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Breakthrough study: inhibiting USP30 gene offers hope in treating Parkinson’s disease

Whether USP30 inhibition can serve as a disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson's disease (PD).

15 Nov 2023

New approach to CAR T cell therapy may extend treatment effectiveness

CAR T cell therapy, a powerful type of immunotherapy, has begun to revolutionize cancer treatment. Pioneered at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), the therapy involves engineering a patient's T cells so they recognize and attack cancer cells.

14 Nov 2023

Gene therapy for rare diseases: A decade of progress and remaining challenges

A new review article in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy summarizes the significant milestones in the development of gene therapy medicinal products that have facilitated the treatment of a significant number of rare diseases.

14 Nov 2023

Non-invasive device detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers with high accuracy

An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.

13 Nov 2023

New research aims to decipher how animals discard half their genes

New research is underway to decipher a fascinating biological puzzle - how some animals can naturally discard more than half of their genetic information during embryonic development.

9 Nov 2023

Bio Farma's Bio-TCV typhoid conjugate vaccine licensed in Indonesia following marketing approval

The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), an international organization with a mission to discover, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for global health, and Bio Farma, a biotechnology company based in West Java, Indonesia, announced today that Bio Farma's Bio-TCV typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) was licensed in Indonesia following marketing approval from Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM), the national regulatory authority.

9 Nov 2023

A comprehensive database developed to help understand the basis of protein aggregation

Researchers at the IBB-UAB have developed the most comprehensive database available to date to help understand the basis of protein aggregation, a phenomenon associated with aging and several pathologies.

3 Nov 2023

TUM start-up nominated for Science Breakthrough of the Year at Falling Walls summit

It all began with basic research: While conducting laboratory experiments, a team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) came across an active agent against multidrug-resistant bacteria with a fundamental difference to antibiotics developed to date.

2 Nov 2023

New drug shows promise in killing cancer cells with genetic vulnerability

Imagine the body's cells are well-behaved students in the classroom. The "teachers" are tumor suppressor genes, and they make sure cells follow the rules. But when tumor suppressor genes are away, cells may go astray.

1 Nov 2023

From Cells to Drugs: How Cell Painting is Transforming Drug Discovery

In this interview, Jordi Carreras delves into the fascinating world of Cell Painting, a powerful technology gaining momentum in drug discovery. He shares insights into his groundbreaking research, the unique aspects of Phenaros' drug discovery platform, and the synergy between academia and industry.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 1 Nov 2023

New project combines traditional methods with metaviromics to study viral outbreaks in wild rodents

When, where, and why do diseases jump from animals to people? A new project will monitor how changing seasons, land use, and human behavior influence viral outbreaks in wild rodent populations, to identify hotspots with high potential for spillover into people.

31 Oct 2023

New AI tool could lead to precision medicine by predicting drug response

An ideal medicine for one person may prove ineffective or harmful for someone else, and predicting who could benefit from a given drug has been difficult.

31 Oct 2023

AI may help identify potential gonorrhea vaccine proteins

Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that affects more than 80 million people worldwide every year, has become resistant to almost all known antibiotics.

31 Oct 2023

Study unveils new approach to more precise, long-lasting, and less toxic cancer treatment

For too long, cancer treatment has been a double-edged sword – the very treatments designed to kill cancer cells often wrought havoc on healthy ones too.

30 Oct 2023

Imperial researchers discover hidden mechanism behind feeling touch

Imperial researchers have discovered a hidden mechanism within hair follicles that allow us to feel touch.

27 Oct 2023

New bioreactor could accelerate access to cancer-killing immunotherapy

A new tool to rapidly grow cancer-killing white blood cells could advance the availability of immunotherapy, a promising therapy which harnesses the power of the body's immune response to target cancer cells.

26 Oct 2023

Sphere Bio's Expansion and Vision

In this interview, Rob Trainor, the Vice President of Operations at Sphere Fluidics, sits down for an insightful conversation detailing the completion of Sphere Fluidics' new state-of-the-art facilities and the strategic decisions behind their office move and rebranding.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 25 Oct 2023

What's really in your kombucha and kefir?

Researchers have delved into the bacterial diversity of 47 different fermented foods, revealing significant variations in microbial richness and composition. The study highlights that foods like kombucha and kefirs have high microbial diversity, while plant-based yogurt alternatives and fermented vegetables show lower levels.

24 Oct 2023

AI tool effectively detects distress in hospital workers' conversations

An artificial intelligence tool effectively detected distress in hospital workers' conversations with their therapists early in the pandemic, a new study shows, suggesting a potential new technology that screens for depression and anxiety.

24 Oct 2023

Plant microorganisms from fruit and vegetables boost gut diversity

Bacterial diversity in the gut plays an important role in human health. The crucial question, however, is where are the sources of this diversity? It is known that an important part of the maternal microbiome is transferred to the baby at birth, and the same happens during the breastfeeding period via breast milk.

24 Oct 2023