverages.

26 Oct 2023

Microbubble-based biomarker could improve NIR-PIT treatment for cancer

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan and their collaborators have used a biomarker based on microbubbles to evaluate the success of near-infrared photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) treatment.

26 Oct 2023

Malaria protein discovery opens new avenues for combating deadly infection

The discovery of a malaria protein that helps the parasite grow inside red blood cells and plays a key regulatory role in the parasite's immune evasion tactics could pave the way for new vaccines or therapeutics to combat the deadly infection.

26 Oct 2023

Brain injury expert calls for reforms to legal definition of death in the United States

After surveying the views expressed by 41 advocacy, medical, and transplant-focused organizations on the Uniform Determination of Death Act, a brain injury expert is calling for much-needed reforms to the legal definition of death in the United States.

26 Oct 2023

City of Hope, TGen receive $4.5 million to validate liquid biopsy for early detection of pancreatic cancer

City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, and TGen are leading an international group that has been awarded $4.5 million to validate a liquid biopsy for the early detection of pancreatic cancer.

26 Oct 2023

UCD professor wins ERC Synergy grant to unlock the secrets to healthy aging

Do bats hold the secret to health and longevity? A team led by Professor Emma Teeling, Full Professor of Zoology at University College Dublin (UCD), has won a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy grant of almost €12 million, to explore this fascinating question.

26 Oct 2023

Can metabolic biomarkers help distinguish between depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder?

Researchers identify metabolomic biomarkers from dried blood spots that can distinguish between depressive episodes in major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. The study enhances diagnostic accuracy, particularly when traditional psychiatric assessments are inconclusive.

26 Oct 2023

Plant-based baby formulas meet guidelines but raise new allergy questions

The research paper reviews the nutritional adequacy and allergy risks associated with plant-based infant formulas, finding that they comply with FDA and EFSA guidelines and may be a viable option for infants with cow's milk allergies. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential allergy risks of buckwheat and almond-based formulas.

26 Oct 2023

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

Researchers have conducted a comprehensive review of AI-based models for predicting type 2 diabetes, revealing their potential for individualized risk assessment and preventative care. Despite promising results, the study calls for more extensive validation and collaboration between AI and medical experts for effective clinical application.

26 Oct 2023

New study challenges long-held belief about how chemotherapy works

A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that chemotherapy may not be reaching its full potential, in part because researchers and doctors have long misunderstood how some of the most common cancer drugs actually ward off tumors.

26 Oct 2023

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

Adhering to a Planetary Health Diet (PHD), which emphasizes plant-based foods, was found to reduce risks of chronic diseases and death among Chinese Singaporeans, according to a new study. However, while higher PHD scores were linked to a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, they also resulted in increased land and water usage

26 Oct 2023

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Study highlights a “sunscreen paradox” and the false sense of security against skin cancer

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and 10x Genomics partner to enable single cell workflow automation

The differential effects of low-carb diet and habitual diet on the fecal level of short-chain fatty acid

Meet Opentrons at ASHG 2023

Non-alcoholic beers may be a happy hour for bacteria, study warns

Microbubble-based biomarker could improve NIR-PIT treatment for cancer

Malaria protein discovery opens new avenues for combating deadly infection

Brain injury expert calls for reforms to legal definition of death in the United States

City of Hope, TGen receive $4.5 million to validate liquid biopsy for early detection of pancreatic cancer

UCD professor wins ERC Synergy grant to unlock the secrets to healthy aging

Can metabolic biomarkers help distinguish between depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder?

Plant-based baby formulas meet guidelines but raise new allergy questions

AI shows promise in predicting type 2 diabetes but faces hurdles for clinical use

New study challenges long-held belief about how chemotherapy works

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

Groundbreaking research advances understanding of how pathogens impact cancer

Exploring the link between red meat intake and inflammation

Researchers to develop machine models to predict cardiometabolic risks in young people

Newly identified amino acid may play key role in predicting outcomes and treatment of long COVID

New bioreactor could accelerate access to cancer-killing immunotherapy

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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