A collaborative effort between researchers at the Henan Academy of Innovations in Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, and Shenzhen University School of Medicine has provided the first proof-of-principle study demonstrating that targeting a receptor on the surface of anti-inflammatory regulatory T cells (Tregs) can restore their function and alleviate asthma in mice. The study, published March … Read more
25 Feb 2026 Stevens INI uses near-IR and ultrasound to study links between hemodynamics and disease. A project at USC Keck School of Medicine has studied how brain blood flow and oxygenation provide early clues to a patient’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia the study may indicate new less invasive routes … Read more
24 Feb 2026 Light-based device uses quantum dots to spot ultra-low biomarker levels. A project at China’s Shenzhen University has developed a new sensing platform for the detection of biomakers in blood. Described in Optica, the device “paves the way for next-generation diagnostic platforms,” according to the researchers. Detecting biomolecules at ultralow concentrations remains a fundamental challenge … Read more
Insulin resistance – when the body doesn’t properly respond to insulin, a hormone that helps control blood glucose levels – is one of the fundamental causes of diabetes. In addition to diabetes, it is widely known that insulin resistance can lead to cardiovascular, kidney and liver diseases. While insulin resistance is tightly associated with obesity, it has been difficult to evaluate insulin resistance itself in the clinic. For the first time, … Read more
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are one of the largest families of cell surface proteins in the human body that recognize hormones, neurotransmitters, and drugs. These receptors regulate a wide range of physiological processes and are the targets of more than 30% of currently marketed drugs. The histamine H1 receptor (H1R) is one such GPCR subtype that … Read more
12 Feb 2026 Immune to heat and high voltage, optical sensor can spot problems inside transformers. Researchers have fabricated a “hair-thin” microphone made entirely of silica fiber that can detect a large range of ultrasound, sound frequencies beyond the reach of the human ear. Able to withstand temperatures up to 1,000 °C, they say that the device … Read more
20 Jan 2026 Keck School of Medicine and Caltech image both tissue and blood vessels simultaneously. A project at USC Keck School of Medicine and Caltech has developed an imaging platform offering improved views of both blood vessels and tissue. Described in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the new method has the potential to address current gaps in medical … Read more
20 May 2025 Tel Aviv startup says series C venture round includes support from European Innovation Council Fund. Wi-Charge, an Israeli startup company that has developed infrared power-beaming technology to charge consumer electronics and other devices without the need for an electrical cable, says it has raised $20 million in a new round of venture funding. Led by … Read more
It’s been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. As SARS-CoV-2 shifts to endemic status, questions about its future evolution remain. New variants of the virus will likely emerge, driven by positive selection for traits such as increased transmissibility, longer infection duration and the ability to evade immune defenses. These changes could allow … Read more
In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Arvonn Tully and Esther Kieserman from Yokogawa Life Science about how confocal-based high-content imaging is advancing core facility research and improving data reliability. Could you introduce yourselves and share your background, particularly your work with confocal-based high-content imaging and analysis? Esther Kieserman (EK): I have worked in the microscopy … Read more