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UF Health researchers elucidate how some tumors bolster own blood supply

As cancerous tumors fester in the body, they need an ever-increasing blood supply to deliver the oxygen and nutrients that fuel their growth. Now, a team led by University of Florida Health researchers has established how some tumors bolster their own blood supply.

22 Dec 2016

New research shows how interacting with the world can benefit people's performance

New research by two cognitive psychology experts from Kingston University London is demonstrating how our decision making is heavily influenced by the world around us.

22 Dec 2016

Generative AAE can be radically new way to discover drugs on demand

Scientists at the Pharmaceutical Artificial Intelligence group of Insilico Medicine, Inc, today announced the publication of a seminal paper demonstrating the application of generative adversarial autoencoders (AAEs) to generating new molecular fingerprints on demand.

22 Dec 2016

Terraillon to promote new wellbeing products at technology tradeshow

Terraillon, the global specialist in metrology and leader in the wellbeing industry, will launch their latest range of smart and cutting-edge health-focused devices, at CES 2017.

22 Dec 2016

Discrimination interacts with certain genetic variants to negatively impact health

It's no secret that discrimination is stressful for those who experience it, but turns out the issue is more than skin deep—these stressors can interact with our genetics to negatively impact our health, a new University of Florida study shows.

22 Dec 2016

High BMI leads to epigenetic changes, study shows

The extra pounds you gain during the holidays will not only show up on your hips but will also affect your DNA.

22 Dec 2016

Pelvic prolapse surgery using mesh or graft not more effective than standard technique, study finds

Two controversial methods of surgical repair of prolapse in women have been found to be no more effective than the existing standard repair technique, up to two years after surgery.

22 Dec 2016

TSRI scientists identify microbial natural products as abundant sources of potent anticancer drugs

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have developed an efficient process to rapidly discover new “enediyne natural products” from soil microbes that could be further developed into extremely potent anticancer drugs.

22 Dec 2016

WHO’s new report reveals children, pregnant women in Africa have better access to malaria control

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Malaria Report 2016 reveals that children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa have greater access to effective malaria control.

22 Dec 2016

Majority of GPs do not offer full range of contraceptive methods to patients, survey finds

A survey of more than 1,000 GPs across England has highlighted worrying gaps in contraceptive provision.

22 Dec 2016

Simple listening tactic could benefit cochlear implant users in noisy social settings

Listeners in a noisy situation benefit from facing slightly away from the person they are listening to, turning one ear towards the speech, concludes a study by Cardiff University, funded by UK charity Action on Hearing Loss (RNID).

22 Dec 2016

Scientists pinpoint specific molecular events that may cause allergic reactions to air pollution

Scientists at the Immunology Frontier Research Center at Osaka University, Japan have pinpointed a specific molecular events that could explain allergic reactions to air pollution.

22 Dec 2016

Agendia data reveals impact of MammaPrint on adjuvant treatment decisions in breast cancer patients

Agendia, Inc., a world leader in personalized medicine and molecular cancer diagnostics, has presented new prospective data demonstrating the strong impact of its 70-Gene Breast Cancer Recurrence assay, MammaPrint, and the corresponding 80-Gene Molecular Subtyping Assay BluePrint, in clinical decision-making for patients with early-stage breast cancer in Germany.

22 Dec 2016

Hamilton Storage launches new SAM HD for reliable, automated sample management in labs

Hamilton Storage is proud to introduce the new SAM HD, a low-capacity automated sample management system. SAM HD is the reliable, walkaway solution for labs seeking to transition from manual to automated sample storage.

From Hamilton Process Analytics 22 Dec 2016

Oncotype DX test can help guide treatment decisions and enable personalized care before breast cancer surgery

New data presented at the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) demonstrate that analyzing tumor biology with the Oncotype DX test can identify patients unlikely to benefit from chemotherapy prior to breast cancer surgery (neoadjuvant setting) and guide treatment decisions without compromising outcomes.

22 Dec 2016

Clinical Genomics introduces new blood-based test for CRC recurrence monitoring

Clinical Genomics, a private company developing evidence-based diagnostic tools for colorectal cancer, today announced the launch of Colvera, a blood-based test for colorectal cancer (CRC) recurrence monitoring. Colvera is the result of a decade of research, development and clinical validation in more than 4,000 patients.

22 Dec 2016

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UF Health researchers elucidate how some tumors bolster own blood supply

New research shows how interacting with the world can benefit people's performance

Generative AAE can be radically new way to discover drugs on demand

Terraillon to promote new wellbeing products at technology tradeshow

Discrimination interacts with certain genetic variants to negatively impact health

High BMI leads to epigenetic changes, study shows

Pelvic prolapse surgery using mesh or graft not more effective than standard technique, study finds

TSRI scientists identify microbial natural products as abundant sources of potent anticancer drugs

WHO’s new report reveals children, pregnant women in Africa have better access to malaria control

Majority of GPs do not offer full range of contraceptive methods to patients, survey finds

Simple listening tactic could benefit cochlear implant users in noisy social settings

Scientists pinpoint specific molecular events that may cause allergic reactions to air pollution

Agendia data reveals impact of MammaPrint on adjuvant treatment decisions in breast cancer patients

Hamilton Storage launches new SAM HD for reliable, automated sample management in labs

Oncotype DX test can help guide treatment decisions and enable personalized care before breast cancer surgery

Clinical Genomics introduces new blood-based test for CRC recurrence monitoring

Experts offer tips to mitigate likelihood of food poisoning during Christmas

New class of monocyte cells with strange morphology may cause fibrosis

Increase in double mastectomy is “striking,” says study

Recovery from TBI appears to go hand-in-hand with improvement of sleep problems

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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