Tag: university
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Nanoparticle Process Designed to Detect, Treat Oral Bacteria
A bioengineering lab devised a way to quickly detect and treat bacteria responsible for tooth decay with a combination of X-rays and a non-toxic compound in nanoscale particles.
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Bread Wheat Genome Sequenced
An international collaboration published a complete, annotated genomic sequencing of wheat used in making bread, a widely grown staple crop and major source of nutrition worldwide.
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Genomic Sequencing for Newborns Studied in Clinical Trial
A group of newborn infants with genetic disorders that went undetected in standard testing will receive genomic sequencing in a clinical study of its safety and feasibility.
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Multi-Function Stretchable Sensor Platform Developed
An engineering team created a system that combines multiple electronic sensors into a single 3-D stretchable device that can be worn on various body locations to monitor different functions.
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Start-Up to Tackle Neurodegenerative Diseases, Raises $31 Million
A new company is forming to develop treatments that protect against destruction of brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease and comparable nerve damage from chemotherapy.
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Ultra-Sensitive Nanotech Robot Skin Receives Patent
Inventors of a system of sensors packaged in a thin film received a patent for their work that enables robotic devices to better sense conditions in the nearby environment.
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Yeast Biosensor Devised to Measure Radiation Exposure
An engineering group created a simple monitoring badge using yeast, which in a process similar to fermentation provides instant feedback on radiation exposure to lab workers.
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Cancer Drug Delivery Through Milk Particles Under Study
A new research project is investigating components in raw cow’s milk that could make it possible to give chemotherapy for cancer as oral drugs rather than infusions.
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Graphene Tested in Space Launch
The material graphene, studied for more than a decade on earth, is the subject of tests for its ability to withstand the rigors of space travel.
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Start-Up Developing Regenerative Liver Disease Treatments
A new enterprise founded by scientists, is underway developing treatments for advanced liver disorders that combine new drugs with cell and gene therapies to restore or replace liver functions.