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  • Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence

    A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid composition of blood and the enzyme activity associated with it predict the development of bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence. The results of the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children (PANIC) study were published in the…


  • Above-ground pump station

    Above-ground pump station

    Smith & Loveless In‘c highlights the’s EVERLAST Series CAPSULAR Above-Ground Pump Station is a pre-engineered wastewater pumping solution that offers enhanced safety, reliability, and high-performance pumping capacity. Engineered for above-ground installation, the CAPSULAR Above-Ground Pump Station eliminates confined space hazards and minimises field labor with its factory-built and tested construction, making it a safe and efficient choice for…


  • New strategy for difficult-to-treat mesothelioma: Immunotherapy and ctDNA insights

    People with operable diffuse pleural mesothelioma may benefit from immunotherapy before and after surgery, based on results of a clinical trial exploring the sequence of treatment and the role of surgery for this difficult to treat cancer.  Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the tissue that lines many organs of the body. Approximately 30,000…


  • Optical sensors detect oil leaks at an early stage in the event of seal failure

    The optoCONTROL CLS1000 series of fibre optic sensors, from Micro-Epsilon, reliably and precisely detect oil leaks in the event of seal failure. At Linde Material Handling, for example, a shaft seal ring (WDR) protects the oil-lubricated gearbox from the electric drive motor. A failure of the WDR would go unnoticed and could cause the motor…


  • New drug candidate STF 1623 activates innate immunity in solid tumors

    Cancer immunotherapy, which primes the body’s immune system to fight off tumors, has historically focused on harnessing T cells’ natural ability to recognize and attack cancer cells. While this approach has saved the lives of patients with melanoma, as well as certain lung cancers and blood cancers, it has been less effective against solid tumors,…


  • Piezo1 identified as key trigger for tension driven skin expansion

    Investigators at Johns Hopkins Medicine report new evidence that the protein Piezo1 controls skin growth by detecting when skin is stretched and then coordinating the metabolic and immune changes necessary for growth. Experts say the findings could ultimately help doctors develop noninvasive therapeutic approaches to create new skin for treating burns and other injuries that…


  • Cornell researchers develop device to simplify fertility treatment

    In the quest to address infertility, Cornell University researchers have developed a groundbreaking device that could simplify and automate oocyte cumulus removal, a critical step in assisted reproductive technologies. Their vibration-powered chip not only simplifies a complex procedure but also extends it to areas of the world lacking skilled embryologists or well-funded labs-reducing overall costs.…


  • Social isolation drives reward-seeking behavior in teens

    A study has found that adolescents become highly motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation. This may be beneficial in driving them towards social interaction, but when opportunities for connection are limited could lead them to pursue less healthy rewards like alcohol or drugs. When we feel socially isolated, our…


  • New Gripple OLE solution gets Network Rail approval

    Listen to this article Network Rail has approved Gripple’s latest innovation, SwiftLine Forked Collar, a revolutionary new product designed to take the complexity out of overhead line equipment (OLE) installation. Forked collars, used for terminating and connecting the ends of conductor wires on OLE, have traditionally been hindered by complex installation processes. The lack of…


  • Rail supplier provides transformer for Hinkley Point C nuclear power project

    Listen to this article Electro-Wind Ltd, designer and manufacturer of transformers and electrical equipment for numerous industries including rail, has announced the design, manufacture, and delivery of a custom-built 500kVA 3PH 415V/690V transformer for the construction of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. Working in partnership with leading a electrical wholesaler, Electro-Wind was entrusted with…