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Machine learning model predicts radiotherapy response in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Researchers in China have developed a powerful machine learning model that can help determine which patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) are likely to respond well to radiotherapy-a common treatment for this type of cancer.

30 Jul 2025

Blocking a single gene disrupts vitamin D metabolism and cancer pathways in new cell study

Researchers identified SDR42E1 as a key regulator of vitamin D absorption and sterol metabolism in colorectal cancer cells. Disruption of this enzyme altered cancer-related pathways and cell viability, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.

21 Jul 2025

NIST releases first publicly consented pancreatic cancer genome data

In an effort to foster progress in cancer research, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is releasing detailed and comprehensive data about the entire genetic content of a pancreatic cancer cell.

16 Jul 2025

Monoclonal antibody delivered through the nose blocks hay fever in mice

Approximately 40% of the European population are allergic to pollen, and their symptoms cause an estimated loss of 100 million school- and workdays every year.

11 Jul 2025

Proteome imbalance from aneuploidy linked to mitochondrial dysfunction

It has been known for several years that abnormal chromosome numbers lead to protein imbalances in the affected cells. Researchers at RPTU have now investigated the detailed effects of such imbalances.

27 Jun 2025

New pretreatment method boosts islet transplant survival in diabetes

A pretreatment step could help transplanted pancreatic islets survive longer in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. One combination of small molecules extended the cells' lives in female mice, and adding two molecules to the mixture boosted cell survival in male mice.

25 Jun 2025

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Explore the latest tools that boost speed and accuracy in B-cell cloning processes.

From Cellenion 24 Jun 2025

Sphere Bio expands operations in China

Sphere Bio, a leading provider of picodroplet-based microfluidics for functional single-cell analysis and isolation, today announced the appointment of Redbert Biotechnology (张伟) as its exclusive distribution partner in China.

17 Jun 2025

Deep B cell depletion offers new hope for rheumatologic and musculoskeletal diseases

CD19-CAR T-cell treatment is a novel option of deep B cell depletion with promising results across different rheumatologic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD).

15 Jun 2025

AI and human scientists collaborate to discover new cancer drug combinations

An 'AI scientist', working in collaboration with human scientists, has found that combinations of cheap and safe drugs – used to treat conditions such as high cholesterol and alcohol dependence – could also be effective at treating cancer, a promising new approach to drug discovery.

4 Jun 2025

Waters introduces BioResolve Protein A Affinity Columns to accelerate antibody titer measurement, enhancing process agility and batch quality

Waters Corporation today announced the launch of the BioResolve™ Protein A Affinity Columns with MaxPeak™ Premier Technology, providing precise titer measurements.

From Waters Corporation 2 Jun 2025

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation: Insights from Unicorn Biotechnologies at SLAS 2025

Discover how Unicorn Biotechnologies is revolutionizing lab workflows with cell culture automation. Expert insights from startup co-founders Jack and Adam.

From Unicorn Biotechnologies 29 May 2025

‘Cell line atlas’ can help better understand biliary tract cancer biology

Advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC) includes cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder carcinoma, and ampullary carcinoma. BTC is a rare and aggressive group of cancers, carrying one of the worst prognoses in all of oncology.

12 May 2025

NAD+ restoration improves mitochondrial function in Werner syndrome cells

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on April 2, 2025, as the cover of Volume 17, Issue 4, titled "Decreased mitochondrial NAD+ in WRN deficient cells links to dysfunctional proliferation."

2 May 2025

Can folic acid prevent or promote breast cancer? It depends on dose and DNA

Folic acid plays a dual role in breast cancer depending on dose and context. While moderate intake may reduce risk, high levels or genetic variants disrupting metabolism may promote tumor progression via altered DNA methylation.

30 Apr 2025

Metrion Biosciences launches NaV1.9 high-throughput screening assay to strengthen screening portfolio and advance research on new medicines for pain

Metrion Biosciences ("Metrion"), the specialist preclinical contract research organization (CRO) and a global leader in ion channel services, today announced the launch of its validated, high-throughput NaV1.9 screening assay to advance discovery and development of novel pain therapeutics.

28 Apr 2025

Bruker to launch Beacon Discovery™ at AACR 2025, expanding access to live single-cell functional analysis

Bruker Corporation today announced the launch of the Beacon Discovery™ Optofluidic System at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025.

From Bruker Cellular Analysis 25 Apr 2025

iPS cell transplants show early promise for treating Parkinson's disease safely

In a first-of-its-kind human trial, researchers transplanted iPS-cell-derived dopaminergic progenitors into patients with Parkinson’s disease and observed promising motor improvements with no serious safety concerns over 24 months. The therapy showed increased dopamine synthesis without tumor formation or graft-induced dyskinesia.

21 Apr 2025

GSK3β identified as a driver of drug resistance in BRAF mutant melanoma

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on April 4, 2025, titled "GSK3β activation is a key driver of resistance to Raf inhibition in BRAF mutant melanoma cells."

11 Apr 2025

Sphere Bio launches Cyto-Cellect Human IgG Kappa and Viability Assay Kit for efficient single-cell selection

Sphere Bio's Cyto-Cellect Assay Kit integrates viability and antibody detection, streamlining workflows and ensuring optimal selection of high-producing clones.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 31 Mar 2025