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Core promoter variation may drive development of triple-negative breast cancer

TNBC is a particularly aggressive subtype of breast cancer, characterized by the absence of three key receptors: estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2).

26 Jul 2023

Scientists unravel step-by-step activation process of protein with deep evolutionary history

Scientists have unraveled the step-by-step activation process of a protein with a deep evolutionary history in all domains of life, opening the door to harnessing its functions for use as a biotechnology tool.

26 Jul 2023

Mammary fat tissue plays a more active role in breast biology than previously thought

An Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai study sheds light on the intricate interplay between mammary adipose (fat) tissue and breast health, and offers exciting possibilities for understanding breast development, lactation, cancer, and obesity and related metabolic disorders.

26 Jul 2023

Researchers create "synthetic embryos" from bovine pluripotent stem cells

An article published in the journal Cell Stem Cell describes the first scientific study to develop blastoids – "synthetic embryos", as they were initially (and incorrectly) called – from bovine pluripotent stem cells (PSCs).

26 Jul 2023

Researchers discover potential new treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma

Researchers from the Leibniz Institute on Aging in Jena and the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg have discovered a novel treatment approach for soft tissue tumors, which are frequently occurring in children and are often malignant.

26 Jul 2023

Children's Colorado announces launch of the Precision Medicine Institute

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) today announced the launch of the Precision Medicine Institute, which will allow experts to more efficiently integrate precision medicine into care provided to patients throughout the hospital.

26 Jul 2023

MD Anderson and Nexo Therapeutics partner to advance new cancer therapies against previously undruggable targets

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Nexo Therapeutics today announced a multi-year strategic collaboration that aligns the innovative technology and capabilities of each organization at the earliest stages of drug discovery and development to rapidly advance impactful new cancer therapies against previously undruggable targets.

26 Jul 2023

Uruguay needs to increase cervical cancer screening rates to reduce mortality, report reveals

Research from the Registro Nacional de Cáncer notes that Uruguay has the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates in Latin America. In particular, cervical cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related morbidity among Uruguay's female population.

26 Jul 2023

Biomimetic materials pulsed with low-energy blue light can reshape damaged corneas

An injectable biomaterial activated by pulses of low-energy blue light has tremendous potential for on-the-spot repair to the domed outer layer of the eye, a team of University of Ottawa researchers and their collaborators have revealed.

26 Jul 2023

NIAID awards $13.7 million grant to investigate multidrug resistant organisms in nursing homes

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has awarded a $13.7 million, five-year grant to a team of researchers to investigate multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes throughout the United States.

25 Jul 2023

Primary cilia play a critical role in growth plate regeneration

Growth plates (GP), situated at the ends of long bones in children, supply chondrocytes necessary for bone growth.

25 Jul 2023

Widespread vaccination needed to protect adults from serious and moderate COVID-19 disease

An analysis of real-world data from more than 1.2 million patients from health systems in four geographically dispersed states -- Indiana, Oregon, Texas and Utah -- conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's VISION Network, has determined both the number of adults needed to be vaccinated to prevent one COVID-19 associated hospitalization and the number needed to be vaccinated to prevent one COVID-19 associated emergency department (ED) visit.

25 Jul 2023

New AI algorithm mimics second opinion process for medical imaging

Researchers at Monash University have designed a new co-training AI algorithm for medical imaging that can effectively mimic the process of seeking a second opinion.

25 Jul 2023

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences leading the way to help labs comply with confidence for upcoming annex 1 regulation deadline

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, continues its relentless commitment to providing laboratories of all sizes with individualized and tailored support to meet the evolving list of regional and global compliance requirements.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 25 Jul 2023

NK:IO raises £1.2M, bringing total Seed funding to £5.1M, to advance pioneering NK cell therapy

New investment of £1.2M brings total Seed funding to £5.1M including Innovate UK grants of £1.9M.

From NK:IO Limited 25 Jul 2023

Researchers uncover the biology behind insulin production

The discovery of insulin has saved the lives of millions of people with diabetes worldwide, but little is known about the first step of insulin synthesis.

25 Jul 2023

AXT and CELLINK Form a Formidable Australian Bioprinting Partnership

3D bioprinting is experiencing rapid growth as the technology continues to evolve. This is certainly the case in Australia and AXT, who are already well entrenched in the field are pleased to announce that they are strengthening their position by partnering with CELLINK.

From AXT Pty Ltd 25 Jul 2023

Study reveals how do people react to anti-vaxxer deaths

When people who publicly reject COVID-19 vaccines later die from the disease, observers have complex reactions to their fates, a new study suggests.

24 Jul 2023

Researchers find a simple, effective way to reduce medical errors

We trust our doctors with our lives, but the sad and scary fact is that doctors can get things wrong. Approximately 100,000 Americans die each year due to medical errors and recent studies have found that 10 to 15% of all clinical decisions regarding patient diagnosis and treatment are wrong.

24 Jul 2023

New assay identifies patients with altered p300/CBP acetylation in castration-resistant prostate cancer

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on July 20, 2023, entitled, "Development of a multiplex assay to assess activated p300/CBP in circulating prostate tumor cells."

24 Jul 2023

Technology News and Research

Core promoter variation may drive development of triple-negative breast cancer

Scientists unravel step-by-step activation process of protein with deep evolutionary history

Mammary fat tissue plays a more active role in breast biology than previously thought

Researchers create "synthetic embryos" from bovine pluripotent stem cells

Researchers discover potential new treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma

Children's Colorado announces launch of the Precision Medicine Institute

MD Anderson and Nexo Therapeutics partner to advance new cancer therapies against previously undruggable targets

Uruguay needs to increase cervical cancer screening rates to reduce mortality, report reveals

Biomimetic materials pulsed with low-energy blue light can reshape damaged corneas

NIAID awards $13.7 million grant to investigate multidrug resistant organisms in nursing homes

Primary cilia play a critical role in growth plate regeneration

Widespread vaccination needed to protect adults from serious and moderate COVID-19 disease

New AI algorithm mimics second opinion process for medical imaging

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences leading the way to help labs comply with confidence for upcoming annex 1 regulation deadline

NK:IO raises £1.2M, bringing total Seed funding to £5.1M, to advance pioneering NK cell therapy

Researchers uncover the biology behind insulin production

AXT and CELLINK Form a Formidable Australian Bioprinting Partnership

Study reveals how do people react to anti-vaxxer deaths

Researchers find a simple, effective way to reduce medical errors

New assay identifies patients with altered p300/CBP acetylation in castration-resistant prostate cancer

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