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Innovating echocardiography video segmentation with temporal and noise-resilient techniques for refined cardiovascular diagnostic imaging
The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityOhio State takes center stage in NASA technology competition
Ohio State UniversityBeating the AI bottleneck
Rice UniversityResearchers confirm method used in water simulations can cause errors
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The Universitat Jaume I and Semicrol, S.L. transform scientific research with the reuse of biological samples
Universitat Jaume IReducing the number of animals used in experimentation is a key challenge in research. To address this issue, the Universitat Jaume I in Castelló and the company Semicrol, S.L. have developed aRukon, an innovative platform that facilitates the reuse of biological samples stored in laboratories around the world.
aRukon has revolutionised the way researchers manage and share their samples. Its free sample manager is available globally and allows users to manage, catalogue and reuse tissues, biological fluids and genetic material. The platform optimises their use, guarantees traceability, improves storage and facilitates collaboration between scientists.
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- State Research Agency of the Ministry of Science and Innovation (Spain)
Close encounters of the venomous kind: keeping pets safe during snake season
Texas A&M UniversityDr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, helps pet owners prepare for the potential risk of snake bites this summer.
Expert interview | Fight against the silent killer of preventable hypertension
BGI GenomicsHypertension has long affected communities across China, contributing to 60% of strokes and half of all heart attacks nationwide.
As a leading cardiovascular expert, Prof. Feng Yingqing of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital is transforming chronic disease management through innovative strategies like genetic sequencing and systematic prevention to effectively reducing cardiovascular risks.
Congratulations to Professor Qian Kun, editorial board member of LabMed Discovery, for winning the "Ruiyuan Youth Science and Technology Award" of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterOn April 6, the 129th anniversary commemoration meeting of Shanghai Jiao Tong University was held at the Minhang campus. President (Principal) Ding Kuiling announced the list of the third "Ruiyuan Science and Technology Award" and the second "Ruiyuan Youth Science and Technology Award" at the meeting. Professor Qian Kun, editor of LabMed Discovery and professor at the School of Biomedical Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, won the Life and Medical Science and Technology Award of the second "Ruiyuan Youth Science and Technology Award".
The mystery islands of Great Salt Lake
University of UtahIn recent years, strange reed-covered mounds have sprung up on the drying playa of Utah’s Great Salt Lake, revealing spots where freshwater has been pushed under pressure to the surface. University of Utah scientists are discovering that these groundwater deposits could be thousands of feet deep, originating as ancient runoff from nearby mountains.
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- Utah Department of Natural Resources