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What is pharmaceutical forecasting?

In this interview News Medical is talking to David James about pharmaceutical forecasting, J+D Forecasting solutions and their plans for the future.

From J+D Forecasting 13 Jan 2023

Imaging technology reveals the creation and elimination of synapses in the brains of live mice

A University of Minnesota Twin Cities researcher is part of an international team that has used imaging technology to show, for the first time, the creation and elimination of synapses between neurons in the brains of live mice.

12 Jan 2023

Bacteria play specific roles in cancer

In a recent article published in the journal Immunity, the authors discussed the findings from a 2022 study by Galeano Niño et al., which reported that microbiota associated with tumors form micro-niches and play a role in epithelial and immune mediations of cancer.

12 Jan 2023

LJI scientists uncover how OGT enzyme keeps cells healthy

Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology have at last uncovered how an enzyme called O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) keeps cells healthy.

12 Jan 2023

Social isolation is a risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling older adults, studies show

In two studies using nationally representative data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study gathered on thousands of Americans, researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health have significantly added to evidence that social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling (noninstitutionalized) older adults, and identified technology as an effective way to intervene.

12 Jan 2023

Reducing the use of wood- and charcoal-burning stoves could save half a million lives in Africa

Half a million lives could be saved each year in sub-Saharan Africa by taking action to reduce reliance on traditional wood- and charcoal-burning stoves, a new study shows.

12 Jan 2023

How might healthcare transform in the next 50 years?

A new study published in Futures highlighted key factors likely to influence the evolution of medicine over the next 50 years. These factors included wellness technologies, data-driven personalization, and climate change.

12 Jan 2023

BioGrad to open the UK's second largest biobank facility in Liverpool as part of a £7.6m investment into new headquarters

BioGrad is to open the UK's second largest biobank facility in Liverpool, as part of a £7.6m investment into a new headquarters at Wavertree Technology Park.

From BioGrad 12 Jan 2023

Pheno Therapeutics announces worldwide license from UCB to a novel program for neurodegenerative disease

Pheno Therapeutics Limited., a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics that promote remyelination for the treatment of neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, announced today it has entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with UCB.

12 Jan 2023

Using lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA to treat blindness associated with rare genetic condition

Oregon State University College of Pharmacy scientists have demonstrated in animal models the possibility of using lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA, the technology underpinning COVID-19 vaccines, to treat blindness associated with a rare genetic condition.

11 Jan 2023

Annual or biannual boosters greatly reduce the long-term risk of infection from endemic COVID-19

While COVID-19 boosters have been found to protect against infection, hospitalization, and severe illness, the waning of their protection has led to uncertainty about when it is most appropriate to get an additional booster shot.

11 Jan 2023

Sustainable Laboratory Product of the Year - CellDrop Automated Cell Counter

The DeNovix CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter has been awarded Sustainable Laboratory Product of the Year in the SelectScience® Scientists’ Choice Awards®.

From DeNovix Inc. 11 Jan 2023

Researchers demonstrate the role of Klotho protein in the formation of osteoarthritis

Researchers in the United States and Japan have discovered a new mechanism that links age-related cartilage tissue stiffening with the repression of a key protein associated with longevity.

10 Jan 2023

Developing new tools to accelerate spatial genomics and drug discovery

We speak to Dr. George Emanuel from Vizgen about their new MERSCOPE Platform and how it is accelerating the field of drug discovery by combining both single-cell and spatial genomics.

From Vizgen 10 Jan 2023

Evosep receives strategic investment from Novo Holding A/S to accelerate its effort on clinical proteomics

Evosep today announced that Novo Holdings A/S has become a minority shareholder in Evosep Aps with a US$ 40m investment to further Evosep’s technology and application portfolio for clinical proteomics.

From Evosep 10 Jan 2023

Complete genomics launches full sequencing platforms at Biotech Showcase™ 2023

Complete Genomics launches state-of-the-art sequencing solutions, providing trial access and ensuring data security to support diverse genomics applications.

From MGI 10 Jan 2023

Vector BioPharma and iBET collaborate to develop high-throughput analytical methods and scalable processes for gene delivery

Collaboration set to develop and implement high-throughput analytical methods in support of Vector BioPharma’s CMC (chemistry, manufacturing and controls) development.

From Vector BioPharma 10 Jan 2023

Astrea Bioseparations acquires Delta Precision Ltd, a leading manufacturer of chromatography columns for biomanufacturing

Astrea Bioseparations, a leading provider of high-quality bioseparation and purification technologies, announced today the acquisition of Delta Precision Ltd., a premier manufacturer of advanced chromatography columns for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

10 Jan 2023

Ubiquigent appoints Dr Xavier Jacq to Scientific Advisory Board

Ubiquigent Limited (Ubiquigent), a drug discovery and development company harnessing novel deubiquitinase (DUB) modulators as new therapeutics for areas of high unmet medical need, today announced the appointment of Dr Xavier Jacq to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

10 Jan 2023

Wellcome Sanger Institute launches new initiative to better understand respiratory viruses

A new initiative to better understand respiratory viruses has been launched today (10 January 2023) by the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

10 Jan 2023

Technology News and Research

What is pharmaceutical forecasting?

Imaging technology reveals the creation and elimination of synapses in the brains of live mice

Bacteria play specific roles in cancer

LJI scientists uncover how OGT enzyme keeps cells healthy

Social isolation is a risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling older adults, studies show

Reducing the use of wood- and charcoal-burning stoves could save half a million lives in Africa

How might healthcare transform in the next 50 years?

BioGrad to open the UK's second largest biobank facility in Liverpool as part of a £7.6m investment into new headquarters

Pheno Therapeutics announces worldwide license from UCB to a novel program for neurodegenerative disease

Using lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA to treat blindness associated with rare genetic condition

Annual or biannual boosters greatly reduce the long-term risk of infection from endemic COVID-19

Sustainable Laboratory Product of the Year - CellDrop Automated Cell Counter

Researchers demonstrate the role of Klotho protein in the formation of osteoarthritis

Developing new tools to accelerate spatial genomics and drug discovery

Evosep receives strategic investment from Novo Holding A/S to accelerate its effort on clinical proteomics

Complete genomics launches full sequencing platforms at Biotech Showcase™ 2023

Vector BioPharma and iBET collaborate to develop high-throughput analytical methods and scalable processes for gene delivery

Astrea Bioseparations acquires Delta Precision Ltd, a leading manufacturer of chromatography columns for biomanufacturing

Ubiquigent appoints Dr Xavier Jacq to Scientific Advisory Board

Wellcome Sanger Institute launches new initiative to better understand respiratory viruses

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