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Dietary supplement extracted from Amaranthus can increase plasma nitrate, study shows

A new, clinical study confirms that dietary supplementation of nitrate from a natural extract of Amaranthus species nicknamed "red spinach," results in a significant increase in plasma nitrite that ultimately enhances nitric oxide.

23 Nov 2016

New imaging tool helps study toxicity of proteins linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

Researchers have developed a new imaging technique that makes it possible to study why proteins associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases may go from harmless to toxic.

23 Nov 2016

ADVANCECAT enables development of advanced therapies to benefit Catalan health system

Enabling the arrival of advanced therapies from pre-clinical stages to industrial production and clinical application: this is the objective of ADVANCECAT project, led by the University of Barcelona and Ferrer, and build up by eighteen entities of the health field in which there are two universities, twelve biomedical research institutes or private foundations, and four companies.

23 Nov 2016

Biologists create bright red fluorescent protein to track essential cellular processes

After years of trying, biologists have succeeded in creating an extremely bright red fluorescent protein in the lab.

23 Nov 2016

Study reveals link between genes for academic achievement and partner choices

A study co-led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that people with genes for high educational achievement tend to marry, and have children with, people with similar DNA.

23 Nov 2016

NUS scientists find new mechanism to inhibit breast cancer metastasis

A team of researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore has found that controlling the levels of the TIP60 protein, which is a tumour suppressor, could potentially prevent the spread of breast cancer cells.

23 Nov 2016

Oxford University Press announces new partnership with Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Oxford University Press is pleased to announce its new partnership with the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Beginning in January 2017, OUP will publish Neurosurgery and Operative Neurosurgery.

23 Nov 2016

Study reveals new insights into drug-caused deaths among health care professionals

An Australian-first study conducted by Monash University has found that from 2003-2013 nearly five deaths per 1000 employed Australian health care professionals were caused by drugs, with a significant association between specific professions and drug type.

23 Nov 2016

UK’s pathology services struggling to cope with rising demand for tests, report reveals

Pathology services in the UK are struggling to cope with the increasing number of patient samples that need to be tested, according to a Cancer Research UK report published today (Wednesday).

23 Nov 2016

Study finds no link between shape and mobility of bacteria

The shape of bacteria does not influence how well they can move -- this is the surprising finding of new research which could have major implications for the future of the scientific and medical industries.

23 Nov 2016

Research shows how paralyzed limbs can be controlled via implanted electrodes

Patients with spinal cord injuries might one day regain use of paralyzed arms and legs thanks to research that demonstrates how limbs can be controlled via a tiny array of implanted electrodes.

23 Nov 2016

Men lack knowledge about risk factors contributing to male infertility, study finds

The first large-scale study of its kind has revealed that Canadian men generally lack knowledge about the risk factors contributing to male infertility.

23 Nov 2016

Pitt researcher finds way to regenerate heart tissues in mammals

Many lower forms of life on earth exhibit an extraordinary ability to regenerate tissue, limbs, and even organs--a skill that is lost among humans and other mammals.

23 Nov 2016

New approach could revolutionize manufacturing of single-crystal printed electronics

Has the time come to replace traditionally used silicon with printable organic semiconductor inks? University of Surrey scientists believe so, especially for future electronics that need to be flexible, lightweight, wearable and low-cost.

23 Nov 2016

ADD Program receives $19.5 million NIH contract to test drugs for treating epilepsy

The University of Utah College of Pharmacy's Anticonvulsant Drug Development Program has been awarded a five-year $19.5 million contract renewal with the National Institutes of Health to test drugs to treat epilepsy, and the major focus of the project is to address needs that affect millions of people worldwide -identify novel investigational compounds to prevent the development of epilepsy or to treat refractory, or drug-resistant, epilepsy.

23 Nov 2016

Teledyne DALSA to showcase Xineos family of advanced CMOS X-Ray detectors at RSNA 2016

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in digital X-Ray image sensing technology, will display its Xineos family of CMOS dynamic flat X-Ray detectors at the RSNA 2016 Technical Exhibition, November 27 to December 2, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

23 Nov 2016

Therapy Road offers quick and easy way to find mental health professionals

Finding a therapist that fits best with your personality and your specific needs is now quick, easy, and can be done from the comfort of your own home.

23 Nov 2016

IQWiG finds colorectal cancer drug combination has added benefit only for some patients

The fixed combination of trifluridine/tipiracil has been approved since April 2016 for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.

23 Nov 2016

FUJIFILM to introduce next generation Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing at RSNA 2016

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will present the next generation of its cutting edge image processing technology, Dynamic Visualization II at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, from November 27 - December 2, 2016 at McCormick Center in Chicago, Illinois.

23 Nov 2016

Parents use Milez app to reward teen drivers for each distraction-free trip

Milez is the app used by parents to reward with cash their teen drivers for each distraction-free trip. Parents add funds and every 200 miles Milez sends cash to the teen's PayPal account.

23 Nov 2016

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Dietary supplement extracted from Amaranthus can increase plasma nitrate, study shows

New imaging tool helps study toxicity of proteins linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

ADVANCECAT enables development of advanced therapies to benefit Catalan health system

Biologists create bright red fluorescent protein to track essential cellular processes

Study reveals link between genes for academic achievement and partner choices

NUS scientists find new mechanism to inhibit breast cancer metastasis

Oxford University Press announces new partnership with Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Study reveals new insights into drug-caused deaths among health care professionals

UK’s pathology services struggling to cope with rising demand for tests, report reveals

Study finds no link between shape and mobility of bacteria

Research shows how paralyzed limbs can be controlled via implanted electrodes

Men lack knowledge about risk factors contributing to male infertility, study finds

Pitt researcher finds way to regenerate heart tissues in mammals

New approach could revolutionize manufacturing of single-crystal printed electronics

ADD Program receives $19.5 million NIH contract to test drugs for treating epilepsy

Teledyne DALSA to showcase Xineos family of advanced CMOS X-Ray detectors at RSNA 2016

Therapy Road offers quick and easy way to find mental health professionals

IQWiG finds colorectal cancer drug combination has added benefit only for some patients

FUJIFILM to introduce next generation Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing at RSNA 2016

Parents use Milez app to reward teen drivers for each distraction-free trip

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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