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USA–Japan Workshop participants present cutting-edge research on biomarkers for early detection of cancer

Successful treatment of cancer frequently depends on early detection. However, many cancers are detected late, often after metastasizing to other sites.

9 Jun 2022

Researchers demonstrate the double advantage of killer T-cells used in cancer immunotherapy

To grow, tumors rely on a specific structure, the tumor stroma. This includes blood vessels, which provide the nutrients necessary for the multiplication of diseased cells, and of lymphatic vessels, through which they migrate to metastasize.

9 Jun 2022

Three risk factors can help identify elderly patients in need for frequent emergency house calls

In Japan's rapidly aging society, elderly people commonly receive medical treatment at home from doctors who make house calls instead of in a hospital setting.

9 Jun 2022

New electrical test to screen individuals at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

New research from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute will allow families around the world to discover if they are carrying genetic mutations that cause sudden cardiac arrest – a condition that kills nine out of 10 victims.

9 Jun 2022

Robotic finger covered with living skin tissue can heal itself

Researchers from the University of Tokyo pool knowledge of robotics and tissue culturing to create a controllable robotic finger covered with living skin tissue.

9 Jun 2022

Black and Hispanic Americans disproportionately affected by traffic-related fatalities, study finds

When accounting for miles traveled during biking, walking, or driving, Black and Hispanic Americans experience higher motor vehicle-related death rates than White Americans or Asian Americans.

9 Jun 2022

New disease that affects the macula discovered

Researchers from the National Eye Institute have identified a new disease that affects the macula, a small part of the light-sensing retina needed for sharp, central vision.

9 Jun 2022

Curia and Replicate Bioscience Enter Strategic Collaboration to Create Groundbreaking Development Platform for Self-Replicating RNA (srRNA)

From Curia 9 Jun 2022

LabVantage Solutions Adds Mixed Reality Technology to Its Advanced LIMS Platform

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services, including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, announced it has signed a global cooperation agreement with Holo4Labs (H4L).

From LabVantage Solutions 9 Jun 2022

New understanding about malaria immunity could lead to the development of effective vaccines

Understanding how people exposed to malaria for the first time develop immunity could lead to creating more effective treatments including vaccines to fight the disease, researchers say.

9 Jun 2022

Largest-ever series of case studies shows phage therapy’s success in more than half of the patients

The number of reported cases using viruses to treat deadly Mycobacterium infections just went up by a factor of five. In a new study, a team led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of California San Diego report 20 new case studies on the use of the experimental treatment, showing the therapy's success in more than half of the patients.

9 Jun 2022

Comparison of the strictness of the Shanghai lockdown policy with that of other countries

Researchers investigated whether strict lockdowns could effectively reduce the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant transmission in Shanghai.

9 Jun 2022

The presence of residual SARS-CoV-2 antigens in post-convalescent tissues

Researchers investigated the residual SARS-CoV-2 antigen found in long COVID-19 patients.

9 Jun 2022

Olympus Provi™ CM20 wins highest honor in world-renowned design competition

Evident, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is proud to announce that its Olympus Provi™ CM20 incubation monitoring system is the 2022 recipient of the prestigious "Best of the Best" award in the Product Design category of the Red Dot Design Award. This Award is bestowed on a product that the Red Dot Jury deems as groundbreaking and is the highest honor given in this world-renowned design competition.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 9 Jun 2022

Lawmaker takes on insurance companies and gets personal about his health

Scott Wiener made a startling revelation at a spring legislative committee hearing: "I was in the hospital. I experienced the most intense abdominal pain that I could even imagine."

9 Jun 2022

Children’s vision problems often go undetected, despite calls for regular screening

Jessica Oberoi, 13, can't exactly remember when her eyesight started getting blurry. All she knows is that she had to squint to see the whiteboard at school.

9 Jun 2022

Spex CertiPrep® adds Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella Pathogen Detection Kits to its portfolio

Quickly determine the presence of S. aureus bacteria and Salmonella in agricultural samples including cannabis products with Spex CertiPrep new quantitative PCR (qPCR) detection kits.

9 Jun 2022

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development

Metrion Biosciences Limited (“Metrion”), the specialist ion channel contract research and drug discovery company, today announced the appointment of Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development. Driven by the uptake of its ion channel discovery services, the appointment follows the recent creation of a Client Services team as Metrion expands its operations and enhanced drug discovery capabilities, internationally.

From Metrion Biosciences Limited 9 Jun 2022

The effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for post-viral syndromes and long COVID

A recent systematic review investigated the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic interventions for post-viral syndromes, including the post-COVID-19 syndrome.

9 Jun 2022

Insights on the T cell epitope landscape for the five main SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers generated an AI resource to characterize the T cell epitope landscape for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

9 Jun 2022

Medical News

USA–Japan Workshop participants present cutting-edge research on biomarkers for early detection of cancer

Researchers demonstrate the double advantage of killer T-cells used in cancer immunotherapy

Three risk factors can help identify elderly patients in need for frequent emergency house calls

New electrical test to screen individuals at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Robotic finger covered with living skin tissue can heal itself

Black and Hispanic Americans disproportionately affected by traffic-related fatalities, study finds

New disease that affects the macula discovered

Curia and Replicate Bioscience Enter Strategic Collaboration to Create Groundbreaking Development Platform for Self-Replicating RNA (srRNA)

LabVantage Solutions Adds Mixed Reality Technology to Its Advanced LIMS Platform

New understanding about malaria immunity could lead to the development of effective vaccines

Largest-ever series of case studies shows phage therapy’s success in more than half of the patients

Comparison of the strictness of the Shanghai lockdown policy with that of other countries

The presence of residual SARS-CoV-2 antigens in post-convalescent tissues

Olympus Provi™ CM20 wins highest honor in world-renowned design competition

Lawmaker takes on insurance companies and gets personal about his health

Children’s vision problems often go undetected, despite calls for regular screening

Spex CertiPrep® adds Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella Pathogen Detection Kits to its portfolio

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development

The effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for post-viral syndromes and long COVID

Insights on the T cell epitope landscape for the five main SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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