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How Process Analytical Technology Improves Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (433+ words) Download the free PDF to explore Process Analytical Technology in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Continuous monitoring through PAT offers a solution to many of these challenges. In-line tools such as near-infrared or Raman analyzers give manufacturers visibility into the same critical quality…...
Study: Bariatric surgery is safe, effective for obese adolescents and young adults
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (273+ words) A new study from researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center, FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Metamor Institute demonstrates that metabolic and bariatric surgery can be delivered safely and effectively for adolescents and young…...
New study reveals why autistic teens struggle with sounds of unfamiliar voices
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (825+ words) Just like other teenagers, many teens on the autism spectrum are itching to exercise their social muscles. They hope for new friends, fun with people who share their interests, maybe even a romantic relationship. Adolescence is a moment of opportunity…...
Imaging technique uncovers how copper imbalance may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (410+ words) Using a groundbreaking imaging technique, a University of Houston chemist is uncovering how copper imbalances in the body may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS. Over the past decade, Chen's lab has secured more than $4 million…...
New consensus provides updated guidance for managing prolactinoma tumors
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (129+ words) "This consensus balances clinical needs with international evidence-based standards and provides a highly reliable reference for diagnosis and treatment," says Prof. Zhu. Overall, the updated consensus represents a major effort to translate the latest scientific evidence into practical clinical recommendations....
Visual protocol fails to detect critical water quality problems
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (276+ words) A new study finds a widely-used technique for assessing the health of freshwater streams is not effective at detecting a range of water quality problems, including those related to acidity, oxygen levels, and presence of pathogens. Abigail Finch, co-author of…...
Infants use spatial cues to hear voices in noise
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (331+ words) In noisy environments, organisms differentiate sounds they want to detect from interfering noise to improve their perception of target sounds. Infants use spatial cues to hear voices in noise In noisy environments, organisms differentiate sounds they want to detect from…...
Dysregulation of immune regulator NF-κB drives major human diseases
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (802+ words) NF‑κB controls genes involved in inflammation, immunity, cell survival, and proliferation. Triggered by cytokines (TNF‑α, IL‑1β), microbial products, or cellular stress, it translocates to the nucleus and induces pro‑inflammatory mediators. Dysregulation of immune regulator NF-κB drives major…...
Study reveals distinct roles of oxygen-sensing proteins in skeletal muscles
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (708+ words) Skeletal muscles-responsible for movement, joint stabilization, and postural support-are highly metabolically active and heavily reliant on oxygen during physical activity. Study reveals distinct roles of oxygen-sensing proteins in skeletal muscles Skeletal muscles-responsible for movement, joint stabilization, and postural support-are highly…...
New approach accurately predicts lung cancer mutations
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (481+ words) Scientists have developed a new method for accurately predicting gene changes that cause lung cancer, without the need for slower, more expensive lab techniques. The technology was able to identify specific genetic changes with high accuracy, offering a potentially faster,…...