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WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as possible carcinogen

The World Health Organization recently indicated that aspartame will likely be declared a “possible carcinogen to humans.”

29 Jun 2023

Cyanotriazole compounds can selectively and rapidly kill trypanosome parasites, study shows

Cyanotriazole compounds are fast-acting topoisomerase II poisons that can selectively and rapidly kill trypanosome parasites that cause Chagas disease and African sleeping sickness, according to a new study.

29 Jun 2023

Study shows promising prospects for automating 3D-DSRT in drug testing

The June 2023 issue of SLAS Discovery contains one review article, five full-length articles and two technical briefs covering spheroid models, 3D cell high-throughput screening (HTS) applications for treating Alzheimer's and other drug discovery research.

29 Jun 2023

The protective effects of extra virgin olive oil on disease risk factors

Researchers conducted a systematic review to consolidate recent evidence on the preventive benefits of extra virgin olive oil on disease risk factors.

29 Jun 2023

Researchers screen 16 UK native bat species for coronaviruses with zoonotic potential

A recent study published in Nature Communications screened for coronaviruses in 16 native species of bats in the UK.

29 Jun 2023

Novel drug combination shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer

Mutations in the KRAS gene are the major driver of pancreatic cancer. The resulting protein controls multiple signaling pathways involved in cell growth and survival. In cancer, the gene is mutated to be permanently "on," driving cells to excessively multiply and form tumors.

28 Jun 2023

New radionuclide-based agent offers hope for treating a variety of cancers

A newly discovered radionuclide-based agent (CB-2PA-NT) has been shown to have high tumor uptake, sustained tumor retention, and high contrast in preclinical models, making it a prime candidate for a novel theranostics approach.

27 Jun 2023

More women opting for single embryo transfer during fertility treatment

More women are having just one embryo transferred per cycle of fertility treatment to get pregnant, according to research presented at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

27 Jun 2023

Novel biomaterials approach reveals how mechanical forces shape T cell fate

The successful campaign of adoptive T cell therapies, a type of immunotherapy in which immune T cells are collected from a patient, enhanced outside of the body, and reinfused back into the same patient, especially against blood cancers is well under way.

26 Jun 2023

Long-term protection unveiled: hybrid immunity guards against Omicron reinfections

Researchers evaluated the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1 strain (WH1) immune imprinting on antibody-based immunological responses.

26 Jun 2023

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific offers expanded capabilities of Presagen’s Life Whisperer Platform to aid with clinical decision-making in IVF

Genetics AI-based software module added to provide objective scoring of embryo genetic integrity and likelihood of clinical pregnancy.

From FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific 24 Jun 2023

BU researcher receives $2.8M grant to study serotonin's role in chronic stress and depression

Michael Wallace, PhD, assistant professor of anatomy & neurobiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, was awarded a $2.8 million from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health.

23 Jun 2023

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Study describes the use of engineered commensal bacteria to increase antitumor immunity.

23 Jun 2023

Prior exposure to air pollutants and black carbon load predicts outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers investigated whether black carbon particles in the blood increased COVID-19 severity.

23 Jun 2023

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

Research examines the changes in diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior among primiparous couples during and after pregnancy and their association with changes in BMI. It aims to gain insights into the behaviors and their impact on body weight during the transition to parenthood.

21 Jun 2023

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer promising treatment for endometriosis

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer controlled release and targeted treatment, showing promise for conditions like endometriosis.

20 Jun 2023

The contribution of transcription factor ROB1 to the pathophysiology of C. albicans-induced candidal infections

Researchers evaluated the function of the zinc finger transcription factor ROB1 and its two phenotypically distinct alleles in the pathogenesis of Candida albicans infections.

20 Jun 2023

Battle against RSV: Computational design paves way for new polyvalent vaccine

Research focuses on the design of a multi-epitope polyvalent vaccine against Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections. The study utilizes computational methods and immunoinformatics tools to predict potential vaccine candidates and their interactions with Toll-like receptors (TLRs).

19 Jun 2023

Researchers create a detailed map of neurotransmitter receptors that control information flow

Receptor patterns define key organizational principles in the brain, scientists have discovered.

19 Jun 2023

New mapping by Human Brain Project advances the understanding of neuroreceptor organization

A key challenge in neuroscience is to understand how the brain can adapt to a changing world, even with a relatively static anatomy.

19 Jun 2023

in vitro News and Research

WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as possible carcinogen

Cyanotriazole compounds can selectively and rapidly kill trypanosome parasites, study shows

Study shows promising prospects for automating 3D-DSRT in drug testing

The protective effects of extra virgin olive oil on disease risk factors

Researchers screen 16 UK native bat species for coronaviruses with zoonotic potential

Novel drug combination shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer

New radionuclide-based agent offers hope for treating a variety of cancers

More women opting for single embryo transfer during fertility treatment

Novel biomaterials approach reveals how mechanical forces shape T cell fate

Long-term protection unveiled: hybrid immunity guards against Omicron reinfections

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific offers expanded capabilities of Presagen’s Life Whisperer Platform to aid with clinical decision-making in IVF

BU researcher receives $2.8M grant to study serotonin's role in chronic stress and depression

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Prior exposure to air pollutants and black carbon load predicts outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer promising treatment for endometriosis

The contribution of transcription factor ROB1 to the pathophysiology of C. albicans-induced candidal infections

Battle against RSV: Computational design paves way for new polyvalent vaccine

Researchers create a detailed map of neurotransmitter receptors that control information flow

New mapping by Human Brain Project advances the understanding of neuroreceptor organization

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

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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