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Yeast could serve as a test organism for study of human obesity

A team of biologists and a mathematician have identified and characterized a network composed of 94 proteins that work together to regulate fat storage in yeast.

2 Jun 2015

Chronic exposure to bacteria may lead to development of Type 2 diabetes

Bacteria and viruses have an obvious role in causing infectious diseases, but microbes have also been identified as the surprising cause of other illnesses, including cervical cancer (Human papilloma virus) and stomach ulcers (H. pylori bacteria).

2 Jun 2015

Previously unknown gene mutation linked to inherited eye disorder, achromatopsia

People with achromatopsia, an inherited eye disorder, see the world literally in black and white. Worse yet, their extreme sensitivity to light makes them nearly blind in bright sunlight. Now, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health System have identified a previously unknown gene mutation that underlies this disorder.

2 Jun 2015

Groundbreaking, combination vaccine may help beat Streptococcus A infections

Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics has developed a groundbreaking, combination vaccine that may finally beat Streptococcus A infections.

2 Jun 2015

Invitae introduces new patient pay program to make genetic testing more affordable, accessible

Invitae Corporation, a genetic information company, announced today the launch of its new patient pay price for its full menu of genetic tests at $475 per indication.

2 Jun 2015

Even during quiet moments, our brains are preparing us to be socially connected to other people

A new study by UCLA neuroscientists sheds light on why Facebook is such a popular diversion for people who feel like taking a break.

1 Jun 2015

Panasonic launch new high sensitivity micro camera head

The new GP-KH232HA micro camera-head benefits from a 1/3 type Full HD single MOS sensor, which can operate at a minimum illumination of just 5 lx at F1.4. Required illumination comprises solely 2000 lx at F8.

From PHC Europe B.V. 1 Jun 2015

University of Southampton and BioInvent enter collaboration to develop new cancer immunotherapies

Leading antibody researchers at the University of Southampton, under the direction of Professor Mark Cragg, Professor of Experimental Cancer Research and Director of the Cancer Pathway Integrated Postgraduate Programme, today announce a three-year research collaboration with BioInvent International.

1 Jun 2015

Scientists one step closer to understanding how brain regulates memory and mood

Scientists are one step closer to understanding how the brain regulates memory and mood, thanks to the discovery of two distinct types of stem cells.

1 Jun 2015

Scientists develop human cortical spheroids

A patient tormented by suicidal thoughts gives his psychiatrist a few strands of his hair. She derives stem cells from them to grow budding brain tissue harboring the secrets of his unique illness in a petri dish. She uses the information to genetically engineer a personalized treatment to correct his brain circuit functioning. Just Sci-fi? Yes, but...

1 Jun 2015

Process of aging could be delayed in human cell lines

Can the process of aging be delayed or even reversed? Research led by specially appointed Professor Jun-Ichi Hayashi from the University of Tsukuba in Japan has shown that, in human cell lines at least, it can. They also found that the regulation of two genes involved with the production of glycine, the smallest and simplest amino acid, is partly responsible for some of the characteristics of aging.

1 Jun 2015

Two grants to bolster research on why ovarian cancer is resistant to chemotherapy

Determining which strains of cancer will eventually become resistant to chemotherapy could be key in figuring out more effective and targeted forms of treatment. Finding the genes responsible for chemo-resistance is what Jeremy Chien, Ph.D., member of the Cancer Biology Program at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, is looking to do with an innovative system that draws inspiration from the early days of cancer gene research.

1 Jun 2015

Secret to the life-long activity of a stem cell niche

The roots of a plant are constantly growing, so that they can provide the plant with water and minerals while also giving it a firm anchor in the ground. Responsible for these functions are pluripotent stem cells. In order to avoid differentiation and to remain pluripotent, these stem cells are dependent on signals from their neighbouring cells.

1 Jun 2015

PGDx introduces ImmunoSelect-R service to support development of immuno-oncology cancer therapies

Personal Genome Diagnostics, Inc., a provider of advanced cancer genome analysis and testing services, today announced the launch of its ImmunoSelect-R service designed to identify mutant neoantigens and support development of immuno-oncology cancer therapies.

1 Jun 2015

Caris Molecular Intelligence allows comparisons between tumors sharing histological features

Caris Life Sciences, a leading biotechnology company focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine, today announced the presentation of data from three studies that demonstrate the utility of Caris Molecular Intelligence®, the company's panomic comprehensive tumor profiling service, in facilitating comparisons between tumors that share histological features.

1 Jun 2015

Study findings underscore importance of PD-1/PD-L1 expression in oncogenic signaling pathways

Caris Life Sciences® today announced the presentation of data from two studies in which researchers utilized Caris Molecular Intelligence®, the company's panomic, comprehensive tumor profiling service, to identify potential therapeutic targets in patients with colorectal and pancreatic cancer subtypes, based on expression of the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligand, PD-L1.

1 Jun 2015

Researchers identify key driver mutations in glioma samples that confirm tumor heterogeneity

Caris Life Sciences today announced the presentation of data from a study in which researchers identified biomarker changes, including key driver mutations, in 89% of metachronous paired glioma tumors, indicating changes in response to therapy as the disease progresses.

1 Jun 2015

Nanopatch Jet Coating drug delivery platform wins 2015 Good Design Award

Invetech, a leader in instrument development, custom automation, and contract manufacturing, and Vaxxas, a biotechnology start-up and developer of the Nanopatch™ needle-free drug delivery technology, have been named winners of the 2015 Good Design Award for development of the Nanopatch Jet Coating Instrument, an advanced technology platform to support needle-free dermal drug delivery research and product development. The award was announced last evening at the Good Design Awards Gala Night held in Sydney, Australia.

1 Jun 2015

Epic Sciences presents single cell sequencing data from mCRPC patients at 2015 ASCO

Epic Sciences announced today that the company will present single cell sequencing data, from metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer patients, at the 2015 annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology. This application expands the investigational utility of Epic Sciences' no cell left behind™ platform to characterize circulating tumor cell (CTC) genomic alterations.

1 Jun 2015

Additional preclinical data on DelMar’s VAL-083 to treat temozolomide-resistant GBM presented at AACR

DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing proven cancer therapies in new orphan drug indications, presented additional preclinical data at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Advances in Brain Cancer Research Conference on the potential for its lead product candidate VAL-083 (dianhydrogalactitol) to treat patients with temozolomide-resistant glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

1 Jun 2015

Medical Science News

Yeast could serve as a test organism for study of human obesity

Chronic exposure to bacteria may lead to development of Type 2 diabetes

Previously unknown gene mutation linked to inherited eye disorder, achromatopsia

Groundbreaking, combination vaccine may help beat Streptococcus A infections

Invitae introduces new patient pay program to make genetic testing more affordable, accessible

Even during quiet moments, our brains are preparing us to be socially connected to other people

Panasonic launch new high sensitivity micro camera head

University of Southampton and BioInvent enter collaboration to develop new cancer immunotherapies

Scientists one step closer to understanding how brain regulates memory and mood

Scientists develop human cortical spheroids

Process of aging could be delayed in human cell lines

Two grants to bolster research on why ovarian cancer is resistant to chemotherapy

Secret to the life-long activity of a stem cell niche

PGDx introduces ImmunoSelect-R service to support development of immuno-oncology cancer therapies

Caris Molecular Intelligence allows comparisons between tumors sharing histological features

Study findings underscore importance of PD-1/PD-L1 expression in oncogenic signaling pathways

Researchers identify key driver mutations in glioma samples that confirm tumor heterogeneity

Nanopatch Jet Coating drug delivery platform wins 2015 Good Design Award

Epic Sciences presents single cell sequencing data from mCRPC patients at 2015 ASCO

Additional preclinical data on DelMar’s VAL-083 to treat temozolomide-resistant GBM presented at AACR

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