Findings of team led by ASU scientists offer hope for therapies targeting cell loss in the brain, an inevitable and devastating outcome of Alzheimer’s progression.Continue reading
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Partnering with U.S. Army to improve Ebola detection
To catch a serial killer, homicide detectives must quickly and accurately find clues. Trace evidence left at a crime scene will eventually reveal the killer’s presence and identity, but the detectives first have to know what to look for.Continue reading
BRAIN center gathers to ponder future, direction
For all its resiliency and creativity, the human brain is equally fragile and prone to disease. Millions around the world are affected by neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. In fact, a World Health Organization study found eight out of 10 disorders in the three highest disability classes are linked to neurological problems, a figure likely to increase, as the global elderly population is expected to double by 2050.Continue reading
Insys Therapeutics, Inc. appoints Andrew G. Long as Chief Financial Officer
PHOENIX, July 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSY) (“Insys” or “the Company”) announced today that Andrew G. Long has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 7, 2017.
Castle Biosciences’ Uveal Melanoma Test Receives Positive Medicare Local Coverage Determination and Commercial Insurance Positive Coverage Policies
Over 115 million lives now covered: Palmetto GBA issues final local coverage determination; Fourteen Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and Aetna release positive coverage policy
Dr. Edgar Staren Appointed President of TransMed7
TransMed7, LLC Announces President Appointment
ASU-TGen led study identifies source of mutation in Alzheimer’s disease
ANK1 gene expression change found in brain’s microglia cells associated with neuroinflammationContinue reading
SenesTech’s ContraPest Effective in a Second Species of Rat
SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), a developer of proprietary technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, today announced the effective application of ContraPest in a second species of rat; Rattus rattus, commonly known as the black rat or roof rat.