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Wistar scientists develop Persistent Multivalent T Cell Engager for advanced kidney cancer

Advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a deadly form of kidney cancer with few treatment options; even with new immunotherapies, only around one in 10 patients ultimately survive.

4 Jun 2024

New program aims to reduce the strain on caregivers of children with ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by elevated levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that can impair academic and social functioning.

4 Jun 2024

Study offers insights into the use of muscle-building supplements among adolescents, young adults in Canada

A recent study from the University of Toronto has revealed critical insights into the use of muscle-building supplements (such as whey protein and creatine) among adolescents and young adults in Canada.

4 Jun 2024

Triple combination of antibiotics could be the new arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria

In the ongoing battle against antibiotic resistance, a new study published in Engineering by Zhuoren Ling's research team unveils a promising triple combination of antibiotics that significantly expands our arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria.

4 Jun 2024

Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment

Blocking a protein known as CDK7 could prevent heart damage associated with a commonly used cancer chemotherapy medication, according to a study led by scientists at Washington State University.

4 Jun 2024

SCIEX launches new data independent acquisition, ZT Scan DIA, at ASMS 2024

At ASMS 2024, SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, introduces ZT Scan DIA for LC-MS/MS, the next generation in data-independent acquisition (DIA) that leverages the combination of the quadrupole dimension with the rich MS2 data attainable from the Zeno trap.

From SCIEX 4 Jun 2024

N95 respirators potential standard of care in nursing homes and healthcare settings during respiratory viral infections

Researchers examined the efficiency of surgical masks, fabric masks, N95 respirators, and KN95 respirators in lowering the SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in the exhaled breath aerosol samples of COVID-19 patients.

4 Jun 2024

Discovery of antibiotic lolamicin that targets deadly bacteria without harming gut microbiome

Researchers discovered lolamicin, a selective Gram-negative antibiotic, effective against multidrug-resistant pathogens while sparing the gut microbiome.

4 Jun 2024

Thyroid eye disease patients experience lasting improvements after treatment with teprotumumab

Most patients with thyroid eye disease treated with teprotumumab didn't require additional treatments nearly 2 years later, according to industry-supported research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass., and published in the journal Thyroid.

3 Jun 2024

Weight loss drug may change how obese people perceive taste

Semaglutide improved taste sensitivity, changed gene expression in the tongue that's responsible for taste perception, and changed the brain's response to sweet tastes, according to research presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Experimental treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer shows promise in phase 2 clinical trial

Clinicians at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center reported promising preliminary findings based on outcomes in the first six patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer enrolled in a phase 2 clinical trial of the experimental drug BXCL701 in combination with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda).

3 Jun 2024

The role of banana lectin in mitigating inflammatory bowel disease

The therapeutic role of recombinant banana lectin (rBanLec) concerning IBD control and raising vaccination rates.

3 Jun 2024

DefiniGEN and Atelerix collaborate to ship in vitro cell models internationally without the need for freezing or cryopreservation

DefiniGEN Ltd., and Atelerix Ltd., today announced they have successfully shipped in vitro liver models from the UK to a top tier pharma customer in the US. The agreement between the companies combines DefiniGEN’s mechanistically relevant iPSC hepatocytes (Opti-Heps) with Atelerix's hydrogel preservation technology, which prevents loss of function and enables even sensitive samples to remain stable at ambient temperatures for up to two weeks.

From Defini Gen 3 Jun 2024

Foam technology revolutionizes gene therapy, boosting efficiency and safety

Liquid foam gene delivery significantly enhances transfection efficiency and safety, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional methods.

3 Jun 2024

Omega-3 supplements show promise in battling osteoarthritis

A recent study in Nutrients reviewed the efficacy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) by reducing inflammation and supporting joint health.

2 Jun 2024

Integrating PGx testing for personalized prostate cancer treatment

Prostate cancer (PC) is a significant health concern, being the second leading cause of death among American men.

31 May 2024

Synthetic cartilage plugs may help heal osteochondral defects and avoid total knee replacements

Osteochondral defects (OCDs) can cause damage to cartilage and underlying bone, leading to chronic pain and loss of joint function.

31 May 2024

New method enhances the efficacy of bispecific antibody therapies in treating solid tumors

Professor Seung-Woo Lee and PhD candidate Kun-Joo Lee from the Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), in collaboration with NeoImmuneTech Director Donghoon Choi and Professors Dae Hee Kim and Sun Shim Choi from Kangwon National University, have revealed a groundbreaking method to significantly enhance the efficacy of bispecific antibody therapies in treating solid tumors.

31 May 2024

New mobile app shows dramatic success in smoking cessation

A new mobile application, developed under the leadership of researchers from the University of Oulu, Finland, has proven to be an effective aid for long-term smokers attempting to quit.

31 May 2024

Single infusion of engineered T-cells achieves lasting asthma remission in mice

Researchers demostrate that durable asthma remission can be achieved with engineered and long-lived CAR T-cell treatment in mice.

31 May 2024

Efficacy News and Research

Wistar scientists develop Persistent Multivalent T Cell Engager for advanced kidney cancer

New program aims to reduce the strain on caregivers of children with ADHD

Study offers insights into the use of muscle-building supplements among adolescents, young adults in Canada

Triple combination of antibiotics could be the new arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria

Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment

SCIEX launches new data independent acquisition, ZT Scan DIA, at ASMS 2024

N95 respirators potential standard of care in nursing homes and healthcare settings during respiratory viral infections

Discovery of antibiotic lolamicin that targets deadly bacteria without harming gut microbiome

Thyroid eye disease patients experience lasting improvements after treatment with teprotumumab

Weight loss drug may change how obese people perceive taste

Experimental treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer shows promise in phase 2 clinical trial

The role of banana lectin in mitigating inflammatory bowel disease

DefiniGEN and Atelerix collaborate to ship in vitro cell models internationally without the need for freezing or cryopreservation

Foam technology revolutionizes gene therapy, boosting efficiency and safety

Omega-3 supplements show promise in battling osteoarthritis

Integrating PGx testing for personalized prostate cancer treatment

Synthetic cartilage plugs may help heal osteochondral defects and avoid total knee replacements

New method enhances the efficacy of bispecific antibody therapies in treating solid tumors

New mobile app shows dramatic success in smoking cessation

Single infusion of engineered T-cells achieves lasting asthma remission in mice

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