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Dementia Australia welcomes UK approval of lecanemab to tackle Alzheimer’s

Dementia Australia welcomes the decision by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to approve Lecanemab for use in the UK.

27 Aug 2024

New report reveals the truth behind plant-based protein alternatives

Over the summer barbecue season, many will have opted for veggie burgers in an attempt to eat more sustainably and improve their health. But how much do we really know about the influx of plant-based meat alternatives that have appeared on supermarket shelves? And are some alternative proteins better for people and the planet than others?

27 Aug 2024

Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions

The conversation wasn't sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20. The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation's opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there.

27 Aug 2024

Popular blowdown evaporators on display at lab innovations 2024

Organomation is excited to announce that we will be attending this year’s Lab Innovations show in October. As a company dedicated to advancing science and making laboratory processes easier and quicker, we can’t wait to connect with fellow professionals, showcase our equipment, and explore cutting edge industry solutions! The show will be held at the NEC in Birmingham on.

From Organomation 27 Aug 2024

MP Biomedicals announces the launch of advanced gastrointestinal diseases diagnostic kits

MP Biomedicals completes its range of in vitro diagnostic tests for infectious diseases with new immunochromatographic-based qualitative rapid tests.The new diagnostic kits by MP Biomedicals leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver precise results, enabling healthcare professionals a rapid and accurate detection of Helicobacter pylori, Salmonella typhi and Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1 and O139.

From MP Biomedicals, LLC 27 Aug 2024

New center established to take the lead in enhancing living environments for all ages

The College of Design and Engineering (CDE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) to take the lead in enhancing living environments that foster the physical, psychological and social well-being of individuals across all age groups, particularly in response to the challenges brought about by demographic shifts and climate change.

27 Aug 2024

Feds killed plan to curb Medicare Advantage overbilling after industry opposition

A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars — only to abruptly back off amid an "uproar" from the industry, newly released court filings show.

27 Aug 2024

New benchmark: 1 kg of plasmid DNA manufactured

Kaneka Eurogentec sets new benchmark in plasmid DNA manufacturing with the production of 1 kg of plasmid DNA.

From Kaneka Eurogentec S.A 27 Aug 2024

eLabNext and US Lab partners form strategic partnership to enhance digital infrastructure of emerging and established life science companies

eLabNext, an Eppendorf Group Company offering a flexible Digital Laboratory Platform equipped with a Laboratory Inventory Management System (LIMS) and Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), has entered into a “preferred vendor” partnership with US Lab Partners, a strategic consulting and advisory firm that provides life sciences companies with best-in-class labs, facilities, and EH&S programs.

From eLab Next 27 Aug 2024

Ever-growing market needs of food safety and contract services laboratories supported with new offerings launched under Clinisys Laboratory Solution™

Clinisys, a global provider of intelligent laboratory informatics solutions, announces the release of new offerings within the latest version of Clinisys Laboratory Solution™: Clinisys Food & Beverage Laboratory™ and Clinisys Contract Services Laboratory™.

From Clinisys 27 Aug 2024

Introducing Chemspeed’s new corporate design

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Chemspeed’s new Corporate Design! This update marks a significant milestone in our journey to modernize and strengthen our brand identity, ensuring it reflects our innovative spirit and commitment to excellence.

From Chemspeed 27 Aug 2024

ATS completes acquisition of Avidity Science

ATS Corporation (“ATS”), today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Avidity Science, LLC ("Avidity"), a growing designer and manufacturer of automated water purification solutions for biomedical and life science applications.

From Avidity Science 27 Aug 2024

The role of HPV in male fertility: New data on sperm quality and oxidative stress

Findings indicate HR-HPV infections affect sperm health, increasing oxidative stress and altering cytokine levels, emphasizing HPV's impact on male fertility.

27 Aug 2024

Semaglutide shown to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in heart failure patients

Semaglutide shows promise in reducing cardiovascular risks in obese patients with heart failure, improving outcomes in a recent large-scale clinical trial.

27 Aug 2024

Exploring OTUB1's influence on protein stability and atherosclerosis pathophysiology

The study investigates the role of the deubiquitinase OTUB1 in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) within the context of atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by lipid accumulation and plaque formation in arteries.

27 Aug 2024

Dengue increases risk of heart and neurological complications compared to COVID-19

People who caught dengue and recovered are more likely to face long-term health complications about a year later compared to those who contracted COVID-19, according to the findings of a nationwide study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).

27 Aug 2024

The significance of CHEK2 variants in cancer risk assessment

A new editorial was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on July 10, 2024, entitled, "Genotype matters: Personalized screening recommendations for germline CHEK2 variants."

27 Aug 2024

Study identifies Gα13 as a key tumor suppressor in ER+ breast cancer

In looking for new ways to fight breast cancer, scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have unmasked a surprising role of a protein generally associated with cancer growth. They have discovered that in estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, this protein acts as a tumor suppressor instead. ER+ breast cancer constitutes about 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses, yet nearly 50 percent of women diagnosed with it experience a relapse after initial treatment.

27 Aug 2024

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in rotavirus vaccine efficacy

Certain types of gut bacteria can hinder the efficacy of the rotavirus vaccine, according to researchers at the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

27 Aug 2024

New method uncovers hidden cancer targets

Fighting cancer effectively often involves stopping cancer cells from multiplying, which requires understanding the proteins that the cells rely on to survive.

27 Aug 2024

Medical News

Dementia Australia welcomes UK approval of lecanemab to tackle Alzheimer’s

New report reveals the truth behind plant-based protein alternatives

Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions

Popular blowdown evaporators on display at lab innovations 2024

MP Biomedicals announces the launch of advanced gastrointestinal diseases diagnostic kits

New center established to take the lead in enhancing living environments for all ages

Feds killed plan to curb Medicare Advantage overbilling after industry opposition

New benchmark: 1 kg of plasmid DNA manufactured

eLabNext and US Lab partners form strategic partnership to enhance digital infrastructure of emerging and established life science companies

Ever-growing market needs of food safety and contract services laboratories supported with new offerings launched under Clinisys Laboratory Solution™

Introducing Chemspeed’s new corporate design

ATS completes acquisition of Avidity Science

The role of HPV in male fertility: New data on sperm quality and oxidative stress

Semaglutide shown to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in heart failure patients

Exploring OTUB1's influence on protein stability and atherosclerosis pathophysiology

Dengue increases risk of heart and neurological complications compared to COVID-19

The significance of CHEK2 variants in cancer risk assessment

Study identifies Gα13 as a key tumor suppressor in ER+ breast cancer

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in rotavirus vaccine efficacy

New method uncovers hidden cancer targets

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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