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Spanish researchers design molecule
that stops AIDS virus replicating
A multidisciplinary team of
scientists from Spanish universities and research centres has
designed small synthetic molecules capable of attaching to the
genetic material of the AIDS virus and blocking its replication. 23
Dec 2013
Hunt for RNA biomarkers for prostate
cancer and other diseases
The RIBOLUTION project in Germany
is developing a platform for the identification and validation of
RNA biomarkers for prostate cancer and selected diseases based on
genome-spanning screening. 19 Dec 2013
Proteins in circulating tumour cells
can predict response to chemotherapy
Scientists from the University of Granada have demonstrated, for
the first time, that the presence of specific proteins occurring in
circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in blood can predict with great
precision a patient's response to chemotherapy. 19 Dec 2013
Combining imaging and assessment can
predict Alzheimer's two years in advance
A combination of brain analysis
by MRI with a neuropsychological
assessment can accurately predict whether people with mild cognitive impairment
get Alzheimer's disease within two years. 18 Dec 2013
Exco InTouch gives insights in mHealth solutions for clinical research at mHealth Summit
Exco InTouch took part in a session on mHealth Solutions for patient-centric clinical trials at the annual
mHealth Summit in Washington DC this week. 12 Dec 2013
Paper-based diagnostic test and phone
app check children for vaccination
Cambridge Consultants is
working with US non-profit organisation Diagnostics For All to
demonstrate a mobile phone application that can read a simple
paper-based test for whether a child has been immunised. 11 Dec 2013
Device measures risk of infection from
a blood drop in minutes
A team at the BioMEMS Resource Center
at Massachusetts General Hospital has developed a device to rapidly
test for inflammation in response to infection. 11 Dec 2013
Bioaxial secures €1.9m funding to
develop fluorescence microscopy instruments
Paris-based Bioaxial
has completed equity investment by three new large investors.
This capital will back the commercial launch of Bioaxial’s first
product, an optical microscopy module. 5 Dec 2013
Electronic membrane monitors and
treats patients through skin
An international team has
developed an electronic circuit on a flexible membrane that adheres
non-invasively to human skin and can contain a range of microdevices
for sensing or delivering stimuli or drugs. 4 Dec 2013
New link between gut bacteria, fibre
and a fatty acid could be key to treating IBD
Gut bacteria
that digest dietary fibre produce a fatty acid that boosts the
immune system in the gut and prevents inflammation, according to
research at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in
Japan. 4 Dec 2013
Genetic test helps optimise cancer
treatment
Testing a tumour for certain genes could help
decide whether the patient would benefit from receiving additional
drugs with a radiotherapy programme, according to a study by the
Manchester Cancer Research Centre. 4 Dec 2013
Taking vitamin E, C and other
antioxidants can do more harm than good
Research at the
University of Oslo shows that taking antioxidant supplements,
including vitamins C and E, can upset the body's inbuilt mechanism
to handle stress and prevent damage to DNA. They have also found a
key to quadrupling lifespan, at least in nematodes. 4 Dec 2013
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