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GFH009 disrupts growth signals and triggers apoptosis in hematologic malignancies

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 20, 2023, entitled, "The pharmacodynamic and mechanistic foundation for the antineoplastic effects of GFH009, a potent and highly selective CDK9 inhibitor for the treatment of hematologic malignancies."

28 Dec 2023

New non-steroidal anti-inflammatory can inhibit the cytokine storm and preserve innate immunity

Very early in the COVID-19 pandemic clinical trials in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 confirmed that corticosteroids like dexamethasone reduced mortality, but they were harmful when applied at the first COVID-19 symptoms, due to the weakening of innate antiviral immunity, leading to delayed viral clearance and adverse outcomes in severe viral pneumonias.

28 Dec 2023

3D-printed bone: Biomimetic scaffolds offer hope for cranial defect repair

The cranial bone in the human body performs very important functions, such as protecting the brain and enabling the passage of the cranial nerves that are essential to physiological functioning.

22 Dec 2023

Monkey stem cells made easy: New method unveils xeno-free, efficient culture system

Non-human primates (NHPs) have a high degree of similarity to humans compared to other animal models.

22 Dec 2023

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

Wars, drought, displacement, and instability are causing a dramatic increase in the number of pregnant and breastfeeding women around the world who suffer from malnutrition.

20 Dec 2023

Brazilian researchers create cutting-edge nanoparticle weapon against tuberculosis

A low-cost technology involving nanoparticles loaded with antibiotics and other antimicrobial compounds that can be used in multiple attacks on infections by the bacterium responsible for most cases of tuberculosis has been developed by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil and is reported in an article published in the journal Carbohydrate Polymers.

20 Dec 2023

New study pinpoints mitochondria as key player in dietary fat-cancer connection

The research study is entitled "The Central Role of Mitochondria in the Relationship between Dietary Lipids and Cancer Progression". It revealed new findings on the factors that influence the development of diseases, such as the particularly interesting relationship between dietary fats and the development of cancer.

20 Dec 2023

Bridging ideas to IND: Nona Biosciences' year of impact in biotechnology

Amidst a backdrop of industry-wide hurdles like inflation, talent scarcities, and stringent regulatory landscapes, Nona Biosciences is showing great promise as an emerging global leader in biotechnology.

From Nona BioSciences 19 Dec 2023

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

In a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health, two "forever chemicals" spurred cancer cells in the lab to migrate to new positions, an indication that the chemicals could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms.

18 Dec 2023

New discovery could expand the possibilities for medical use of Botox

PSI researchers have discovered a surprising trick that could expand the possibilities for medical use of botulinun toxin A1, better known under the name Botox, as an active agent.

18 Dec 2023

Study suggests iron accumulation plays a central role in senescence and fibrosis

Researchers investigated the association between cellular damage, iron buildup, senescence, and fibrosis.

18 Dec 2023

Study links omicron's cellular senescence to inflammation and long-COVID risk

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 23, entitled, "Uncovering a unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: selective induction of cellular senescence."

15 Dec 2023

Waseda researchers unravel secrets of building better brain organoids with blood vessels

Researchers at Waseda University led by Assistant Professor Kosuke Kataoka, have uncovered crucial insights into brain organoids’ development.

15 Dec 2023

Alzheimer's may worsen COVID-19 outcomes via olfactory mucosa changes

A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer's disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection, potentially contributing to exacerbated COVID-19 outcomes.

15 Dec 2023

Developing a virtual twin for personalized cancer treatment with CAR-T cell therapy

In recent years, cancer immunotherapies have established themselves as a further pillar of medical oncology alongside traditional treatment options (surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy).

13 Dec 2023

Innovative robotic right ventricle developed to mimic heart biomechanics

Researchers modeled the right ventricle (RV) to create a robot replicating right ventricular hemodynamics and biomechanics.

13 Dec 2023

Brainoware: A breakthrough AI approach using brain organoids for advanced computation

Study in Nature Electronics introduces "Brainoware," an innovative AI hardware approach using brain organoid neural networks for complex tasks like speech recognition and nonlinear dynamic predictions, demonstrating significant potential in AI development.

12 Dec 2023

New optimized vaccine approach targets Hepatitis C virus variability

A method to design vaccines for highly variable viruses like the hepatitis C virus.

12 Dec 2023

Gene therapy shows promise for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated Plakophilin 2 (PKP2) delivery in treating arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM).

12 Dec 2023

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

A Japanese study published in BioRxiv explores the virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant, finding it has a higher effective reproductive number and stronger resistance to immunity from other variants, potentially due to the L455S spike protein mutation.

11 Dec 2023

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GFH009 disrupts growth signals and triggers apoptosis in hematologic malignancies

New non-steroidal anti-inflammatory can inhibit the cytokine storm and preserve innate immunity

3D-printed bone: Biomimetic scaffolds offer hope for cranial defect repair

Monkey stem cells made easy: New method unveils xeno-free, efficient culture system

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

Brazilian researchers create cutting-edge nanoparticle weapon against tuberculosis

New study pinpoints mitochondria as key player in dietary fat-cancer connection

Bridging ideas to IND: Nona Biosciences' year of impact in biotechnology

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

New discovery could expand the possibilities for medical use of Botox

Study suggests iron accumulation plays a central role in senescence and fibrosis

Study links omicron's cellular senescence to inflammation and long-COVID risk

Waseda researchers unravel secrets of building better brain organoids with blood vessels

Alzheimer's may worsen COVID-19 outcomes via olfactory mucosa changes

Developing a virtual twin for personalized cancer treatment with CAR-T cell therapy

Innovative robotic right ventricle developed to mimic heart biomechanics

Brainoware: A breakthrough AI approach using brain organoids for advanced computation

New optimized vaccine approach targets Hepatitis C virus variability

Gene therapy shows promise for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

New SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1 shows increased transmissibility and immune resistance

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