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Researcher from Wageningen University wins Green CellDrop Giveaway

DeNovix Inc. is pleased to announce the winner of the Green CellDrop Automated Cell Counter Giveaway: Michiel Schrijen from Wageningen University, Netherlands! Selected at random from thousands of entries from scientists worldwide, the CellDrop will be housed in the Biosystematics Group at the university.

From DeNovix Inc. 29 Jun 2023

Cambridge psychologists develop new test to measure a person’s susceptibility to misinformation

University of Cambridge psychologists have developed the first validated "misinformation susceptibility test": a quick two-minute quiz that gives a solid indication of how vulnerable a person is to being duped by the kind of fabricated news that floods online spaces.

28 Jun 2023

CognoSpeak: AI tool uses speech technology to quickly assess dementia risk

A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.

28 Jun 2023

Gene editing receives higher favorability ratings than GMOs in social and traditional media

Gene editing and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been topics of significant debate in recent years.

28 Jun 2023

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a nanoparticle - an extremely tiny biodegradable container - that has the potential to improve the delivery of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based vaccines for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and vaccines for treating non-infectious diseases including cancer.

28 Jun 2023

Multi-faceted device provides rapid hemorrhage management

A multi-faceted device for effectively treating deep, non-compressible, and irregularly-shaped wounds has been engineered by the scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI).

28 Jun 2023

Preserving the past, protecting the future: targeted DNA enrichment detects zoonotic pathogens in museum specimens

Study describes a novel method to search for zoonotic pathogens from animal tissues archived in museums.

28 Jun 2023

Chatbot interventions effective in improving physical activity, diet, and sleep

Research finds that chatbot interventions are effective in improving physical activity, diet, and sleep. The study highlights the efficacy of chatbots across different populations and age groups, emphasizing their potential for personalized healthcare delivery.

27 Jun 2023

AI vs. human: Study shows ChatGPT falls short in accuracy and authenticity of scientific abstracts

Research investigates the use of large language models in scientific writing, finding that generated abstracts from ChatGPT are detected as 'fake' and raise concerns about accuracy and integrity. Ethical guidelines are needed to ensure proper use of language models in research.

27 Jun 2023

AI model can help doctors determine the extent of cancer within the prostate

A new study shows that an artificial intelligence (AI) model co-developed by researchers in the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and department of Urology at UCLA can help doctors determine the extent of cancer within the prostate.

27 Jun 2023

$13.7 million project to unlock digital health data could revolutionize chronic disease management

A $13.7 million project to unlock digital health data on debilitating diseases could reduce hospitalizations, tackle complications and cut health costs.

27 Jun 2023

New digital assay can directly measure the presence of HIV in single drop of blood

A milliliter of blood contains about 15 individual drops. For a person with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), each drop of blood could contain anywhere from fewer than 20 copies of the virus to more than 500,000 copies.

27 Jun 2023

AI algorithm with high diagnostic accuracy helps improve lung cancer detection

Assistance from an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with high diagnostic accuracy improved radiologist performance in detecting lung cancers on chest X-rays and increased human acceptance of AI suggestions, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

27 Jun 2023

Novel computational tool helps analyze complex genetic regions

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), a leader in delivering improved health outcomes through genomic and clinical insights, today published a paper in Nature Methods, titled "Multiscale analysis of pangenomes enables improved representation of genomic diversity for repetitive and clinically relevant genes," in which researchers developed a new computational tool, the PanGenome Research-Tool Kit (PGR-TK), for scalable analysis of clinically relevant genes that were previously too complex to analyze.

27 Jun 2023

New computational technique shows promise for identifying different subtypes of Alzheimer's disease

A new computational technique that combines genomic and tau PET imaging data promises a more personalized approach for subtyping Alzheimer's disease.

26 Jun 2023

Smart Cuff: A single device to measure multiple cardiac functions

Surgical and intensive care patients face a higher risk of death and longer hospital stays because they are susceptible to both hypotension and hemodynamic instability – or unstable blood flow.

26 Jun 2023

New sensor chip detects disease pathogens with 10x sensitivity

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists and collaborators at Iowa State University have developed a sensor chip that can detect many disease pathogens with 10 times the sensitivity of currently available methods.

26 Jun 2023

Cracking the code: machine learning models predict ADHD symptoms in youth

Study developed machine learning models to predict childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder symptoms.

26 Jun 2023

Berlin's senator for economic affairs, Franziska Giffey, and state secretary Michael Biel visit lab-tech company KNAUER

The management of KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH, a well-known Berlin-based manufacturer of high-tech laboratory instruments.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 26 Jun 2023

Innovative nanofluidic device detects single proteins at their naturally high concentrations

In the evolving world of precision medicine, the need for methods that can measure biomolecules with supreme accuracy and specificity is paramount. Recognizing this, Associate Professor Yan Xu of the Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka Metropolitan University and his international research team have made a great stride in this direction. They have developed an innovative nanofluidic device capable of capturing single proteins stochastically and detecting them digitally at their naturally high concentrations. This breakthrough could potentially lay the foundation for the future of personalized disease prevention and treatment.

26 Jun 2023

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Researcher from Wageningen University wins Green CellDrop Giveaway

Cambridge psychologists develop new test to measure a person’s susceptibility to misinformation

CognoSpeak: AI tool uses speech technology to quickly assess dementia risk

Gene editing receives higher favorability ratings than GMOs in social and traditional media

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

Multi-faceted device provides rapid hemorrhage management

Preserving the past, protecting the future: targeted DNA enrichment detects zoonotic pathogens in museum specimens

Chatbot interventions effective in improving physical activity, diet, and sleep

AI vs. human: Study shows ChatGPT falls short in accuracy and authenticity of scientific abstracts

AI model can help doctors determine the extent of cancer within the prostate

$13.7 million project to unlock digital health data could revolutionize chronic disease management

New digital assay can directly measure the presence of HIV in single drop of blood

AI algorithm with high diagnostic accuracy helps improve lung cancer detection

Novel computational tool helps analyze complex genetic regions

New computational technique shows promise for identifying different subtypes of Alzheimer's disease

Smart Cuff: A single device to measure multiple cardiac functions

New sensor chip detects disease pathogens with 10x sensitivity

Cracking the code: machine learning models predict ADHD symptoms in youth

Berlin's senator for economic affairs, Franziska Giffey, and state secretary Michael Biel visit lab-tech company KNAUER

Innovative nanofluidic device detects single proteins at their naturally high concentrations

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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