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Study identifies ultra-broad SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies that target various spike epitopes

Researchers screened the circulating B lymphocyte repertoires of coronavirus disease 2019 convalescents and vaccines using multiplexed antigen panels.

3 Apr 2023

A novel species of dependoparvovirus has been identified in monk parakeets in Madrid

A novel dependoparvovirus identified from 28 healthy monk parakeets from urban regions of Spain.

30 Mar 2023

Mouse avatars could help design more effective and personalized therapies for multiple myeloma

An international group of researchers, led by Dr. José Ángel Martínez-Climent at the Cima University of Navarra, has created mouse avatars of patients with multiple myeloma to study and develop personalized treatments against this blood cancer, the second most frequent hematological cancer and incurable in most cases.

29 Mar 2023

Experimental anti-obesity drug may control appetite without surgery or nausea

Imagine getting the benefits of gastric bypass surgery without going under the knife - a new class of compounds could do just that. In lab animals, these potential treatments reduce weight dramatically and lower blood glucose.

29 Mar 2023

The emergence of lateral flow assays in diagnostics

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Hasret Altan-Martin from Sartorius about the ongoing emergence of lateral flow assays in diagnostics.

From Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG 29 Mar 2023

Next-generation influenza vaccines show greater impact and cost-effectiveness, study suggests

In a recent study published in the BMC Medicine Journal, researchers conducted a modeling study to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and health impacts of the next-generation vaccines against influenza in Kenya.

28 Mar 2023

Two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells identified

A team led by Van Andel Institute and Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics scientists has identified two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells, or ß cells, each with crucial characteristics that may be leveraged to better understand and treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

28 Mar 2023

New molecule slows the effects of one of SARS-CoV-2's more dangerous components

Researchers have designed a molecule that slows the effects of one of SARS-CoV-2's more dangerous components – an enzyme called a protease that cuts off the immune system's communications and helps the virus replicate.

28 Mar 2023

What is the effect of prior BCG vaccination on the immunogenicity and efficacy of subsequent COVID-19 vaccination?

Researchers assessed the impact of BCG vaccination on the protection provided by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

28 Mar 2023

Avacta appoints Karen Harrison as Chief Operating Officer for Therapeutics Division

Avacta Group plc today announced the appointment of Karen Harrison as Chief Operating Officer of its Therapeutics Division.

From Avacta Life Sciences Ltd. 28 Mar 2023

University of Bath students building an artificial heart for the ‘Heart Hackathon’ competition

A team of University of Bath students are creating a working artificial heart as part of a worldwide ‘Heart Hackathon’ competition.

28 Mar 2023

New study suggests broad neutralizing antibody could provide three years of COVID protection

In a recent article published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers showed that a novel, lab-engineered monoclonal antibody (mAb), adintrevimab conferred up to 50% protection against symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Furthermore, it demonstrated this exceptional efficacy in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)–naïve individuals even at titers as low as 1:30.

27 Mar 2023

IU Cancer Center secures new, renewed ACS funding to support research and education programs

As part of a longstanding partnership, the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center has received new and renewed funding from the American Cancer Society to support research and education programs.

27 Mar 2023

Mount Sinai launches initiative to increase representation of Black men at the upper levels of management

The Mount Sinai Health System has announced the Growth in Operations, Administrations, and Leadership Society (GOALS), an initiative to increase the representation of Black men at the middle and upper levels of management by creating pathways for career advancement through networking, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.

27 Mar 2023

Advancements in understanding and treating breast cancer

Researchers describe recent advancements in breast cancer research.

26 Mar 2023

TTUHSC El Paso scientist receives $2.6 million NIH grant for research on tuberculosis

For over a century, El Paso has long been a sanctuary for individuals suffering from tuberculosis. It will soon be home to groundbreaking research that prevents the debilitating disease.

24 Mar 2023

Substance use disorders not associated with COVID-19-related mortality

New research from Boston Medical Center found that substance use disorders do not increase the likelihood of dying from COVID-19.

24 Mar 2023

mNGS outperforms microbiological tests to diagnose bloodstream infections – BGI Insight

Next-generation sequencing (mNGS) leverages genetic testing advantage to save more lives; twice as effective at identifying infection cases.

From BGI Genomics 24 Mar 2023

High-resolution mass spectrometric rapid identification of Candida auris

A recent study published in the Journal of Fungi used a novel OrbitrapTM high-resolution mass spectrometric technology coupled with liquid chromatography to identify geographically different clades of Candida auris (C. auris) isolates. This proof-of-concept methodology could accurately detect C. auris in the microbiology laboratory.

23 Mar 2023

Ingenza celebrates 20 years of innovation

Edinburgh-based Ingenza, a pioneer in engineering biology, is delighted to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month.

From Ingenza Ltd 23 Mar 2023

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Study identifies ultra-broad SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies that target various spike epitopes

A novel species of dependoparvovirus has been identified in monk parakeets in Madrid

Mouse avatars could help design more effective and personalized therapies for multiple myeloma

Experimental anti-obesity drug may control appetite without surgery or nausea

The emergence of lateral flow assays in diagnostics

Next-generation influenza vaccines show greater impact and cost-effectiveness, study suggests

Two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells identified

New molecule slows the effects of one of SARS-CoV-2's more dangerous components

What is the effect of prior BCG vaccination on the immunogenicity and efficacy of subsequent COVID-19 vaccination?

Avacta appoints Karen Harrison as Chief Operating Officer for Therapeutics Division

University of Bath students building an artificial heart for the ‘Heart Hackathon’ competition

New study suggests broad neutralizing antibody could provide three years of COVID protection

IU Cancer Center secures new, renewed ACS funding to support research and education programs

Mount Sinai launches initiative to increase representation of Black men at the upper levels of management

Advancements in understanding and treating breast cancer

TTUHSC El Paso scientist receives $2.6 million NIH grant for research on tuberculosis

Substance use disorders not associated with COVID-19-related mortality

mNGS outperforms microbiological tests to diagnose bloodstream infections – BGI Insight

High-resolution mass spectrometric rapid identification of Candida auris

Ingenza celebrates 20 years of innovation

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