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Optical Spectro-Polarimetric Imaging Instrument Shows Never Before Seen Textures of Skin Lesions

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev are developing a new device that detects cancerous skin tumors, including melanomas that aren't visible to the naked eye.

25 Nov 2009

Cook Medical Introduced New Laparoscopy Products at AAGL Congress

Laparoscopic surgeons received their first glimpse of Cook Medical’s uterine manipulator/injectors (UMI) last week at the 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, sponsored by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).

24 Nov 2009

Scientists Study Ribosome Interaction with Help of Cryo-Electron Microscopy

Two new studies reveal in unprecedented detail how the ribosome interacts with other molecules to assemble new proteins and guide them toward their destination in biological cells. The studies used molecular dynamics flexible fitting (MDFF) to examine the interaction of the ribosome with two prominent molecular partners.

24 Nov 2009

High Resolution Images of Peptides Help Scientists Understand Biomolecules

By producing some of the highest resolution images of peptides attaching to mineral surfaces, scientists have a deeper understanding how biomolecules manipulate the growth crystals. This research may lead to a new treatment for kidney stones using biomolecules.

24 Nov 2009

Analysis and Outlook on Medical Equipment Market in India

"India Medical Equipment Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015" report provides key data, information and analysis on the India medical equipment market. The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on 17 medical equipment markets. The report provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting these markets and provides key analytical insights on the market dynamics. The report also reviews the competitive landscape in terms of mergers and acquisitions, pipeline products and technology offerings.

21 Nov 2009

Study Shows Cold Laser Increases Tumour Growth in Skin Cancer

High irradiances of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) should not be used over melanomas. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Cancer studied the pain relieving, anti-inflammatory ‘cold laser’, finding that it caused increased tumour growth in a mouse model of skin cancer.

20 Nov 2009

Researcher Develops Micro-Endoscope to Detect Cancer at Early Stage

Traditional endoscopes provide a peek inside patients' bodies. Now, a University of Florida engineering researcher is designing ones capable of a full inspection.

20 Nov 2009

PerkinElmer and Gilson Partner to Offer Mass Spectroscopy to Scientists

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, and Gilson, Inc., an industry leader in purification systems for liquid chromatography (LC) and solid phase extraction (SPE), today announced a mass spectroscopy (MS) collaboration to support pharmaceutical and biotech scientists.

19 Nov 2009

New Miniature Microscope Helps in Precise Brain Tumor Surgery

A new miniature, hand-held microscope may allow more precise removal of brain tumors and an easier recognition of tumor locations during surgery.

19 Nov 2009

Researchers Discover Way to Illuminate Inside of Cells Using Nanoparticles

If you're watching the complex processes in a living cell, it is easy to miss something important—especially if you are watching changes that take a long time to unfold and require high-spatial-resolution imaging

19 Nov 2009