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Long-term expansion and self-organization of human fetal brain organoids

Researchers establish fetal brain organoids as a versatile platform for brain cancer modeling.

12 Jan 2024

Extended liver preservation technique shows promise for daytime transplants

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and feasibility of prolonged DHOPE for extending human donor liver preservation to 20 hours, showing potential for facilitating daytime liver transplantation.

11 Jan 2024

Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential

Study reveals that EPAC1 protein plays a crucial role in regulating the growth of brown and beige adipose tissue, offering potential avenues for treating obesity and improving cardiometabolic health.

11 Jan 2024

Revolutionary four-biomarker panel offers hope for early ovarian cancer detection

The biomarker CA125 for early detection of ovarian cancer.

11 Jan 2024

New intranasal vaccine candidate triggers powerful mucosal defense against SARS-CoV-2

A team of scientists, led by Duke-NUS Medical School, has discovered a potential intranasal vaccine candidate that provides improved, longer-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2 viruses compared to when given as an injection.

10 Jan 2024

Using machine learning to predict disease progression in multiple sclerosis

A combination of only 11 proteins can predict long-term disability outcomes in multiple sclerosis (MS) for different individuals.

9 Jan 2024

Closing the gap: PATROL's approach to overcoming lung cancer diagnostic inequality

A non-invasive, low-cost lung cancer detection platform called PATROL.

9 Jan 2024

QIAGEN receives FDA clearance of NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay for use on both NeuMoDx 96 and 288 Molecular Systems

NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay designed to improve accessibility, affordability and timeliness in sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing in the U.S..

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 9 Jan 2024

Itchy skin? Possible atopic dermatitis? Lavender essential oil might be just what you're looking for

Researchers demonstrate that lavender essential oils, particularly linalyl acetate, effectively suppress atopic dermatitis without skin sensitization, offering a natural, accessible treatment option.

8 Jan 2024

New test detects Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear

In the development of Parkinson's disease (PD), the changes that will lead to neurodegeneration take place in the brain long before patients show any symptoms.

8 Jan 2024

Gut enzyme discovery sheds light on bilirubin balance in humans

Researchers study identified BilR, a gut microbiota-derived enzyme, crucial for converting bilirubin to urobilinogen, impacting bilirubin homeostasis in humans.

7 Jan 2024

Inhalable point-of-care urinary diagnostic platform for early lung cancer detection

Using a new technology developed at MIT, diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy as inhaling nanoparticle sensors and then taking a urine test that reveals whether a tumor is present.

5 Jan 2024

ATCC announces new award from BARDA to provide centralized storage and bioprocessing services for Project NextGen

ATCC, the world’s premier biological materials management and standards organization, today announced a five-year, $87 million award from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to support the development of next-generation medical countermeasures (MCMs) to protect Americans from public health security threats such as coronaviruses.

From ATCC 5 Jan 2024

New study shows intermittent fasting reduces obesity-related brain inflammation and cognitive decline

The long-term beneficial effects of intermittent fasting (IF).

5 Jan 2024

New compound effective against bacterial species resistant to multiple classes of existing antibiotics

Recent studies by Zampaloni et al. and Pahil et al. published in the journal Nature describe a novel method of inhibiting the growth of Gram-negative bacteria such as Acinetobacter using antibiotics consisting of macrocyclic peptides that target the bacterial protein bridge machinery that transports lipopolysaccharides from the cytoplasm to the outer membrane.

4 Jan 2024

EZH2 inhibitors show promise in regenerating insulin-producing cells for type 1 diabetes treatment

Study explores the potential of EZH2 inhibitors GSK126 and Tazemetostat in stimulating β-cell regeneration from pancreatic ductal progenitor cells, offering a novel therapeutic approach for Type 1 Diabetes.

3 Jan 2024

UKHSA and ONS publish latest Winter CIS data

The Winter CIS was launched jointly by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in November 2023 to deliver real-time prevalence and positivity data to aid the surveillance of COVID-19 in the community and help understand the winter pressures on the NHS.

21 Dec 2023

Sirtuin 6: A potential savior for aging cartilage and osteoarthritis

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 23, entitled, "Sirtuin 6 activation rescues the age-related decline in DNA damage repair in primary human chondrocytes."

19 Dec 2023

Exploring instruments for assay development and optimization

In this interview, Michael Nilsson, the Assistant Director of Liquid Handling at FORMULATRIX , talks to News Medical about simplifying assay development and optimization and the different instruments that can be used to minimize cost.

From FORMULATRIX 19 Dec 2023

UMass Amherst researchers develop novel strategy to outsmart antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’

Antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" that can defeat efforts to kill them are an urgent public health crisis, and according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year.

18 Dec 2023

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Long-term expansion and self-organization of human fetal brain organoids

Extended liver preservation technique shows promise for daytime transplants

Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential

Revolutionary four-biomarker panel offers hope for early ovarian cancer detection

New intranasal vaccine candidate triggers powerful mucosal defense against SARS-CoV-2

Using machine learning to predict disease progression in multiple sclerosis

Closing the gap: PATROL's approach to overcoming lung cancer diagnostic inequality

QIAGEN receives FDA clearance of NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay for use on both NeuMoDx 96 and 288 Molecular Systems

Itchy skin? Possible atopic dermatitis? Lavender essential oil might be just what you're looking for

New test detects Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear

Gut enzyme discovery sheds light on bilirubin balance in humans

Inhalable point-of-care urinary diagnostic platform for early lung cancer detection

ATCC announces new award from BARDA to provide centralized storage and bioprocessing services for Project NextGen

New study shows intermittent fasting reduces obesity-related brain inflammation and cognitive decline

New compound effective against bacterial species resistant to multiple classes of existing antibiotics

EZH2 inhibitors show promise in regenerating insulin-producing cells for type 1 diabetes treatment

UKHSA and ONS publish latest Winter CIS data

Sirtuin 6: A potential savior for aging cartilage and osteoarthritis

Exploring instruments for assay development and optimization

UMass Amherst researchers develop novel strategy to outsmart antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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