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IPF-PRO Registry data sheds light on characteristics of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceutical, Inc. today announced initial results of the first 49 people enrolled in the IPF-PRO Registry, which shed light on characteristics of people with IPF at the time of diagnosis.

23 Oct 2015

3-D model of animal brain provides more complete picture of brain's connectivity

The animal brain is so complex, it would take a supercomputer and vast amounts of data to create a detailed 3-D model of the billions of neurons that power it.

23 Oct 2015

Juneau Biosciences presents new genetic discoveries in endometriosis at annual ASRM meeting

This week, Juneau Biosciences, LLC presented new discoveries concerning the genetics of endometriosis at the annual American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) meeting in Baltimore, MD.

23 Oct 2015

Frost & Sullivan honours recipients of 2015 Excellence in Best Practices Awards

On Thursday, October 22, Frost & Sullivan honoured recipients of its 2015 Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet in Monaco. With a festive ambiance and exciting Awards, the event brought together top executives to celebrate their success.

23 Oct 2015

Findings suggest a potential "early warning" detection system for Alzheimer's disease

The findings suggest a potential "early warning" detection system for Alzheimer's disease, even in young and asymptomatic individuals.

23 Oct 2015

High Performance Control System for Microscope Automation

The ProScan® III system from Prior Scientific provides a flexible, high performance control system for Prior microscope accessories including motorised stages, focusing devices, filter wheels, illumination devices, shutters as well as robotic sample loaders for well plates and slides.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 22 Oct 2015

New research may have profound impact on future development of anti-depressant medications

Major depression, which afflicts one in six people at some point in their life, is the leading global cause of disability - surpassing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancer and HIV/AIDS combined.

22 Oct 2015

Brain imaging shows how neural responses to different types of music affect emotion regulation processes

Brain imaging reveals how neural responses to different types of music really affect the emotion regulation of persons. The study proves that especially men who process negative feelings with music react negatively to aggressive and sad music.

22 Oct 2015

ACRF contributes $10,000 to improve radiological care in Nepal

The American College of Radiology Foundation contributed $10,000 to RAD-AID International to improve radiological care in Nepal. Two devastating earthquakes struck that country in spring 2015, resulting in the deaths of about 9,000 individuals, the displacement of hundreds of thousands and the destruction of homes and infrastructure affecting 2 million people.

22 Oct 2015

University of Arkansas biomedical engineer awarded NIH grant to study chronic wound biomarkers

The National Institutes of Health awarded a University of Arkansas biomedical engineer a new $744,992 grant to improve imaging and early detection of chronic wounds and guide treatments.

22 Oct 2015

Berkeley Lab researchers set out to help develop world's first total-body PET scanner

Scientists from the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have set out to help build the world's first total-body positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, a medical imaging device that could change the way cancers and other diseases are diagnosed and treated.

22 Oct 2015

Gait analysis could lead to reduced falls, injuries in people with glaucoma

Washington State University researchers have developed a way to carefully analyze a person's gait with sensors, an innovation that could lead to reduced falls and injuries in people with glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the United States.

22 Oct 2015

NIMR core imaging facility chooses Prior Scientific’s linear motor stage

Prior Scientific has announced that the Core Imaging Facility at the UK's prestigious National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has chosen a Prior HLD117 linear motor stage to be the sample platform at the center of a new system based around an Olympus IX83 microscope.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 21 Oct 2015

4K Ultra high definition introduced to microscopy

Maximising the information captured from life and materials science samples is now possible with ease and simplicity, with the new Olympus UC90 microscope camera. Thanks to a range of innovative features, the UC90 excels in capturing and documenting real-life details, while a 4K UHD mode supports scientists in overcoming the limitations of the oculars with the many benefits of complete on-screen operation.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 21 Oct 2015

Confocal microscope designed specifically for scientists launched by Caliber ID

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics, Inc. (Caliber I.D.), an Andover, MA-based medical technologies company with more than 20 years of experience in the design and development of innovative imaging solutions for the examination of tissue at the cellular level, has introduced its first confocal microscope exclusively for the research scientist, the RS-G4.

21 Oct 2015

New Olympus SD-OSR microscope offers both super-resolution and confocal modes in a single system

The new Olympus SD-OSR microscope system features both confocal and super-resolution modes. The technology combines 120-nanometer (nm) resolution, a cell depth penetration of more than 50 microns, and an image speed of three frames per second (3fps) for advanced live cell imaging.

From Yokogawa Life Science 21 Oct 2015

Advances in Whole Mount Brain Imaging

An interview with Patrick Myles, discussing the digitization of whole mount slides and its impact on the field of neurobiological research.

From Huron Digital Pathology 20 Oct 2015

Dietary calcium better than supplemental calcium in reducing kidney stone formation

Calcium supplements may increase the risk of kidney stone recurrence, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 November 3¬-8 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

20 Oct 2015

New MRI study shows heart ages differently in men and women

A federally funded analysis of MRI scans of the aging hearts of nearly 3,000 adults shows significant differences in the way male and female hearts change over time.

20 Oct 2015

Sequenom enters into clinical collaboration with CU School of Medicine

Sequenom, Inc., a life sciences company committed to enabling healthier lives through the development of innovative products and services, today announced that it has entered into a clinical collaboration with the University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine.

19 Oct 2015

Imaging News and Research

IPF-PRO Registry data sheds light on characteristics of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

3-D model of animal brain provides more complete picture of brain's connectivity

Juneau Biosciences presents new genetic discoveries in endometriosis at annual ASRM meeting

Frost & Sullivan honours recipients of 2015 Excellence in Best Practices Awards

Findings suggest a potential "early warning" detection system for Alzheimer's disease

High Performance Control System for Microscope Automation

New research may have profound impact on future development of anti-depressant medications

Brain imaging shows how neural responses to different types of music affect emotion regulation processes

ACRF contributes $10,000 to improve radiological care in Nepal

University of Arkansas biomedical engineer awarded NIH grant to study chronic wound biomarkers

Berkeley Lab researchers set out to help develop world's first total-body PET scanner

Gait analysis could lead to reduced falls, injuries in people with glaucoma

NIMR core imaging facility chooses Prior Scientific’s linear motor stage

4K Ultra high definition introduced to microscopy

Confocal microscope designed specifically for scientists launched by Caliber ID

New Olympus SD-OSR microscope offers both super-resolution and confocal modes in a single system

Advances in Whole Mount Brain Imaging

Dietary calcium better than supplemental calcium in reducing kidney stone formation

New MRI study shows heart ages differently in men and women

Sequenom enters into clinical collaboration with CU School of Medicine

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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