Epigenetic qPCR tool detects disease in newborns
The alternative method uses epigenetic quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assays and successfully detects a larger number of PIDs...
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FDA approves new treatment for rare adrenal gland tumours
“Patients will now have an approved therapy that has been shown to decrease the need for blood pressure medication and reduce tumour size in some patients.”
Pushing doctors to prescribe cholesterol-lowering statins triples prescription rate
Researchers suggest embedding these ‘nudges’ into the electronic healthcare records to fit within the workflow of a doctor...
Stroke imaging technology could reduce potential for brain damage
The researchers suggest that stroke patients may be able to avoid CT scans or the emergency department, and go directly the angiosuite...
‘Perfect’ polymer pill proves it can deliver
The crystal structure was found to have a half-life of 24 hours and could last in the bloodstream for more than 96 hours...
Saliva diagnostics: Will saliva translate into a real diagnostic tool?
Saliva has been used to measure stress hormones, enzyme levels and cancer mutations...
Diabetes drugs aid macrophages to control inflammation
Dr Lazar’s team identified that TZDs, while working for PPAR gamma, promoted the metabolism of glutamine, an amino acid...
Nucleation identification benefits from new detection method
The detection of crystal nucleation has taken a step forward, after French scientists developed a new method of identification.
Why are BACE inhibitors failing clinical trials?
Researchers are now looking to identify if BACE1 is involved in adult hippocampal neurogenesis, and responsible for the brains ability to repair itself...
Metrohm acquires B&W Tek
Metrohm AG from Herisau, Switzerland and B&W Tek from Newark in Delaware, USA are pleased to announce the acquisition of B&W Tek’s Spectroscopy Solution Business, B&W Tek LLC, as well as several overseas subsidiaries. This acquisition contributes to the strategic growth of Metrohm enhancing the company’s capabilities to further develop…
The Natural History Museum uses Linkam temperature- controlled microscopy to study inclusions in mineral deposits
Market leaders in temperature-controlled microscopy and leaders in sample characterisation solutions, Linkam Scientific Instruments, reports on the research of Dr Jamie Wilkinson of the Natural History Museum in London where he uses temperature-controlled microscopy to characterise mineral deposits...
Protein kinase C-alpha inhibitor reverses destructive nephritis
Inhibiting protein kinase C-alpha was shown to be a pivotal step towards restoring the damage done by nephritis...
Raman used to detect post-traumatic stress disorder syndrome
Raman spectroscopy can help to detect post-traumatic stress disorder syndrome by revealing the levels of stress hormone in human hair.
New selective biosensor made using synthetic biology
The presence of salt provides a persistent challenge, as fluctuations in salt concentrations affect the selectivity and sensitivity of biosensors...
Boosting the safety of bulk drug substances is aim of FDA measures
Boosting the safety of compounded drugs is the aim of new plan from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has unveiled a series of measures.
