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Spanish researchers design molecule that stops AIDS virus replicating
A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Spanish universities and research centres has designed small synthetic molecules capable of attaching to the genetic material of the AIDS virus and blocking its replication. 23 Dec 2013

Hunt for RNA biomarkers for prostate cancer and other diseases
The RIBOLUTION project in Germany is developing a platform for the identification and validation of RNA biomarkers for prostate cancer and selected diseases based on genome-spanning screening. 19 Dec 2013

Proteins in circulating tumour cells can predict response to chemotherapy
Scientists from the University of Granada have demonstrated, for the first time, that the presence of specific proteins occurring in circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in blood can predict with great precision a patient's response to chemotherapy. 19 Dec 2013

Combining imaging and assessment can predict Alzheimer's two years in advance
A combination of brain analysis by MRI with a neuropsychological assessment can accurately predict whether people with mild cognitive impairment get Alzheimer's disease within two years. 18 Dec 2013

Exco InTouch gives insights in mHealth solutions for clinical research at mHealth Summit
Exco InTouch took part in a session on mHealth Solutions for patient-centric clinical trials at the annual mHealth Summit in Washington DC this week. 12 Dec 2013

Paper-based diagnostic test and phone app check children for vaccination
Cambridge Consultants is working with US non-profit organisation Diagnostics For All to demonstrate a mobile phone application that can read a simple paper-based test for whether a child has been immunised. 11 Dec 2013

Device measures risk of infection from a blood drop in minutes
A team at the BioMEMS Resource Center at Massachusetts General Hospital has developed a device to rapidly test for inflammation in response to infection. 11 Dec 2013

Bioaxial secures €1.9m funding to develop fluorescence microscopy instruments
Paris-based Bioaxial has completed  equity investment by three new large investors. This capital will back the commercial launch of Bioaxial’s first product, an optical microscopy module. 5 Dec 2013

Electronic membrane monitors and treats patients through skin
An international team has developed an electronic circuit on a flexible membrane that adheres non-invasively to human skin and can contain a range of microdevices for sensing or delivering stimuli or drugs. 4 Dec 2013

New link between gut bacteria, fibre and a fatty acid could be key to treating IBD
Gut bacteria that digest dietary fibre produce a fatty acid that boosts the immune system in the gut and prevents inflammation, according to research at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan. 4 Dec 2013

Genetic test helps optimise cancer treatment
Testing a tumour for certain genes could help decide whether the patient would benefit from receiving additional drugs with a radiotherapy programme, according to a study by the Manchester Cancer Research Centre. 4 Dec 2013

Taking vitamin E, C and other antioxidants can do more harm than good
Research at the University of Oslo shows that taking antioxidant supplements, including vitamins C and E, can upset the body's inbuilt mechanism to handle stress and prevent damage to DNA. They have also found a key to quadrupling lifespan, at least in nematodes. 4 Dec 2013

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