Georgia Institute of Technology
Using millions of years of cell evolution in the fight against cancer
As the medical community continues to make positive strides in personalized cancer therapy, scientists know some dead ends are unavoidable. Drugs that target specific genes in cancerous cells are effective, but not all proteins ...
Genetics
Aug 07, 2012 |
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Research shows potential of microneedles to target therapeutics to the back of the eye
Thanks to tiny microneedles, eye doctors may soon have a better way to treat diseases such as macular degeneration that affect tissues in the back of the eye. That could be important as the population ages ...
Ophthalmology
Jul 23, 2012 |
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Musical glove improves sensation, mobility for people with spinal cord injury
Georgia Tech researchers have created a wireless, musical glove that may improve sensation and motor skills for people with paralyzing spinal cord injury (SCI).
Neuroscience
Jul 17, 2012 |
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Study will provide information on how infectious diseases may be transmitted on aircraft
A new study is expected to provide the first detailed information on how infectious diseases may be transmitted aboard commercial airliners. Sponsored by aircraft manufacturer Boeing, the research will document ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 07, 2012 |
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Cell contents may be key to controlling toxicity of Huntington's disease protein
New research into the cell-damaging effects of Huntington's disease suggests a potentially new approach for identifying possible therapeutic targets for treating the nerve-destroying disorder.
Genetics
Jun 06, 2012 |
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Cancer breathalyzer: Researchers developing breath test for possible diagnosis of lung and breast cancers
(Medical Xpress) -- A breath test designed to detect established lung cancer in humans showed promising results in a study conducted by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Winship Cancer ...
Cancer
Jun 06, 2012 |
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Robot reveals the inner workings of brain cells
Gaining access to the inner workings of a neuron in the living brain offers a wealth of useful information: its patterns of electrical activity, its shape, even a profile of which genes are turned on at a ...
Neuroscience
May 06, 2012 |
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Molecular probes identify changes in fibronectin that may lead to disease
Fibronectin plays a major role in wound healing and embryonic development. The protein, which is located in the extracellular matrix of cells, has also been linked to pathological conditions including cancer ...
Medical research
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Imipramine blue: Novel compound halts tumor spread, improves brain cancer treatment in animal studies
Treating invasive brain tumors with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation has improved clinical outcomes, but few patients survive longer than two years after diagnosis. The effectiveness of the treatment ...
Cancer
Mar 28, 2012 |
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Georgia Tech develops computational algorithm to assist in cancer treatments
High-throughput DNA sequencing technologies are leading to a revolution in how clinicians diagnose and treat cancer. The molecular profiles of individual tumors are beginning to be used in the design of chemotherapeutic ...
Cancer
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Georgia Tech develops software for the rapid analysis of foodborne pathogens
2011 brought two of the deadliest bacterial outbreaks the world has seen during the last 25 years. The two epidemics accounted for more than 4,200 cases of infectious disease and 80 deaths. Software developed at Georgia Tech ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Non-invasive measurements of tricuspid valve anatomy can predict severity of valve leakage
An estimated 1.6 million Americans suffer moderate to severe leakage through their tricuspid valves, which are complex structures that allow blood to flow from the heart's upper right chamber to the ventricle. ...
Cardiology
Jan 18, 2012 |
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Focus on glaucoma origins continues path toward potential cure
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. Nearly 4 million Americans have the disorder, which affects 70 million worldwide. There is no cure and no early symptoms. Once vision is lost, it's permanent.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 17, 2012 |
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New software improves healthcare delivery in Africa
Researchers from the Georgia Tech College of Computing, working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have developed a digital data tracking system to assist low-resource ...
Health
Nov 09, 2011 |
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Grant funds feasibility study of microneedle patches for polio vaccination
The Georgia Institute of Technology will receive funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables researchers worldwide to test unorthodox ...
Medical research
Nov 07, 2011 |
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