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HDL nanoparticles prevent cholesterol movement at membrane receptor to inhibit entry of SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus in cell culture

As researchers strive to find safe therapeutics for COVID 19, a study suggests that preventing the movement of cholesterol may inhibit viral entry by up to 80%.

17 Dec 2020

Hepatitis C virus drugs synergize with remdesivir against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

SARS-CoV-2 has infected over 71.5 million people and claimed over 1.6 million lives globally since December 2019.

17 Dec 2020

Scientists demonstrate a promising strategy for treating lymphomas

Scientists at Scripps Research have demonstrated a promising new strategy for treating lymphomas, a group of cancers that begin in infection-fighting cells of the immune system called lymphocytes.

16 Dec 2020

CN Bio and the University of Melbourne collaborate to advance therapies for respiratory complications in recovered COVID-19 patients

CN Bio, a leading cell culture company, that has developed single and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug discovery, today announced a collaboration with the University of Melbourne, focused on respiratory therapies for recovering COVID-19 patients.

From AXT Pty Ltd 16 Dec 2020

Xenon positively affects the properties of coatings deposited on titanium implants

Scientists of Tomsk Polytechnic University jointly with the colleagues from Siberian State Medical University (SSMU) and Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University studied the properties of calcium phosphate coatings deposited on titanium implants in various inert gases environment.

15 Dec 2020

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific launches Sterile Express Media Service

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., today announced the launch of Sterile Express Media Service (SEMS), for small-scale, rapid production of non-GMP media tested for sterility.

4 Dec 2020

Researchers successfully edit SIV virus from genomes of non-human primates

Taking a major step forward in HIV research, scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have successfully edited SIV - a virus closely related to HIV, the cause of AIDS - from the genomes of non-human primates.

1 Dec 2020

Resveratrol shows potential as SARS-CoV-2 antiviral, study finds

A recent study reveals that resveratrol, a phenolic compound produced by spermatophytes, can inhibit the viral replication SARS-CoV-2.

27 Nov 2020

Biogelx Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board

Biogelx today announced the creation of its Scientific Advisory Board to provide scientific review and guidance to the company regarding development.

27 Nov 2020

Ipom-F inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

An international team of researchers showed the small molecule inhibitor, ipomoeassin F (Ipom-F), blocks the translocation/insertion of the three protein targets for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Nov 2020

Aprotinin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 entry and replication in cells cultures

Researchers at the University of Kent in the UK and the Hannover Medical School and Goethe University in Germany have observed that the protease inhibitor aprotinin can inhibit viral replication by preventing SARS-CoV-2 entry into host cells.

24 Nov 2020

Study: Aprotinin can inhibit virus replication by preventing SARS-CoV2 entry into host cells

The surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is studded with spike proteins. The virus needs these in order to dock onto proteins (ACE2 receptors) on the surface of the host cell.

24 Nov 2020

Marinomed to initiate clinical trial with Carragelose for preventing COVID19 in frontline healthcare staff

Marinomed Biotech AG, a globally operating biopharmaceutical company, announced today plans to initiate a Phase IV clinical trial with Carragelose (iota-carrageenan).

23 Nov 2020

Mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients may be contagious for longer than previously thought

Researchers in Brazil have reported two cases of people with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) shedding infectious virus for a significantly longer period than has previously been reported.

23 Nov 2020

Basic concepts lay the foundation for personalized immunotherapy

Personalized Immunotherapy for Tumor Diseases and Beyond introduces personalized immunotherapy with multi-dimensional models of analysis to determine the best plan for the immunotherapy of patients.

23 Nov 2020

Discovery reveals a fundamental way cells interpret signals from the environment

A basic science discovery by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reveals a fundamental way cells interpret signals from their environment and may eventually pave the way for potential new therapies.

20 Nov 2020

Researchers develop nasal spray against COVID-19 virus

A nasal spray to provide protection against the COVID-19 virus has been formulated by researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK, using materials already cleared for use in humans.

20 Nov 2020

New Thermo Scientific A45 Bath Circulators offer superior performance and reliable results

Life science, research and industrial laboratories undertaking temperature control applications can now minimize the environmental footprint of their operations with a new range of digitally-controlled bath circulators designed to enable significant water and energy savings, while using low global warming potential hydrocarbon refrigerants.

20 Nov 2020

New method of repairing damage to optic nerve offers hope for people with glaucoma-related sight loss

Fight for Sight funded researchers have successfully demonstrated a new method of repairing damage to the optic nerve in the lab for the first time, in new research that hopes to restore vision to those who’ve lost it as a result of glaucoma and other conditions.

20 Nov 2020

Researchers identify CLCN6 as disease gene for severe lysosomal neurodegenerative disorder

A mutation in the CLCN6 gene is associated with a novel, particularly severe neurodegenerative disorder. Scientists from the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie and the Max Delbrück Center für Molekulare Medizin, together with an international team of researchers, have now analyzed the effect of a point mutation that was found in three unrelated affected children.

19 Nov 2020

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HDL nanoparticles prevent cholesterol movement at membrane receptor to inhibit entry of SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus in cell culture

Hepatitis C virus drugs synergize with remdesivir against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

Scientists demonstrate a promising strategy for treating lymphomas

CN Bio and the University of Melbourne collaborate to advance therapies for respiratory complications in recovered COVID-19 patients

Xenon positively affects the properties of coatings deposited on titanium implants

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific launches Sterile Express Media Service

Researchers successfully edit SIV virus from genomes of non-human primates

Resveratrol shows potential as SARS-CoV-2 antiviral, study finds

Biogelx Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board

Ipom-F inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

Aprotinin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 entry and replication in cells cultures

Study: Aprotinin can inhibit virus replication by preventing SARS-CoV2 entry into host cells

Marinomed to initiate clinical trial with Carragelose for preventing COVID19 in frontline healthcare staff

Mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients may be contagious for longer than previously thought

Basic concepts lay the foundation for personalized immunotherapy

Discovery reveals a fundamental way cells interpret signals from the environment

Researchers develop nasal spray against COVID-19 virus

New Thermo Scientific A45 Bath Circulators offer superior performance and reliable results

New method of repairing damage to optic nerve offers hope for people with glaucoma-related sight loss

Researchers identify CLCN6 as disease gene for severe lysosomal neurodegenerative disorder

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