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Phase 1/2 study evaluates safety, tolerability of multiple-ascending doses of ARO-HBV in hepatitis B patients

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that it has dosed the first 3 hepatitis B virus patients in the multiple-ascending dose portion of its ongoing Phase 1/2 study of ARO-HBV, the company's third generation subcutaneously administered RNA interference therapeutic being developed as a potentially curative therapy for patients with chronic HBV infection.

14 May 2018

CRISPR-based treatment can restore retinal function in mice with eye disease

Researchers from Columbia University have developed a new technique for the powerful gene editing tool CRISPR to restore retinal function in mice afflicted by a degenerative retinal disease, retinitis pigmentosa.

11 May 2018

New lab-on-a-chip device shows promise in treating retinal diseases

Houston Methodist researchers developed a new lab-on-a-chip technology that could quickly screen possible drugs to repair damaged neuron and retinal connections, like what is seen in people with macular degeneration or who've had too much exposure to the glare of electronic screens.

10 May 2018

Allen Institute for Cell Science launches first predictive and comprehensive, 3D model of live human cell

The Allen Institute for Cell Science today launched the first predictive and comprehensive, 3D model of a live human cell, the Allen Integrated Cell.

9 May 2018

Math provides new insights into how living cells 'think'

How does the 'brain' of a living cell work, allowing an organism to function and thrive in changing and unfavorable environments?

3 May 2018

New GP-write project to develop ultra-safe cells resistant to natural viruses

The Center for Excellence in Engineering Biology and the leadership of Genome Project-write today announced its first grand-scale community-wide project, to develop "ultra-safe cells" that resist natural viruses and potentially radiation, freezing, aging and cancer.

2 May 2018

‘Rapid autopsy’ programs seek clues to cancer within hours of death

After Keith Beck died of bile duct cancer last year, family members said more than 900 people showed up to pay respects to the popular athletic director at the University of Findlay in northwestern Ohio.

26 Apr 2018

Scientists identify new DNA structure within living human cells

For the first time, a team of researchers have identified a new DNA structure inside cells that has an entirely different shape to the iconic “double helix” shape uncovered by Watson and Crick in 1953.

24 Apr 2018

TradeShow Talks with Cyanagen

We are Cyanagen, an Italian company, here at Analytica in hall A3 booth 416. We produce reagents for molecular biology, mainly ECL substrates for Western blot analyzers and fluorescent reagents for several applications.

From Cyanagen Srl 12 Apr 2018

New method simplifies genetic modification of T-cells in mice

A new method enables genes in living T-cells in mice to be modified quickly and efficiently. It makes use of plasmids, a tried-and-tested method of genetic engineering.

5 Apr 2018

Researchers develop self-healing material for bone implants

Researchers from the Center for Composite Materials at the National University of Science and Technology MISiS have recently developed a self-healing material for bone implants.

4 Apr 2018

Topical solution may be less cytotoxic than cryosurgery for patients with seborrheic keratosis

Seborrheic keratosis is the most common noncancerous skin growth in adults seen by doctors in everyday practice.

29 Mar 2018

Latest Atmospheric Control Unit now available for BMG LABTECH’s budget-friendly product line

Cell-based assays have become an important application in the life science sector, from basic to top-level research. They are widely used in biotech companies and academic research institutions to monitor cell health in real-time.

From BMG LABTECH GmbH 16 Mar 2018

Researcher working to develop improved endoscopic probe for colonoscopies

Tim Muldoon, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received a $500,000 Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation to continue his work on an endoscopic probe that can be used in colonoscopies.

14 Mar 2018

Scientists develop first-of-its-kind collagen-based membrane for use in microchips

In a step toward better diagnosis and treatment of digestive conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, scientists report in ACS Biomaterials & Engineering that they have developed a first-of-its-kind collagen-based membrane for use in microchips.

7 Mar 2018

New study shows advantages of DNA barcoding technique for identifying nanoparticles

The first direct comparison of in vitro and in vivo screening techniques for identifying nanoparticles that may be used to transport therapeutic molecules into cells shows that testing in lab dishes isn't much help in predicting which nanoparticles will successfully enter the cells of living animals.

5 Mar 2018

Living Cells News and Research

Phase 1/2 study evaluates safety, tolerability of multiple-ascending doses of ARO-HBV in hepatitis B patients

CRISPR-based treatment can restore retinal function in mice with eye disease

New lab-on-a-chip device shows promise in treating retinal diseases

Allen Institute for Cell Science launches first predictive and comprehensive, 3D model of live human cell

Math provides new insights into how living cells 'think'

New GP-write project to develop ultra-safe cells resistant to natural viruses

‘Rapid autopsy’ programs seek clues to cancer within hours of death

Scientists identify new DNA structure within living human cells

TradeShow Talks with Cyanagen

New method simplifies genetic modification of T-cells in mice

Researchers develop self-healing material for bone implants

Topical solution may be less cytotoxic than cryosurgery for patients with seborrheic keratosis

Latest Atmospheric Control Unit now available for BMG LABTECH’s budget-friendly product line

Researcher working to develop improved endoscopic probe for colonoscopies

Scientists develop first-of-its-kind collagen-based membrane for use in microchips

New study shows advantages of DNA barcoding technique for identifying nanoparticles

Study unravels novel cellular and molecular pathway that regulates innate, adaptive immunity

Researchers develop sensing method for early detection of cancer and diabetes

Scientists test how pathogens interact with artificial organs

Novel motion capture-like technology for tracking how proteins fold into certain shape

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

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