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AI-driven model identifies potent cancer-killing immune cells for personalized immunotherapy

Using artificial intelligence, Ludwig Cancer Research scientists have developed a powerful predictive model for identifying the most potent cancer killing immune cells for use in cancer immunotherapies.

7 May 2024

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

A new plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, has been launched today.

7 May 2024

Study identifies APOE4 homozygotes as high-risk group for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from the Research Area on Neurological Diseases, Neuroscience, and Mental Health at the Sant Pau Research Institute, led by Dr. Juan Fortea, Director of the Memory Unit of the Neurology Service at the same hospital, have found that over 95% of individuals over 65 years old who have two copies of the APOE4 gene -APOE4 homozygotes- show biological characteristics of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain or biomarkers of this disease in cerebrospinal fluid and PET scans.

6 May 2024

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

Each one of us has around 600 lymph nodes (LNs) – small, bean-shaped organs that house various types of blood cells and filter lymph fluid – scattered throughout our bodies.

6 May 2024

Study reveals molecular changes in 19 organs due to exercise

The health benefits of exercise are well known but new research shows that the body's response to exercise is more complex and far-reaching than previously thought.

2 May 2024

Simple blood test could allow doctors to determine a person’s risk for stroke or cognitive decline

A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new UCLA Health study.

2 May 2024

Researchers unveil unique autoantibody profiles in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) all have a unique and diverse set of antibodies that are involved in the development of the disease.

2 May 2024

UCL to co-lead Prostate Cancer UK's new £42m screening trial

UCL academics will co-lead Prostate Cancer UK's new £42m screening trial, which aims to find the best way to screen men for prostate cancer and double the number of lives saved.

2 May 2024

Bio-Rad launches three StarBright Red Dyes and expands range of antibody markers conjugated to StarBright Violet Dyes to enhance immunology research

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From Bio-Rad Laboratories 1 May 2024

Study shows continued willingness to get vaccinated across 23 countries

A substantial proportion of the world's population remains willing to get vaccinated against diseases including COVID-19, according to a new survey across 23 countries that represent more than 60% of the world's population.

30 Apr 2024

Wireless, bioresorbable, passive sensor for continuous pH monitoring and early identification of stomach leakage

A bioresorbable, cordless, passive sensor that monitors pH locally and detects stomach leakage early on.

30 Apr 2024

Study reveals genetic divergence and drug resistance mechanisms in two critical superbugs

Infectious diseases caused by pathogenic strains of bacteria are a global cause of morbidity and mortality. Hospital-acquired infections caused by Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were found vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Apr 2024

New blood test shows promise in early detection of ovarian cancer

A study reveals that glycoproteins in blood could be key biomarkers for early detection and staging of epithelial ovarian cancer, potentially allowing diagnosis through a simple blood test.

28 Apr 2024

Quest Diagnostics Foundation expands collaboration with Green Bronx Machine to advance health equity

The Quest Diagnostics Foundation today announced an expanded collaboration with Green Bronx Machine (GBM), a transformational educational nonprofit helping students and teachers turn classrooms into agricultural learning experiences.

26 Apr 2024

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on x-rays, Duke Health researchers report.

26 Apr 2024

WHO and Government of France host high-level meeting to combat meningitis

Global leaders highlight the need to defeat meningitis – a leading cause of disability – at a high-level meeting co-hosted by the World Health Organization and Government of France, under the High Patronage of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.

26 Apr 2024

Study: Antibiotic use in moderate COVID-19 linked to clinical deterioration

Antibiotic treatment of adults hospitalized with moderate COVID-19 is associated with clinical deterioration, despite the drugs being given to over 40% of patients, according to new research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April)

25 Apr 2024

Diagnostics News and Research

AI-driven model identifies potent cancer-killing immune cells for personalized immunotherapy

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

Study identifies APOE4 homozygotes as high-risk group for Alzheimer's disease

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

Study reveals molecular changes in 19 organs due to exercise

Simple blood test could allow doctors to determine a person’s risk for stroke or cognitive decline

Researchers unveil unique autoantibody profiles in rheumatoid arthritis patients

UCL to co-lead Prostate Cancer UK's new £42m screening trial

Bio-Rad launches three StarBright Red Dyes and expands range of antibody markers conjugated to StarBright Violet Dyes to enhance immunology research

Study shows continued willingness to get vaccinated across 23 countries

Wireless, bioresorbable, passive sensor for continuous pH monitoring and early identification of stomach leakage

Study reveals genetic divergence and drug resistance mechanisms in two critical superbugs

New blood test shows promise in early detection of ovarian cancer

Quest Diagnostics Foundation expands collaboration with Green Bronx Machine to advance health equity

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

WHO and Government of France host high-level meeting to combat meningitis

Study: Antibiotic use in moderate COVID-19 linked to clinical deterioration

Advancing medical treatment with causal machine learning

Machine learning system offers new hope for diagnosis of rare genetic disorders

Owlstone Medical secures $6.5 million to support development of breath-based diagnostics for infectious disease

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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