News tagged with biological agents
The acid test: 21st century pH meter
Modern methods for mass production of biological agents and fine chemicals require precise control of pH. However within these systems it is not always possible to use traditional methods for measuring acidity and alkalinity. ...
Mar 28, 2012 |
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Standoff sensing enters new realm with dual-laser technique
(PhysOrg.com) -- Identifying chemicals from a distance could take a step forward with the introduction of a two-laser system being developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Mar 22, 2012 |
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Innovation promises expanded roles for microsensors
Researchers have learned how to improve the performance of sensors that use tiny vibrating microcantilevers to detect chemical and biological agents for applications from national security to food processing.
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Scientists solve ricin riddle using new technology
A protein that controls how the deadly plant poison and bioweapon ricin kills has finally been identified by a team of Austrian researchers in a new study. With a combination of stem cell biology and modern ...
Dec 20, 2011 |
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Nanochannel electroporation: Researchers do precise gene therapy without a needle
For the first time, researchers have found a way to inject a precise dose of a gene therapy agent directly into a single living cell without a needle.
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Oct 16, 2011 |
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Researchers identify potential molecular target to prevent growth of cancer cells
Researchers have shown for the first time that the protein fortilin promotes growth of cancer cells by binding to and rendering inert protein p53, a known tumor suppressor. This finding by researchers at the University of ...
Sep 16, 2011 |
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Scientists find genes to beat MRSA defence system
Efforts to develop better and stronger treatments against diseases continue in Europe, with particular emphasis being placed on fighting human pathogens and strains resistant to existing treatments. Scientists ...
Jun 20, 2011 |
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New 'nanobead' approach could revolutionize sensor technology
Researchers at Oregon State University have found a way to use magnetic "nanobeads" to help detect chemical and biological agents, with possible applications in everything from bioterrorism to medical diagnostics, ...
Apr 26, 2011 |
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OSU chemist developing solution to nerve agent exposure
Scientists are working to develop a new drug that will regenerate a critical enzyme in the human body that "ages" after a person is exposed to deadly chemical warfare agents.
Apr 05, 2011 |
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HP speeds drug discovery research with inkjet technology
HP today announced an innovative drug research application for its inkjet technology that enables pharmaceutical companies to more efficiently develop better drugs through vastly more precise dispensing of dosages.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Mar 11, 2011 |
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Good fungi might prove even better for plant, human health
Researchers have come closer to understanding how a common fungus "makes its living in the soil," which could lead to its possible "career change" as a therapeutic agent for plant and human health.
Mar 02, 2011 |
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NRL scientists elevate warfighter readiness against invisible threats
In asymmetric warfare, early detection and identification of trace level chemical and biological agents and explosive compounds is critical to rapid reaction, response, and survivability. While there are many ...
Feb 10, 2011 |
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Fostamatinib proven to be safe but not effective
In a previous study, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who failed to respond to methotrexate were shown to experience positive results with fostamatinib disodium (R788), an oral spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) inhibitor that ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 27, 2011 |
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Scientists used accelerated evolution to develop enzymes that provide protection against nerve gas
Protection against nerve gas attack is a significant component of the defense system of many countries around the world. Nerve gases are used by armies and terrorist organizations, and constitute a threat to both the military ...
Jan 24, 2011 |
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DMARDs, glucocorticoids and biologics equally effective for rheumatoid arthritis
A study conducted at Copenhagen University Hospital showed that treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), glucocorticoids, biologic agents, or a combination of agents significantly ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 28, 2010 |
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