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Developments in the search for a Zika vaccine - success in mice and a new platform for flavivirus vaccines

Researchers have vaccinated mice against the Zika virus, whilst others have discovered a new platform for flavivirus vaccines.

12 Dec 2019

Brain imaging of veterans reveals two subtypes of Gulf War illness

Brain imaging of veterans with Gulf War illness show varying abnormalities after moderate exercise that can be categorized into two distinct groups -; an outcome that suggests a more complex illness that previously thought.

12 Dec 2019

New software to help researchers study specific information about proteins

What if scientists could create more effective drugs to treat cancers and other diseases by better targeting specific sites on proteins in the body?

11 Dec 2019

Immune cells repair damaged gut in children with IBD

According to a new study published in the journal Gastroenterology, immune cells of a certain kind which regulate inflammatory processes and even help restore normal gut function after inflammation could be of great use to treat children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

11 Dec 2019

Skipping one night of sleep may exacerbate performance impairment in insomniacs

A new study conducted by researchers at Washington State University shows that individuals with chronic sleep-onset insomnia who pulled an all-nighter performed up to twice as bad on a reaction time task as healthy normal sleepers.

11 Dec 2019

Collaborative Frontiers grant to help predict behavior of the brain under metabolic stress

More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, with the vast majority having Type 2 disease. Characterized by insulin resistance and persistently high blood sugar levels, poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes has a host of well-recognized complications: compared with the general population, a greatly increased risk of kidney disease, vision loss, heart attacks and strokes, and lower limb amputations.

11 Dec 2019

Scientists evaluate mouse models used for developing new treatments for Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease (HD) is an incurable and fatal hereditary disease. Developing disease-modifying drugs to treat patients with HD depends on studying them in animal models. Scientists evaluated the mouse models used for developing new treatments for mood disorders in HD and recommended which of these models are most relevant to their studies.

11 Dec 2019

Researchers develop photoacoustic thermometry system to help guide HIFU treatment

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment is a non-invasive method that removes unhealthy tissues and tumors by delivering high intensity ultrasound waves from outside of the body to the lesion. It does only a minimal damage to the normal tissues around the lesion and allows fast recovery of a patient which is why this innovative treatment has been called as the "ultrasound of the next generation."

11 Dec 2019

New therapy shows dramatic effect against worst types of leukaemias

A collaborative research effort by Australian and US scientists has led to the discovery of a promising new approach to treating some of the worst types of leukaemia, including an aggressive leukaemia that mostly affects babies.

11 Dec 2019

Pittcon 2020 Short Course Registration Now Open

Pittcon is pleased to announce its 2020 Short Course continuing education program, which includes the addition of nearly 20 new courses. Registration for the Short Course program, offered at Pittcon 2020 in Chicago, IL, February 29 - March 5, is now open.

From Pittcon 11 Dec 2019

Bruker launches Luxendo TruLive3D Imager light-sheet imaging system

At the 2019 joint meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology and European Molecular Biology Organization, Bruker today announced the launch of the Luxendo TruLive3D Imager light-sheet imaging system.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 11 Dec 2019

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments collaborates with NMU to support medicinal plant chemistry program

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and Northern Michigan University have partnered to establish the Shimadzu Analytical Core Laboratory for Medicinal Plant Sciences.

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 11 Dec 2019

Biosero Acceleration Lab showcases cutting-edge innovations for total lab automation

Today, a mobile robot opened the doors and accompanied visitors into the Biosero Acceleration Lab for the first time

From Biosero Inc. 11 Dec 2019

UMSOM researchers to test the safety, tolerability of prototype Shigella-ETEC vaccine

Each year, millions of people contract serious diarrheal illnesses typically from contaminated food and water. Among the biggest causes of diarrheal diseases are the bacteria Shigella and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, and researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are testing a vaccine designed to offer protection against these serious pathogens.

10 Dec 2019

Tulane study focuses on treatment of preeclampsia

A Tulane University researcher has received a grant that will support the development of new imaging methods to improve the treatment of preeclampsia.

10 Dec 2019

New joint venture aims to develop implantable cell therapies for debilitating conditions with no cure

Mayo Clinic and W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., a global materials science company, have formed a joint venture to advance the development of implantable cell therapies to treat debilitating conditions with no cure. Avobis Bio will combine Mayo Clinic's clinical and cell expertise and Gore's expertise in material sciences to address some of the most challenging medical issues.

10 Dec 2019

Justified and unjustified violence in movies activate different parts of adolescent brain

The gun violence seen in popular PG-13 movies aimed at children and teenagers has more than doubled since the rating was introduced in 1984. The increasing on-screen gun violence has raised concerns that it will encourage imitation, especially when it is portrayed as "justified."

10 Dec 2019

Modifier gene offers a likely explanation for less infection in some patients with cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is caused by an inherited mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.

10 Dec 2019

Study provides most detailed classification of acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome

Results from a study conducted by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Munich Leukemia Laboratory were presented today as a late-breaking abstract at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting. The study integrates genomic and transcriptomic sequencing to provide the most detailed classification of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) to date.

10 Dec 2019

Combination regimen shows promising results in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer

Tumor volume in a preclinical model of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) was reduced four times more when an experimental polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibitor was combined with a standard-of-care chemotherapeutic agent than when the agent was used alone.

10 Dec 2019

Laboratory News and Research

Developments in the search for a Zika vaccine - success in mice and a new platform for flavivirus vaccines

Brain imaging of veterans reveals two subtypes of Gulf War illness

New software to help researchers study specific information about proteins

Immune cells repair damaged gut in children with IBD

Skipping one night of sleep may exacerbate performance impairment in insomniacs

Collaborative Frontiers grant to help predict behavior of the brain under metabolic stress

Scientists evaluate mouse models used for developing new treatments for Huntington's disease

Researchers develop photoacoustic thermometry system to help guide HIFU treatment

New therapy shows dramatic effect against worst types of leukaemias

Pittcon 2020 Short Course Registration Now Open

Bruker launches Luxendo TruLive3D Imager light-sheet imaging system

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments collaborates with NMU to support medicinal plant chemistry program

Biosero Acceleration Lab showcases cutting-edge innovations for total lab automation

UMSOM researchers to test the safety, tolerability of prototype Shigella-ETEC vaccine

Tulane study focuses on treatment of preeclampsia

New joint venture aims to develop implantable cell therapies for debilitating conditions with no cure

Justified and unjustified violence in movies activate different parts of adolescent brain

Modifier gene offers a likely explanation for less infection in some patients with cystic fibrosis

Study provides most detailed classification of acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome

Combination regimen shows promising results in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer

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