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Green Light Affects Circadian Rhythms

jamal — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:07:37 +0000

Boston, MA, June 13, 2010 It has been previously shown that blue light plays an important role in impacting the body’s natural internal body clock and the release of hormones such as melatonin, which is connected to sleepiness, by affecting photoreceptors in specialized cells in the eye. In new research from Brigham and Women’s . . . → Read More: Green Light Affects Circadian Rhythms

New Chronix’ DNA blood tests detect cancer with 92% sensitivity and 100% specificity

jamal — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:06:11 +0000

Chronix Biomedical today reported new data further demonstrating that its DNA blood tests have the potential to accurately detect early stage breast and prostate cancers. Chronix’s proprietary technology identifies disease-specific genetic fingerprints based on DNA fragments that are released into the bloodstream by damaged and dying (apoptotic) cells. In this new study of 575 . . . → Read More: New Chronix’ DNA blood tests detect cancer with 92% sensitivity and 100% specificity

New Tanning spray developed to dress wounds

jamal — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:42:55 +0000

A compound found in sunless tanning spray may help heal post-operative tissue, according to a new American research.

A team of plastic surgeons from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City and biomedical engineers at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., demonstrated that a sticky gel composed of polyethylene glycol and a . . . → Read More: New Tanning spray developed to dress wounds

Role of social science in HIV Prevention Research termed Critical

jamal — Mon, 31 May 2010 09:06:33 +0000

(CNS): It is well understood that both the efficacy and effectiveness of HIV Prevention research trial products (such as microbicides) depends upon their actual use by the clinical trial participants. “Use is a function of human behaviour and action that is affected by an individual, interpersonal, social, and cultural factors that operate interactively in . . . → Read More: Role of social science in HIV Prevention Research termed Critical

Biomedical research into motor neurone disease ‘is major advancement’

jamal — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:50:25 +0000

New research into motor neurone disease (MND) has been welcomed as a significant step forward in understanding the disease.

The MND Association is funding a study that will use stem cells to examine the processes involved in the condition and the role the TDP-43 gene plays.

A spokesperson for MND Scotland suggested it could . . . → Read More: Biomedical research into motor neurone disease ‘is major advancement’

Evolution of Biomedical Test Equipment

jamal — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:32:45 +0000

Biomedical test equipment lies at the foundation of every hospital and GP surgery. From the simple thermometer to the CT scanner, biomedical equipment is used in every medical diagnosis and, in many cases, is also used for selecting the appropriate treatment option.

Before the widespread availability of biomedical test equipment, the art of medical . . . → Read More: Evolution of Biomedical Test Equipment

New device developed for healing diabetic wounds

jamal — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:21:38 +0000

A new prototype device for healing diabetic wounds has been developed by Drexel’s College of Medicine and the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems.

The team of researchers behind this device included biomedical engineering professors Elisabeth Papazoglou, Leonid Zubkov and DUCOM professor Michael Weingarten.

According to Weingarten, professor of surgery at the . . . → Read More: New device developed for healing diabetic wounds

Boston University biomedical engineers develop new nanopore method for DNA sequencing

jamal — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:05:09 +0000

Sequencing DNA could get a lot faster and cheaper – and thus closer to routine use in clinical diagnostics – thanks to a new method developed by a research team based at Boston University. The team has demonstrated the first use of solid state nanopores — tiny holes in silicon chips that detect DNA . . . → Read More: Boston University biomedical engineers develop new nanopore method for DNA sequencing

New Patient Monitoring and Robotics Technology make life more easier

jamal — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:47:18 +0000

Article by By Carolyn Whelan courtesy http://www.scientificamerican.com/ A new generation of medical devices using wireless communications, sophisticated software and data center-driven “cloud” computing promises to deliver health care in ways previously limited to the confines of fancy hospital rooms.

These advances, ranging from edible sensors to cordless heart monitors to robotic arms that mirror . . . → Read More: New Patient Monitoring and Robotics Technology make life more easier

Virusus could be used to treat cancer – Biomedical Researchers

jamal — Sat, 22 May 2010 10:00:49 +0000

Biomedical researchers are investigating development of new forms of cancer treatment by using viruses.

That was suggesteby Dr Mark Matfield, scientific coordinator at the Association for International Cancer Research, who noted the last ten years have seen major advancements in the understanding of different types of the disease.

New and effective treatments have been . . . → Read More: Virusus could be used to treat cancer – Biomedical Researchers

BBC Report sheds light on artificial living organisms

jamal — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:36:24 +0000

BBC has reported an indepth article on the innovation of creation of artificial living cell made from the arificially grown chromosoms here is the report for our readers courtesy BBC.

Researchers in the US have developed the first synthetic living cell. Their work, which many scientists have called a landmark study, is a key . . . → Read More: BBC Report sheds light on artificial living organisms

Scientists use biomedical technique to image marine worm

jamal — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:13:16 +0000

Scientists have for the first time successfully imaged the internal tissues of a soft bodied marine worm at high resolution using a technique borrowed from biomedical science. The findings are published in the Journal of Microscopy.

“Invertebrate worms are important for the functioning of marine ecosystems, and studies of their internal anatomy are needed . . . → Read More: Scientists use biomedical technique to image marine worm

Biomarkers research in Qatar to help early cancer detection

jamal — Sat, 15 May 2010 11:48:03 +0000

DOHA: Promising the “earliest detection” of diseases, the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) under Qatar Foundation is going ahead with a biomarker research programme. With cancer being a major issue here, the research aims to identify the molecular changes that lead to cancers, and introduce biomarkers as a diagnostic tool.

“Early screening means early . . . → Read More: Biomarkers research in Qatar to help early cancer detection

US tissue engineers develop new way to assemble artificial tissues

jamal — Fri, 14 May 2010 10:44:45 +0000

Washington, May 14 (ANI): American tissue engineers have developed a new way to assemble artificial tissues.

Although tissue engineering holds promise for building new organs to replace damaged livers, blood vessels and other body parts, the one major hurdle researchers faced until now was to get cells grown in a lab dish to form . . . → Read More: US tissue engineers develop new way to assemble artificial tissues

Cure for deafness may be possible new stem cell research

jamal — Fri, 14 May 2010 10:19:41 +0000

Scientists have artificially grown stem cells that can sense sound in the ear in a break through that could pave the way to a cure for deafness.

The research, which involves regenerating the sensitive hair cells that turn sound vibrations into nerve signals, was described as “really exciting” and could benefit millions of people.