Category Archives: New Research Technology

Eat Real Food and Live Longer

Posted on April 24, 2019 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The headline would seem to be a no-brainer. Eat real food instead of “junk food” and you’ll likely live longer, or at least have a better quality of life as you age. These days, however, eating real food (i.e.: unprocessed … Continue reading →

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Quantifying Pain Effectively

Posted on March 27, 2019 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

There are a multitude of methods to measure a patient’s pain level. Most use a sliding scale to quantify one’s pain from 0 (no pain) to 10 (the worse imaginable pain). Top ten types of pain scales: 1 – 10 … Continue reading →

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Smart Pills Simplify Medication Compliance Issues

Posted on November 29, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Experts estimate that patients who do not take their medications as ordered cost this nation approximately $100 billion a year in additional medical expenses. Much of that additional cost is due to patients getting sicker and needing additional treatments or … Continue reading →

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INFLAMMATION – A Healer or A Killer?

Posted on October 4, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

We’ve all experienced inflammation in our bodies. We get a paper cut and a finger becomes inflamed at that spot—it seems for days on end—before healing. We twist an ankle and the area becomes red and swollen (inflamed); but a … Continue reading →

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Scientists Question New York’s Crime Lab DNA Analysis

Posted on September 20, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Many thrillers and murder mysteries rely on some aspect of DNA evidence to solve the crime. This is true in the make-believe world of written fiction as well as in movies and television. Certainly, it is true in the real … Continue reading →

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Emerging Viral Infections and Genetic Engineering – A Lethal Mix!

Posted on September 6, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Yesterday, I posted an introductory piece regarding the launch of a new science thriller by an author friend of mine, Amy Rogers. The novel is called The Han Agent, and it promises to be another bestseller for Amy. I’ve read … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mess With Bird Flu: THE HAN AGENT by Amy Rogers

Posted on September 5, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

A good friend of mine, Amy Rogers, is launching a new book today, so help us welcome this new science thriller onto our bookshelves! “Fans of Michael Crichton, Tess Gerritsen, James Rollins, Robin Cook, and Richard Preston should check out … Continue reading →

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Flu Prevention Without the Shot

Posted on July 5, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Each year my wife and I trek over to our local pharmacy to get our flu shots before the winter season hits. I’m not needle-adverse, but it’s not a thrilling experience. I would rather have an alternate method of delivery … Continue reading →

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New Vaccine Resembles Space Ice Cream

Posted on March 29, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The methods to deliver vaccines have undergone dramatic changes since the days of the polio vaccine in 1953 when the liquid was dropped onto a sugar cube for dosing. Now vaccines come in a variety of innovative dosing methods other … Continue reading →

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3D Skin Printing Technology

Posted on March 8, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Some time ago I became fascinated with 3D printing technology. The idea of creating duplicates of an object from a blueprint reminded me of the replicator technology from Star Trek. I’ve blogged before about the advances in 3D printing for … Continue reading →

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