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Genotype-guided warfarin dosing linked to reduced risk of adverse events

Using genetic testing to help personalize doses of warfarin therapy given to patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery appears to lower the risk of combined adverse events compared with clinically guided dosing, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

21 Mar 2017

Study: Treatment window for Fragile X syndrome likely remains open into maturity after childhood

Brain samples from humans show that the treatment window for Fragile X syndrome likely remains open well into maturity after childhood, when previous tests with mice indicated it might close, according to a new Drexel University-led study.

21 Mar 2017

Mouse study provides target for development of faster-acting antidepressant medications

Standard antidepressant medications don't work for everyone, and even when they do they are slow to kick in. In an effort to find better depression treatments, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine discovered that inhibiting an enzyme called Glyoxalase 1 (GLO1) relieves signs of depression in mice.

21 Mar 2017

Research findings suggest potential strategies to combat IBMPFD and other degenerative diseases

UCLA researchers have discovered the molecular basis of, and identified potential treatment for, an incurable disease known as inclusion body myopathy, Paget disease with frontotemporal dementia, or IBMPFD.

21 Mar 2017

Penn scientists discover method that appears to provide early warning of transplant rejection

Approximately 30,000 organ transplants occur in the United States each year. However, between 20 and 50 percent—depending on the organ type—of the transplanted organs fail within five years, most often because the recipient's immune system attacks, or "rejects," the donated organ.

21 Mar 2017

Researchers find new method for diagnosis of autism

New method for the diagnosis of autism was found by researchers at Mie University. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and sensory abnormalities, such as sensitivity to sounds (auditory hypersensitivity). Despite intense research, the causes are still unknown.

21 Mar 2017

Research findings hold promise to generate blood cell precursors from hPSCs

The Galat laboratory at Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, has developed an elegant system to derive blood cell precursors from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSC).

21 Mar 2017

Scientists use parsley and other plants to create human stem cell scaffolds

Borrowing from nature is an age-old theme in science. Form and function go hand-in-hand in the natural world and the structures created by plants and animals are only rarely improved on by humans.

21 Mar 2017

New study provides insights into strengths and vulnerabilities of couples raising child with ASD

Like all parents, couples who have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) share the ups and downs of parenting.

21 Mar 2017

Mettler Toledo’s Laboratory Expertise Library provides information on efficient sample preparation

In a typical analytical workflow, 49% of out-of-specification (OOS) errors can be attributed to either sample processing steps or operator error. In addition, the sample processing steps account for 61% of the manual workload.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 21 Mar 2017

High complexity cellular analysis with Beckman Coulter’s latest flow cytometer technology, the CytoFLEX LX

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences continues to expand the multi-parameter capabilities of its patented CytoFLEX flow cytometer technology.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 21 Mar 2017

Uniqsis announces substantial growth in flow chemistry market over last year

Uniqsis Ltd., specialists in flow chemistry, has announced a 50% growth in sales and a significant increase in trading profit for their business year ending 31st January 2017.

21 Mar 2017

Sandia researchers develop smartphone-based device to rapidly detect mosquito-borne viruses

Add rapid, mobile testing for Zika and other viruses to the list of things that smartphone technology is making possible. Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a smartphone-controlled, battery-operated diagnostic device that weighs under a pound, costs as little as $100 and can detect Zika, dengue and chikungunya within 30 minutes.

21 Mar 2017

Tsimane indigenous South Americans have lowest prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis of any population yet studied

The Tsimane people – a forager-horticulturalist population of the Bolivian Amazon – have the lowest reported levels of vascular ageing for any population, with coronary atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) being five times less common than in the US, according to a study published in The Lancet and being presented at the American College of Cardiology conference.

21 Mar 2017

Prior Scientific appoints new Global Strategic Marketing Manager

Prior Scientific has announced the appointment of Manuj Patel as Global Strategic Marketing Manager. Manuj will report to Prior Scientific CEO, Tom Freda.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 21 Mar 2017

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

In celebration of World Sleep Day, Royal Philips today released its report, “Unfiltered Sleep: A Global Prioritization Puzzle,” which showcases the results of an international survey conducted online in February by Harris Poll on behalf of Philips.

21 Mar 2017

Oral sprays, topical methods can be easier option to guarantee vitamin and mineral absorption, says expert

Many people don’t realise that how they take their vitamin and mineral supplements is just as important as what they take.

From BetterYou Ltd 21 Mar 2017

AXT introduces super-resolution fluorescence microscope capable of single molecule imaging in Australia and NZ

AXT are proud to announce that they have recently been appointed the exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor for Oxford Nanoimaging (ONI). ONI is a UK-based company that has commercialised the “Nanoimager” a revolutionary super-resolution fluorescence microscope capable of single molecule imaging.

From AXT Pty Ltd 21 Mar 2017

New stenting tool found to be less painful and cheaper than current methods

A new tool for assessing the narrowing of the heart's arteries was found to be as effective as current methods and less painful for patients.

21 Mar 2017

New gene-silencing drugs cut cholesterol levels by half in early research

The first in a new class of gene-silencing drugs, known as inclisiran, has been shown to halve cholesterol levels in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease.

21 Mar 2017

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Genotype-guided warfarin dosing linked to reduced risk of adverse events

Study: Treatment window for Fragile X syndrome likely remains open into maturity after childhood

Mouse study provides target for development of faster-acting antidepressant medications

Research findings suggest potential strategies to combat IBMPFD and other degenerative diseases

Penn scientists discover method that appears to provide early warning of transplant rejection

Researchers find new method for diagnosis of autism

Research findings hold promise to generate blood cell precursors from hPSCs

Scientists use parsley and other plants to create human stem cell scaffolds

New study provides insights into strengths and vulnerabilities of couples raising child with ASD

Mettler Toledo’s Laboratory Expertise Library provides information on efficient sample preparation

High complexity cellular analysis with Beckman Coulter’s latest flow cytometer technology, the CytoFLEX LX

Uniqsis announces substantial growth in flow chemistry market over last year

Sandia researchers develop smartphone-based device to rapidly detect mosquito-borne viruses

Tsimane indigenous South Americans have lowest prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis of any population yet studied

Prior Scientific appoints new Global Strategic Marketing Manager

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

Oral sprays, topical methods can be easier option to guarantee vitamin and mineral absorption, says expert

AXT introduces super-resolution fluorescence microscope capable of single molecule imaging in Australia and NZ

New stenting tool found to be less painful and cheaper than current methods

New gene-silencing drugs cut cholesterol levels by half in early research

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

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

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

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