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Coronavirus biology: viral RNA synthesis, origin, and vaccines

Researchers analyzed the characteristics of coronaviruses and novel CoV vaccine candidates.

10 Aug 2022

Next-generation sequencing system yields results comparable to traditional diagnostics

In the pursuit of accurate diagnoses for illnesses, doctors have traditionally used multiple methods — including culturing patient samples on a wide variety of media, reviewing countless medical records and analyzing clinical data using complex mathematical algorithms — to try to identify the bacterium, virus, fungus or other pathogen responsible for an infection.

10 Aug 2022

A broad sarbecovirus-neutralizing antibody cocktail

Researchers present a rational approach for identifying SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain-targeted broad neutralizing antibody cocktails.

9 Aug 2022

Mount Sinai receives $500,000 SU2C grant to identify therapeutic combinations for KRAS-mutant lung cancers

Mount Sinai is leading a team of lung cancer researchers that has been awarded a three-year, $500,000 grant from Stand Up To Cancer to explore therapeutic approaches to lung tumors with mutations in the KRAS gene, an undertaking that could have a significant impact for a large population of cancer patients who currently lack effective treatment options.

9 Aug 2022

Next-generation monoclonal antibody prevents malaria

Researchers investigate the pharmacokinetics and safety of L9LS, a monoclonal antibody to prevent malaria.

9 Aug 2022

Scripps, UCLA chemists develop a 'molecular editing' toolkit for modifying bicyclic aza-arenes

Chemists from Scripps Research and the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed methods for the precise, flexible modification of a broad class of chemical compounds called bicyclic aza-arenes, which are commonly used to build drug molecules.

9 Aug 2022

The neutralizing activity of a panel of 482 human monoclonal antibodies against Omicron BA.4 and BA.5

Researchers demonstrated differential utilization of the B cell germlines and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein epitopes by cross-neutralizing antibodies in infected, vaccinated and individuals with hybrid immunity.

9 Aug 2022

OU researchers receive nearly $1 million NSF grants for pandemic prediction and prevention projects

Two groups of researchers at the University of Oklahoma have each received nearly $1 million grants from the National Science Foundation as part of its Predictive Intelligence for Pandemic Prevention initiative, which focuses on fundamental research and capabilities needed to tackle grand challenges in infectious disease pandemics through prediction and prevention.

8 Aug 2022

Higher doses of CAR-T therapy achieve better survival rates for young patients with hard-to-treat B-ALL

Young people who received doses of tisagenlecleucel, a chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy, at the higher end of the FDA-approved dosing range had significantly better survival rates at one year compared with those who received lower doses within this range, according to research published today in Blood Advances.

8 Aug 2022

Study demonstrates the success rate of gene analysis using cytological specimens to be extremely high

Personalized medicine for lung cancer using molecular-targeted drugs is common but there have been no prospective validation studies done on the usefulness of lung cancer gene panel testing using cytology samples.

8 Aug 2022

Research progress on the three-dimensional interaction between virus and host genome

A recent study reviewed the current progress on 3D interactions between host and viral genomes.

8 Aug 2022

Sustainable Science; What does the future look like?

We speak to Ali Safavi, CEO and Founder of Grenova about sustainable science, the impact life sciences research is having on our planet, and the solutions they offer for laboratories to help reduce their plastic waste.

From Grenova 8 Aug 2022

Insights into the products and services of Azenta

This interview talks to Andre Kotze about the different services and products available at Azenta.

From Azenta Life Sciences 8 Aug 2022

Discovery could prevent insulin resistance and have significant benefits for people with type 2 diabetes

In a potential game changer for patients with type 2 diabetes, a team of researchers at the Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism Institute (DOMI) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has identified a therapeutic target for the preservation and regeneration of beta cells (β cells) - cells in the pancreas that produce and distribute insulin.

4 Aug 2022

Researchers discover two signaling pathways that are downregulated in human hearts after birth

Published today in Stem Cell Reports, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School discovered two signaling pathways that are downregulated in human hearts after birth.

4 Aug 2022

Turning to Organ-on-a-Chip Studies for the Future of Drug Discovery

In this interview, we speak to Tom Kostrzewski, VP of Science and Technology at CN Bio, about their organ-on-a-chip product and the future of drug discovery.

From CN Bio 3 Aug 2022

Researchers aim to evaluate outcomes of visceral artery pseudoaneurysm in necrotizing pancreatitis

Published by the GIE Journal, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers aimed to evaluate the incidence, clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of visceral artery pseudoaneurysm (PSA) in necrotizing pancreatitis (NP).

2 Aug 2022

New, non-invasive imaging method may help detect an early indicator of glaucoma

A new, non-invasive ocular imaging method may be able to detect an early indicator of glaucoma in time to prevent disease progression and vision loss, according to a new study from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

2 Aug 2022

Pre-existing anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity decreases viral spread but increase SARS-CoV-2 Omicron competitiveness in hamsters

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of pre-existing immunity against SARS-CoV-2 acquired by previous infections (PI) or COVID-19 vaccination on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern such as Delta and Omicron.

2 Aug 2022

NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

The National Institutes of Health has updated its Strategic Plan for NIH Research to Cure Hepatitis B, a roadmap for ending the hepatitis B epidemic, focused on developing a cure as well as improved strategies for vaccination, screening and follow-up care.

1 Aug 2022

Next Generation News and Research

Coronavirus biology: viral RNA synthesis, origin, and vaccines

Next-generation sequencing system yields results comparable to traditional diagnostics

A broad sarbecovirus-neutralizing antibody cocktail

Mount Sinai receives $500,000 SU2C grant to identify therapeutic combinations for KRAS-mutant lung cancers

Next-generation monoclonal antibody prevents malaria

Scripps, UCLA chemists develop a 'molecular editing' toolkit for modifying bicyclic aza-arenes

The neutralizing activity of a panel of 482 human monoclonal antibodies against Omicron BA.4 and BA.5

OU researchers receive nearly $1 million NSF grants for pandemic prediction and prevention projects

Higher doses of CAR-T therapy achieve better survival rates for young patients with hard-to-treat B-ALL

Study demonstrates the success rate of gene analysis using cytological specimens to be extremely high

Research progress on the three-dimensional interaction between virus and host genome

Sustainable Science; What does the future look like?

Insights into the products and services of Azenta

Discovery could prevent insulin resistance and have significant benefits for people with type 2 diabetes

Researchers discover two signaling pathways that are downregulated in human hearts after birth

Turning to Organ-on-a-Chip Studies for the Future of Drug Discovery

Researchers aim to evaluate outcomes of visceral artery pseudoaneurysm in necrotizing pancreatitis

New, non-invasive imaging method may help detect an early indicator of glaucoma

Pre-existing anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity decreases viral spread but increase SARS-CoV-2 Omicron competitiveness in hamsters

NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

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