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Microbial exposure during infancy contributes immune system development

The research paper explores the role of early life environmental factors and the human microbiome in the development of atopy and asthma. It highlights the potential impact of exposures on immune function and provides insights into microbial mediators of chronic inflammatory diseases in childhood.

29 Jun 2023

Cyanotriazole compounds can selectively and rapidly kill trypanosome parasites, study shows

Cyanotriazole compounds are fast-acting topoisomerase II poisons that can selectively and rapidly kill trypanosome parasites that cause Chagas disease and African sleeping sickness, according to a new study.

29 Jun 2023

Scientists use designer tubulins to crack the tubulin code

Tubulin is a protein that plays a crucial role in the structure and function of cells. It is the main component of microtubules, which are long, hollow fibers that provide structural support, help the cell divide, give it its shape, and act as tracks for moving molecular cargo around inside the cell.

29 Jun 2023

Duke researchers expand functionality of CRISPR gene editing

CRISPR gene editing is a breakthrough that has been used to treat diseases such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia and genetic disorders, but it has challenges that limit its broad utility.

29 Jun 2023

Scientists identify altered proteins that predict islet autoimmunity

Scientists have taken an important step forward in predicting who will develop Type 1 diabetes months before symptoms appear.

29 Jun 2023

New atlas offers a way to identify the deep mechanisms of cancer

An atlas that catalogs gene activity and the levels of small molecules called metabolites in tumor samples offers a new way of identifying the deep mechanisms of cancer, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

29 Jun 2023

Study shows promising prospects for automating 3D-DSRT in drug testing

The June 2023 issue of SLAS Discovery contains one review article, five full-length articles and two technical briefs covering spheroid models, 3D cell high-throughput screening (HTS) applications for treating Alzheimer's and other drug discovery research.

29 Jun 2023

Renowned innovator in robotic surgery named as new chair of the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at NYU Langone

Umamaheswar Duvvuri, MD, PhD, a renowned researcher and innovator in advanced, minimally invasive robotic surgery of the head and neck, has been named the Mendik Foundation Professor of Otolaryngology and the new chair of the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, effective July 1.

29 Jun 2023

Researchers screen 16 UK native bat species for coronaviruses with zoonotic potential

A recent study published in Nature Communications screened for coronaviruses in 16 native species of bats in the UK.

29 Jun 2023

Albumedix enters into collaboration agreement with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

Albumedix Ltd., an enabler of advanced therapies and the world leader in recombinant human albumin (rAlb), announced today that they have entered into a collaboration agreement with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) to investigate the use of Albumedix´ proprietary albumin-based solutions for advanced therapy applications, including viral vectors manufacturing.

From Albumedix Ltd. 29 Jun 2023

Albumedix and Valneva expand collaboration to include newly approved inactivated COVID-19 vaccine

Albumedix Ltd., a recognized global leader in Recombinant Human Albumin (rHA), specializing in the enablement of advanced therapies and biopharmaceuticals, today announces the expansion of its existing collaboration with Valneva SE, a specialty vaccine company focused on prevention of infectious diseases with significant unmet medical need.

From Albumedix Ltd. 29 Jun 2023

Researcher from Wageningen University wins Green CellDrop Giveaway

DeNovix Inc. is pleased to announce the winner of the Green CellDrop Automated Cell Counter Giveaway: Michiel Schrijen from Wageningen University, Netherlands! Selected at random from thousands of entries from scientists worldwide, the CellDrop will be housed in the Biosystematics Group at the university.

From DeNovix Inc. 29 Jun 2023

Novel anti-cancer drug found to sensitize tumor cells to ferroptosis

A team of researchers led by Dr. Marcus Conrad from Helmholtz Munich discovered a novel anti-cancer drug, called icFSP1, which sensitizes cancer cells to ferroptosis.

28 Jun 2023

Glioblastoma cells found to have ‘critical point’ between order and disorder

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite decades of major efforts and clinical trials, the tumor's survival rate has remained stagnant.

28 Jun 2023

Experimental antibody treatment shows promise for preventing bone marrow transplant complication

An experimental antibody treatment largely prevented a bone marrow transplant complication called graft versus host disease (GVHD) in the intestines, without causing broad immune suppression, in a preclinical study led by researchers from Penn Medicine and Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and published today in Science Translational Medicine.

28 Jun 2023

Pyroptosis: A potential therapeutic target for lung cancer

Lung cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Although several new therapies have been developed for this disease, it has a poor prognosis in its advanced stages.

28 Jun 2023

First programmable RNA-guided system found in eukaryotes

A team of researchers led by Feng Zhang at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT has uncovered the first programmable RNA-guided system in eukaryotes - organisms that include fungi, plants, and animals.

28 Jun 2023

World's largest map of breast tissue provides an unprecedented understanding of mammary biology

A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, University of California, Irvine and Baylor College of Medicine has created the world's largest and most comprehensive map of normal breast tissue, providing an unprecedented understanding of mammary biology that may help identify therapeutic targets for diseases such as breast cancer.

28 Jun 2023

UH and CWRU research teams win Collaborative Science Pilot Awards

Three University Hospitals (UH) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine research teams recently received Collaborative Science Pilot Awards. The teams each received $50,000, funded by both institutions.

28 Jun 2023

Susan G. Komen awards $19.3 million to advance precision medicine and improve breast cancer outcomes

Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced the awarding of 49 new grants to researchers at 28 leading institutions in the U.S.

28 Jun 2023

B Cell News and Research

Microbial exposure during infancy contributes immune system development

Cyanotriazole compounds can selectively and rapidly kill trypanosome parasites, study shows

Scientists use designer tubulins to crack the tubulin code

Duke researchers expand functionality of CRISPR gene editing

Scientists identify altered proteins that predict islet autoimmunity

New atlas offers a way to identify the deep mechanisms of cancer

Study shows promising prospects for automating 3D-DSRT in drug testing

Renowned innovator in robotic surgery named as new chair of the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at NYU Langone

Researchers screen 16 UK native bat species for coronaviruses with zoonotic potential

Albumedix enters into collaboration agreement with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

Albumedix and Valneva expand collaboration to include newly approved inactivated COVID-19 vaccine

Researcher from Wageningen University wins Green CellDrop Giveaway

Novel anti-cancer drug found to sensitize tumor cells to ferroptosis

Glioblastoma cells found to have ‘critical point’ between order and disorder

Experimental antibody treatment shows promise for preventing bone marrow transplant complication

Pyroptosis: A potential therapeutic target for lung cancer

First programmable RNA-guided system found in eukaryotes

World's largest map of breast tissue provides an unprecedented understanding of mammary biology

UH and CWRU research teams win Collaborative Science Pilot Awards

Susan G. Komen awards $19.3 million to advance precision medicine and improve breast cancer outcomes

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