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A Simple Eye Test For Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers have developed a new instrument called the TrueField to accurately measure the pupil responses of patients with multiple sclerosis.
Taiwanese Study Shows Gout To Be Genetic
A study on the entire Taiwanese population of 23 million has confirmed that gout strongly runs in families.
IXICO, UMP To Improve Dementia Diagnostics In China
IXICO plc and Beijing Union Medical have signed an MoU to jointly work on improving the diagnosis and treatment of dementia in China.
Recycled Plastic Finds New Role In Killing Drug-Resistant Fungi
Researchers have discovered a new, potentially life-saving application for polyethylene terephthalate, which is widely used to make plastic bottles.
CAS Researcher Wins Agilent Thought Leader Award
Researcher Dr. Junying Yuan has won the Agilent Thought Leader Award in recognition of her research into neurodegenerative diseases.
Oral Proteasome Inhibitor Could Improve Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Takeda has announced clinical study results combining oral investigational MLN9708 with lenalidomide and dexamethasone, in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
Researchers Convert Human Embryonic Stem Cells Into Blastocyst-Like Cells
Scientists have converted human embryonic stem cells to a state that is closer to the cells found in the human blastocyst.
Worm-Like Nanoparticles More Deadly To Breast Cancer
Cylindrical shaped nanoparticles are seven times more deadly than traditional spherical ones when delivering drugs to breast cancer cells, according to a study.
Stomach ‘Clock’ Tells Us To Eat At Specific Times Of The Day
Researchers have discovered the first evidence that the nerves in the stomach act as a circadian clock, limiting food intake to specific times of the day.