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UNC scientists map the surface of young brain's cortex with unprecedented resolution

Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have mapped the surface of the cortex of the young human brain with unprecedented resolution, revealing the development of key functional regions from two months before birth to two years after.

18 Aug 2022

Bioengineered corneal tissue implantation restores vision in advanced keratoconus

In a new study, researchers bioengineered corneal tissue for minimally invasive vision restoration.

18 Aug 2022

Engineers create the world's tiniest EEG caps for brain organoids

It could be the world's tiniest EEG electrode cap, created to measure activity in a brain model the size of a pen dot. Its designers expect the device to lead to better understanding of neural disorders and how potentially dangerous chemicals affect the brain.

17 Aug 2022

University of Arizona researcher receives Trailblazer Award to explore radar technology for fall risk analysis

More than 20,000 U.S. adults over 65 die as a result of falls every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – and that number is increasing.

17 Aug 2022

Study links reduced myocardial blood flow and COVID-19

Patients with prior COVID may be twice as likely to have unhealthy endothelial cells that line the inside of the heart and blood vessels, according to newly published research from Houston Methodist.

17 Aug 2022

Machine learning models can predict posttreatment recurrence in patients with early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma

According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), machine learning models applied to presently underutilized imaging features could help construct more reliable criteria for organ allocation and liver transplant eligibility.

17 Aug 2022

New anti-cancer drug candidate is absorbed through the lymphatic system rather than blood vessels

A team of University of Michigan researchers is developing a new anti-cancer drug that is absorbed through the gut's lymphatic system rather than blood vessels, potentially outmaneuvering the molecular signaling pathways that lead to drug resistance while increasing cancer-fighting ability and reducing side effects.

17 Aug 2022

Novel non-invasive detection technique detects carotid artery stenosis

Motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately detected narrowed arteries in the neck, which are a risk factor for stroke, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 Aug 2022

UC San Diego receives $1.3 million grant to understand the role of misfolded tau proteins in dementia

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have received a $1.3 million grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation for a project that could help scientists better understand the role misfolded tau proteins play in causing neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, which may lead to more effective drug therapies.

16 Aug 2022

A new method for imaging the placenta in pregnant patients

A study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering details a novel method for imaging the placenta in pregnant patients as well as the results of a pilot clinical study.

16 Aug 2022

KAUST bioscientists develop new method to study the bone marrow microenvironment in greater detail

Deep molecular analysis of the bone marrow microenvironment reveals that the cells regulating blood stem cell maintenance are more diverse than expected and have features likely to be conserved between species.

16 Aug 2022

Inventia Life Science Announces Partnership with PhenoVista Biosciences to Accelerate Preclinical Research with 3D Cell Models

Inventia Life Science, a leader in automated generation of complex 3D cell models, and PhenoVista Biosciences, a top provider of custom imaging-based phenotypic assay services, have entered into a partnership to deliver high-content cell-based assay services for drug discovery.

From Inventia Life Science 16 Aug 2022

Mechanism of vaccinia virus assembly in infected-cells

In a new study, researchers explored the driving factors of the vaccinia virus assembly across infected cells.

16 Aug 2022

Here's why thinking hard exhausts you

Researchers elucidate the neuro-metabolic mechanisms responsible for cognitive fatigue that occurs following extended and intense working hours.

15 Aug 2022

Community health centers’ big profits raise questions about federal oversight

Just off the deserted town square, with its many boarded-up businesses, people lined up at the walk-up pharmacy window at Genesis Health Care, a federally funded clinic.

15 Aug 2022

Depression may be the strongest predictor of COVID-19-associated persistent brain fog, study finds

In a new study, researchers assessed the prevalence of cognitive complaints in COVID-19 patients and explored the factors associated with brain fog after one year of COVID-19 diagnosis.

12 Aug 2022

COVID-19 infection in pregnant women linked to increased risk of adverse outcomes

COVID-19 infection in pregnant women is associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes compared to women who are not pregnant, according to a review published in JACC: Advances from the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease in Women Committee.

11 Aug 2022

Imaging News and Research

UNC scientists map the surface of young brain's cortex with unprecedented resolution

Bioengineered corneal tissue implantation restores vision in advanced keratoconus

Engineers create the world's tiniest EEG caps for brain organoids

University of Arizona researcher receives Trailblazer Award to explore radar technology for fall risk analysis

Study links reduced myocardial blood flow and COVID-19

Machine learning models can predict posttreatment recurrence in patients with early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma

New anti-cancer drug candidate is absorbed through the lymphatic system rather than blood vessels

Novel non-invasive detection technique detects carotid artery stenosis

UC San Diego receives $1.3 million grant to understand the role of misfolded tau proteins in dementia

A new method for imaging the placenta in pregnant patients

KAUST bioscientists develop new method to study the bone marrow microenvironment in greater detail

Inventia Life Science Announces Partnership with PhenoVista Biosciences to Accelerate Preclinical Research with 3D Cell Models

Mechanism of vaccinia virus assembly in infected-cells

Here's why thinking hard exhausts you

Community health centers’ big profits raise questions about federal oversight

Depression may be the strongest predictor of COVID-19-associated persistent brain fog, study finds

COVID-19 infection in pregnant women linked to increased risk of adverse outcomes

PET imaging could help measure the pharmacodynamic effects of using STING-activating drugs

Prenatal bisphenol A exposure may affect brain volume in children

Study uncovers new prognostic marker for multiple sclerosis severity

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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