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MedUni Vienna scientists discover new pain medication with fewer side effects

People with chronic pain are often dependent on drugs from the class of opioids with sometimes considerable side effects.

6 Dec 2023

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy can eliminate need for regional nodal irradiation in breast cancer

For patients whose breast cancer converted from lymph node-positive to lymph node-negative disease after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, skipping adjuvant regional nodal irradiation (RNI) did not increase the risk of disease recurrence or death five years after surgery, according to results from the NRG Oncology/NSABP B-51/RTOG 1304 clinical trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

6 Dec 2023

Evonetix Announces Agreement for Revolutionary Gene Synthesis Platform With Analog Devices

EVONETIX LTD (‘Evonetix’), the company developing semiconductor scale technology to improve access to gene synthesis, today announces the signing of a joint development agreement and commercial supply agreement with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global semiconductor leader.

6 Dec 2023

Camena Bioscience appoints Dr. Nicola Thompson as Chair of the Board

Camena Bioscience, a synthetic biology company providing genes to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, today announced it has appointed Dr Nicola Thompson as Chair of its Board of Directors.

From Camena Bioscience 6 Dec 2023

New biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease identified through reverse metabolomics

In recent years, microbiome research has started to shift its focus from the microbes themselves to the molecules they produce.

5 Dec 2023

Study exploits biomolecular condensates to inhibit androgen receptor in prostate cancer

Transcription factors play essential roles in turning the genetic information encoded in genes into proteins in all cells and organisms.

5 Dec 2023

Scientists unmask molecule that fuels leukemia growth

In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, explored the impact of m6A modification on the maturation process of precursor microRNAs (pre-miRNAs) and its potential role in tumorigenesis.

4 Dec 2023

Study delves into the molecular intricacies of osteosarcoma in elderly patients

In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, scientists from Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, and Huazhong University of Science and Technology delve into the molecular intricacies of osteosarcoma in the elderly.

4 Dec 2023

Neuroimaging and network modeling tools shed light on Alzheimer's disease in animal models

Indiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools - previously developed to analyze brains of patients in the clinic - to investigate Alzheimer's disease progression in preclinical animal models.

4 Dec 2023

Pharmacy Forecast Report: Societal issues poised to transform healthcare delivery

Societal issues - including the growth in ultra-high-cost treatments, the epidemic of mental health and substance use disorders, climate change, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) - could alter how health systems serve their communities within five years, according to the latest annual ASHP/ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast Report.

4 Dec 2023

CN Bio PhysioMimix Organ-on-a-Chip data supports Inipharm’s INI-822 for metabolic liver disease treatment now in clinical testing

CN Bio today announced its PhysioMimix® assay for Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

From CN Bio 4 Dec 2023

UK Biobank unveils world's largest genetic data set

In a momentous landmark for medical research, UK Biobank has today [Thursday 30 November] unveiled incredible new data from whole genome sequencing of its half a million participants.

4 Dec 2023

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety. The findings open the door to new therapies to treat anxiety, depression and other mental-health conditions.

4 Dec 2023

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), is pleased to announce a $16 million expansion of the Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research, a grant program to enable early-career investigators with labs in the US and Canada to research healthspan-expanding therapeutics and treatments.

1 Dec 2023

New drug combination may improve treatment for rare nerve sheath tumors

Combining a pair of experimental drugs may help treat malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with fewer harmful side effects, according to preliminary animal studies led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery.

1 Dec 2023

Novel miRNA-based therapy shows promise for treatment of drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) including cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and gallbladder cancer (GBC) are becoming more prevalent globally.

30 Nov 2023

Scientists uncover cellular cause of heart defects in babies born to women with diabetes

When women with diabetes become pregnant, they face not only the typical challenges of pregnancy and impending parenthood, but also a scary statistic: they're five times more likely to have a baby with a congenital heart defect.

30 Nov 2023

C-Path's TRxA and Celdara Medical announce MOU to identify and advance promising new therapeutics

Critical Path Institute's (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) and Celdara Medical today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at identifying and advancing promising new therapeutics in areas of high unmet medical need.

29 Nov 2023

UK Biobank data opens door to new era of precision medicine

In a momentous landmark for medical research, UK Biobank has today [Thursday 30 November] unveiled incredible new data from whole genome sequencing of its half a million participants.

29 Nov 2023

COVID-19 in pregnancy tied to higher preterm birth risk; early vaccine adoption shows protective effect

The impact of maternal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection on infant health.

29 Nov 2023

Therapeutics News and Research

MedUni Vienna scientists discover new pain medication with fewer side effects

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy can eliminate need for regional nodal irradiation in breast cancer

Evonetix Announces Agreement for Revolutionary Gene Synthesis Platform With Analog Devices

Camena Bioscience appoints Dr. Nicola Thompson as Chair of the Board

New biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease identified through reverse metabolomics

Study exploits biomolecular condensates to inhibit androgen receptor in prostate cancer

Scientists unmask molecule that fuels leukemia growth

Study delves into the molecular intricacies of osteosarcoma in elderly patients

Neuroimaging and network modeling tools shed light on Alzheimer's disease in animal models

Pharmacy Forecast Report: Societal issues poised to transform healthcare delivery

CN Bio PhysioMimix Organ-on-a-Chip data supports Inipharm’s INI-822 for metabolic liver disease treatment now in clinical testing

UK Biobank unveils world's largest genetic data set

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

New drug combination may improve treatment for rare nerve sheath tumors

Novel miRNA-based therapy shows promise for treatment of drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

Scientists uncover cellular cause of heart defects in babies born to women with diabetes

C-Path's TRxA and Celdara Medical announce MOU to identify and advance promising new therapeutics

UK Biobank data opens door to new era of precision medicine

COVID-19 in pregnancy tied to higher preterm birth risk; early vaccine adoption shows protective effect

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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