Tag: life sciences
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Infectious Disease Sequencing Service, Training Launched
A cloud-based open-source genomic sequencing program is underway to identify the source and nature of infectious diseases anywhere in the world.
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Antibody Designed to Stop Inflammation Protein in Brain
A synthetic antibody is shown in tests with lab mice to block the blood protein fibrin from causing inflammation and related damage to brain cells found in neurodegenerative diseases.
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Virtual Knee Replacement Rehab Shown Less Costly
Early results from a clinical trial show a virtual rehabilitation program for people with total knee replacement surgery works as well as conventional rehab methods, but at a lower cost.
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Model Biotech Materials Sharing Agreement Unveiled
A document with standard legal language for terms and conditions of sharing biotechnology materials is now available for academic and industry research labs.
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Infographic — More Women PhDs Awarded in US than Men
Those data show more women than men receiving doctorate degrees in the U.S. in the 2016-17 academic year.
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Brain-Controlled Home Rehab for Stroke in Development
A robotic system for home use to help people recovering from a stroke regain use of their upper bodies is in development by an engineering lab, rehabilitation hospital, and 2 companies in Texas.
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Starting Your Life Science Business — The Essential Questions
While you might have a brilliant area of research, it needs the touch of an entrepreneur to turn that into commercial applicable solutions.
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Electro-Pharmaceutical Device Tested to Heal Nerve Injuries
An implanted electronic device is shown in tests with lab rats to help heal peripheral nerve injuries, after which the device degrades and is absorbed into the body.
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Cancer Antibody Trials Stopped After Patient Death
Two clinical trials testing synthetic antibodies designed to treat blood-related cancers were stopped by their developer after a participant in one trial died from adverse effects.
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Prenatal Genome Edits Prevent Inherited Liver Disorder
Research with lab mice shows prenatal genome editing with techniques including Crispr can correct an inherited defect associated with a fatal congenital liver disorder.