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Dissecting the Mechanisms Behind Selective Genomic Editing

A new study is in progress to unravel a fascinating biological mystery of how certain animals can naturally eliminate more than half of their genetic information during embryonic development.

10 Nov 2023

GOV UK Introduces New 'AI Life Sciences' Fund - IEEE Comments

Last week, the UK Government announced it will be launching the AI Life Sciences Accelerator Mission. Approximately £100 million will be allocated to help drive AI innovation and tackle the UK’s biggest healthcare challenges

9 Nov 2023

New LoCKAmp Device Delivers Lab-Quality COVID Test Results in Just 3 Minutes

A virus diagnosis device that gives lab-quality results within just three minutes has been invented by engineers at the University of Bath, who describe it as the 'world's fastest Covid test'.

3 Nov 2023

Philanthropic Partnership Unlocks £32 Million for the Future of Best-in-Class UK Biobank

Former CEO and Chairman of Google Eric Schmidt, and Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, are today (Monday 30 October) being announced as the first members of a new consortium that will shape the future of the best-in-class UK Biobank.

31 Oct 2023

New £100 Million Fund to Capitalise on AI’s Game-Changing Potential in Life Sciences and Healthcare

A new mission announced by the Prime Minister will accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to tackle the biggest health challenges of our generation.

30 Oct 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences’ pipettes help to progress infectious disease testing

Cormeum Lab Services, a cutting-edge clinical testing laboratory in Louisiana, is using a range of pipetting solutions from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline its infectious disease testing workflows.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 25 Oct 2023

Tackling Pollution with Plastic-Eating Enzymes

Two novel enzymes can degrade one of the most prevalent single-use plastics, according to a study published in the journal Biofilms and Microbiomes by Brunel University London.

17 Oct 2023

New Way to Visualize Tumors During Surgery

Surgeons often face the challenge of achieving precise tumor removal while preserving healthy tissue. Traditionally, they rely on their visual and tactile senses to determine where to make incisions.

17 Oct 2023

Tecan Launches Resolvex® Prep: A Leap Forward in Automated Sample Prep for Chromatography

Tecan has announced the launch of Resolvex Prep, a mid-range, benchtop automation solution for chromatography sample prep.

12 Oct 2023

Uncovering the Genetic Landscape of Lactic Acid Bacteria

An international team of researchers has released the initial all-encompassing comparative analysis of the pan-genome of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), a group of microorganisms crucial to both natural ecosystems and the food industry.

11 Oct 2023

New Approach to Treating Age-Related Diseases by Targeting Aging Cells

A research team, led by Professor Ja Hyoung Ryu from the Department of Chemistry at UNIST, in collaboration with Professor Hyewon Chung from Konkuk University, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the treatment of age-related diseases.

5 Oct 2023

The First Microrobots Capable of Navigating Within Groups of Cells and Stimulating Individual Cells

A group of researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed the world's first microrobot ("microbot") capable of navigating within groups of cells and stimulating individual cells.

12 Sep 2023

T Cells Infiltrate Brain and Worsen Alzheimer's Pathology, Study Finds

Cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) develops when neurons begin to die, which can be caused by inappropriate immune responses and excessive inflammation in the brain triggered by amyloid beta deposits and tau tangles, two hallmarks of the disease.

28 Aug 2023

Case Study Highlights Challenges of Accessing Venom Immunotherapy for Fire Ant Allergies

A recent case study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice highlights the challenges faced by families seeking venom immunotherapy for fire ant allergies.

28 Aug 2023

Study Identifies 39 Genetic Mutations Associated With Heart Failure

In a new study co-led by investigators at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, a global team of scientists conducted one of the largest genetic association studies on heart failure to date.

25 Aug 2023

Direct-to-Consumer Blood Test for Assessing User’s Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

In July, the first direct-to-consumer blood test designed to assess a user’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease hit the market. The test, which has not undergone Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review, measures the level of a protein called beta amyloid, a key component of plaques that form in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients, disrupting brain function.

23 Aug 2023

Analyzing the First Vaccine Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Many Older Adults

The first Americans over age 60 just started rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, now that brand-new vaccines have started to arrive at pharmacies and clinics.

23 Aug 2023

CureMD to Integrate Tempus' Advanced Genomic Testing Capabilities Into EHR System

CureMD, a leading provider of comprehensive technology solutions for community oncology, is proud to announce its partnership with Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine, to integrate Tempus' advanced genomic testing capabilities into CureMD's cutting-edge Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

23 Aug 2023

New Method Reconstructs 3D Tissue From 2D Slices

Imagine a few roughly cut slices of bread on a plate. With just those slices, could you picture, in fine detail, the loaf they came from?

18 Aug 2023

RNA-Based CATCH Strategy Aims to Activate Dendritic Cells

Investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have designed an innovative RNA-based strategy to activate dendritic cells-;which play a key role in immune response-;that eradicated tumors and prevented their recurrence in mouse models of melanoma.

28 Jul 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Dissecting the Mechanisms Behind Selective Genomic Editing

GOV UK Introduces New 'AI Life Sciences' Fund - IEEE Comments

New LoCKAmp Device Delivers Lab-Quality COVID Test Results in Just 3 Minutes

Philanthropic Partnership Unlocks £32 Million for the Future of Best-in-Class UK Biobank

New £100 Million Fund to Capitalise on AI’s Game-Changing Potential in Life Sciences and Healthcare

INTEGRA Biosciences’ pipettes help to progress infectious disease testing

Tackling Pollution with Plastic-Eating Enzymes

New Way to Visualize Tumors During Surgery

Tecan Launches Resolvex® Prep: A Leap Forward in Automated Sample Prep for Chromatography

Uncovering the Genetic Landscape of Lactic Acid Bacteria

New Approach to Treating Age-Related Diseases by Targeting Aging Cells

The First Microrobots Capable of Navigating Within Groups of Cells and Stimulating Individual Cells

T Cells Infiltrate Brain and Worsen Alzheimer's Pathology, Study Finds

Case Study Highlights Challenges of Accessing Venom Immunotherapy for Fire Ant Allergies

Study Identifies 39 Genetic Mutations Associated With Heart Failure

Direct-to-Consumer Blood Test for Assessing User’s Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Analyzing the First Vaccine Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Many Older Adults

CureMD to Integrate Tempus' Advanced Genomic Testing Capabilities Into EHR System

New Method Reconstructs 3D Tissue From 2D Slices

RNA-Based CATCH Strategy Aims to Activate Dendritic Cells

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

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