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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Mechanically reprogrammed connective tissue cells can promote wound healing

Researchers at PSI and ETH Zurich have taken connective tissue cells that have been mechanically reprogrammed to resemble stem cells and transplanted them into damaged skin.

29 Nov 2023

PlaqueTec recruits first ten patients in BIOPATTERN trial

PlaqueTec, a company identifying endotype-specific biomarkers to advance precision medicine for coronary artery disease (CAD), today announced that it has received the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approval to continue its BIOPATTERN trial following recruitment of the first ten patients with CAD.

From PlaqueTec 29 Nov 2023

Accelerating antibody therapy with INTEGRA pipettes

INTEGRA Biosciences has awarded 50 EVOLVE manual pipettes, GRIPTIPS® pipette tips worth US $1000 and various lab accessories to UK-based start-up Creasallis, helping to accelerate its pioneering research into improving the penetration of therapeutic antibodies into tumors.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 29 Nov 2023

Researchers introduce CRISPR-mediated genome and cancer shredding as a conceptual paradigm to treat recurrent gliomas

Researchers demonstrated clustered regularly interspersed short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-mediated elimination of glioblastoma (GBM) cells.

29 Nov 2023

Revolutionary advances in psoriasis treatment: unveiling new therapeutic approaches

Psoriasis etiopathogenesis and treatment.

29 Nov 2023

Link between stress and autoimmunity: New insights into depression from mice to humans

Study investigates the link between stress and autoimmunity, finding a correlation between higher levels of serum and brain-reactive antibodies and depression-like behaviors in mice and humans with Major Depressive Disorder.

28 Nov 2023

Missing protein triggers alternative immune attack on cancer cells

Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have found certain immune cells can still fight cancer even when the cancer cells lack an important protein that the immune system relies on to help track down cancer cells.

28 Nov 2023

Salk scientists uncover mechanism for repairing damaged nerves during peripheral neuropathy

Each year in the United States there are more than 3 million cases of peripheral neuropathy, wherein nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord are damaged and cause pain and loss of feeling in the affected areas.

28 Nov 2023

Abnormal myelin, not loss of myelin, may drive axon degeneration in myelin diseases

Myelin is an insulating sheath around axons - the processes connecting nerve cells - that is mostly composed of lipids and proteins.

28 Nov 2023

Study identifies how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders

An international study group led by researchers of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders.

28 Nov 2023

Scientists uncover new therapeutic targets for high-risk pediatric leukemia

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital comprehensively identified genes directly regulated by a protein associated with high-risk pediatric leukemias.

28 Nov 2023

FDA awards grant for phase 1 clinical trial of experimental AML/MDS treatment

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) - two related blood diseases that disproportionally strike older adults - are notoriously difficult to treat and associated with high relapse rates.

28 Nov 2023

Immune receptor protein linked to healthy aging and lifespan in mice

Life expectancy and healthy aging in mice can be determined by a protein present in some cells of the immune system, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports.

28 Nov 2023

Unveiling a new cardiac myosin inhibitor through AI-driven virtual screening

Discovery of a novel cardiac-specific myosin modulator.

28 Nov 2023

Dr Farid Khan, PharmaKure CEO, to speak on Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment at Biotech Outsourcing Strategies Manchester 2023

Talk to focus on the spinout journey from drug repurposing to clinical trials for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s Disease.

28 Nov 2023

Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers

Researchers used a Mendelian randomization approach to conduct a genetic association analysis of the levels of over 3,000 proteins to identify biomarkers for early breast cancer detection.

28 Nov 2023

Study finds diet-derived trans-vaccenic acid boosts anti-tumor immunity

Dietary components that impact anti-tumor immunity.

28 Nov 2023

Genetic mutation in OXR1 gene linked to brain development issues

Study investigates the effects of a loss-of-function mutation in the OXR1 gene on neurodevelopment and cellular functions in the human brain. The research shows that OXR1 deficiency impairs neural differentiation, increases sensitivity to oxidative stress, and alters histone methylation, impacting brain development and potentially contributing to neurological disorders.

27 Nov 2023

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

Study investigates the health effects of consuming two kiwifruits daily for six weeks. It finds no significant changes in metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers, indicating that regular kiwifruit consumption is safe and increases dietary vitamin C intake without adversely affecting metabolic health.

27 Nov 2023

Bivalent COVID-19 boosters offer stronger protection for seniors, Australian study reveals

Study compares the effectiveness of bivalent and monovalent booster vaccines against COVID-19 mortality in individuals aged 65 and older. It finds that bivalent boosters show higher vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 mortality, particularly for the Omicron variant, compared to monovalent vaccines.

27 Nov 2023

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Mechanically reprogrammed connective tissue cells can promote wound healing

PlaqueTec recruits first ten patients in BIOPATTERN trial

Accelerating antibody therapy with INTEGRA pipettes

Researchers introduce CRISPR-mediated genome and cancer shredding as a conceptual paradigm to treat recurrent gliomas

Revolutionary advances in psoriasis treatment: unveiling new therapeutic approaches

Link between stress and autoimmunity: New insights into depression from mice to humans

Missing protein triggers alternative immune attack on cancer cells

Salk scientists uncover mechanism for repairing damaged nerves during peripheral neuropathy

Abnormal myelin, not loss of myelin, may drive axon degeneration in myelin diseases

Study identifies how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders

Scientists uncover new therapeutic targets for high-risk pediatric leukemia

FDA awards grant for phase 1 clinical trial of experimental AML/MDS treatment

Immune receptor protein linked to healthy aging and lifespan in mice

Unveiling a new cardiac myosin inhibitor through AI-driven virtual screening

Dr Farid Khan, PharmaKure CEO, to speak on Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment at Biotech Outsourcing Strategies Manchester 2023

Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers

Study finds diet-derived trans-vaccenic acid boosts anti-tumor immunity

Genetic mutation in OXR1 gene linked to brain development issues

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

Bivalent COVID-19 boosters offer stronger protection for seniors, Australian study reveals

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