Further evidence found for causal links between cannabis and schizophrenia
A study by the University of Bristol’s School of Experimental Psychology has found people with a greater risk of developing schizophrenia are more likely to try cannabis (University of Bristol, 2016). Earlier this year scientists warned about the increased risk of psychosis for vulnerable people who use cannabis. Their warnings followed evidence suggesting an increased … Continue reading Further evidence found for causal links between cannabis and schizophrenia
Cardiff University developing low-cost tool for dementia assessment
Cardiff University has been awarded around half a million pounds to develop a low-cost cognitive tool for dementia assessment in low and middle income countries (LMICs) (Cardiff University, 2016). Expanding on existing work at Cardiff University and the University of California, San Francisco, the new project will generate novel tablet-based tools for dementia diagnosis, in … Continue reading Cardiff University developing low-cost tool for dementia assessment
MedaPhor and SonoSim make patent infringement agreement
MedaPhor Limited and MedaPhor North America Inc. has announced today that MedaPhor and SonoSim Inc. and The Regents of the University of California have reached an agreement in principle on a patent licence and patent infringement settlement (MedaPhor, 2016). As a result, the parties will proceed to formalise their agreement in writing, following which the … Continue reading MedaPhor and SonoSim make patent infringement agreement
Researchers find ageing is reversible in mice
New research suggests it is possible to slow or even reverse ageing, at least in mice, by undoing changes in gene activity, the same kinds of changes that are caused by decades of life in humans (Scientific American, 2016). By tweaking genes that turn adult cells back into embryonic-like ones, researchers at the Salk Institute … Continue reading Researchers find ageing is reversible in mice
Scientists trial a living bandage for knee injuries
A living bandage made from stem cells, which could revolutionise the treatment and prognosis of meniscal tears, a common sporting knee injury, has been trialled in humans for the first time by scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Liverpool (University of Bristol, 2016). Meniscal tears are suffered by over one million people a year … Continue reading Scientists trial a living bandage for knee injuries
Magstim announces new distribution partnership in the Netherlands
Magstim has announced a new partnership with Neurostim, a distributor based in Enschede in the Netherlands. The partnership involves the exclusive distribution of the Magstim TMS product range (Magstim, 2016). Neurostim has over thirteen years experience in medical device sales and marketing. The business development company focuses on the medical and technical area, and has … Continue reading Magstim announces new distribution partnership in the Netherlands
Scientists identify a cause and possible route to treat ALS
A team of researchers, lead by Professor William Griffiths of Swansea University Medical School and Professor Martin Turner of the University of Oxford, have published the results of a study that shows for the first time people with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) have higher levels of cholesterol in the fluid surrounding the brain than people … Continue reading Scientists identify a cause and possible route to treat ALS
Bristol University researchers looking for dogs with osteoarthritis for new study
The University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences is asking owners of dogs showing signs of osteoarthritis to take part in a first study of its kind to find out whether an omega-3 oil derived from algae can help dogs with osteoarthritis (University of Bristol, 2016). Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid found … Continue reading Bristol University researchers looking for dogs with osteoarthritis for new study
Moleculomics secures Government of Canada funding
Moleculomics In Silico Discovery Inc, part of Moleculomics group, has received funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program. The funding, together with business advisory services, will support the development of a predictive technology to develop a set of tools and processes which will discern between a drug destined for legislative … Continue reading Moleculomics secures Government of Canada funding
Organic crystal research secures EU funding
A University of Bristol-led international project investigating a new method of controlling the growth of organic crystals has been awarded €2.9m in Horizon 2020 funding (University of Bristol, 2016). The MagnaPharm project aims to direct polymorphism in pharmaceutical compounds by crystallising them in high magnetic fields. The ability to direct polymorphism would have a transformative … Continue reading Organic crystal research secures EU funding
