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NsXeR protein: A new optogenetic tool to control muscle and neuronal cells

Scientists have examined a protein that will find application in optogenetics and could be used to control muscle and neuronal cells. The paper on the light-sensitive NsXeR protein of the xenorhodopsin class was published in Science Advances by the international team of researchers from MIPT, Research center Jülich, and Institut de Biologie Structurale.

30 Sep 2017

Nuance launches new AI-powered virtual assistant to streamline clinical workflows

Building on its long history of powering virtual assistants for many of the leading consumer and automotive brands in the world, including American Airlines, Amtrak, Audi, Barclay’s, BMW, Citi, Delta, Domino’s, FedEx, Ford, and GM, Nuance Communications, Inc. today unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant solution designed specifically for healthcare providers.

30 Sep 2017

INTEGRA’s new video demonstrates benefits of VIAFLO 96/384 microplate pipettes

INTEGRA continues to place itself at the forefront of pipetting technology, developing and perfecting its VIAFLO 96/384 range of microplate pipettes for a variety of applications, including ELISA, PCR, and nucleic acid and protein extraction.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 30 Sep 2017

Proscia’s new product optimized for digital clinical workflows in anatomic pathology labs

Proscia announced today the launch of a new product optimized for digital clinical workflows in anatomic pathology labs. This new platform is set to transform the clinical use of digital pathology in commercial and hospital labs

30 Sep 2017

BSACI’s new guidelines enhance diagnosis and management of peanut allergy

A new guideline published recently by the Standards of Care Committee of the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) aims to bring together the latest science in order to improve the diagnosis and management of peanut and tree nut allergy.

30 Sep 2017

British technology offers ultimate surface protection against Aussie flu virus

With breaking news of a more severe Aussie Flu strain heading for the UK, there is a British technology that provides the ultimate surface protection against the virus - reducing it by 99.99%!

30 Sep 2017

New survey reveals changing face of private healthcare market in the UK

A survey of more than 1,000 Londoners for Top Doctors UK has shown that nearly 1 in 3 people (31%) have private healthcare insurance cover, but that there are large differences between the age groups surveyed.

30 Sep 2017

New procedure allows surgeons to reconstruct entire heart valves from patient’s own tissue

A new method allows surgeons to reconstruct entire heart valves from the patient’s own tissue. This surgical procedure is currently only used at a handful of centers in the world.

30 Sep 2017

Study estimates that 25.5 million unsafe abortions are done worldwide every year

Every year, of the 55.7 million abortions that take place worldwide, 25.5 million are unsafe according to a new study published in The Lancet. This means that nearly half of all abortions are unsafe, with the vast majority of these (97%, 24 million) taking place in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

30 Sep 2017

Revolutionary skin treatment offers hope to acid attack victims, burns patients

The horrific increase in the number of acid attacks in the UK has given medical research trust RAFT even more reason to back its latest next generation artificial skin called Smart Matrix which was specially invented to help burns victims.

30 Sep 2017

Study sheds light on the mechanism of lung damage in premature babies

The lungs are one of the last organs to undergo full maturation in a baby's body. Children that are born very prematurely do not have fully developed lungs, and are therefore more susceptible to associated complications.

30 Sep 2017

TSRI scientists developed new strategy to discover novel anti-cancer therapies

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have developed and demonstrated a promising new strategy for the discovery of novel anti-cancer therapies.

30 Sep 2017

Years after silently combating sexual trauma, female veterans seek help

Sheila Procella joined the Air Force in 1974 to "see the Earth," she said. She enlisted at the tail end of the Vietnam War, shortly after graduating from high school.

30 Sep 2017

Researcher discovers why people tend to fall asleep when bored

University of Tsukuba researcher discovers why we have the tendency to fall asleep in the absence of motivating stimuli, i.e., when bored.

30 Sep 2017

Biochemists discover genes that determine animal complexity

Genes which determine animal complexity – or what makes humans so much more complex than a fruit fly or a sea urchin – have been identified for the first time.

30 Sep 2017

Why glaring quality gaps among nursing homes are likely to grow if Medicaid is cut

Nursing homes that rely the most on Medicaid tend to provide the worst care for their residents — not just the people covered by the program but also those who pay privately or have Medicare coverage.

30 Sep 2017

Digital revolution could radically change Europe’s healthcare system, says EESC

The digital revolution will radically change the way healthcare is provided in the next few years from a system based on cure to one focused on participatory, preventive, personalized and even predictive medicine, the so-called "4P medicine".

30 Sep 2017

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories brings Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets to the U.S. market

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. announced today that it has launched Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets, 800 mg, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Renvela (sevelamer carbonate) Tablets, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

30 Sep 2017

Subsidiaries of Community Health Systems complete divestiture of five Pennsylvania hospitals

Community Health Systems, Inc. announced today that subsidiaries of the Company have completed the divestiture of five Pennsylvania hospitals and their associated assets to subsidiaries of Reading Health System.

30 Sep 2017

Asynt’s DrySyn Spiral Evaporator enables rapid concentration of high boiling solvents

Asynt announces the new DrySyn Spiral Evaporator - a compact system offering rapid concentration of even high boiling solvents such as DMSO, DMF or water, without the need to heat to high temperatures.

From Asynt 30 Sep 2017

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NsXeR protein: A new optogenetic tool to control muscle and neuronal cells

Nuance launches new AI-powered virtual assistant to streamline clinical workflows

INTEGRA’s new video demonstrates benefits of VIAFLO 96/384 microplate pipettes

Proscia’s new product optimized for digital clinical workflows in anatomic pathology labs

BSACI’s new guidelines enhance diagnosis and management of peanut allergy

British technology offers ultimate surface protection against Aussie flu virus

New survey reveals changing face of private healthcare market in the UK

New procedure allows surgeons to reconstruct entire heart valves from patient’s own tissue

Study estimates that 25.5 million unsafe abortions are done worldwide every year

Revolutionary skin treatment offers hope to acid attack victims, burns patients

Study sheds light on the mechanism of lung damage in premature babies

TSRI scientists developed new strategy to discover novel anti-cancer therapies

Years after silently combating sexual trauma, female veterans seek help

Researcher discovers why people tend to fall asleep when bored

Biochemists discover genes that determine animal complexity

Why glaring quality gaps among nursing homes are likely to grow if Medicaid is cut

Digital revolution could radically change Europe’s healthcare system, says EESC

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories brings Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets to the U.S. market

Subsidiaries of Community Health Systems complete divestiture of five Pennsylvania hospitals

Asynt’s DrySyn Spiral Evaporator enables rapid concentration of high boiling solvents

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

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