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RNA splicing modulation as a precision approach for neuroendocrine cancer treatment

Neuroendocrine tumors, including small cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine prostate cancer, are very aggressive with high chances of spreading.

2 Jul 2024

Innovative HIV vaccine approaches yield potential for broad protection against viral strains

A major challenge in developing a vaccine for HIV is that the virus mutates fast - very fast. Although a person initially becomes infected with one or a few HIV strains, the virus replicates and mutates quickly, resulting in a "swarm" of viral strains existing in a single body.

2 Jul 2024

Study finds lower rates of breast reconstruction among American Indian/Alaska Native women

American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women with breast cancer have consistently lower rates of breast reconstruction after mastectomy compared to non-Hispanic White women, reports a paper in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

2 Jul 2024

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

A study by FDA and USDA confirms that commercial milk pasteurization effectively inactivates the Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza virus in cattle milk. This ensures the safety of the U.S. milk supply against this virus.

2 Jul 2024

Advancements in immunotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma offer hope to patients

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary liver cancer predominantly arising from chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B and C infections, alcohol abuse, and metabolic disorders.

2 Jul 2024

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 plays dual role in liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally, exhibits a dismal five-year survival rate of only 18%.

2 Jul 2024

Key transcription factor enhances anthocyanin production in wounded grapevines

A recent study sheds light on the biochemical response of grapevines to wounding stress. It reveals that the transcription factor VvWRKY5 is a key regulator that enhances anthocyanin production, which serves as a protective mechanism for the plant.

2 Jul 2024

MoMo study: Tracking physical fitness and activity of German youth for over 20 years

For over 20 years, the "Motorik-Modul-Studie" (MoMo) has been providing representative data on how fit and active children and young people in Germany are.

2 Jul 2024

Potential strategies to turn menstrual cups into consumers' popular and sustainable choice

Although menstrual cups (MCs) are a sustainable alternative to sanitary napkins and tampons, their adoption remains quite limited for reasons that are not entirely clear.

2 Jul 2024

Using dark-field X-ray imaging to diagnose kidney stones

The best way to treat kidney stones depends on how what they are composed of and how they are shaped.

2 Jul 2024

New host factors identified as important for SARS-CoV-2 infection

A research team led by Prof. Guo Yusong, Associate Professor of the Division of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), recently made a novel discovery related to the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19.

2 Jul 2024

Visible light technique simplifies synthesis of key pharmaceutical building blocks

University of Michigan chemists have discovered a way to use visible light to synthesize a class of compounds particularly well suited for use in pharmaceuticals.

2 Jul 2024

Modulating gene expression using small molecules

The correct functioning of cells relies heavily on the ability to finely control gene expression, a complex process by which the information contained in DNA is copied into RNA to eventually give rise to all the proteins and most of the regulatory molecules in the cell.

2 Jul 2024

Cellular Origins acquires Actia Platform IP to enhance automated cell therapy manufacturing

Cellular Origins, a TTP Company, focused on enabling scalable, cost-effective, and efficient manufacture of cell and gene therapies (CGTs), today announced the acquisition of the ACTIA (Autologous Cell Therapy Industrial Automation) Platform IP, developed by Geoff Hodge whilst CEO of SOTIO Biotech US. The ACTIA Platform complements Cellular Origins’ existing approach and will accelerate and expand R&D efforts to further develop the Company’s robotic solution for automated cell therapy manufacturing, Constellation™.

From Cellular Origins 2 Jul 2024

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers analyzed genetic underpinnings of biological age gaps in nine organ systems using a large dataset from the U.K. Biobank, revealing organ-specific yet interconnected genetic architectures. Their findings may aid in understanding complex diseases and developing holistic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

Researchers identify key osteoporosis-related gene and develop new mouse model of the disease

Osteoporosis - weakening of the bones with age - affects millions worldwide, and this figure is increasing annually as the global population ages.

1 Jul 2024

Researchers discover role of particular protein in the development of lupus

A research team of Professor Yoontae Lee and Jiho Park, a PhD candidate, from the Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) recently discovered that a particular protein promotes the development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

1 Jul 2024

New light-activated method targets cancer and inflammatory cells with precision

A new method of precisely targeting troublesome cells for death using light could unlock new understanding of and treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers report.

1 Jul 2024

New technology can visualize the metabolism of embryos obtained through in vitro fertilization

A new technology developed by the "Bioengineering in Reproductive Health" team at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is able to visualize the metabolism of embryos obtained through in vitro fertilization in order to decide which are most likely to implant correctly in the uterus and reaching full-term.

1 Jul 2024

Early detection of aggressive multiple myeloma through molecular analysis

Multiple myeloma is one of the most common forms of cancer of the immune cells in the bone marrow. It is considered incurable.

1 Jul 2024

Technology News and Research

RNA splicing modulation as a precision approach for neuroendocrine cancer treatment

Innovative HIV vaccine approaches yield potential for broad protection against viral strains

Study finds lower rates of breast reconstruction among American Indian/Alaska Native women

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

Advancements in immunotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma offer hope to patients

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 plays dual role in liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

Key transcription factor enhances anthocyanin production in wounded grapevines

MoMo study: Tracking physical fitness and activity of German youth for over 20 years

Potential strategies to turn menstrual cups into consumers' popular and sustainable choice

Using dark-field X-ray imaging to diagnose kidney stones

New host factors identified as important for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Visible light technique simplifies synthesis of key pharmaceutical building blocks

Modulating gene expression using small molecules

Cellular Origins acquires Actia Platform IP to enhance automated cell therapy manufacturing

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers identify key osteoporosis-related gene and develop new mouse model of the disease

Researchers discover role of particular protein in the development of lupus

New light-activated method targets cancer and inflammatory cells with precision

New technology can visualize the metabolism of embryos obtained through in vitro fertilization

Early detection of aggressive multiple myeloma through molecular analysis

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