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ZJSTIC, insurance industry leaders invest over $2M to support Anpac's CDA technology

Anpac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd., Chief Executive Officer Dr. Chris Yu announced that Venture Capital (VC) Firm, Shanghai Zhangjiang Science &Technology Investment Corporation (ZJSTIC), as well as private investors related to the insurance industry, have again invested over $2 Million to support Anpac's "Cancer Differentiation Analysis" (CDA) technology.

26 Dec 2015

Researchers identify new gene that helps maintain chromosome number in cells

Molecular biologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a gene called NORAD that helps maintain the proper number of chromosomes in cells, and that when inactivated, causes the number of chromosomes in a cell to become unstable, a key feature of cancer cells.

26 Dec 2015

United Medical Systems to acquire USMD’s lithotripsy division

USMD Holdings, Inc., a physician-led integrated healthcare system, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell most of its lithotripsy division to United Medical Systems (UMS), a leading provider of mobile medical equipment and services, including urology, women's health and MRI imaging, to hospitals, surgery centers and physician offices across the U.S., Canada and South America.

26 Dec 2015

Microencapsulation method can help overcome challenges in pancreatic islet transplantation

A microencapsulation method, developed by OIST researchers, can help to overcome major challenges in pancreatic islet transplantation.

26 Dec 2015

Five Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush physicians named ‘Top Doctors’ in Chicago Magazine

Five Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush physicians were named among the Chicago area's "Top Doctors" in the January 2016 issue of Chicago Magazine. T

26 Dec 2015

Study shows why immune system fails to develop immunity during malaria infection

Australian scientists have for the first time revealed how malaria parasites cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages our body's ability to protect itself against the disease.

26 Dec 2015

3D maps of spatial organization may help find genes involved in hereditary diseases

It has now been 15 years since scientists celebrated the completion of the human genome. At that point, scientists had determined the entire sequence of the genetic letters making up our DNA.

26 Dec 2015

Harmony Health Plan of Illinois to donate $10,000 to Kidz Korna

Harmony Health Plan of Illinois, Inc., a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), will give $10,000 to Kidz Korna to help make the holidays special for 10,000 low-income children in Chicago's Englewood community.

26 Dec 2015

Concussion expert shares important information on sports-related concussions

The Sports Concussion Program in the Children's Orthopaedic Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is the only pediatric program of its kind in Southern California.

26 Dec 2015

PharmAthene to be compensated for loss of profits over SIGA's smallpox antiviral drug

PharmAthene, Inc. announced today that the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision to award PharmAthene lump sum expectation damages for the value of PharmAthene's lost profits for SIGA's smallpox antiviral, Tecovirimat.

26 Dec 2015

888casino to donate $50,000 to International Medical Corps UK

888casino is to make a Christmas donation of $50,000 to the charity International Medical Corps UK. The charity provides health services in areas of the world affected by conflict, natural disaster or disease and this money will reinforce their ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations.

26 Dec 2015

Father-daughter duo co-author research paper on new grapefruit cybrids

When Jude Grosser's daughter, Melinda, was in elementary school, he would often take her to his laboratory at the University of Florida's Citrus Research and Education Center, where he works as a researcher on citrus diseases and creating new varieties.

26 Dec 2015

Researchers identify liver-derived hormone that regulates sugar intake

We all love our sugar, especially during the holidays. Cookies, cake, and candy are simply irresistible. While sugar cravings are common, the physiological mechanisms that trigger our "sweet tooth" are not well defined.

24 Dec 2015

Ebola virus and bats waging molecular battle for survival

Ebola virus and bats have been waging a molecular battle for survival that may have started at least 25 million years ago, according to a study led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the University of Colorado-Boulder (CU-Boulder) and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) that published online today in the journal eLife.

24 Dec 2015

TweetChat on AAN's guideline for diagnosing and treating sports concussions

As the nation expands its conversation about sports concussion this week, the American Academy of Neurology, the world's most trusted authority on concussion, will host a TweetChat at 1 p.m. ET, Monday, December 28, to help educate parents, coaches and athletes about the AAN's guideline for diagnosing and treating sports concussion.

24 Dec 2015

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ZJSTIC, insurance industry leaders invest over $2M to support Anpac's CDA technology

Researchers identify new gene that helps maintain chromosome number in cells

United Medical Systems to acquire USMD’s lithotripsy division

Microencapsulation method can help overcome challenges in pancreatic islet transplantation

Five Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush physicians named ‘Top Doctors’ in Chicago Magazine

Study shows why immune system fails to develop immunity during malaria infection

3D maps of spatial organization may help find genes involved in hereditary diseases

Harmony Health Plan of Illinois to donate $10,000 to Kidz Korna

Concussion expert shares important information on sports-related concussions

PharmAthene to be compensated for loss of profits over SIGA's smallpox antiviral drug

888casino to donate $50,000 to International Medical Corps UK

Father-daughter duo co-author research paper on new grapefruit cybrids

Researchers identify liver-derived hormone that regulates sugar intake

Ebola virus and bats waging molecular battle for survival

TweetChat on AAN's guideline for diagnosing and treating sports concussions

Healthier weight using genetic data for customized diets and physical activity plans

Lower vitamin D levels do not increase severity of obstructive sleep apnea

Collaborative team to determine mechanisms that cause traumatic brain injuries due to shockwaves

Ultrafast near-infrared lasers deliver gene therapy to treat macular degeneration

Personalized respiratory-motion system enables more precise lung cancer imaging

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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