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MIT researchers develop improved microfluid device

February 24th, 2012

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new microfluid device capable of detecting diseases with greater ease.

Separating complex mixtures of cells to discover the tumour cells, stem cells or fetal cells needed to detect medical conditions presents a significant challenge, but is a valuable diagnostic tool. Read the rest of this entry »

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Mathematical heartbeat model developed

February 23rd, 2012

For the first time, scientists have produced a mathematical model of the activity in the heart which controls its beating.

The team from the University of Nottingham modelled the calcium activity within the atrial heart cell, relied upon when the heart needs to work harder. Read the rest of this entry »

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Study claims iPads can be used for secondary diagnosis

February 23rd, 2012

Doctor using computer and tablet technology Tablet computers, such as the iPad, are expected to take on a greater significance in medical environments in the future, as display standards improve.

New research from the University of Sydney suggests that when it comes to secondary diagnosis, the standard of the iPad is now largely the same as that from standard LCD screens. Read the rest of this entry »

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World’s first lab grown hamburger in production

February 22nd, 2012

The world's first lab grown hamburger is set to be produced later this year by scientists from Maastricht University.

Led by Professor Mark Post, the team has grown small pieces of muscle measuring roughly 2cm long, 2cm wide and 1mm thick. The meat was created from stem cells. Read the rest of this entry »

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Multi-ethnic study identifies gene variants linked with Type 2 diabetes

February 13th, 2012

Diabetes patient measure glucose level blood testNew gene variants associated with Type 2 diabetes have been found in the largest study of its kind conducted among multiple ethnic groups.

Almost 300 million people worldwide suffer with Type 2 diabetes, and the majority of the gene variants associated with the disease have yet to be discovered. Read the rest of this entry »

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