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Scientists reverse learning and memory deficits with drugs in animal model of Down syndrome

In a surprising finding using the standard animal model of Down syndrome (DS), scientists were able to correct the learning and memory deficits associated with the condition -- the leading genetic cause of cognitive disability and the most frequently diagnosed chromosomal disorder in the U.S. -- with drugs that target the body's response to cellular stresses.

15 Nov 2019

New research casts doubt on the credibility of China’s organ transplant datasets

The Chinese government may have been systematically misreporting the number of organs it claims it has voluntarily collected since 2010, according to new research published in BMC Medical Ethics.

14 Nov 2019

WPI researchers developing miniaturized device to measure baby's blood oxygen levels

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing a sensor the size of a Band-Aid that will measure a baby's blood oxygen levels, a vital indication of the lungs' effectiveness and whether the baby's tissue is receiving adequate oxygen supply.

14 Nov 2019

2D barcoded tubes for sample storage at ultra-low temperatures

The Ziath range of CryzoTraq 2D-barcoded cryogenic tubes set a new standard for cryogenic storage of biological specimens at temperatures as low as -196 °C.

From Ziath Ltd 14 Nov 2019

Deterministic mechanoporation of cells en masse to cure cancer

What if you could cure cancer by re-engineering patients' cells to better target and destroy their own tumors? With the advent of powerful new cellular engineering technologies, this is no longer the stuff of science fiction.

13 Nov 2019

AI-driven automated system can help design biochemical pathways to produce lycopene

A new proof-of-concept study details how an automated system driven by artificial intelligence can design, build, test and learn complex biochemical pathways to efficiently produce lycopene, a red pigment found in tomatoes and commonly used as a food coloring, opening the door to a wide range of biosynthetic applications, researchers report.

13 Nov 2019

Novartis announces strategy to broaden patient reach and availability of medicines in sub-Saharan Africa

Novartis announced today a new strategy to broaden patient reach and availability of its portfolio of medicines in sub-Saharan Africa, which is home to the largest underserved patient population in the world.

13 Nov 2019

Dengue vaccine from Takeda shows promise

Officials have confirmed the initial success with trials of Dengue vaccine. Dengue, a viral disease borne by mosquitoes is considered to be one of the top ten health threats says the world Health Organization (WHO). Since the beginning of the outbreaks and the hundreds of deaths due to this infection, researchers have been on the lookout for vaccines to prevent this infection.

10 Nov 2019

Substitution of glutamates for salt can reduce sodium intake, study shows

Promising results from a new study published in the journal Nutrients add to accumulating evidence that glutamates such as monosodium glutamate can be used to reduce sodium in the food supply.

8 Nov 2019

DuPont to highlight innovative solutions for future pharma challenges at AAPS: PharmSci 360

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences scientists have proven their expertise through decades of research and manufacturing excellence to create one of the industry’s broadest product portfolios.

From DuPont 8 Nov 2019

UVA scientists develop a better way to determine what our genes do

Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a better way to determine what our genes do – allowing scientists to better probe the genetic causes of diseases and more efficiently determine whether new drugs will act on the intended target exactly as needed.

7 Nov 2019

Keep hot food away from polyamide kitchen utensils

Polyamides are plastic polymers, built up from monomers or identical building blocks assembled in a repeating pattern. During this process, some shorter chains, or oligomers, are produced inadvertently. These remain in the plastic material.

7 Nov 2019

Trees and plants may be better than technology at mitigating air pollution

Adding plants and trees to the landscapes near factories and other pollution sources could reduce air pollution by an average of 27 percent, new research suggests.

6 Nov 2019

Nanotechnologies can lead to big advances in cancer therapy

Nami Therapeutics Corporation, which gets its name from the Mandarin word for "nano," is committed to using nanotechnologies to make big advances in cancer therapy.

6 Nov 2019

Analysis: Elizabeth Warren throws down the gauntlet

Laying the table for the next Democratic debate, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has issued a plan that explains how she would fund what she calls Medicare for All. She had studiously avoided saying whether it would raise taxes for the middle class, and in her proposal, she says (repeatedly) it will not.

6 Nov 2019

Differences between colloidal silver and ionic silver solutions

There are many differences between colloidal silver and ionic silver solutions. Philip Marshall discusses what makes these silver solutions unique.

From Pure Colloids 6 Nov 2019

As states with legal weed embrace vaping bans, black-market risks linger

Cannabis shops around Washington state are now required to hang signs warning customers of “severe lung injuries” and “deaths” associated with vaping.

6 Nov 2019

3D-printed plastics embedded with high-performance electrical circuits can create new paradigms for devices

Rutgers engineers have embedded high performance electrical circuits inside 3D-printed plastics, which could lead to smaller and versatile drones and better-performing small satellites, biomedical implants and smart structures.

5 Nov 2019

MD Anderson and Takeda announce agreement to develop off-the-shelf CAR NK-cell therapy platform

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited today announced an exclusive license agreement and research agreement to develop cord blood-derived chimeric antigen receptor-directed natural killer (CAR NK)-cell therapies, 'armored' with IL-15, for the treatment of B-cell malignancies and other cancers.

5 Nov 2019

FDA keeps brand-name drugs on a fast path to market ― despite manufacturing concerns

After unanimously voting to recommend a miraculous hepatitis C drug for approval in 2013, a panel of experts advising the Food and Drug Administration gushed about what they'd accomplished.

5 Nov 2019

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Scientists reverse learning and memory deficits with drugs in animal model of Down syndrome

New research casts doubt on the credibility of China’s organ transplant datasets

WPI researchers developing miniaturized device to measure baby's blood oxygen levels

2D barcoded tubes for sample storage at ultra-low temperatures

Deterministic mechanoporation of cells en masse to cure cancer

AI-driven automated system can help design biochemical pathways to produce lycopene

Novartis announces strategy to broaden patient reach and availability of medicines in sub-Saharan Africa

Dengue vaccine from Takeda shows promise

Substitution of glutamates for salt can reduce sodium intake, study shows

DuPont to highlight innovative solutions for future pharma challenges at AAPS: PharmSci 360

UVA scientists develop a better way to determine what our genes do

Keep hot food away from polyamide kitchen utensils

Trees and plants may be better than technology at mitigating air pollution

Nanotechnologies can lead to big advances in cancer therapy

Analysis: Elizabeth Warren throws down the gauntlet

Differences between colloidal silver and ionic silver solutions

As states with legal weed embrace vaping bans, black-market risks linger

3D-printed plastics embedded with high-performance electrical circuits can create new paradigms for devices

MD Anderson and Takeda announce agreement to develop off-the-shelf CAR NK-cell therapy platform

FDA keeps brand-name drugs on a fast path to market ― despite manufacturing concerns

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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