Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new form of 'zero-dimensional' carbon nanotube that could revolutionize the field of electronics. The shorter nanotubes are more dispersible and potentially easier to process for industrial and biomedical applications.
LSU has received a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue its Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) program, which provides research training and career development opportunities for underrepresented minority graduate and undergraduate students.
The FASEB MARC Program has awarded four travel grants totaling $7,400 to promote entry of students and scientists from underrepresented groups into the basic science community. The awards support participation at the 2013 ASCB annual meeting in New Orleans.
Researchers at NC State University have developed a technique to produce large quantities of gold nanorods while controlling their dimensions and optical properties. This allows for the creation of nanorods with tailored aspect ratios, essential for various biomedical applications.
Research with baboons found that genetic differences may regulate bone remodeling, a natural process where mature bone tissue is removed and replaced. This could explain why older women taking bisphosphonates are at risk of atypical fractures in their femurs, due to slower bone growth and accumulation of bone tissue.
The university's premier biomedical instrument is expected to provide breakthroughs in treating animal and human health conditions, including cancer. The instrument uses thermal cell therapy and high-resolution imaging to target specific cells and tumors.
The University of Missouri has received a $1.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue its Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP), which has trained 28 scholars since 2003. The program aims to increase diversity in biomedical sciences by providing research and educational experiences for post-bacc...
Biomedical researchers can now explore complex data sets with ease, thanks to CHOP's open-source platform, Harvest. The toolkit provides a user-friendly interface to navigate different types and levels of data, allowing users to construct queries to slice and dice data.
Researchers are developing a drug to prevent inflammation around implanted electrodes, which causes brain cells to degenerate and compromise the blood-brain barrier. Testing is underway to determine if administering the drug can improve outcomes and extend the lifespan of brain implants.
NYU has been awarded a grant to create a comprehensive biomedical research training program to prepare students and postdoctoral scholars for careers beyond academia. The program will provide career-training workshops, professional development, and job search support to approximately 1,100 trainees.
Two University of Utah researchers, Adam Frost and Ryan O'Connell, received the NIH Director's New Innovator Award to launch innovative biomedical research projects. The awards support visionary investigators pursuing science with high potential to transform scientific fields and accelerate health improvements.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $5.9 million grant to the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth for its Lung Biology Center of Biomedical Research Excellence. This funding supports cystic fibrosis research and translates basic science into clinical applications.
The National Institutes of Health is providing funding for innovative approaches to address workforce challenges in the biomedical research sector. The program aims to broaden trainees' exposure to multiple career options, enabling them to make meaningful contributions outside traditional academic research.
A biomedical research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute will use a new microthread technology to deliver adult stem cells into damaged hearts, aiming to promote muscle regeneration and improve heart function. The five-year project aims to advance cell therapies for people suffering from heart disease.
Two Tufts University biomedical graduate students, Seblewongel Asrat and Jennifer Nwankwo, have been awarded HHMI International Student Research Fellowships to study Legionnaires' disease and sickle cell disease. The fellowships provide $43,000 in funding for the first year, with renewal opportunities for two additional years.
Three winning teams received a $10,000 prize for their innovative projects addressing underserved populations and individuals with disabilities. The Personalized Monitoring of Enzyme Dynamics project focused on cancer treatment personalization, while the Microflora Refinement System tackled Clostridium difficile infections.
A new study found that tiny silicon crystals caused no health problems in monkeys three months after large doses were injected. The crystals, known as quantum dots, are promising for diagnostic imaging in humans due to their ability to absorb and emit light in the near-infrared spectrum.
Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have developed a new metric called Risk Weighted Cumulative Exposure (RWE) to capture players' exposure to the risk of concussion over a football season. The study found that impact frequency was greater during games than practices, but overall exposure was greater during practices.
Researchers are studying the evolution and biology of human pregnancy, genetic factors contributing to preterm birth, and racial disparities in preterm birth rates. The study aims to identify potential targets for further research and address environmental factors such as drinking or smoking.
Scientists at The University of Akron have developed a simple method to synthesize double-network hydrogels, which exhibit high mechanical properties and are promising replacements for load-bearing soft tissues like cartilage. These hydrogels can also be loaded with drugs and placed into the body, where they biodegrade and release the ...
The program, MARC U STAR, will provide four undergraduates per year with tuition, fees, and a stipend to pursue doctoral study in the biomedical sciences. The initiative is part of MSU's goal to create a more diverse future for biomedicine.
Researchers at UC Irvine are working on two groundbreaking projects to treat Type 1 diabetes: islet cell transplantation using ultrapure algae membranes and the development of an accurate insulin sensor for real-time blood sugar monitoring. These innovations aim to improve treatment options and potentially cure the disease.
The FASEB MARC Program has announced the recipients of its travel awards for the June 2013 FASEB Science Research Conferences. This year, five awards totaling $8,000 were conferred to promote the entry of underrepresented minority students, postdoctorates, and scientists into the basic science community.
Fei Li, an assistant professor at NYU, has been selected as a Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences. He will continue his research on centromeres and chromosome structure to understand how changes lead to cancer.
Researchers at Duke University have developed a novel genetic editing technique that repairs faulty genes responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The approach, which uses artificial enzymes to modify gene sequences, has shown promise in treating the disease, with over 60% of patients potentially benefiting from this new method.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology create a new type of paper that repels a wide variety of liquids, including water and oil, using the 'lotus effect'. The modified paper could be used as a foundation for inexpensive biomedical diagnostics and provide an improved packaging material that is recyclable and sustainable.
Scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute have identified four genes (TENC1, ERBB3, ACVR1B, and DGKA) that influence levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce heart disease risk in humans.
Researchers at Texas Biomedical Institute discovered a polymer hidden within the Ebola virus that can be targeted by llama antibodies, enabling the creation of highly sensitive test kits using a single antibody. This breakthrough may revolutionize emerging viral diagnostics and offer a promising tool for detecting other deadly pathogens.
A new study published in The FASEB Journal found that PubMed Central's public accessibility of biomedical articles draws readership away from journals, weakening their ability to build communities and communicate research findings. Over time, this effect increases, posing a threat to the perceived value of journal subscriptions.
Elizabeth Shenk, a BU Biomedical Engineering and Pharmacology Training Program student, received the Research Scholar Award from the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation. The $10,000 grant supports her research on determining which melanomas are likely to metastasize using a three-dimensional engineered platform.
Researchers at IDIBELL and VHIR have developed a treatment using adult mesenchymal stem cells to regenerate damaged lung tissue and reduce inflammation. The licensed product has shown promising results in animal models of acute respiratory distress and allergic asthma.
Mary Gehring's lab uses Arabidopsis as a model for human embryonic development to study gene expression in seeds. Her findings could lead to new insights into diseases caused by chromosomal modifications.
Mark Andermann, PhD, received a three-year $300,000 award to investigate the effects of hunger on cognition. His research aims to understand the neural pathways controlling hunger and attention, with potential applications for treating obesity and eating disorders.
The FASEB MARC Program has announced the travel award recipients for the 2013 American College of Sports Medicine Northwest Chapter Meeting, aiming to promote diversity in the basic science community. The program aims to increase the number and competitiveness of underrepresented minorities in biomedical research.
The FASEB MARC Program conferred 11 travel awards totaling $20,350 to promote underrepresented minority students and scientists in immunohistochemistry and microscopy. The awards aim to increase diversity in biomedical research and encourage young scientists' participation.
VitaThreads, a WPI startup developing biopolymer microthreads for wound healing and tissue regeneration, has made it to the final four in the Association of University Technology Managers' international business plan contest. The company will present its business plan on March 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
The National Institutes of Health is launching a $700 million project to develop a common data-sharing framework for biomedical research. This framework aims to integrate millions of gigabytes of data from various disciplines, enabling researchers to tap into a gold mine of information and improve disease treatment and cure rates.
Scientists have developed wavelength-modulated Raman spectroscopy to overcome challenges in using the method in a clinical setting. The technique enables clean extraction of Raman signals even with high auto-fluorescence backgrounds and ambient light.
Richard A. Flavell and Ruslan Medzhitov have been awarded the 2013 Vilcek Prize for Biomedical Science for their pioneering work on the fundamental roles of the innate immune system. Their research has led to important insights into immune responses, with implications for various fields of biomedical studies.
Researchers at ASU are collaborating with clinicians at Phoenix Children's Hospital to develop biomarkers for nervous system disorders and a personalized vaccine for malignant brain tumors. They aim to translate pre-clinical results into safe and efficient clinical studies.
The Virginia Tech research center is expanding its testing of football helmets to also include hockey, baseball, softball, and lacrosse. The new five-year plan will rate helmets in these sports based on their ability to lessen concussion risk.
Breast cancer cells use pro-inflammatory signaling molecules to adhere to blood vessel surfaces, promoting metastasis. The Cornell researchers found that these cells are unable to interact with selectins, a key step in the process, and that inflammatory molecules enable them to adhere.
Researchers at IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute have developed a new method to diagnose hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome based on mass sequencing of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The new protocol has been shown to be highly sensitive and specific, reducing costs and time for obtaining results.
Scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute have demonstrated that baboon embryonic stem cells can completely restore a severely damaged artery. The results show promise for developing stem cell therapies to restore human tissues or organs damaged by age or disease.
A new selective target in muscle regeneration has been identified by researchers at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute. The association of alpha-enolase protein and plasmin plays a crucial role in regulating immune cell attraction and formation of new muscle tissue from stem cells.
The conference, organized by IRB Barcelona and the BBVA Foundation, brings together experts to discuss the virtues of statistics for biomedical applications and present current state of the discipline. Biostatistics is applied to clinical assays, scrutinizing huge amounts of data and integrating information from diverse sources.
The American Association for Anatomy's Young Investigator Awards recognize investigators in early stages of their careers for contributions to biomedical science. This year's winners include Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Thomas Jhou, Joanna Wysocka, and Thomas Maresca, who will present lectures at the AAA Annual Meeting/EB 2013.
The FASEB MARC Program has awarded $3,700 to two students and their faculty mentors at the ISCB Rocky 2012 meeting. The program aims to increase diversity in biomedical research by promoting participation of underrepresented minority students and scientists.
The completed genome annotation is expected to accelerate progress in both biomedical and agricultural research. The project's findings provide valuable insights into the evolution and domestication of pigs, as well as potential applications in animal breeding and disease modeling.
Biomedical research faces a crisis due to flat government funding and reduced drug industry investment. Experts propose innovative private investment sources such as mutual funds, patent pools, and research bonds to support basic biology and translational research.
Researchers have developed omni-tomography, a technology that integrates multiple imaging modalities to improve early disease screening, cancer staging, and therapeutic assessment. This approach enables precise reconstruction of small areas in the body using prior knowledge and common properties.
Bioinformatician Professor Terry Speed has received a 2012 Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation for using statistics to solve biomedical research questions. His work has led to new techniques in cancer, infectious diseases, immunology, and inherited diseases.
The Initiative for Maximizing Student Development at SDSU is expanding its program with a $2.8M NIH grant, providing opportunities for 30 students in biomedical and behavioral sciences. The program offers top-notch guidance, research, and advancement opportunities to diverse students.
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a new technique that uses sound waves to rapidly separate selected collections of cells. This method is faster and more efficient than existing techniques, with a viability rate of over 90%.
The Institute of Medicine's landmark 2011 report deemed most current biomedical research use of chimpanzees as not necessary. PETA is now calling for greater diligence to acknowledge this finding in scientific publications.
A team of MIT researchers has found a way to use oscillating microscopic beads to carry out biomedical tests, potentially enabling multiple medical tests on a tiny device. The technique allows for precise measurements of tiny quantities of materials and could lead to fast, compact, and versatile medical-testing devices.
Researchers at Oregon State University are developing a photosynthetic biorefinery to produce affordable products from diatoms. They aim to create a facility that can simultaneously produce semiconductors, biomedical products and biofuels using cheap materials like silicon and nitrates.
Three projects have won awards from NIBIB and HHMI to enhance interdisciplinary training for graduate students, sharing successful strategies among institutions. The resources developed through the grants will be disseminated to the broader research community, impacting biomedical science advancement.
The ENCODE project reveals a massive control panel in the human genome, with 4 million gene switches, to regulate gene expression and prevent disease. The comprehensive data will help researchers pinpoint specific areas for human disease research.
Fiji, an open-source platform, has become a de facto standard for biomedical-image processing, offering improved precision and accessibility. The platform, created by researchers, allows application sharing and plug-in development, driving collaboration and innovation.