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Neuroscientists propose collaborative ‘big science’ approach to unravel great mysteries of the brain

The time is ripe, the communication technology is available, for teams from different labs and different countries to join efforts and apply new forms of grassroots collaborative research in brain science.

8 Nov 2016

Scientists use latest sequencing technology to review genetic makeup of ataxias syndrome

According to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology, Northwestern Medicine scientists have examined more than a century of data of the genetic makeup of ataxias, a neurodegenerative disorder, to better understand the different forms of this devastating disease and how it affects patients.

8 Nov 2016

Biological scientists provide new insight into fundamental aspect of human heart function

AN INTERNATIONAL team of scientists have provided new insight into the Frank-Starling mechanism; a fundamental aspect of human heart function.

8 Nov 2016

Scientists investigate role of mitochondria in Alzheimer's disease pathology

On Nov. 25, 1901, a 51-year-old woman is admitted to a hospital in Frankfurt, Germany, displaying a bizarre constellation of symptoms.

8 Nov 2016

Researchers uncover possible targeted therapy for new, high-risk subtype of ALL

An international research team led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators has uncovered details of a new, high-risk subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) as well as a possible targeted therapy.

8 Nov 2016

UI research may help raise awareness and reduce practice of ‘rainbow draw’

University of Iowa researchers have shown that most of the extra vials of blood drawn for lab tests never get used and are instead discarded.

8 Nov 2016

Novel technique helps scientists find genetic variants linked to disease

Some 10 million points of genetic variation are scattered across a molecule of DNA, and those variations make us who we are as individuals. But in some cases, those variants contribute to diseases, and it's a major challenge for scientists to distinguish between harmless variants and those that are potentially hazardous to our health.

8 Nov 2016

Nearly 20% of children with celiac disease have persistent enteropathy despite gluten-free diet

Even after a year on a gluten-free diet, nearly 20 percent of children with celiac disease continue to have intestinal abnormalities (enteropathy) on repeat biopsies, reports a study in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, official journal of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

7 Nov 2016

Increasing reproducibility and accuracy of tissue typing protocols

INTEGRA announces that their VIAFLO ASSIST personal pipetting assistant has been optimized for use with Linkage Biosciences LinkSēq™ tissue typing products.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 7 Nov 2016

Protamine may be useful in developing new types of disinfectant solutions for contact lenses

Protamine -- a natural protein with a proven safety record -- may be useful in developing new types of disinfectant solutions for contact lenses, according to a study published in the November issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

7 Nov 2016

New, practical tool may help doctors to easily diagnose cachexia in cancer patients

About one third of cancer patients die because of cachexia - an involuntary weight loss, characterized primarily by muscle wasting and metabolic changes, which cannot be addressed or treated solely with increased food intake.

7 Nov 2016

UNC scientists find clue that may help explain why people differ in ability to survive arterial blockages

Researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have found a major clue that may explain why some people sustain relatively little damage from strokes or heart attacks despite severe arterial blockages.

7 Nov 2016

Encapsulated placenta may not be good source of dietary iron for postpartum mothers, study finds

Hey new moms, don't put down that can of spinach just yet. A research team led by UNLV medical anthropologists found that eating encapsulated human placenta, a practice known as placentophagy, may not be as good a source of dietary iron for postpartum mothers as proponents suggest.

7 Nov 2016

Researchers to study integration of diabetes, hypertension screening into HIV screening

The success of HIV treatment programs depends upon the identification, enrollment, and retention of HIV-infected individuals, but public health officials have learned that there are numerous barriers to such success at every point in this care continuum.

5 Nov 2016

Medovex successfully conducts live tissue test of DenerveX System

Medovex Corp., a developer of medical technology products, today announced that the company conducted a successful live tissue test of the DenerveX System under the most stringent standards required by FDA and other regulatory agencies.

4 Nov 2016

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it will be previewing a new point-of-care (POC) connectivity solution for its range of HbA1c analyzers at Medica 2016 in Düsseldorf from 14–17th November.

From EKF Diagnostics 4 Nov 2016

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

EKF, announce previewing a new POC connectivity solution for its range of HbA1c analyzers at Medica 2016 in Düsseldorf from 14–17th November.

From EKF Diagnostics 4 Nov 2016

Polysorbate slows toxic effects of E. coli poisoning

Polysorbate, a safe additive found in everything from ice cream to cosmetics, has been proven to slow the toxic effects of E. coli poisoning.

4 Nov 2016

Advances in POC diabetes testing: an interview with Gavin Jones

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is well recognized as a reliable measure for glycemic control.

From EKF Diagnostics 4 Nov 2016

Stem cell therapy appears to dampen the body's neuroinflammatory response to trauma, preserve brain tissue

Results of a cellular therapy clinical trial for traumatic brain injury (TBI) using a patient's own stem cells showed that the therapy appears to dampen the body's neuroinflammatory response to trauma and preserve brain tissue, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

4 Nov 2016

Laboratory News and Research

Neuroscientists propose collaborative ‘big science’ approach to unravel great mysteries of the brain

Scientists use latest sequencing technology to review genetic makeup of ataxias syndrome

Biological scientists provide new insight into fundamental aspect of human heart function

Scientists investigate role of mitochondria in Alzheimer's disease pathology

Researchers uncover possible targeted therapy for new, high-risk subtype of ALL

UI research may help raise awareness and reduce practice of ‘rainbow draw’

Novel technique helps scientists find genetic variants linked to disease

Nearly 20% of children with celiac disease have persistent enteropathy despite gluten-free diet

Increasing reproducibility and accuracy of tissue typing protocols

Protamine may be useful in developing new types of disinfectant solutions for contact lenses

New, practical tool may help doctors to easily diagnose cachexia in cancer patients

UNC scientists find clue that may help explain why people differ in ability to survive arterial blockages

Encapsulated placenta may not be good source of dietary iron for postpartum mothers, study finds

Researchers to study integration of diabetes, hypertension screening into HIV screening

Medovex successfully conducts live tissue test of DenerveX System

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

EKF Diagnostics' new POC connectivity solution for HbA1c analyzers to be showcased at Medica 2016

Polysorbate slows toxic effects of E. coli poisoning

Advances in POC diabetes testing: an interview with Gavin Jones

Stem cell therapy appears to dampen the body's neuroinflammatory response to trauma, preserve brain tissue

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