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

Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine are trying to make the process more efficient using artificial intelligence.

25 Apr 2024

154 million lives saved: Landmark study highlights power of vaccination

A major landmark study to be published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives – or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute of every year – over the past 50 years.

25 Apr 2024

Breakthrough study reveals role of histone deacetylases in inflammatory bowel disease

In a scientific breakthrough, Mount Sinai researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family of proteins known as histone deacetylases (HDACs) activate immune system cells linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory diseases.

22 Apr 2024

Research highlights urgent need to address cancer inequities in older adults

A systemic review of the current body of research shows that investigators have inadequately addressed the intersection of aging, health disparities, and cancer outcomes among older adults.

18 Apr 2024

Study reveals shared brain mechanism of cocaine and morphine addiction

Mount Sinai researchers, in collaboration with scientists at The Rockefeller University, have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that allows cocaine and morphine to take over natural reward processing systems.

18 Apr 2024

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

18 Apr 2024

Everything you need to know about next generation sequencing in INTEGRA Biosciences’ eBook

Everything you need to know about next generation sequencing in INTEGRA Biosciences’ eBook.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 18 Apr 2024

Bacterial cell division: Rethinking size regulation

When a single bacterial cell divides into two during periods of rapid growth, it doesn't split in half once it reaches a predetermined size. Instead, data has shown, a cell will divide once it has added a certain amount of mass.

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias.

16 Apr 2024

Blocking polyphosphates could help treat chronic infections

Most disease-causing bacteria are known for their speed: In mere minutes, they can double their population, quickly making a person sick.

12 Apr 2024

Revolutionizing heart failure treatment: Advances in mechanical circulatory support devices

The same technology that enables a bullet train to travel at speeds up to 200 mph without touching its rails now keeps a failing heart pumping-;and in the near future, it will do so via a wireless power connection.

12 Apr 2024

Largest-ever global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests for better disease control

The arrival of rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits for cholera in Malawi today signals the start of a global programme that will see more than 1.2 million tests distributed to 14 countries at high risk for cholera over the next several months.

10 Apr 2024

Bio-Techne surpasses 10,000 peer-reviewed publications citing RNAscope technology

Bio-Techne Corporation today announced that Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD), part of Bio-Techne's Spatial Biology Division, has surpassed 10,000 peer-reviewed publications referencing the use and application of RNAscope™ ISH technology.

From Bio-Techne 9 Apr 2024

Meat or not to meat? Study challenges health claims of plant-based substitutes

Study finds no significant cardiometabolic health benefits of plant-based meat analog diets compared to animal-based meat diets among Singaporeans at risk of type 2 diabetes, challenging assumptions about plant-based meat substitutes' health advantages.

9 Apr 2024

Bruker showcases high-performance solutions at Analytica 2024 for research and analysis in applied, industrial and biopharma laboratories

Bruker Corporation is showcasing some of its latest innovations at Analytica 2024:

From Bruker 9 Apr 2024

Personalized anti-tumor vaccine enhances immunotherapy for liver cancer

Adding a personalized anti-tumor vaccine to standard immunotherapy is safe and about twice as likely to shrink cancer as standard immunotherapy alone for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, according to a clinical trial led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Convergence Institute.

8 Apr 2024

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

In this interview, Dr. Church, the Molecular and Pediatric Pathologist at Boston Children's Hospital, talks to NewsMedical about their work in pediatric oncology, and the need to expand research and clinical options for children with cancer.

From Tecan 8 Apr 2024

Atomic-level structural models of enzymes provide disease insights

When nucleic acids like DNA or RNA build up in a cell's cytoplasm, it sets off an alarm call for the immune system.

2 Apr 2024

Using neuromorphic engineering to reinvent visual processing systems with a biological inspiration

As computer vision (CV) systems become increasingly power and memory intensive, they become unsuitable for high-speed and resource deficit edge applications - such as hypersonic missile tracking and autonomous navigation - because of size, weight, and power constraints.

1 Apr 2024

ATLAS: The AI revolutionizing dietetics education with virtual patients

Study showcases "Authentic Teaching and Learning Application Simulation (ATLAS)," a generative AI model designed to enhance communication skills in nutrition and dietetics students by using virtual simulated patients, offering an innovative, cost-effective alternative to traditional human-simulated patients.

28 Mar 2024

Next Generation News and Research

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

154 million lives saved: Landmark study highlights power of vaccination

Breakthrough study reveals role of histone deacetylases in inflammatory bowel disease

Research highlights urgent need to address cancer inequities in older adults

Study reveals shared brain mechanism of cocaine and morphine addiction

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

Everything you need to know about next generation sequencing in INTEGRA Biosciences’ eBook

Bacterial cell division: Rethinking size regulation

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

Blocking polyphosphates could help treat chronic infections

Revolutionizing heart failure treatment: Advances in mechanical circulatory support devices

Largest-ever global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests for better disease control

Bio-Techne surpasses 10,000 peer-reviewed publications citing RNAscope technology

Meat or not to meat? Study challenges health claims of plant-based substitutes

Bruker showcases high-performance solutions at Analytica 2024 for research and analysis in applied, industrial and biopharma laboratories

Personalized anti-tumor vaccine enhances immunotherapy for liver cancer

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Atomic-level structural models of enzymes provide disease insights

Using neuromorphic engineering to reinvent visual processing systems with a biological inspiration

ATLAS: The AI revolutionizing dietetics education with virtual patients

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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