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BUSM scientists map active human apoptosome to provide better understanding of cell death

Programmed cell death, or apoptosis, plays a central role in the maintenance of human health by providing a line of defense against unrestricted cell growth that occurs in many cancers and AIDS as well as in neurodegenerative diseases and stroke.

4 Oct 2016

New lab-on-a-chip system can detect effects of toxic substances on hemoglobin in blood

A new lab-on-a-chip system, developed by the University of Twente in The Netherlands, is capable of fast analysis of the effects of toxic substances on hemoglobin, for example. It mimicks human metabolism.

4 Oct 2016

Eppendorf to exhibit wide range of solutions to address common laboratory challenges at Lab Innovations 2016

Eppendorf UK will showcase a range of solutions designed to address some of the most common challenges shared by scientists, and technical laboratory personnel at the upcoming Lab Innovations 2016 show, running from the 2nd - 3rd November, at the Birmingham NEC.

From Eppendorf 4 Oct 2016

Two Zika vaccine candidates protect newborn mice against neurological damage

Two vaccines against Zika virus developed at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have successfully conveyed immunity from female mice to pups conceived weeks after the mother's vaccination.

4 Oct 2016

WHO calls on Syrian belligerents to allow immediate, safe evacuation of sick and wounded patients from conflict areas

The World Health Organization is calling on belligerents in Syria to allow for the immediate and safe evacuation of the sick and wounded from all areas affected by the conflict, including eastern Aleppo.

4 Oct 2016

Researchers confirm long persistence of Zika virus in semen and reveal its presence within spermatozoa

Recent work has shown that Zika virus persists in semen for up to 6 months after infection. In a correspondence published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the researchers, in addition to confirming its long persistence in semen (in this case for more than 130 days, i.e., over 4 months), reveal the presence of the virus even within spermatozoa.

4 Oct 2016

Totally Health introduces first-of-its-kind direct-to-consumer health coaching service

A “first of its kind” direct-to-consumer health coaching service, MyClinicalCoach has been launched to revolutionise the way in which millions of patients in the UK with long term health conditions can manage their own health independently and effectively.

4 Oct 2016

Prion proteins can drive emergence of new traits and adaptive opportunities

Prion proteins, best known as the agents of deadly brain disorders like mad cow disease, can help yeast survive hard times and pass the advantageous traits down to their offspring, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

4 Oct 2016

GDE2 protein could help predict course of neuroblastoma

The research group of Wouter Moolenaar of the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) has, in collaboration with the group of Rogier Versteeg of the AMC Amsterdam, discovered a protein that can predict the course of neuroblastoma.

4 Oct 2016

Leading kidney charities launch social media campaign to raise awareness of polycystic kidney disease

Polycystic Kidney Disease International has joined forces with six European kidney charities to launch a social media campaign called Give PKD the Bump.

4 Oct 2016

Bowel Cancer UK wins Charity of the Year at Charity Times Awards 2016

Bowel Cancer UK is delighted to announce that the charity has won the Charity of the Year Award (for charities with an income between £1m and £10m) at the Charity Times Awards 2016 on Wednesday 28 September at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London.

4 Oct 2016

Diabetes patients do not absorb insulin effectively when injecting into lipohypertrophy, confirm new studies

Two new studies provide evidence for the first time that insulin is not absorbed effectively when injected into Lipohypertrophy (LH).

4 Oct 2016

Lack of community support makes unpaid carers take loved ones to A&E, research shows

Due to a lack of appropriate support in the community, unpaid carers are reluctantly taking their loved ones to A&E, according to new research published today by Carers UK.

4 Oct 2016

Alpine HC announces consolidation of Reposa and Opera brands

Alpine HC, a provider of equipment to care environments, has recently announced some upcoming changes to their Reposa pressure care brand under which they manufacture pressure relieving mattresses, cushions and accessories.

From Opera Care 4 Oct 2016

IFPA, ILDS and IPC launch first-ever global epidemiological psoriasis database

Today’s Global Psoriasis Atlas (GPA) launch will create the first-ever, comprehensive global database on psoriasis. It responds to an urgent World Health Organization call to fill global knowledge gaps on the incidence and prevalence of this serious non-communicable disease.

4 Oct 2016

Study shows how common intestinal microbe protects the gut from attack by harmful bacteria

Antibiotics save millions of lives. But their tendency to kill helpful and harmful bacteria alike, coupled with the growing problem of antibiotic resistance, means that they are not without their downside.

4 Oct 2016

Prior Scientific offers new Z-Deck height adjustable platforms for electrophysiology and neuroscience applications

The Z-Deck range from Prior Scientific set the benchmark for top quality, height adjustable platforms designed specifically for upright microscopes used in electrophysiology and neuroscience applications, including Nikon FN1, Olympus BX51WI or BX61WI, Zeiss Axio Examiner and Leica DM6 microscopes.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 4 Oct 2016

Antiseptic used for umbilical cord care ineffective in reducing newborn deaths in Africa

Despite significant reductions in neonatal mortality previously reported in south Asia, applying a chlorhexidine wash to newborns' umbilical cords in sub-Saharan Africa did not reduce deaths, a study led by researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health shows.

4 Oct 2016

Yoga shows promise in reducing symptoms for people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Yoga could help reduce symptoms for people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, according to a study published by Georgia State University researchers in the International Journal of Yoga Therapy.

4 Oct 2016

Can vitamin D reduce asthma attacks? An interview with Professor Adrian Martineau

In the past vitamin D was just thought to be important in regulating calcium homeostasis and bone health as vitamin D deficiency is best known for causing rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

4 Oct 2016

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BUSM scientists map active human apoptosome to provide better understanding of cell death

New lab-on-a-chip system can detect effects of toxic substances on hemoglobin in blood

Eppendorf to exhibit wide range of solutions to address common laboratory challenges at Lab Innovations 2016

Two Zika vaccine candidates protect newborn mice against neurological damage

WHO calls on Syrian belligerents to allow immediate, safe evacuation of sick and wounded patients from conflict areas

Researchers confirm long persistence of Zika virus in semen and reveal its presence within spermatozoa

Totally Health introduces first-of-its-kind direct-to-consumer health coaching service

Prion proteins can drive emergence of new traits and adaptive opportunities

GDE2 protein could help predict course of neuroblastoma

Leading kidney charities launch social media campaign to raise awareness of polycystic kidney disease

Bowel Cancer UK wins Charity of the Year at Charity Times Awards 2016

Diabetes patients do not absorb insulin effectively when injecting into lipohypertrophy, confirm new studies

Lack of community support makes unpaid carers take loved ones to A&E, research shows

Alpine HC announces consolidation of Reposa and Opera brands

IFPA, ILDS and IPC launch first-ever global epidemiological psoriasis database

Study shows how common intestinal microbe protects the gut from attack by harmful bacteria

Prior Scientific offers new Z-Deck height adjustable platforms for electrophysiology and neuroscience applications

Antiseptic used for umbilical cord care ineffective in reducing newborn deaths in Africa

Yoga shows promise in reducing symptoms for people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Can vitamin D reduce asthma attacks? An interview with Professor Adrian Martineau

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

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