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Two patients in the United States who are paralysed from the neck down have been able to control a robotic arm using their thoughts.
It allowed one to drink unaided for the first time in nearly 15 years.
The technique, described in the journal Nature, links a sensor implanted in the brain to a computer, which translates electrical signals into commands.
BBC News (Ricerca e sperimentazione) - Mar, 22 Maggio 2012
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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The Agency published the final reflection paper on ethical and good clinical practice (GCP) aspects of clinical trials of medicinal products for human use conducted outside of the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) and submitted in marketing authorisation applications to the EU regulatory authorities. Entering into force on 1 May 2012, the aim of the paper is to strengthen existing processes to provide assurance to regulators and stakeholders that clinical trials meet the required ethical and GCP standards, no matter where in the world they have been conducted.
EMA - European Medicines Agency (Ricerca e sperimentazione) - Mar, 24 Aprile 2012
http://www.ema.europa.eu
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A study examined Facebook as a mechanism to reach and survey young adults about tobacco and other substance use. Results showed that, despite wide variety in the success of individual ads and potential concerns about sample representativeness, Facebook can be a useful, cost-effective recruitment option for assessment of health behavior in young adults.
Journal of Medical Internet Research - JMIR (Ricerca e sperimentazione) - Lun, 27 Febbraio 2012
http://www.jmir.org
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A team of researchers has generated a map over the effects of small drug-like molecules on PARP1 and other similar proteins in the body. This map may explain the mechanism behind putative side effects of the so-called PARP inhibitors, and can play an important role in the development of novel tailor-made cancer drugs. The study will hopefully contribute to new cancer therapies with fewer detrimental side effects.
Karolinska Institutet (Ricerca e sperimentazione) - Mar, 21 Febbraio 2012
http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=130&l=en
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Recruitment of young people for health research by traditional methods has become more expensive and challenging over recent decades. The Internet presents an opportunity for innovative recruitment modalities. Results demonstrate the potential of using modern information and communication technologies to engage young women in health research and penetrate into nonurban communities. The success of this method has implications for future medical and population research in this and other demographics.
Journal of Medical Internet Research - JMIR (Ricerca e sperimentazione) - Mar, 7 Febbraio 2012
http://www.jmir.org
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The European Commission has published a call for proposals for Researchers' Night 2012. The Researchers' Night will be an occasion for a European-wide public and media event for the promotion of research careers. It is intended to ensure as large a geographical coverage as possible, involving a maximum number of Member States and Associated Countries. Activities should to be focused on the public at large, and feature researchers being actively involved and directly in contact with the public. Proposal deadline is January 10, 2012.
Cordis - Community Research and Development Information Service (Ricerca e sperimentazione) - Mar, 4 Ottobre 2011
http://cordis.europa.eu