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Rare immune mutation unlocks universal antiviral protection

For a few dozen people in the world, the downside of living with a rare immune condition comes with a surprising superpower-the ability to fight off all viruses.

14 Aug 2025

HonorHealth taps longevity authority Nicholas J. Schork to lead new research division

Nicholas J. Schork, Ph.D., an international authority on human longevity and health maintenance, has joined HonorHealth Research Institute as Research Director of Longevity, Prevention and Interception.

14 Aug 2025

Prenatal acetaminophen linked to higher risk of autism and ADHD

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in children.

14 Aug 2025

New technique enables efficient loading of large biomolecules into exosomes

Exosomes, naturally derived vesicles responsible for intercellular communication, are emerging as next-generation drug delivery systems capable of transporting therapeutics to specific cells.

13 Aug 2025

New mouse model reveals key role of osteocytes in osteogenesis imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) refers to a group of rare genetic bone disorders that results in the formation of fragile bones. In patients with OI, the matrix that makes up the bone has been found to be abnormal, leading to an increased risk of fractures.

13 Aug 2025

New engineered molecule shows promise as rapid antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers, along with their colleagues, engineered a new molecule that appears promising as an effective antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning with fewer side effects than other molecules currently being tested, according to a new study published in the journal PNAS.

12 Aug 2025

Mount Sinai receives major grant for new initiative dedicated to reducing cancer care disparities

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has awarded The Tisch Cancer Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai a $4.08 million grant to establish the Cancer Health Research Center at Mount Sinai, a new initiative dedicated to reducing cancer-related health inequities across New York City.

12 Aug 2025

Blocking CREB may prevent alcohol-related pancreatic cancer

Despite increasing evidence linking alcohol consumption to cancer, little is known about the biological mechanisms behind the association.

12 Aug 2025

AI discovers promising antibiotic compounds in Archaea microbes

They've survived for billions of years in boiling acid, deep-sea vents and salt flats. Now, some of Earth's oldest life forms - microbes called Archaea - are offering a new weapon in the fight against one of today's most urgent health threats: antibiotic resistance.

12 Aug 2025

Novel vaccine shows promise against KRAS-driven pancreatic and colorectal cancers

A novel cancer vaccine that stimulates the immune system to target one of the most common cancer-driving mutations has shown encouraging early results in patients with pancreatic and colorectal cancer, two of the most difficult-to-treat malignancies, according to a study led in part by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

12 Aug 2025

Sunil Shah and Dr Catherine Elton join Atelerix's Board to drive global commercial expansion

Atelerix, a biotech company revolutionizing cell preservation and biological transport with its pioneering hydrogel encapsulation technology, today announced the appointments of Sunil Shah as Chair of the Board and Dr Catherine Elton as Non-Executive Director.

12 Aug 2025

Newly discovered drug class could someday lead to breakthrough treatments for fungal infections

A research team at McMaster University has discovered a new drug class that could someday lead to breakthrough treatments for dangerous fungal infections.

11 Aug 2025

RSPO2 gene identified as key driver in metastatic prostate cancer

A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on July 25, 2025, titled "Dissecting the functional differences and clinical features of R-spondin family members in metastatic prostate cancer."

11 Aug 2025

Breakthrough approaches enhance RNA delivery while minimizing inflammation

Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are tiny fat bubbles that are used to deliver medicines, genes, and RNA into cells. However, in some cases LNPs can cause harmful inflammation as a result of the process of RNA delivery.

11 Aug 2025

Parasitic worm evades detection by suppressing skin neurons

New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, discovered that a parasitic worm suppresses neurons in the skin to evade detection.

11 Aug 2025

Early clinical trial supports MASL as a targeted oral cancer treatment

Rowan University and Sentrimed, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing safer, orally dosed oncology therapies, today announced results from a National Cancer Institute (NCI) funded clinical trial evaluating MASL in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

8 Aug 2025

Suicide-specific mobile app offers lifesaving support after psychiatric discharge

A mobile phone app designed to deliver suicide-specific therapy reduced suicidal behavior among high-risk psychiatric inpatients, according to a new study by scientists at Yale School of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine.

8 Aug 2025

Therapeutics News and Research

Rare immune mutation unlocks universal antiviral protection

HonorHealth taps longevity authority Nicholas J. Schork to lead new research division

Prenatal acetaminophen linked to higher risk of autism and ADHD

New technique enables efficient loading of large biomolecules into exosomes

New mouse model reveals key role of osteocytes in osteogenesis imperfecta

New engineered molecule shows promise as rapid antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning

Mount Sinai receives major grant for new initiative dedicated to reducing cancer care disparities

Blocking CREB may prevent alcohol-related pancreatic cancer

AI discovers promising antibiotic compounds in Archaea microbes

Novel vaccine shows promise against KRAS-driven pancreatic and colorectal cancers

Sunil Shah and Dr Catherine Elton join Atelerix's Board to drive global commercial expansion

Newly discovered drug class could someday lead to breakthrough treatments for fungal infections

RSPO2 gene identified as key driver in metastatic prostate cancer

Breakthrough approaches enhance RNA delivery while minimizing inflammation

Parasitic worm evades detection by suppressing skin neurons

Early clinical trial supports MASL as a targeted oral cancer treatment

Suicide-specific mobile app offers lifesaving support after psychiatric discharge

International commission calls for action against hepatocellular carcinoma

Exploring the genetic and clinical landscape of clubfoot

Early treatment withdrawal offers safety and savings for patients with rare kidney disease

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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