New Genetic Disorder Discovered That Affects Brain and Craniofacial Skeleton
NewsResearchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a new genetic disorder characterized by developmental delays and malformations of the brain, heart and facial features.
Read moreEye Tests Predicted Parkinson's-Related Cognitive Decline 18 Months Ahead
NewsSimple vision tests can predict which people with Parkinson's disease will develop cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later, according to a new study by UCL researchers.
How To Find Mutated Sperm? Just Go FISH
NewsA new test quickly and easily identifies when sperm are carrying chromosomal mutations, and could be applied for men hoping to have children after chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Read moreMass Spectrometry Advance Could Lead to Sensitivity Gains
NewsScientists have used computer simulations of charged molecules to help improve the accuracy of mass spectrometers. By understanding the collisions between ions that reduce excess charges, this work may lead to more sensitive radiocarbon dating and medical testing.
Read moreGene Variant Identified as Stroke Risk Factor in Elderly Patients
NewsA team of Geisinger researchers has identified a common genetic variant as a risk factor for stroke, especially in patients older than 65.
Read moreSimple, Cheap Test Can Aid Early Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
NewsNew research has demonstrated that a simple, cheap test can help identify who is at risk of developing colorectal cancer, aiding early diagnosis and potentially saving lives.
Read moreTeach Me in 10
ArticleAt Technology Networks we understand the importance of time. That's why we've launched Teach Me in 10 a video series that challenges scientists to present and summarize their research area, a scientific concept, or technology in ten minutes or less.
Read moreA Leading Voice for T-Cell Expertise During COVID-19 and Beyond
ArticleThe unprecedented scale of global scientific collaboration, including the establishment of expert consortia, has played an important part in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke to Professor Danny Altmann, chair of the Global T cell Expert Consortium (GTEC) about the role that T cells have in viral infections like SARS-CoV-2 and what GTEC is hoping to achieve.
Read moreThe Coronavirus Pandemic
ArticleOn December 31, 2019, the first cases of a novel coronavirus were identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Here, we curate a collection of news and content related to what has become the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreHealthcare and Biotech Predictions for 2021 and Beyond the Pandemic
ArticleThe pandemic has forever changed how every healthcare stakeholder approaches disease and put a global spotlight on the importance of health and wellness. These forces create a perfect storm for making 2021 a critical year for precision health, when we will bring about new strategies to tackle illness through asymptomatic testing and early detection.
Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Doesn’t Remove the Need for Mass Rapid Testing
ArticleVaccination is the weapon that will ultimately defeat this pandemic, but getting there will take much time and effort. Until then there will still be a need for other measures to control the virus, including rapid diagnostic testing and screening.
Read moreGas Chromatography
ArticleIn this article, we bring together resources from the across the site on gas chromatography, how it works, its pairing with downstream techniques and what its applications are.
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