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Eye experts and scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered specific cells in the eye which could lead to a new procedure to treat and cure blinding eye conditions.
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The advice given to pregnant women over the consumption of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids should be reconsidered after an international research project involving University of Ulster scientists suggested that polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish could actually be beneficial for child development.
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Omron Healthcare B.V., leader in health and wellness monitoring products, announces the launch of its new line of step counters, the Omron Walking style One 2.0, 2.1 and Walking style Pro 2.0. This new range features 3D sensing technology, allowing the devices to measure steps accurately, regardless of the position it is in.
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Colgate and Omron join in marketing and developing Oral Care products including Electric Toothbrushes
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The discovery of the molecular pathway that drives the changes seen in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients is reported today, revealing new targets for drug discovery that could be exploited to combat the disease.
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Laboratory instrument manufacturer SEAL analytical has announced the appointment of SERLABO Technologies as exclusive distributor in France for the company’s range of market leading automated discrete and segmented flow analysers.
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With the Acuson X700 system, Siemens Healthcare has developed a powerful ultrasound system that offers exceptional image quality, robust technologies, and intelligent workflow solutions at an excellent price/performance ratio.
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A large body of evidence indicates that solar ultraviolet-B (UVB) irradiance and vitamin D reduce the risk of incidence and death for many types of cancer. Therefore, scientists from Nordic countries believe that the widespread fear of chronic solar UV irradiance may be misplaced.
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New technologies for sensing chemicals that people are exposed to and their effects in the body will help scientists work towards a complete picture of how environmental pollutants influence health in a major EU initiative.
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Scientists at Heriot-Watt University are working towards creating the world’s first artificial human livers for drug testing to drastically cut the number of live animals used and get life-saving medicines into the clinic faster.
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The new Techne “Prime” Series of thermal cyclers from Bibby Scientific – with a universally attractive look and feel – include networkable, high throughput 384-well cyclers, full size 96-well cyclers, mid-size 48-well cyclers and personal 24-well cyclers. All feature colour touchscreens, identical software and transferable programmes.
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INTEGRA has launched a new video that demonstrates the perfect combination of speed and fine dosing that is routinely possible with its PIPETBOY range of pipette controllers.
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High blood cholesterol, a serious hereditary disease, is far more common than previously recognised and not treated sufficiently. This is shown in new research from the University of Copenhagen and Herlev Hospital.
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Scientists studying the genes and proteins of human cells infected with a common cold virus have identified a new gene identification technique that could increase the genetic information we hold on animals by around 70 to 80 per cent.
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Omron Healthcare Europe B.V. announces an upgrade of its wrist type blood pressure monitor range, including its slimmest and quietest models ever.
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Scientists have engineered bacteria that are capable of sacrificing themselves for the good of the bacterial population. These altruistically inclined bacteria, which are described online in the journal Molecular Systems Biology, can be used to demonstrate the conditions where programmed cell death becomes a distinct advantage for the survival of the bacterial population.
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Zeolites are minerals with a microporous structure. This makes them attractive as catalysts in industrial applications. Unfortunately, creating synthetic zeolites is very complex. Researchers at KU Leuven, Ghent University and the University of Antwerp have discovered a way to make new zeolites quickly.
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The world’s leading experts in crop cytogenetics have been awarded £2.2m to head an international study into the vast and untapped reservoir of genetic variation in wild varieties of wheat.
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Siemens Healthcare has developed a revolutionary new X-ray tube and detector technology for its Artis Q and Artis Q.zen angiography systems to improve minimally invasive therapy of diseases such as coronary artery disease, stroke and cancer.
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Offering 24 high volume (3.1ml) wells in an industry standard 96-well plate footprint, the Krystal 24 from Porvair Science provides a large surface area per well, enabling unmatched cell growth.
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