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Medicines for All Institute partners with South African manufacturer to increase access to lifesaving drugs

The Medicines for All Institute has entered into a partnership with a manufacturer in South Africa to commercialize advances made by the institute to improve access to lifesaving medications for HIV/AIDS and other diseases.

13 Feb 2020

Skin cancer rates found to be higher among gay and bisexual men

In the largest study of skin cancer rates among gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals, investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital report important differences in skin cancer prevalence among sexual minorities. Rates of skin cancer were higher among gay and bisexual men compared to heterosexual men but lower among bisexual women than heterosexual women.

12 Feb 2020

Novel melatonin receptor molecules potentially address circadian rhythm disturbances

Like breathing or blinking, behaviors regulated by our circadian rhythms, such as digestion and sleep-wake cycles, go unnoticed by most people.

10 Feb 2020

Study identifies two possible targets to halt liver damage in NASH

As much as 12 percent of adults in the United States are living with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), an aggressive condition that can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.

6 Feb 2020

On drug pricing, the President’s numbers are still off

During the 2020 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump zeroed in on prescription drug prices, arguing that his administration is "taking on the big pharmaceutical companies."

5 Feb 2020

Warren is right. Presidents have the power to bypass Congress on drug pricing

On the presidential primary campaign trail in Iowa, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) brought out a favorite talking point: ways the president can bring down drug prices without waiting for Congress.

31 Jan 2020

5 things to know about Trump’s Medicaid block grant plan

The Trump administration unveiled a plan Thursday that would dramatically revamp Medicaid by allowing states to opt out of part of the current federal funding program and instead seek a fixed payment each year in exchange for gaining unprecedented flexibility over the program.

31 Jan 2020

New discovery could enable scientists to fine-tune activity of cancer-killing immune cells

A discovery by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers could allow scientists to fine-tune genetically engineered immune cells to heighten their killing power against tumors or to decrease their activity level in the case of severe side effects.

31 Jan 2020

First in-depth analysis of primate ovarian aging at single-cell resolution

Due to the modern tendency to postpone childbirth until later in life, a growing number of women are experiencing issues with infertility.

30 Jan 2020

MCG scan shows promise in evaluating chest pain for acute coronary artery syndrome

Undiagnosed chest pain sends 8-10 million Americans to Emergency Departments annually, making it the second most common complaint. Emergency physicians must rapidly identify patients whose chest pain is cardiac-related.

30 Jan 2020

A guide to following the health debate in the 2020 elections

Health has been a top issue in the presidential campaign during the past year: Not only do the Democratic candidates disagree with President Donald Trump, but they also disagree among themselves.

30 Jan 2020

Trump’s latest health care challenge: Gaining voters’ trust

Far more Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of several high-profile health care issues than give him positive marks, underscoring the challenge the president faces in claiming health care as a political asset in his reelection bid.

30 Jan 2020

60+ organizations to speak as the NASH Summit Boston returns

Hansonwade will present the 4th NASH Summit in Boston from May 4-7, 2020. For its anticipated return, the forum is set to widen its program and congregate over 350+ industry stakeholders for presentations from global regulatory agencies and leading biopharma.

From 4th NASH Summit Boston 29 Jan 2020

Benchling launches new solution to help life science companies maximize lab automation investments

Benchling, the leading life sciences R&D cloud platform, today announced the launch of Benchling for Lab Automation, a new solution to help life sciences companies maximize lab automation investments.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS2020) 28 Jan 2020

Research provides insights about sex- and gender-specific aspects of medicine

At present, a focus on males in basic research and clinical trials means that models of disease are also based on men. Symptoms and disease progression in male patients are therefore considered the standard, while disease manifestations that are usually observed in women are judged "atypical".

28 Jan 2020

Technology used on the ISS could reveal important information about human health

In an article published recently in Microgravity, a Nature Journal, researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute demonstrate a unique method for studying the mechanisms behind the formation of amyloid fibrils associated with diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

27 Jan 2020

Call for FDA to withdraw preterm birth drug divides doctors and insurers

Doctors fear that the only drug approved to prevent preterm birth, the nation’s leading cause of infant mortality and disability, will no longer be available to expectant mothers.

27 Jan 2020

Algae improves human gastrointestinal issues, study shows

A widespread, fast-growing plant called Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is famous in scientific laboratories due to its position as the world's most exhaustively studied algae.

27 Jan 2020

Synthego adopts good manufacturing practices for highest-quality genome engineering for clinical applications

Synthego, the genome engineering company, today announced it has adopted Good Manufacturing Practice standards to provide academic and industry partners with high-quality reagents for use in clinical research and development.

From Synthego Corporation 23 Jan 2020

Synthego adopts GMP standards for producing sgRNA

Synthego has adopted Good Manufacturing Practice standards for producing customized GMP-grade synthetic guide RNA at its facilities, an initiative the company said will benefit its academic and industry customers as they develop advanced cell and gene therapies.

From Synthego Corporation 23 Jan 2020

Pharmaceuticals News and Research

Medicines for All Institute partners with South African manufacturer to increase access to lifesaving drugs

Skin cancer rates found to be higher among gay and bisexual men

Novel melatonin receptor molecules potentially address circadian rhythm disturbances

Study identifies two possible targets to halt liver damage in NASH

On drug pricing, the President’s numbers are still off

Warren is right. Presidents have the power to bypass Congress on drug pricing

5 things to know about Trump’s Medicaid block grant plan

New discovery could enable scientists to fine-tune activity of cancer-killing immune cells

First in-depth analysis of primate ovarian aging at single-cell resolution

MCG scan shows promise in evaluating chest pain for acute coronary artery syndrome

A guide to following the health debate in the 2020 elections

Trump’s latest health care challenge: Gaining voters’ trust

60+ organizations to speak as the NASH Summit Boston returns

Benchling launches new solution to help life science companies maximize lab automation investments

Research provides insights about sex- and gender-specific aspects of medicine

Technology used on the ISS could reveal important information about human health

Call for FDA to withdraw preterm birth drug divides doctors and insurers

Algae improves human gastrointestinal issues, study shows

Synthego adopts good manufacturing practices for highest-quality genome engineering for clinical applications

Synthego adopts GMP standards for producing sgRNA

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