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New discovery could expand the possibilities for medical use of Botox

PSI researchers have discovered a surprising trick that could expand the possibilities for medical use of botulinun toxin A1, better known under the name Botox, as an active agent.

18 Dec 2023

Study points to the possibility of using cholesterol-lowering drugs to treat aggressive colorectal tumors

Hard-to-detect colorectal pre-cancerous lesions known as serrated polyps, and the aggressive tumors that develop from them, depend heavily on the ramped-up production of cholesterol, according to a preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

18 Dec 2023

Antibody treatment shields transplant patients against COVID-19

New research from Cedars-Sinai's Comprehensive Transplant Center found that a monoclonal antibody treatment reduced the risk of COVID-19 in a large group of solid organ transplant patients who were administered the drug as a preventive measure against the disease.

18 Dec 2023

Experts from leading institutions launch Pandemic Research Alliance for collaborative virus defense

World-renowned professors from six leading institutions in four countries launched the Pandemic Research Alliance (PRA) today (4 December) to drive concerted research into respiratory viruses from animals to humans, improved surveillance, and new solutions to better manage the next pandemic.

17 Dec 2023

Global study emphasizes early detection of familial hypercholesterolaemia in youth

Study on familial hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescents from 48 countries highlights the need for early detection and management to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

17 Dec 2023

Study sheds light on global laboratory-acquired infections and pathogen escapes

Study analyzes global incidents of laboratory-acquired infections and accidental pathogen escapes from 2000 to 2021, highlighting the need for improved biosafety protocols and reporting systems.

17 Dec 2023

Spatial and subtype-specific regulation of ribosomal RNA genes in Arabidopsis revealed

Arabidopsis thaliana is a species grown worldwide for genetic research and was the first plant to have its complete set of chromosomes (its genome) sequenced.

15 Dec 2023

Unlocking radiation resistance: Missing protein key to suppressing cancer-fighting cells

A new study finds that radiation therapy (RT) suppresses a key protein called bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) and activates immune suppressive cells.

15 Dec 2023

New LMU-led DFG Research Unit eyes innovative gene therapies for retinal diseases

A new LMU-led DFG Research Unit is developing innovative approaches for treating retinal diseases.

15 Dec 2023

NIAID study identifies critical T-cell function missing in prior HIV vaccine candidates

An effective HIV vaccine may need to prompt strong responses from immune cells called CD8+ T cells to protect people from acquiring HIV, according to a new study from researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and colleagues.

14 Dec 2023

Unlocking the secrets of our "dark genome": Scientists crack the code of LINE-1

A multidisciplinary study published in Nature has elucidated the structure of the machinery responsible for writing much of our "dark genome" - the 98 percent of our DNA that has largely unknown biological function.

14 Dec 2023

New advance in the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer

Blood cells reveal tumors in the body. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute achieve an advance with the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer.

14 Dec 2023

Hidden reservoir revealed: Extracellular vesicles could be potential source of COVID recurrence

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has posed unprecedented challenges worldwide.

14 Dec 2023

Researchers unveil new way to sensitize resistant tumors to treatment

Resistance to therapies is one of the obstacles to overcome in cancer treatments. Understanding the mechanisms of this resistance is essential to design strategies that favor tumor cell death.

14 Dec 2023

Study establishes iron accumulation as a driver of pathological senescence and fibrosis

Fibrosis is associated with various chronic and life-threatening conditions, including pulmonary fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases, among others.

14 Dec 2023

Study suggests possible targets for the development of a vaccine against multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is thought to play a role that has not yet been fully clarified.

14 Dec 2023

CRISPR opens doors for novel probiotic functions and applications

Humans can benefit significantly from symbiotic relationships with probiotics - live bacteria and microorganisms that influence the gut microbiota.

13 Dec 2023

Diaphragm movement successfully controls third robotic arm in humans

Neuroengineer Silvestro Micera develops advanced technological solutions to help people regain sensory and motor functions that have been lost due to traumatic events or neurological disorders.

13 Dec 2023

Weill Cornell Medicine joins PICI network for collaborative cancer research effort

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), the largest concentration of immuno-oncology (IO) expertise in the world, announced it has added Weill Cornell Medicine to its network of preeminent academic and medical research institutions at the forefront of the fight against cancer.

13 Dec 2023

Targeting cholesterol metabolism for the treatment of serrated colorectal neoplasms

13 Dec 2023

Laboratory News and Research

New discovery could expand the possibilities for medical use of Botox

Study points to the possibility of using cholesterol-lowering drugs to treat aggressive colorectal tumors

Antibody treatment shields transplant patients against COVID-19

Experts from leading institutions launch Pandemic Research Alliance for collaborative virus defense

Global study emphasizes early detection of familial hypercholesterolaemia in youth

Study sheds light on global laboratory-acquired infections and pathogen escapes

Spatial and subtype-specific regulation of ribosomal RNA genes in Arabidopsis revealed

Unlocking radiation resistance: Missing protein key to suppressing cancer-fighting cells

New LMU-led DFG Research Unit eyes innovative gene therapies for retinal diseases

NIAID study identifies critical T-cell function missing in prior HIV vaccine candidates

Unlocking the secrets of our "dark genome": Scientists crack the code of LINE-1

New advance in the development of a test for early diagnosis of cancer

Hidden reservoir revealed: Extracellular vesicles could be potential source of COVID recurrence

Researchers unveil new way to sensitize resistant tumors to treatment

Study establishes iron accumulation as a driver of pathological senescence and fibrosis

Study suggests possible targets for the development of a vaccine against multiple sclerosis

CRISPR opens doors for novel probiotic functions and applications

Diaphragm movement successfully controls third robotic arm in humans

Weill Cornell Medicine joins PICI network for collaborative cancer research effort

Targeting cholesterol metabolism for the treatment of serrated colorectal neoplasms

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