Polymer 'bristles' could help repel proteins—and germs—from surfaces in medical settings

A non-toxic coating developed by researchers at University of Toronto Engineering prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces ...
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Ultrasensitive test detects protein clumps to diagnose rare dementia subtype

The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, could help better diagnose dementia patients with the correct pathology, ...

Freshwater mussel protein offers new source of inspiration for medical-grade glues

Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified a protein from the quagga mussel that can stick to surfaces ...
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Revealed: the mysterious ‘dark’ proteins that might play a big role in biology

The human genome contains around 20,000 genes that hold instructions for making working proteins, as most genetic databases ...

Finger-prick blood test may spot active tuberculosis early and predict who develops disease

Household contacts of people with tuberculosis (TB) have a high risk of getting TB themselves, at around 2%. It is currently ...

Direct-to-proteasome strategy degrades two cancer proteins and may curb drug resistance

A preclinical study has developed a strategy that enables the forced elimination of proteins that help tumors survive ...
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Factors Associated With Implementation of Biomarker Testing and Strategies to Improve Its Clinical Uptake in Cancer Care: Systematic Review Using Theoretical Domains Framework

We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. 19 Table 1 summarizes the eligibility criteria. Study design Quantitative (interventional or ...
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Blood test may improve early tuberculosis detection among household contacts

Household contacts of people with tuberculosis (TB) have a high risk of getting TB themselves, at around 2 percent. It is ...