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EIB and Univercells sign EUR 20 million loan agreement to advance delivery of vaccines

The European Investment Bank and Univercells S.A have signed a EUR 20 million loan agreement to support the development of a portfolio of four essential and undersupplied vaccines to be delivered at an affordable price.

4 Oct 2019

Low-magnetic field MRI produces clearer images and improves safety for patients with pacemakers

Researchers have developed a high-performance, low magnetic-field MRI system that produces superior images of the body’s internal structures and is also safer.

4 Oct 2019

Men should stay alcohol-free for at least six months before conception

A new study has revealed that men hoping to conceive should stop drinking for at least six months before to prevent congenital heart diseases.

4 Oct 2019

Study sheds new light on transmission dynamics of HIV-1B virus in Indonesia

Research into the molecular phylogeny (evolutionary history) of the HIV-1B virus in Indonesia has succeeded in illuminating the transmission period and routes for three clades (main branches of the virus).

4 Oct 2019

People eat more with friends and family than when dining alone, finds study

People eat more with friends and family than when dining alone - a possible throwback to our early ancestors' approach to survival, according to a new study. This phenomenon is known as 'social facilitation'.

4 Oct 2019

KIT researchers develop close-to-reality computer models of the heart

Digital simulations of human organs can be used to study the development of diseases and to customize therapies for patients.

4 Oct 2019

Researchers identify new targets to treat fibrotic diseases

When it comes to repairing injured tissue, specialized cells in the body known as fibroblasts are called into action. Fibroblasts give rise to healing cells called myofibroblasts, which generally is good in the short term - but bad when myofibroblast activation gets out of hand.

4 Oct 2019

New study pinpoints emergence and progression of Alzheimer's plaque in the brain

Long before symptoms like memory loss even emerge, the underlying pathology of Alzheimer's disease, such as an accumulation of amyloid protein plaques, is well underway in the brain.

4 Oct 2019

Where contraception’s a lifestyle drug not a medical need — so women pay the tab

In the five years she's lived in Germany, Erin Duffy doesn't think she has paid more than 16 euros for medical care. Until now, that is.

4 Oct 2019

Healthy diet could reduce depression symptoms in young adults, study suggests

Young adults with depression whose diet is usually unhealthy showed significantly fewer symptoms of depression after eating a healthy diet for three weeks, according to a study published October 9, 2019 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Heather Francis from Macquarie University, Australia, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 4 Oct 2019

Brain stimulation increases functional connectivity of memory network

Magnetic stimulation of the posterior parietal cortex increases functional connectivity of a neural network implicated in memory, shows human research published in eNeuro.

From Society for Neuroscience 4 Oct 2019

Australians traveling overseas urged to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date

Measles outbreaks are happening across the globe and are reaching Australia. In the past month, there have been confirmed cases in Perth, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Cairns.

4 Oct 2019

ATCC launches new database of reference-quality genome sequences to aid biological research

ATCC launched its new ATCC Genome Portal, a publicly available database of reference-quality genome sequences matched to authenticated ATCC biological materials that will help researchers interpret and reproduce their results with confidence.

From American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) 4 Oct 2019

Alpine HC completes name change to Opera Care

Over the last three years, the Opera range of care beds and pressure care mattresses has evolved to become a core product range for our two key marketplaces; Care Homes, and Care at Home.

From Opera Care 4 Oct 2019

Olympus and Inhealthcare partner to digitalize the endoscopy patient pathway

Olympus and Inhealthcare are excited to announce the launch of a brand new digital education service which will cut the number of wasted endoscopy appointments.

From Evident - Medical and Surgical 4 Oct 2019

Rare genetic disorder more common than previously thought, report shows

Approximately one in forty-two thousand children are born with a disease called CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, according to a new medical report recently published in the journal Brain and presented last month at the 13th European Pediatric Neurology Society Congress in Athens, Greece.

4 Oct 2019

Targeting two genetic faults in cancer cells could hold the key to treating leukemia

Faults in two genes directly work together to bring about the deadliest form of blood cancer, scientists have discovered in a study that could pave the way for better treatments.

4 Oct 2019

PAA releases new application notes demonstrating the versatility of S-LAB automated plate handler

Peak Analysis & Automation (PAA), a global leader at the heart of laboratory automation, has released a series of new application notes demonstrating the versatility and flexibility of its benchtop S-LAB™ automated plate handler.

From Peak Analysis & Automation Ltd 4 Oct 2019

MR Solutions’ advanced imaging system helps researchers to gain better understanding of aging processes

Research published in Nature by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science (KAIST) found that lymphatic vessels in the scull involved in the clearance of cerebrospinal fluid often become compromised with age. This finding was only possible through advances in imaging technology.

From MR Solutions 4 Oct 2019

Diatron to exhibit new 5-part differential hematology analyzer with reticulocytes at Medica 2019

Diatron, a global provider of hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, will exhibit its new high throughput, 5-part differential hematology analyzer with continuous loading autoloader for the first time at Medica 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany, 18-21 November.

From Diatron 4 Oct 2019

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EIB and Univercells sign EUR 20 million loan agreement to advance delivery of vaccines

Low-magnetic field MRI produces clearer images and improves safety for patients with pacemakers

Men should stay alcohol-free for at least six months before conception

Study sheds new light on transmission dynamics of HIV-1B virus in Indonesia

People eat more with friends and family than when dining alone, finds study

KIT researchers develop close-to-reality computer models of the heart

Researchers identify new targets to treat fibrotic diseases

New study pinpoints emergence and progression of Alzheimer's plaque in the brain

Where contraception’s a lifestyle drug not a medical need — so women pay the tab

Healthy diet could reduce depression symptoms in young adults, study suggests

Brain stimulation increases functional connectivity of memory network

Australians traveling overseas urged to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date

ATCC launches new database of reference-quality genome sequences to aid biological research

Alpine HC completes name change to Opera Care

Olympus and Inhealthcare partner to digitalize the endoscopy patient pathway

Rare genetic disorder more common than previously thought, report shows

Targeting two genetic faults in cancer cells could hold the key to treating leukemia

PAA releases new application notes demonstrating the versatility of S-LAB automated plate handler

MR Solutions’ advanced imaging system helps researchers to gain better understanding of aging processes

Diatron to exhibit new 5-part differential hematology analyzer with reticulocytes at Medica 2019

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