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EVScape: New tool to forecast which SARS-CoV-2 variants could dodge our immunity

Researchers have developed EVScape, a predictive tool that identifies which SARS-CoV-2 strains are most likely to evade host immunity. Utilizing a deep generative model and structural information, the tool offers early warning about viral variants, aiding in the timely development of effective vaccines and treatments.

12 Oct 2023

Engineered bacteria deliver synthetic targets to solid tumors

For several years, researchers have been successfully using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells to target specific antigens found on blood cells as a cure for patients with leukemia and lymphoma.

12 Oct 2023

New clinical trial shows simple way to save thousands of units of blood every year

A world-first clinical trial published in JAMA could provide an easy way to save tens of thousands of units of blood every year in Canada and much more worldwide.

12 Oct 2023

Closed-loop insulin delivery improves pregnancy experiences for women with type 1 diabetes

A new study endorses closed-loop use in type 1 diabetes pregnancy and highlights how the technology can facilitate positive pregnancy experiences.

12 Oct 2023

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Researchers examine the mechanisms responsible for the increased risk of neurocognitive impairment in HIV patients and explore potential treatments.

12 Oct 2023

New topical drug shows promise in preventing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer in the United States, impacting approximately 700,000 people each year.

11 Oct 2023

Virtual psychotherapy improved continuity of care during COVID-19 pandemic

The rapid transition to virtual care that occurred with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in better continuity of psychotherapy visits compared to prior to the pandemic when almost all visits were in-person, according to new research published in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association.

11 Oct 2023

New AI tool predicts future viral variants using evolutionary, biological information

The COVID-19 pandemic seemed like a never-ending parade of SARS-CoV-2 variants, each equipped with new ways to evade the immune system, leaving the world bracing for what would come next.

11 Oct 2023

Recent Advancements in Cell Based Therapy

In this interview, NewsMedical talks to James Brady about cell-based therapy and how the field of genetic engineering transformed.

From MaxCyte, Inc. 11 Oct 2023

Digital Twin Brain: A bridge between biological and artificial intelligence

Recent developments in neuroscience and brain-inspired artificial intelligence have opened up new possibilities in understanding intelligence.

11 Oct 2023

HKU-developed antibiotic drug to enter clinical trials in Mainland China

A new antibiotic drug developed by a research team led by Professor Li Xuechen from the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has recently gained approval from the authorities to undergo clinical trials in the Mainland.

10 Oct 2023

Non-melanoma skin cancer causing greater number of global deaths than melanoma, study finds

Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of skin cancer, a new study presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Congress 2023 has found.

10 Oct 2023

The use of artificial intelligence and natural language processing for mental health interventions

Natural Language Processing (NLP) to examine mental health interventions (MHI).

10 Oct 2023

Drug combo safely decreases pancreatic cancer growth in mice

A new combination of treatments safely decreased growth of pancreatic cancer in mice by preventing cancer cells from scavenging for fuel, a new study finds.

9 Oct 2023

New drug shows promise for epilepsy patients with resistant seizures

In cases where standard therapies fail, a medication called XEN1101 reduces seizure frequency by more than 50% in some patients and sometimes eliminates them altogether, a new study shows.

9 Oct 2023

Machine learning models in healthcare can be victims of their own success, researchers say

Models built on machine learning in health care can be victims of their own success, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine and the University of Michigan.

9 Oct 2023

Study uncovers novel therapeutic target for osteoblastic lesions in prostate cancer bone metastasis

In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Army Medical University and Shenzhen University investigated the pivotal role of miR-18a-5p, a microRNA, in the development and progression of osteoblastic lesions resulting from prostate cancer (PCa) bone metastasis.

9 Oct 2023

Therapeutics News and Research

EVScape: New tool to forecast which SARS-CoV-2 variants could dodge our immunity

Engineered bacteria deliver synthetic targets to solid tumors

New clinical trial shows simple way to save thousands of units of blood every year

Closed-loop insulin delivery improves pregnancy experiences for women with type 1 diabetes

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

New topical drug shows promise in preventing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Virtual psychotherapy improved continuity of care during COVID-19 pandemic

New AI tool predicts future viral variants using evolutionary, biological information

Recent Advancements in Cell Based Therapy

Digital Twin Brain: A bridge between biological and artificial intelligence

HKU-developed antibiotic drug to enter clinical trials in Mainland China

Non-melanoma skin cancer causing greater number of global deaths than melanoma, study finds

The use of artificial intelligence and natural language processing for mental health interventions

Drug combo safely decreases pancreatic cancer growth in mice

New drug shows promise for epilepsy patients with resistant seizures

Machine learning models in healthcare can be victims of their own success, researchers say

Study uncovers novel therapeutic target for osteoblastic lesions in prostate cancer bone metastasis

EMC1 protein found to play pivotal role in retinal vascular development

Study sheds light on PRMT1's role in gastric cancer progression

Solriamfetol may be an effective alternative for managing ADHD in adults, trial shows

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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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