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Researchers develop magneto-nano sensor chip to detect cancer

Searching for biomarkers that can warn of diseases such as cancer while they are still in their earliest stage is likely to become far easier thanks to an innovative biosensor chip developed by Stanford University researchers.

14 Oct 2009

Hyper-SAGE with MRI sensitivity, a promising tool for in vivo diagnostics and molecular imaging

A new technique in Magnetic Resonance Imaging dubbed "Hyper-SAGE" has the potential to detect ultra low concentrations of clincal targets, such as lung and other cancers. Development of Hyper-SAGE was led by one of the world's foremost authorities on MRI technology, Alexander Pines, a chemist who holds joint appointments with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California, Berkeley.

12 Oct 2009

Canary Foundation to implement biosensor technologies for early cancer detection

Canary Foundation has committed to being the first organization to implement the breakthrough in biosensor technologies in its research pipeline. The new technology promises to revolutionize the early detection cancer field.

12 Oct 2009

New research report outlines growth prospects of Biomagnetics Diagnostics

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., a developer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and malaria detection, today announced the Company is the subject of a new research report issued by Emerging Growth Research, LLP.

8 Oct 2009

Sanvita CBGM acquires certain assets of CCS Medical's subsidiary Sanvita

Nova Biomedical Corporation, a leading developer of whole blood analyzers, today announced that the company's independent, wholly owned subsidiary, Sanvita CBGM, LLC, has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Sanvita, Inc., a subsidiary of CCS Medical, Inc.

8 Oct 2009

Biomagnetics Diagnostics to develop handheld testing platform for malaria and bovine TB

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., a producer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis testing today announced it has received a equity-based financing commitment up to $1 million from investors and an anonymous philanthropic source. These funds will be used to further develop the company’s unique handheld testing platform targeting the areas of malaria and bovine tuberculosis testing.

29 Sep 2009

NIH awards three UNC Scientists for high risk and innovative research

Three scientists from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have received prestigious awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) aimed at encouraging "high risk" and innovative research.

24 Sep 2009

Winners of the 2009 Biotechnology Vision Summit's Emerging Company Showcase announced

Six Wisconsin biotechnology companies have been selected the winners of the first Emerging Company Showcase. The showcase is part of the Biotechnology Vision Summit 2009, being held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Madison Marriott West in Madison, Wis. The summit and the showcase are being hosted by BioForward, the member-driven state association that is the voice of Wisconsin’s biotechnology industry.

22 Sep 2009

Biomagnetics and U.S. Government laboratory continue contract negotiations

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., (PINK SHEETS:BMGP) a developer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and malaria detection, today announced the Company is in continuing contract negotiations to acquire the rights to Integrated Optical Biosensor System (IBOS) technology developed by one of the U.S. Government’s top national security research institutions.

17 Sep 2009

Emerging Growth Research to manage investor relations programs for Biomagnetics Diagnostics

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., a producer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and malaria detection, today announced it has retained Emerging Growth Research, LLP to manage its public relations and investor relations programs. Emerging Growth Research specializes in small market capitalization companies in the technology and biotechnology sectors.

14 Sep 2009

Nova Biomedical's subsidiary Sanvita CBGM to acquire assets of CCS Medical's subsidiary, Sanvita Inc

Nova Biomedical Corporation, a leading developer of whole blood analyzers, and CCS Medical, Inc. a leading direct-to-consumer provider of medical supplies, today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement under which Nova Biomedical's independent, wholly owned subsidiary, Sanvita CBGM, LLC, will acquire certain assets of Sanvita, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCS Medical. Sanvita, Inc. is currently the exclusive distributor of Nova's "NovaMax" consumer blood glucose product line in the United States.

11 Sep 2009

URV’s biosensor can detect typhoid causing bacteria instantly

A research group from the Rovira i Virgili University (URV) in Tarragona has developed a biosensor that can immediately detect very low levels of Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that causes typhoid fever. The technique uses carbon nanotubes and synthetic DNA fragments that activate an electric signal when they link up with the pathogen.

9 Sep 2009

Biomagnetics Diagnostics deploys IOBS testing technology

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., a developer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and malaria detection, today announced its entry into the Integrated Optical Biosensor System (IOBS) market. IOBS are a relatively new classification of pathogen detection equipment which use advanced fiber optic-based technology to detect a wide variety of human and animal pathogens.

9 Sep 2009

Free-living microalgae be used as broad-spectrum automated biosensor systems for continuous monitoring of drinking water

A method to detect contaminants in municipal water supplies has undergone further refinements by two Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers whose findings are published on line in Water Environment Research.

29 Aug 2009

Rapid, accurate and cost-efficient testing of DNA with the Nanogap Sensor Array

A novel electronic sensor array for more rapid, accurate and cost-efficient testing of DNA for disease diagnosis and biological research has been developed by scientists at Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN).

27 Aug 2009

Universal Detection Technology signs new distribution agreement for bioterrorism technologies

Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB: UNDT), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies and counter-terrorism training programs to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, announced today that has signed a distribution agreement with Strategic Response Initiatives, a New York based defense firm specializing in all phases of emergency preparedness planning for a wide range of defense, public and private sector organizations.

20 Aug 2009

New non-toxic and environmentally friendly method for making tiny nanorods of zinc oxide

A non-toxic and environmentally friendly way to make tiny nanorods of zinc oxide has been developed for the first time by researchers in Saudi Arabia. The approach, described in the current issue of the International Journal of Nanoparticles, could allow the nanorods to be used safely in medical and for other applications.

19 Aug 2009

Young innovators Andrea Armani and Ellis Meng to feature in Technology Review magazine's 2009 TR35 list

The University of Southern California today announced that two faculty members from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have been recognized by Technology Review magazine as some of the world's top innovators under the age of 35. Andrea Armani, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and Ellis Meng, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, will both appear on the prestigious 2009 TR35 list.

19 Aug 2009

New technology for measuring heart rate via a conventional wrist watch

SPO Medical Inc. (SPOM) announced today that it has successfully demonstrated to several leading sports and fitness watch manufacturers its vital sign technology for measurement of the heart rate via a conventional wrist watch, negating the need of the traditional chest strap currently used by most sports watch manufacturers.

18 Aug 2009

Acacia subsidiary acquires rights to biosensor patent

Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that its subsidiary, Acacia Patent Acquisition LLC, has acquired rights to a patent for biosensor technology.

13 Aug 2009

Biosensor News and Research

Latest Biosensor News and Research

Researchers develop magneto-nano sensor chip to detect cancer

Hyper-SAGE with MRI sensitivity, a promising tool for in vivo diagnostics and molecular imaging

Canary Foundation to implement biosensor technologies for early cancer detection

New research report outlines growth prospects of Biomagnetics Diagnostics

Sanvita CBGM acquires certain assets of CCS Medical's subsidiary Sanvita

Biomagnetics Diagnostics to develop handheld testing platform for malaria and bovine TB

NIH awards three UNC Scientists for high risk and innovative research

Winners of the 2009 Biotechnology Vision Summit's Emerging Company Showcase announced

Biomagnetics and U.S. Government laboratory continue contract negotiations

Emerging Growth Research to manage investor relations programs for Biomagnetics Diagnostics

Nova Biomedical's subsidiary Sanvita CBGM to acquire assets of CCS Medical's subsidiary, Sanvita Inc

URV’s biosensor can detect typhoid causing bacteria instantly

Biomagnetics Diagnostics deploys IOBS testing technology

Free-living microalgae be used as broad-spectrum automated biosensor systems for continuous monitoring of drinking water

Rapid, accurate and cost-efficient testing of DNA with the Nanogap Sensor Array

Universal Detection Technology signs new distribution agreement for bioterrorism technologies

New non-toxic and environmentally friendly method for making tiny nanorods of zinc oxide

Young innovators Andrea Armani and Ellis Meng to feature in Technology Review magazine's 2009 TR35 list

New technology for measuring heart rate via a conventional wrist watch

Acacia subsidiary acquires rights to biosensor patent

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Biosensor News and Research

Latest Biosensor News and Research

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