Tag: university
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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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Small Business Grant Aims to Cut Animals in Toxicity Testing
A grant from National Institute of Health supports work by a start-up enterprise in Indiana to better estimate doses needed to test drugs for toxicity and reduce the number of animals needed for those tests.
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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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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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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.
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Start-Up Developing Immunometabolism Therapies, Gains $30M Funding
A start-up enterprise founded by medical researchers in the U.S. and Europe is developing treatments for cancer and autoimmune disorders that change chemical reactions in immune system cells.
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Trials to Test Stem Cell Treatments for Eye Injuries
A series of clinical trials are planned to test the use of adult stem cells to treat injuries to the eyes that lead to vision loss.