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Scientists develop new method to detect key fat-filled particles in the brain

Scientists have created a method to detect key fat-filled particles known as lipoproteins in the central nervous system, opening a new view into the workings of the brain.

12 Sep 2023

Scientists identify malaria-causing parasites resistant to both treatment and detection in Ethiopia

Scientists have detected new strains of malaria-causing parasites in Ethiopia that are both resistant to current treatments and escape detection by common diagnostic tests -; a development that could increase cases and deaths from malaria and make eliminating the persistent disease an even greater challenge.

11 Sep 2023

Study identifies cellular processes that likely lead to Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease, characterized by various motor dysfunctions, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world. It is known that specific gene mutations that are passed down through families are responsible for some cases of Parkinson's disease.

11 Sep 2023

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging has received a $3.5 million federal grant to lead the first-ever double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to understand the effects of ketone ester supplementation on frailty, a condition of vulnerability which develops following age-related decline in multiple physiological systems.

11 Sep 2023

How did COVID-19 pandemic restrictions impact invasive meningococcal disease trends?

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the incidence and strain distribution of meningococcus.

11 Sep 2023

Autobio's automated workflow system, AutoLas X-1, has won the 2023 iF design award

The global industrial design's top award, the 2023 iF Design Award, was officially announced.

From Autobio 11 Sep 2023

Cerba Healthcare to acquire Canadian contract research laboratory Cirion Biopharma Research to expand bioanalytical capabilities and shorten time-to-deploy complex clinical trials

Cerba HealthCare, a leading global player in medical diagnosis, today announced it has acquired CIRION BIOPHARMA RESEARCH INC

From Cerba Research 11 Sep 2023

Autobio's Autof MS Series has obtained the EU IVDR Class C registration certificate

Autobio’s Autof MS Series has obtained the EU IVDR Class C registration certificate.

From Autobio 11 Sep 2023

Elite athletes bounce back strong: No long-term heart risks after COVID-19 recovery

The study finds that elite athletes who recovered from COVID-19 did not experience long-term negative effects on their cardiac health, allowing for the successful resumption of high-level sports. The findings also suggest that proper screening and medical counseling can pave the way for safe returns to sports post-COVID-19.

10 Sep 2023

Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance and assessment technical briefing 53. It contains the latest epidemiological and genomic analysis of the emergent BA.2.86 variant.

8 Sep 2023

New way to administer CAR-T-cell therapy could lead to fewer side effects

When Richard O'Neil, Ph.D., joined MUSC Hollings Cancer Center two years ago, he knew that he wanted to continue finding ways to make CAR-T-cell therapy easier on patients.

8 Sep 2023

Capture and release of tumor cells using a bioelectronic device

In the book entitled Microfluidic Systems for Cancer Diagnosis, the UPV/EHU’s Microfluidics Cluster group describes the process for building a bioelectronic device consisting of gold electrodes coated with a smart polymer capable of capturing and releasing cells in a non-invasive, controllable way while monitoring the processes using conventional electrical measurements.

8 Sep 2023

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants sitting neatly in two rows of terracotta pots in Valerie Sponsel's UTSA biology laboratory.

8 Sep 2023

Researchers develop first electronic device for continuously monitoring health of transplanted organs

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first electronic device for continuously monitoring the health of transplanted organs in real time.

8 Sep 2023

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Researchers investigated the complexity of polypharmacy and whether frequent dose adjustments were required for co-medications and drug pairs in hospital settings.

7 Sep 2023

New test could detect brain tumors using cerebrospinal fluid

Researchers with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and four other institutions have developed a molecular test to identify the presence of brain tumors by measuring abnormal genetic material shed by tumors and circulating in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

7 Sep 2023

Vitamin C and D supplementation may reduce AML treatment complications

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who received vitamin C and D supplements while undergoing intensive chemotherapy had lower rates of complications, such as infections, bleeding, and inflammation, when compared with similar, previously treated patients who did not receive these supplements.

7 Sep 2023

Exercise stress test abnormalities predict non-cardiovascular deaths, study finds

The treadmill exercise test with electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an exercise stress test, is one of the most familiar tests in medicine.

7 Sep 2023

High intake of emulsifiers may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the 'E numbers' group of food additives), widely used in industrially processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf-life, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggests a study published by The BMJ today.

7 Sep 2023

Scientists discover thymic M cells

It came as a surprise to Professor David Lo and his graduate student Diana Del Castillo when they were recently consulted by researchers in Israel for their expertise on specialized cells called Microfold cells, or M cells, which are mostly known for their presence in the intestinal epithelium.

7 Sep 2023

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Laboratory News and Research

Scientists develop new method to detect key fat-filled particles in the brain

Scientists identify malaria-causing parasites resistant to both treatment and detection in Ethiopia

Study identifies cellular processes that likely lead to Parkinson's disease

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

How did COVID-19 pandemic restrictions impact invasive meningococcal disease trends?

Autobio's automated workflow system, AutoLas X-1, has won the 2023 iF design award

Cerba Healthcare to acquire Canadian contract research laboratory Cirion Biopharma Research to expand bioanalytical capabilities and shorten time-to-deploy complex clinical trials

Autobio's Autof MS Series has obtained the EU IVDR Class C registration certificate

Elite athletes bounce back strong: No long-term heart risks after COVID-19 recovery

Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK

New way to administer CAR-T-cell therapy could lead to fewer side effects

Capture and release of tumor cells using a bioelectronic device

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Researchers develop first electronic device for continuously monitoring health of transplanted organs

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

New test could detect brain tumors using cerebrospinal fluid

Vitamin C and D supplementation may reduce AML treatment complications

Exercise stress test abnormalities predict non-cardiovascular deaths, study finds

High intake of emulsifiers may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Scientists discover thymic M cells

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