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Revolutionising the study of the cellular origins of disease
A breakthrough in microscopy and endoscopy is set to revolutionise how we study the cellular origin of diseases – advancing the field of precision...
Functional neurological disorders associated with early life trauma
A new study finds that people with FND who experienced childhood abuse show differences in connections between certain regions of the brain
In a new...
Life sciences in space research: what do you know about miniature space labs?
Paul Kamoun, CMO of SpacePharma, explains the benefits of life sciences in space research and the opportunities this presents to health companies
In early December...
edu-BRoTHER: an innovative student exchange programme providing biobank skills
University Regensburg Professor Christoph Brochhausen showcases the edu-BRoTHER biobanking student exchange project
Biobanks are an increasingly significant resource in healthcare research. Professor Christoph Brochhausen, of...
Can a maths equation help us to predict and detect liver cancer?
UC San Diego researchers have used a mathematical model to help predict and detect liver cancer.
By combining RNA sequencing, bioinformatics and mathematical modelling, researchers...
Prototype microscope teaches itself settings for diagnosing malaria
Engineers at Duke University have developed a microscope that has taught itself the optimal settings needed to complete a given diagnostic task.
In the initial...
World-first: new 4D printing technique has biomedical applications
A group of researchers have made a world-first discovery that can be used for biomedical applications.
Delivering cancer drugs more efficiently and tissue engineering are...
Study reveals promising alternative for HIV daily pill regimen
A new study has shown that a long-acting injectable multi-drug implant could offer promise as an alternative for HIV prevention and treatment.
Published in Nature...
Revolutionary investment could help diagnose breast cancer and combat diseases
Backed by £23 million (~€26.8 million), cutting edge health projects could aid radiologists to combat diseases and diagnose breast cancer more effectively.
22 March 2019...
Could human gut bacterium reveal possible connection to depression?
Researchers have established a correlation between depression and a group of neurotransmitter-producing bacteria found in human gut bacterium.
From the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE)...
Enhancing analysis of clinical biomarkers in medicine
Published in Genomic Medicine, researchers present new genetic testing technology which enhances precision of analysis of clinical biomarkers in medicine.
A team of researchers from...
Rare form of blindness could be treated by breakthrough gene therapy
The world’s first breakthrough gene therapy trial for choroideremia, a genetic cause of blindness, has had successful results.
As reported in the Nature Medicine, the...
Johnson & Johnson: collaboration advancing novel vaccine development for MERS
Johnson & Johnson announced today a new collaboration that will support novel vaccine development against Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
Janssen Vaccines & Prevention...
Is there a cocaine cure on the horizon?
A stem cell implant has been developed by gene therapists that could assist in overcoming addiction and avert overdoses. Could this be the new...