Next Generation News and Research

RSS

Immunopeptidomics offer new hope in cancer research

In this new omg OMx podcast episode, Bruker's Kate Stumpo speaks to Nicola Ternette on the incredible world of immunopeptidomics - the implications they could have for research and how they help us understand the immune system better.

From Bruker Daltonics 13 Dec 2023

AI model detects atrial fibrillation risk based on subtle ECG variations

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed by Scripps Research scientists could help clinicians better screen patients for atrial fibrillation (or AFib) - an irregular, fast heartbeat that is associated with stroke and heart failure.

12 Dec 2023

RBD-focused vaccines may offer broader protection against emerging COVID-19 variants

Published in The Lancet's eBioMedicine, 76 healthy adults from Melbourne, aged 18 to 64 who were previously vaccinated with licensed SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, were randomized to receive a fourth dose of a novel protein vaccine, mRNA vaccine or placebo.

12 Dec 2023

First study to report isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical devices

Researchers reported the first isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical-grade equipment.

12 Dec 2023

New combination treatment offers hope for older patients with mantle cell lymphoma

The phase 2 trial PrE0405 met its primary endpoint, achieving a complete response (CR) rate of 85% in 33 patients over the age of 60 with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who received bendamustine and rituximab, a standard chemo-immunotherapy treatment, along with venetoclax, which is investigational in this setting.

11 Dec 2023

Study could pave the way for synergistic therapeutic combinations to better treat SF3B1-mutant MDS

A new study from researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborating organizations provides insight into the underlying mechanisms of gene mutations commonly seen in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and other myeloid neoplasms.

11 Dec 2023

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Study published in Nature Immunology reveals that repeated mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations enhance immune response, especially in previously infected individuals, leading to a diversified and increased number of immune cell clones and a stronger ability to combat various virus strains.

7 Dec 2023

Is your body out of sync? Study finds organs age at varying rates

Research uncovers that human organs age at varying rates, with some showing accelerated aging compared to chronological age, significantly impacting overall health and disease risk. The study used advanced blood plasma proteomics to analyze organ-specific aging in nearly 5,700 adults, linking it to increased risks of heart failure and Alzheimer's disease.

7 Dec 2023

Research uncovers stealthy strategy of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism whereby the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, can vary its mode of infection in human cells. Published in the journal eLife, a team from the University of Minnesota and the Midwest Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Center found the virus can alternate between being highly infectious and avoiding detection by the immune system.

5 Dec 2023

Government’s £2 billion plan sets out to harness the power of engineering biology

The government's £2 billion vision to seize the enormous potential of engineering biology - an exciting field of biology which could transform how we sustainably grow food, create medical treatments and produce fuel - will be unveiled by Science, Research and Innovation Minister Andrew Griffith today (Tuesday 5 December).

5 Dec 2023

SGH and NTU Singapore to develop customized medical devices and implants using 3D printing

Singapore General Hospital (SGH) patients are expected to benefit from healthcare innovations, such as customized medical devices and implants, under a collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) to set up a Joint Research & Development Laboratory in additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing.

4 Dec 2023

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that the gut microbe Lactobacillus helps maintain normal levels of the cytokine interferon-gamma (IFNγ), providing protection against stress-induced disruptions in a mouse model. The findings suggest Lactobacillus's crucial role in building resilience to environmental stressors, highlighting its potential in treating mood disorders.

3 Dec 2023

CHOP researchers unlock 3D structure of crucial protein for cancer therapy

Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) have opened up an exciting new field of therapeutic advancements for rare and difficult-to-treat cancers, as they have the ability to deliver targeted therapies that can kill tumor cells.

1 Dec 2023

Study finds racial disparity in the utilization of crucial prostate cancer therapy

A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found Black men diagnosed with more advanced stages of prostate cancer are significantly less likely to be prescribed novel hormone therapy than other racial and ethnic groups – including white or Latino men – despite the therapy being proven to effectively control the growth of prostate tumors and extend the lives of men with the disease.

1 Dec 2023

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), is pleased to announce a $16 million expansion of the Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research, a grant program to enable early-career investigators with labs in the US and Canada to research healthspan-expanding therapeutics and treatments.

1 Dec 2023

DUHS recognized as top health care organization for using digital health technology

Duke University Health System has been recognized as a top health care organization for its use of technology to improve patient safety and outcomes.

1 Dec 2023

Traumatic memories represented differently in the brain, study finds

A new analysis of the brain activity of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the first to reveal that traumatic memories are represented in the brain in an entirely different way than sad autobiographical memories.

30 Nov 2023

Macrocyclic compounds: A promising class of drugs for cancer treatment

This review was designed by Professor Xiaoling Song and Professor Biao Jiang and written by Pr. Xiaoling Song and a Ph.D. student, Yifan Wu (Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies, ShanghaiTech University) to summarize the application of macrocyclic molecules in cancer treatment.

29 Nov 2023

Researchers introduce CRISPR-mediated genome and cancer shredding as a conceptual paradigm to treat recurrent gliomas

Researchers demonstrated clustered regularly interspersed short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-mediated elimination of glioblastoma (GBM) cells.

29 Nov 2023

COVID-19 in pregnancy raises preterm birth risk, vaccines offer crucial shield

Study reveals that pregnant women infected with COVID-19 had a higher risk of preterm delivery, with significant health and socioeconomic implications. However, early vaccination adopters showed protection from these effects, highlighting the critical role of vaccines in safeguarding future generations' health, especially in the U.S., where the study was conducted.

28 Nov 2023

Next Generation News and Research

Immunopeptidomics offer new hope in cancer research

AI model detects atrial fibrillation risk based on subtle ECG variations

RBD-focused vaccines may offer broader protection against emerging COVID-19 variants

First study to report isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical devices

New combination treatment offers hope for older patients with mantle cell lymphoma

Study could pave the way for synergistic therapeutic combinations to better treat SF3B1-mutant MDS

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Is your body out of sync? Study finds organs age at varying rates

Research uncovers stealthy strategy of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Government’s £2 billion plan sets out to harness the power of engineering biology

SGH and NTU Singapore to develop customized medical devices and implants using 3D printing

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

CHOP researchers unlock 3D structure of crucial protein for cancer therapy

Study finds racial disparity in the utilization of crucial prostate cancer therapy

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

DUHS recognized as top health care organization for using digital health technology

Traumatic memories represented differently in the brain, study finds

Macrocyclic compounds: A promising class of drugs for cancer treatment

Researchers introduce CRISPR-mediated genome and cancer shredding as a conceptual paradigm to treat recurrent gliomas

COVID-19 in pregnancy raises preterm birth risk, vaccines offer crucial shield

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

Latest News