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FSU receives $1.5 million federal grant for innovative suicide prevention research

An alarming spike in suicides among U.S. military service members and veterans over the past 15 years is prompting the Department of Defense to turn to Florida State University's renowned suicide research program to find solutions.

20 Apr 2018

A potential "male pill" without side effects

A new study published today in the journal PLOS ONE details how a compound called EP055 binds to sperm proteins to significantly slow the overall mobility of the sperm without affecting hormones, making EP055 a potential "male pill" without side effects.

20 Apr 2018

UT Southwestern researchers identify 170 potential therapeutic targets for lung cancer

After testing more than 200,000 chemical compounds, UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center researchers have identified 170 chemicals that are potential candidates for development into drug therapies for lung cancer.

20 Apr 2018

Researchers present simulation model to investigate hospital responsiveness to mass casualty incidents

A community's ability to cope with mass casualty incidents (MCIs) is very dependent on the capacity and capability of its hospitals for handling a sudden surge of patients requiring resource-intensive and specialized needs.

20 Apr 2018

Scientists develop tiny fluorescent probe that seeks out GLUT5 and detects cancer cells

Determining the presence of cancer, as well as its type and malignancy, is a stressful process for patients that can take up to two weeks to get a diagnosis. With a new bit of technology--a sugar-transporting biosensor--researchers at Michigan Technological University hope to reduce that timeframe down to minutes.

20 Apr 2018

Rare variants in non-coding DNA inherited from parents heighten autism risk

In recent years, researchers have firmly established that gene mutations appearing for the first time, called de novo mutations, contribute to approximately one-third of cases of autism spectrum disorder.

20 Apr 2018

Consuming large quantities of sugar during pregnancy can affect child's cognition, shows study

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has determined that poorer childhood cognition occurred, particularly in memory and learning, when pregnant women or their offspring consumed greater quantities of sugar.

20 Apr 2018

GNA Biosolutions to display Pharos V8 Laser PCR instrument at Analytica trade fair

GNA Biosolutions GmbH will be showcasing the Pharos V8, the world’s first Laser PCR instrument based on the company’s proprietary Pulse Controlled Amplification technology at the Analytica trade fair in Munich, Germany from April 10-13. Launched in November 2017, the Pharos V8 delivers ultrafast PCR results in 10 minutes or less.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 20 Apr 2018

Concussion recovery and symptom severity found to vary between men and women

A new study comparing male and female athletes examined whether there are clear sex-related differences in post-concussion symptom severity and length of recovery. In addition to a finding of significant differences between the male and female college varsity athletes, differences among the women depending on hormonal contraceptive use were reported in the study published in Journal of Neurotrauma, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

20 Apr 2018

GNA Biosolutions and project partners launch new research project to develop TB diagnostic platform for POC applications

Molecular technology company GNA Biosolutions GmbH and its project partners announced the launch of PITBUL, a European Commission funded international research project aimed at developing a tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic platform to be utilized at the Point of Care.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 20 Apr 2018

Study provides guidance on using cannabis for treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression

In a first-of-a-kind study, Washington State University scientists examined how peoples' self-reported levels of stress, anxiety and depression were affected by smoking different strains and quantities of cannabis at home.

20 Apr 2018

GNA Biosolutions launches world’s first Laser PCR platform at Medica Trade Fair

GNA Biosolutions GmbH, a molecular technology company based in Martinsried, Germany, today announced the launch of Pharos V8, the world’s first Laser PCR platform. Pharos V8, an ultrafast PCR instrument for in vitro research use, will be showcased at the Medica Trade Fair (Exhibition Hall 3, Booth E93) from November 13-16.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 20 Apr 2018

Advion introduces Open Port Sampling Interface for easy sampling of solids and liquids

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announces the release of the Open Port Sampling Interface, or OPSI, designed for simple sampling of solids, liquids, and sample preparation tips and fibers.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Advion’s Peak Express software now available with the expression compact mass spectrometer

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announced it has released Peak Express software, available with the expression compact mass spectrometer.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Advion releases high-performance, easy-to-use HPLC and UHPLC systems

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announced today the release of high-performance, dependable and easy to use UHPLC and HPLC systems. Coupled with expression CMS, Advion’s standout compact mass spectrometer, these provide best-in-class performance UHPLC/CMS and HPLC/CMS for the chemist.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Advion introduces inert Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe for easy sampling and fast analysis of air-sensitive compounds

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announced today the availability of the inert Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe, or iASAP, for easy sampling and fast analysis of air-sensitive compounds such as metal catalysts and organometallics.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Advion launches volatile atmospheric chemical ionization source for gas phase sample analysis

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announced today the launch of the novel volatile atmospheric chemical ionization source for gas phase sample analysis with no additional sample preparation.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Sensirion offers ultra-low power gas sensor, SGPC3

Sensirion, the expert in environmental sensing, now offers the ultra-lower power gas sensor SGPC3. The SGPC3 makes indoor air quality sensing available for mobile and battery-driven applications. With an average supply current of less than 0.07 mA the SGPC3 is able to provide indoor air quality measurements with several years of battery lifetime.

From Sensirion Inc 20 Apr 2018

Researchers discover new information related to rare form of leukemia

International research consortium led by researchers from the University of Helsinki, Finland, discovered new information related to a rare form of leukemia called aggressive NK-cell leukemia.

20 Apr 2018

Sensirion introduces innovative evaluation kit for environmental sensors

Sensirion, the expert in environmental sensing, now offers its next evaluation kit generation – the SEK-Environmental Sensing. The SEK-Environmental Sensing allows engineers to evaluate sensors and develop innovative sensor applications even more quickly and easily.

From Sensirion Inc 20 Apr 2018

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FSU receives $1.5 million federal grant for innovative suicide prevention research

A potential "male pill" without side effects

UT Southwestern researchers identify 170 potential therapeutic targets for lung cancer

Researchers present simulation model to investigate hospital responsiveness to mass casualty incidents

Scientists develop tiny fluorescent probe that seeks out GLUT5 and detects cancer cells

Rare variants in non-coding DNA inherited from parents heighten autism risk

Consuming large quantities of sugar during pregnancy can affect child's cognition, shows study

GNA Biosolutions to display Pharos V8 Laser PCR instrument at Analytica trade fair

Concussion recovery and symptom severity found to vary between men and women

GNA Biosolutions and project partners launch new research project to develop TB diagnostic platform for POC applications

Study provides guidance on using cannabis for treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression

GNA Biosolutions launches world’s first Laser PCR platform at Medica Trade Fair

Advion introduces Open Port Sampling Interface for easy sampling of solids and liquids

Advion’s Peak Express software now available with the expression compact mass spectrometer

Advion releases high-performance, easy-to-use HPLC and UHPLC systems

Advion introduces inert Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe for easy sampling and fast analysis of air-sensitive compounds

Advion launches volatile atmospheric chemical ionization source for gas phase sample analysis

Sensirion offers ultra-low power gas sensor, SGPC3

Researchers discover new information related to rare form of leukemia

Sensirion introduces innovative evaluation kit for environmental sensors

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