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New mathematical model could help predict potential outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever

Potential outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola and Lassa fever may be more accurately predicted thanks to a new mathematical model developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

2 Sep 2016

Children starting school at 4 years of age less physically ready, research reveals

New research from Loughborough University has revealed many four-year-olds are not physically ready to start school.

2 Sep 2016

McMaster researchers develop better way to deliver medicine to surface of the eye

It's a problem as old and as aggravating as eye drops themselves: as soon as the medicine goes in, almost all of it washes right back out again.

2 Sep 2016

STDs are becoming more difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance, warns WHO

The WHO has issued new guidelines for the treatment of three common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) due to concerns about increasing levels of antibiotic resistance.

2 Sep 2016

Scientists developing virtual reality-based early diagnosis system for neurodegenerative disorders

Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University and Siberian State Medical University are developing an early diagnosis system for neurodegenerative disorders.

2 Sep 2016

New study shows lower severity trauma patients may more likely die after 2-3 weeks

A new study by University of Leicester academics has shown that lower severity trauma patients could be more likely to die after two to three weeks.

2 Sep 2016

Research aims to understand how cell designs length, pattern of heparan sulphate chains

Heparan sulphate occurs as carbohydrate chains which are very important for human body cells both for normal foetal development and during the course of various diseases.

2 Sep 2016

Study finds uneven Medicaid coverage for children's key mental health services in many states

A national study by researchers at the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP), Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health--- shows an uneven picture of states' use of Medicaid to help families with young children gain access to mental health services

2 Sep 2016

Africa and Asia at greatest risk of Zika virus

Analysis of climatic conditions and the propensity for travel has identified many countries across Africa and Asia-Pacific that are at high risk of Zika virus transmission.

2 Sep 2016

NanoTemper Technologies employs game-changing solutions for faster drug development

Following a successful inaugural meeting in 2014, the 2nd Drug Discovery Forum (DDF) took place on May 8–11, 2016 at the Westin Grand Hotel in Munich.

From NanoTemper Technologies 2 Sep 2016

NanoTemper Technologies to highlight applications of MST, nanoDSF in drug discovery at Biopharma Workshop 2016

NanoTemper Technologies offers MicroScale Thermophoresis (MST) and nanoDSF technology to analyze these parameters in an easy and precise way. To meet the increasing demand for high-throughput applications and unattended operation, NanoTemper Technologies provides fully automated MST and nanoDSF platforms — and combinations of both.

From NanoTemper Technologies 2 Sep 2016

Myeloid-derived suppressor cells may serve as biomarkers for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München, a partner in the German Center for Lung Research, have discovered that the number of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) is increased in the blood of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

2 Sep 2016

New study provides insights into how regulators support accelerated access to new therapies

It can be challenging for regulators to keep up with advances related to medical drugs and devices. A new analysis and editorial published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology provide insights on how officials are working to support accelerated access to new therapies while also ensuring their safety.

2 Sep 2016

Pittcon to co-program at JASIS international symposium

Pittcon is pleased to once again co-program at JASIS, one of the largest Asian exhibitions for analytical and scientific instruments.

From Pittcon 2 Sep 2016

BetterYou’s oral vitamin D sprays win gold and bronze at Best Baby and Toddler Gear Awards by Mummii

An innovative way of boosting the vitamin D levels of expectant mums and infants has been honoured by one of the parenting industries most prestigious award schemes.

From BetterYou Ltd 2 Sep 2016

Philips unveils new products for healthy lifestyle at IFA 2016

At this year’s Internationale Funkausstellung in Berlin, Germany, Royal Philips today announced a range of new products that empower consumers to stay healthy, live well and enjoy life.

2 Sep 2016

Study reveals increasing prevalence of marijuana use among US adults

An increasing number of US adults are using marijuana, as fewer people perceive the drug as harmful, according to a survey of over 500000 US adults conducted between 2002 and 2014 published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

2 Sep 2016

Dataiku and Bioserenity team up to develop wearable device for improving epilepsy diagnosis

Dataiku and Bioserenity, two European based companies, have partnered to create a wearable device which is aimed to improve the diagnosis of epilepsy.

2 Sep 2016

Edinburgh Research & Innovation announces new AIMday programme to tackle challenges of infectious diseases

With viruses such as Ebola, MERS-CoV and Zika making global headlines, and the progressive development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide, Edinburgh Research & Innovation (ERI), the commercialisation arm of the University of Edinburgh, has announced a new AIMday (Academic Industry Meeting day) for companies looking to find expertise and innovative solutions to dealing with the challenges of microbial infection.

2 Sep 2016

Meridian wins innovation award for illumigene Malaria test

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. was awarded 1st place for innovation in emergency treatment and point-of-care testing for its illumigene Malaria test at the 2016 JIB/ACNBH Conference this summer.

2 Sep 2016

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New mathematical model could help predict potential outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever

Children starting school at 4 years of age less physically ready, research reveals

McMaster researchers develop better way to deliver medicine to surface of the eye

STDs are becoming more difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance, warns WHO

Scientists developing virtual reality-based early diagnosis system for neurodegenerative disorders

New study shows lower severity trauma patients may more likely die after 2-3 weeks

Research aims to understand how cell designs length, pattern of heparan sulphate chains

Study finds uneven Medicaid coverage for children's key mental health services in many states

Africa and Asia at greatest risk of Zika virus

NanoTemper Technologies employs game-changing solutions for faster drug development

NanoTemper Technologies to highlight applications of MST, nanoDSF in drug discovery at Biopharma Workshop 2016

Myeloid-derived suppressor cells may serve as biomarkers for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

New study provides insights into how regulators support accelerated access to new therapies

Pittcon to co-program at JASIS international symposium

BetterYou’s oral vitamin D sprays win gold and bronze at Best Baby and Toddler Gear Awards by Mummii

Philips unveils new products for healthy lifestyle at IFA 2016

Study reveals increasing prevalence of marijuana use among US adults

Dataiku and Bioserenity team up to develop wearable device for improving epilepsy diagnosis

Edinburgh Research & Innovation announces new AIMday programme to tackle challenges of infectious diseases

Meridian wins innovation award for illumigene Malaria test

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

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

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