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Innovative FAP-targeted radioligand therapy controls disease progression in sarcoma

Fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-targeted radioligand therapy is safe and effective for treating patients with progressive metastatic tumors, specifically advanced sarcomas, according to research presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting.

10 Jun 2024

Clinical trial demonstrates efficacy of two-drug therapy for methamphetamine addiction

A clinical trial on a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder reduced use of the highly addictive drug for up to 12 weeks after initiation of treatment, UCLA-led research suggests.

10 Jun 2024

Efficient whole-gene insertions can be achieved with improved gene-editing technology

Scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have improved a gene-editing technology that is now capable of inserting or substituting entire genes in the genome in human cells efficiently enough to be potentially useful for therapeutic applications.

10 Jun 2024

Host RNA incorporation linked to chronic hepatitis E infection

If the virus incorporates host genetic segments into its genome, the infection may become chronic.

10 Jun 2024

Expert suggests a more integrated approach to treating people with eating disorders

Health services should teach patients with eating disorders psychosocial skills to help more people recover and avoid relapse, according to an expert.

10 Jun 2024

Energy drink intake linked to sudden cardiac events in patients with heart genetic disorders

Associations between energy drink consumption and the risk of cardiac events among patients with genetic heart diseases.

10 Jun 2024

How Epstein-Barr virus shapes immune responses in multiple sclerosis

Study found that EBV-specific immune responses in MS patients showed higher IgG titers and cell-mediated reactions to EBV antigens compared to healthy controls, suggesting a complex role of EBV in MS development.

9 Jun 2024

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Study found that higher oral microbiome diversity is linked to better cognitive function and fewer memory issues in older US adults, highlighting the "oral-brain axis."

9 Jun 2024

Doxycycline shows promise in reducing deaths and seizures from nodding syndrome

A new study suggests that a course of the drug doxycycline can decrease acute seizure-related hospitalization and deaths related to nodding syndrome.

8 Jun 2024

Microneedle patch holds promise for promoting hair regrowth caused by alopecia areata

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss, which occurs when T cells of the immune system mistakenly attack hair follicles.

8 Jun 2024

New therapeutic target discovered for treatment-resistant melanoma

An international research team led by scientists from the University of Liège (Belgium) has discovered an interesting new therapeutic target for the treatment of melanoma resistant to targeted therapies.

8 Jun 2024

Inherited gene sequences predict breast cancer type and severity, study reveals

A Stanford Medicine study of thousands of breast cancers has found that the gene sequences we inherit at conception are powerful predictors of the breast cancer type we might develop decades later and how deadly it might be.

7 Jun 2024

Unlocking the potential of ubiquitin-proteasome system in cancer treatment

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on May 6, 2024, entitled, "Restoring our ubiquitination machinery to overcome resistance in cancer therapy."

7 Jun 2024

Moffitt Cancer Center leads the way in revolutionizing cancer treatment with bioengineering

Bioengineering is revolutionizing cancer research, and Moffitt Cancer Center is at the forefront of this transformative movement.

7 Jun 2024

New antioxidant biomaterial may provide relief to people living with chronic pancreatitis

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new antioxidant biomaterial that someday could provide much-needed relief to people living with chronic pancreatitis.

7 Jun 2024

Novel therapeutic approach shows promise for frontotemporal dementia in pre-clinical trials

Pre-clinical trials: A new therapeutic approach for the severe condition uses modified viruses to replace a missing protein in the brain.

7 Jun 2024

New biological mechanism uncovered for treating breast cancer metastasis to the brain

A study led by researchers from the University of Arizona Cancer Center at UArizona Health Sciences identified a biological mechanism that could lead to more effective treatments for breast cancer that has metastasized to the brain.

7 Jun 2024

Gene therapy trial: restored hearing in children with hereditary deafness

The safety and effectiveness of binaural adeno-associated virus 1 (AAV1)-human otoferlin (hOTOF) therapy in five children with autosomal recessive deafness 9 (DFNB9).

7 Jun 2024

InDevR and Sino Biological team up to deliver multiplexed analytical solutions for mRNA vaccine and cell & gene therapy

InDevR, Inc., a leader in analytical solutions for vaccine in-process and quality control testing, and Sino Biological, Inc., a biotechnology company listed on the Shenzhen stock exchange subsidiary ChiNext specializing in biological research reagents and related technical contract research services, today announced a new partnership to speed development of multiplexed assays for a broad range of vaccine, mRNA therapies and cell and gene therapy applications.

From Sino Biological Inc. 7 Jun 2024

Curcumin nanoparticles show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases

Review demonstrates curcumin's neuroprotective effects in neurodegenerative diseases, enhancing its potential through innovative nanoparticle formulations. This advancement could significantly improve treatments for diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Multiple Sclerosis.

6 Jun 2024

Therapy News and Research

Innovative FAP-targeted radioligand therapy controls disease progression in sarcoma

Clinical trial demonstrates efficacy of two-drug therapy for methamphetamine addiction

Efficient whole-gene insertions can be achieved with improved gene-editing technology

Host RNA incorporation linked to chronic hepatitis E infection

Expert suggests a more integrated approach to treating people with eating disorders

Energy drink intake linked to sudden cardiac events in patients with heart genetic disorders

How Epstein-Barr virus shapes immune responses in multiple sclerosis

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Doxycycline shows promise in reducing deaths and seizures from nodding syndrome

Microneedle patch holds promise for promoting hair regrowth caused by alopecia areata

New therapeutic target discovered for treatment-resistant melanoma

Inherited gene sequences predict breast cancer type and severity, study reveals

Unlocking the potential of ubiquitin-proteasome system in cancer treatment

Moffitt Cancer Center leads the way in revolutionizing cancer treatment with bioengineering

New antioxidant biomaterial may provide relief to people living with chronic pancreatitis

Novel therapeutic approach shows promise for frontotemporal dementia in pre-clinical trials

New biological mechanism uncovered for treating breast cancer metastasis to the brain

Gene therapy trial: restored hearing in children with hereditary deafness

InDevR and Sino Biological team up to deliver multiplexed analytical solutions for mRNA vaccine and cell & gene therapy

Curcumin nanoparticles show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases

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