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Harmful microbes and toxic micromolecules in food and drinking water can cause serious health problems around the world. A researcher has developed a disposable optical test substrate for use in microbial detection. The aim is to enable cost-effective detection of harmful microbes and toxins.

Scientists have identified a set of biomarkers that indicate which patients infected with the Ebola virus are most at risk of dying from the disease.

New Cambridge spin-out company commercialises disruptive technology that enables rapid generation of pure and consistent batches of human cell types. Geographically diversified, top-tier investor team includes key industry leaders to support early company development.

Newly published research by a University at Buffalo psychologist suggests that not all forms of social withdrawal are detrimental.

“Viruses find ways of turning off immune responses so they can avoid being recognized and attacked,” explains John Šedý, Ph.D., research assistant professor at SBP and lead author of the study. “We looked at the proteins that herpes viruses use to turn down the immune system to figure out how to make a new drug to treat autoimmune disorders.”

CRISPR-edited T-cells could be a thousand times better at seeing and killing cancer than T-cells prepared using the current methodology.

Campylobacter jejuni is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis often infecting humans through raw or under-cooked poultry. The new study revealed how the bacteria can infiltrate micro-organisms called amoebae, multiplying within their cells while protected inside its host from harsh environmental conditions.

Duckweed might help remove contaminants from ponds and slow-moving water-bodies and then could be harvested and incorporated into animal feed.

Leading diagnostics companies combine to address diagnostic and wellness testing in China.

Researchers at MIT have now shown that they can use a new type of measurement to predict how drugs will affect cancer cells taken from multiple-myeloma patients.