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For older adults, smelling the roses may be more difficult

The reports from covid-19 patients are disconcerting. Only a few hours before, they were enjoying a cup of pungent coffee or the fragrance of flowers in a garden. Then, as if a switch had been flipped, those smells disappeared.

1 Dec 2021

Introducing the PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ Microphysiological System

CN Bio, a leading developer of single and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), otherwise known as organ-on-a-chip (OOC), today announced the commercial launch of its new PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ MPS.

From CN Bio 1 Dec 2021

Novel anti-inflammatory drug target identified by CRISPR

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Jeffrey Rathmell about his recent research into how metabolic pathways impact immune function.

1 Dec 2021

WHO recommends the use of first long-acting option to protect women from HIV

The first long-acting option to protect women from HIV, proven to reduce women's HIV risk, has been recommended for use by the World Health Organization.

1 Dec 2021

Nanoengineers develop a new approach to effectively deliver mRNA into cells

Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new and potentially more effective way to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) into cells.

30 Nov 2021

Scientists discover low amounts of cholesterol in tumor-associated macrophages

Significant changes in lipid metabolism are known to occur in cells associated with non-small-cell lung carcinoma – the most common form of lung cancer.

30 Nov 2021

Researchers genetically map cell types that make up the mouse iris

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report they have genetically mapped the cell types that make up the mouse iris — the thin disc of pigmented tissue that, in humans, gives eyes their distinct colors.

30 Nov 2021

Study uncovers major disparities in preferred HIV medication uptake in low- and middle-income countries

A new study uncovered large and persistent disparities by sex and age in the uptake of a preferred HIV medication in low- and middle-income countries, potentially subjecting some women to worse HIV treatment outcomes if the situation is not corrected quickly.

30 Nov 2021

Review highlights oncolytic viruses with remarkable ability to destroy cancer cells

With the world still in the grip of a devastating pandemic, it's hard to imagine viruses as something other than hostile enemies to be vanquished.

30 Nov 2021

New safe, painless diagnostic tool for detecting breast cancer

Mammograms are a safe, effective way to detect the presence of breast cancer in women. But doctors recommend most females should start getting mammograms after the age of 40 in part because the procedure involves small doses of ionizing radiation.

30 Nov 2021

Scientists identify a new therapeutic target for HIV

Scientists in Montreal and London have identified the key role played by transcription factorRORC2 in HIV infection: the molecule attaches itself to parts of the virus's genome yet doesn't prevent it from replicating.

30 Nov 2021

Virginia Tech researchers discover potential target for diagnosing and treating Lyme disease

You don't have to go far to find ticks. Just step outside and look for some grass. Look to the top of the shiny, green blade – usually ankle high. A tick might be there, waiting.

30 Nov 2021

Substantial efforts needed to help people with HIV achieve durable viral suppression, study suggests

Among people with HIV worldwide who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), adults are getting closer to the global target of 95% achieving viral suppression, but progress among children and adolescents is lagging and long-term viral suppression among all groups remains a challenge.

30 Nov 2021

Telehealth-delivered exercise and weight loss program for people with knee osteoarthritis or obesity

A randomized trial found that video-based, telehealth-delivered exercise and weight loss programs with online educational support improved pain and function in people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.

30 Nov 2021

Study suggests substantial efforts are needed to help people with HIV durably suppress the virus

30 Nov 2021

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggested to be safe to use in pregnancy

Pregnant patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 were treated with MAb and reported no adverse effects.

30 Nov 2021

Improving access to health care is key to reducing HIV incidence

Many patients living with HIV in rural Africa are not receiving regular treatment, despite recent efforts to increase access to health care across the continent.

30 Nov 2021

$Phase I trial evaluates safety, efficacy of astatine for use in alpha therapy for refractory thyroid cancer patients$

Therapy News and Research

For older adults, smelling the roses may be more difficult

Introducing the PhysioMimix™ OOC Multi-Organ Microphysiological System

Novel anti-inflammatory drug target identified by CRISPR

WHO recommends the use of first long-acting option to protect women from HIV

Nanoengineers develop a new approach to effectively deliver mRNA into cells

Scientists discover low amounts of cholesterol in tumor-associated macrophages

Researchers genetically map cell types that make up the mouse iris

Study uncovers major disparities in preferred HIV medication uptake in low- and middle-income countries

Review highlights oncolytic viruses with remarkable ability to destroy cancer cells

New safe, painless diagnostic tool for detecting breast cancer

Scientists identify a new therapeutic target for HIV

Virginia Tech researchers discover potential target for diagnosing and treating Lyme disease

Substantial efforts needed to help people with HIV achieve durable viral suppression, study suggests

Telehealth-delivered exercise and weight loss program for people with knee osteoarthritis or obesity

Study suggests substantial efforts are needed to help people with HIV durably suppress the virus

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggested to be safe to use in pregnancy

Improving access to health care is key to reducing HIV incidence

Phase I trial evaluates safety, efficacy of astatine for use in alpha therapy for refractory thyroid cancer patients

NYU Langone opens new state-of-the-art center to treat patients with blood cancers

Study reveals a previously unknown mechanism for pancreatic cancer metastasis

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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