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Fiber for Nerve Repair Derived from Chitosan and Polyester
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2009
...her. The resulting material has a texture similar to that of the nanosized fibers of the connective tissue that surrrounds human cells.
The two materials are different and are difficult to blend, but...
Adult Bone Marrow Stem Cells Can Repair Heart Tissue
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
...ers have shown that injecting adult bone marrow stem cells into skeletal muscle can repair cardiac tissue and thus reverse damages due to heart failure by doubling myocytes, or heart cells, and reduci...
Cancer Research UK Announces Nanotech Breakthrough
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 13, 2009
..." Schatzlein says. "The result is toxic, but only to the offending cells, leaving healthy tissue unaffected. We hope this therapy will be used to treat cancer patients in clinical trials in ...
Broccoli Sprouts Against Asthma
in Allergies, on March 12, 2009
...crease in levels of antioxidant enzymes linked to the protection of human airways against oxidative tissue damage, which leads to inflammation and respiratory conditions like asthma, according to find...
MIT Student Wins Prize for Nanomedicine Research
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 7, 2009
...tilizes nanosize gold particles to target malignant tumors and kill cancer cells but spares healthy tissue," according to Scientific American's Larry Greenemeier .
"Von Maltzahn devel...
RHAMM Protein Removes Wrinkles
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 13, 2009
... Scientists have discovered that a protein which plays a role in cancers and tissue repair may also hold potential in removing skin wrinkles. The protein, called RHAMM, for Receptor for Hyaluronan ...
Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ at Moffitt Cancer Center
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 4, 2009
...b. 18. The traveling interactive exhibit will allow participants to explore a colon for healthy tissue, tissue with nonmalignant colorectal diseases, colorectal polyps and tissue with various stages o...
Biomaterials Asia 2009
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 1, 2009
... and clinicians in the fields of bioengineering, medical device technology, pharmaceutical science, tissue engineering and biomaterials science to explore and debate the latest scientific developments...
HRT and Brain Shrinkage
in Well Woman Blog, on January 14, 2009
...RT) commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of menopause were linked to slightly faster loss of brain tissue in areas important for thinking and memory in women aged 65 and over.
While HRT is used to ...
Pathwork Launches New Version of Tissue of Origin Test
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 13, 2009
...# 1240328
Pathwork Diagnostics announced today the availability of a new version of the Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test, which aids in the diagnosis of tumors with uncertain origins. The new version...
Mariott goes for Green SCM as well
in Supplychainer, on January 8, 2009
...bag breaks down faster. And, about 500 of our hotels are going to try "coreless" bathroom tissue, which should save about 119 trees, 3 million gallons of water and 21 tons of packaging waste...
Hydrocyanine Fluorescent Dyes to Detect Reactive Oxygen Species
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 16, 2008
...cated in a variety of inflammatory diseases, including cancer and atherosclerosis- in living cells, tissue samples and in vivo.
The researchers have created six hydrocyanine dyes to date - hydro-Cy3,...
Honora Pearl Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 16, 2008
... to get the process started. Pearl farmers use a round mother of pearl shell or a piece of mantle tissue, which they insert into the soft tissue of the animal, in an attempt to create a pearl which ...
UK Validation Study Initiated on Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 10, 2008
... St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London to conduct the first research study on the Pathwork Tissue of Origin Test in the UK.
The proof-of-concept study with the test, which helps diagnose th...
Genetic Blood Test Provide More Accurate Evaluation For Cystic Fibrosis Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 3, 2008
...iated with cells' absorption of foreign organisms and cellular debris. ADAM9 is associated with tissue destruction that allows inflammatory cells to move through tissue. This process is also belie...
Esophageal Cancer Awareness
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 11, 2008
...tomach into the esophagus. These three fluids are potentially dangerous to the sensitive esophageal tissue, as they can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus, a condition known as esophagitis...
Germy Wormy(TM): Battling Germs in The Home and Classroom
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 3, 2008
I got the following in the mail and I thought I'd help spread the word:
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Saw your blog on trustedmd and thought you might be interested in a great new tool to reduce germs this cold and flu season.
I am a Momprenuer who has invented a cool new way to teach young kids to c...
LEV Pharma's Cinryze™ Got FDA Marketing Approval For HAE
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 13, 2008
...asma protein regulates clotting and inflammatory reactions that, when impaired, can lead to local tissue swelling. C1-esterase inhibitor is low or does not function properly in individuals with HAE. I...
Embryonic-Like Stem Cells From Human Testes?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 9, 2008
...ells.
Thomas Skutella of the University of Tubingen in Germany and his colleagues used testicular tissue from 22 men to create what they call "germline stem cells." Essentially, they colle...
Diabetes May Be Reversed From The Fat Cells
in Daily Diabetic, on October 8, 2008
...Diego researchers by killing off "angry" immune cells that reside in obese fat and muscle tissue.
According to Jerrold Olefsky of the University of California, San Diego :
"We used ...
How to Store Your Wedding Dress
in White Lace Wedding, on September 19, 2008
... more important tasks include:
* Having your gown cleaned ASAP after the wedding
* Using acid free tissue paper and box
* Handling your dress with clean hands
* Not using plastic for storage
* Packi...
Potato Virus May Lead to Alzheimers Disease Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 25, 2008
... strong levels of antibodies that could attach to amyloid beta protein both in both solution and in tissue samples of Alzheimer's patients. The results have been published this month in the Journ...
Can Facial Transplantation Really Work?
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 21, 2008
...the procedure could be successful in the short term, though not without complications such as new tissue/organ rejection just like in any other organ transplantation. Immune supression treatments ar...
Is this the end of GM?
in Sox First, on August 1, 2008
...ry to escape by Rowing away. When doctors find gangrene or cancer, they cut out the diseased tissue so the body can survive. Now let's consider the fate of General Motors. Sixty percent of ...
Spinal Cord Stem Cells Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 29, 2008
...e cells can be regulated and genetically manipulated to to produce more myelin and less scar tissue after a spinal cord injury, this may lead to a new, non-surgical treatment for debilitating s...
Tissue Engineering
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 24, 2008
... a new kidney and transplant that organ. Bioengineers are working aggressively to re-create human tissues by growing cells and looking for a way to assemble the cells into a complex organ. Rese...
Heart Muscle Stem Cells From the Epicardium
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 24, 2008
...ocytes, but also Smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells and fibroblasts (found in connective tissue).
Pu and Zhou now want to know whether the epicardium in an adult mouse could be induced to...
Turmeric, Diabetes and Obesity
in Daily Diabetic, on June 21, 2008
...They also discovered that turmeric-fed obese mice showed significantly reduced inflammation in fat tissue and liver compared to controls. They speculate that curcumin, the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxid...
Do You Need a Bridal Purse?
in White Lace Wedding, on June 11, 2008
...esides holding things like lipstick, powder (you don't want to be shiny at your reception!) and tissue, you need something to hold all of those money-filled envelopes you may get.
Looking for a b...
Antibiotic Minocycline May Help Reduce Stroke Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 27, 2008
...ltiple ways - inhibiting white blood cells and enzymes that, at least acutely, can destroy brain tissue and blood vessels, respectively, says Dr. David Hess, chair of the Department of Neurology in th...
Muscle-Derived Stem Cells Used to Sphincter Damage and Restore Continence
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 17, 2008
...nary sphincter. In one study, a German research team successfully implanted muscle cells grown from tissue from the patients' deltoid muscles into the damaged sphincter. One year later, four patie...
Retransplantation of Cryopreserved Ovarian Tissue Following Cancer Therapy
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 13, 2008
... German scientists have successfully re-implanted a patient's ovarian tissues following cancer therapy, thus allowing the patient the possibility of becoming pregnant. The case report may be d...
Nose Spray Anthrax Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 5, 2008
...etails about the vaccine here .
Photo: Color-enhanced scanning electron micrograph shows splenic tissue from a monkey with inhalational anthrax; featured are rod-shaped bacilli (yellow) and an eryt...
Gene for Kidney Failure Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 29, 2008
...f the kidney. This discovery could offer a route for tackling the auto-immune destruction of kidney tissue which can occur in lupus patients, subsequently causing renal failure.
Jund regulates the ac...
Colorful Freshwater Pearls
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 18, 2008
... such as roundness, luster, size, surface quality, and color. As the pearls are nucleated with only tissue, they are 100% nacre. Pearl matching for finished jewelry pieces is also very important.
Sh...
Oncology Diagnostics By AviaraDx
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 14, 2008
...ed CLIA laboratory. [Both can utilize small formalin-fixed and Paraffin -embedded (FFPE) tissue samples easily available from imaging-guided needle biopsies.]
There you go. Read more .
[Thank...
Bromelain and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 11, 2008
...ation of allergic reactions , as well as the excessive inflammation that results from bruising and tissue damage from sports injuries, accidents, surgery, etc.
Bromelain also potentiates QRC through ...
Quercetin and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 10, 2008
...biting the release of antibodies which cause histamine to be released.
Histamine released into the tissue and blood produces the conditions related to allergies and asthma including: runny, swollen n...
Hedge Fund Summit, Top Quotes
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 9, 2008
Here are some of the top quotes from speakers attending the Reuters Hedge Funds and Private Equity Summit ;
CHAN CHIA LIN, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, FULLERTON ASSET MANAGEMENT
"The recent turmoil in the financial markets has really illustrated the benefits of investing in fund of fund...
Nanotech for Spinal Cord Injury is Promising
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 7, 2008
... fibers or axons have the capacity to grow again, but don't because they're blocked by scar tissue that develops around the injury.
Thanks to Northwestern University researchers, who have ...
Hair Follicle Stem Cells Differentiate into Blood Vessels and Smooth Muscle Cells
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 29, 2008
... dilating and constricting, critical properties that make them ideal for engineering cardiovascular tissue regeneration," said Andreadis.
In addition to growing new skin for burn victims, cells ...
Collagenase Plays a Role in Multiple Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 29, 2008
...large group of enzymes that break down collagen and other components of the body's connective tissue . MMPs have been implicated in contributing to MS by degrading the tissue that maintains ...
Fibrin Sealant, Artiss: FDA-Approved for Burn Patients
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 19, 2008
...hing skin grafts onto burn patients, has just been approved by the US FDA .
Fibrin sealants are tissue adhesives that contain the proteins fibrinogen and thrombin, which are essential in th...
Arcalyst: New Orphan Drug FDA-Approved for Treatment of Rare Inflammatory Syndromes
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 28, 2008
...ome MWS patients may also be affected by the buildup of a protein substance that damages organs and tissue (amyloidosis). The FCAS and MWS disorders affect about 300 people in the United States. CAPS ...
Type 2 Diabetes and Environmental Pollution
in Daily Diabetic, on February 11, 2008
...rried out to first test the hypothesis that POPs exposure can cause diabetes, perhaps using cell or tissue cultures, so we know for sure if this can occur. Assuming POPs can have this effect, the next...
This is Serious...Mobile Phones Can Decrease Sperm Count
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on February 7, 2008
... men. In theory, the electromagnetic energy coming out from our mobile phones could damage our body tissue such as DNA. "Our results show a strong association of cell phone use with decreased s...
Niobium Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on January 18, 2008
...ople's lips, noses, eyebrows, and foreheads-because it's completely non-reactive with human tissue. It's safe to wear for even those most sensitive to metal allergies, and it can be colore...
(Pro3)GIP Injections May reverse Obesity and Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 6, 2008
...bin , leading to impaired insulin sensitivity and glucose intolerance by 10 days. Fat (adipose) tissue deposits were increased as were circulating cholesterol and triglyceride concentration levels...
Dietary Fiber Can Boost Lung Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 26, 2007
...ll airways of the lung and leads to excessive mucus production, excessive fibrous connective tissue development (fibrosis), and degradation of proteins (proteolysis). There is no cure.
Yet a r...
Stem Cells for Breast Reconstruction
in Well Woman Blog, on December 24, 2007
...he body, are then transplanted into the breast, where they take on the properties of typical breast tissue cells."
In Science Daily , J. Peter Rubin, M.D., assistant professor of plastic and r...
Crabshell-Based Polymer for Sealing Surgical Wounds
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2007
...urgical wound and exposed to an infrared laser, which heats the film just enough to meld it and the tissue, thus perfectly sealing the wound.
Initial tests indicate that it is best for use in brain a...
Painless Detection of Painful Neuropathies
in Daily Diabetic, on December 7, 2007
...lizing and counting them.
Currently, doctors take a small biopsy of the skin, freeze and stain the tissue, and then count the structures. Neurologist David Herrmann, MBBCh, the lead author of the Neu...
Genetic Map for Aging in Mice
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 30, 2007
...e arrays, researchers have identified genes whose activity changes with age in 16 different mouse tissues. The study, published in PLoS Genetics , uses a newly available database called AGEMAP to...
Urban Women Face Higher Risk for Breast Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on November 26, 2007
... high enough. According to a recent study , women who live in urban tend to have more dense breast tissue, thus increasing the risk of breast cancer.
The study, which compared women living and work...
Avoid Allergies This Thanksgiving
in Creative Weblogging, on November 22, 2007
...ing out today. It could mean the difference of enjoying yourslef and spending the day with a box of tissue in one hand a turkey leg in the other hand.
...
Nitrite in Leafy Greens May Reduce Tissue Damage in Heart Attack
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 15, 2007
... vegetables, and nitrate , a preservative commonly used in cured meats, may help in reducing tissue damages following a heart attack .
Compared with the control animals, the nitrate-supplement...
Insulin Resistance: Due to Inflammation, Not Obesity
in Daily Diabetic, on November 10, 2007
...to the said conditions: obesity .
In recent years, it has been theorized that chronic, low-grade tissue inflammation related to obesity contributes to insulin resistance, the major cause of Type 2 ...
Insulin Resistance Genes, Identified
in Daily Diabetic, on October 29, 2007
...rmingham , namely: NR4A3 and NR4A1 .
The two genes seem to boost insulin resistance in muscle tissue , according to the researchers - opening new ways to search treatments for type 2 diabete...
Two Genes Linked To Insulin Resistance Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 29, 2007
...have identified two genes, NR4A3 and NR4A1 , which seem to boost insulin sensitivity in muscle tissue , and may thus be potential targets for counteracting insulin resistance in Type 2 diabet...
Picrorhiza kurrooa Phytochemical May Aid in Wound Healing
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 27, 2007
...es the rate of wound healing by enhancing the restoration of the blood supply to the damaged tissue.
Previous work from Dr. Maheshwari's laboratory has shown that Picroliv also protects fr...
Tissue holder, such a great idea
in Busy with Style, on October 26, 2007
...
Now that cold season is here why not accessorize your tissues ? No really, I'm serious. Instead of the usual free-range tissues floating around in your purse, why not put them in this ho...
Using Stem Cells to Regenerate Cornea and Treat Genetic Skin Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 24, 2007
... scientists in Milan, Italian scientists report on the use of stem cells to replace damaged corneal tissues in the eye and to treat Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare but debilitating genetic disease of th...
Heparanase Inhibitor, Potential Anti-Cancer Drug Candidate
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 23, 2007
...otentials as an anti-cancer drug candidate.
Heparanase helps cancer cells make their way through tissue barriers, but it also stimulates the heightened generation of blood vessels that is nece...
Ree-Trackt Medical Device Launched in the US
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 22, 2007
...n released for sale in the United States.
Ree-Trakt is the new generation of disposable soft-tissue surgical retractor systems that
provides complete retraction flexibility and optimal ex...
OCT Scans: Inexpensive Look into Multiple Sclerosis?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 16, 2007
...t;This is an encouraging result. MRI is an imperfect tool that measures the result of many types of tissue loss rather than specifically nerve damage itself. With OCT we can see exactly how healthy th...
Why Some Animal Proteins Trigger Allergic Reactions
in Allergies, on October 15, 2007
...gens could be classified into one of three protein families. Tropomyosins, proteins found in muscle tissue, are the most important family.
"Tropomyosins in mammals, fish and birds are at least 9...
BioDuct Meniscal Fixation Device: Novel Knee-Surgery Device FDA-Approved for Human Use
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 8, 2007
...ed as irreparable) has been approved by the FDA for use in humans.
The meniscus, a padding tissue that provides shock absorption and joint stability in the knee, is crucial for normal knee fu...
Green Tea Against Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on October 3, 2007
... given Avandia. At the end of the 10-week trial, the green tea extract preserved insulin-producing tissue and gave other protective effects in the pancreas .
The new study, prepared by research...
Pomegranate Juice Compound May Inhibit Prostate Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 25, 2007
...wn as urolithins. The researchers showed that the urolithins concentrate at high levels in prostate tissue after being given orally and by injection to mice with prostate cancer. They also showed that...
Tissue Engineering and Immunology Protocols, on Video
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 19, 2007
...arch. The 7th issue, just released online, features instructional videos on advanced approaches in tissue engineering and immunology , including:
Silicon microchips for manipulating cell-cell inte...
