in vivo News and Research

RSS

Turning to Organ-on-a-Chip Studies for the Future of Drug Discovery

In this interview, we speak to Tom Kostrzewski, VP of Science and Technology at CN Bio, about their organ-on-a-chip product and the future of drug discovery.

From CN Bio 3 Aug 2022

Hemopurifier containing Galanthus nivalis resin removes SARS-CoV-2 variants

Scientists hypothesize that the GNA affinity resin would remain effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants.

2 Aug 2022

Miniature surgical robot gets ready for a 2024 test mission aboard the ISS

A miniaturized robot invented by Nebraska’s Shane Farritor is on scheduled to blast off into space to showcase its skills.

2 Aug 2022

The efficacy of honokiol in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell culture

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of honokiol in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell cultures.

2 Aug 2022

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Researchers discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the urogenital health of males.

1 Aug 2022

Study: SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and biological sex of patients affect molnupiravir efficacy

SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and the biological sex of patients affect the efficacy of molnupiravir, the first orally available drug approved for outpatient use against COVID-19, according to a new study led by researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

1 Aug 2022

The recent progress in investigating the inhibitory impact of nanosponges and antiviral delivery against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers assessed the potential of nanosponges against SARS-CoV-2.

1 Aug 2022

Study indicates that cross-reactive immunity against SARS-CoV-2 N protein was present in Africa prior to the pandemic

Researchers assessed the pre-existing cross-protective immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein and spike protein before the COVID-19 pandemic in individuals residing in North and South America, Europe and Africa in vitro and in vivo.

1 Aug 2022

Nanoparticles' toxic effects on macrophages

Researchers summarize the toxic effects of nanoparticles on macrophages in vitro.

31 Jul 2022

Is cannabidiol effective against COVID-19?

A new study discusses the utility of CBD in treating the inflammatory symptoms of COVID-19

31 Jul 2022

Researchers use a tumor organoid system to examine bacterial effects on immunotherapy

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine researchers are using a tumor organoid system to examine the effects of metabolites secreted by bacteria on a specialized immunotherapy – immune checkpoint blockage, a promising cancer treatment development – to determine why some patients don't respond or develop a resistance to the treatment over time.

29 Jul 2022

New glioma drug may represent a paradigm for designing therapeutics exploiting specific DNA repair

A new class of glioma drugs exploits tumors that lack the DNA repair enzyme MGMT; the drugs lead to the generation of cytotoxic DNA and selectively kill tumor cells without the risk of resistance, researchers report.

29 Jul 2022

Newly developed bioadhesive ultrasound helps in long-term continuous imaging of diverse organs

A wearable ultrasound device attached using a durable, adhesive, stretchy material enables continuous medical imaging of internal organs and tissues for patients on the go, researchers report. They tested their patch in real people doing activities like jogging and drinking fluids.

29 Jul 2022

The bat-virus relationship examined

A new study examines the role of bats as reservoirs of several viruses and the factors that contribute to the emergence of these viruses.

28 Jul 2022

TMPRSS2 protein, a novel target for SARS-CoV-2 drugs

A new study reports the activity of a compound which inhibited TMPRSS2, ultimately preventing severe COVID-19.

28 Jul 2022

The identification and characterization of an anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody with superior breadth and potency

A recent study published in Nature Microbiology identified a monoclonal antibody neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants.

28 Jul 2022

The effects of CBD in the treatment of COVID-19–related inflammatory symptoms

Researchers reviewed the effectiveness of cannabidiol in treating COVID-19 inflammatory-related symptoms.

28 Jul 2022

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles: Possibilities in therapeutic development

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Philippe Riviere, Senior Scientist at NanoComposix (now a Fortis Life Sciences company) about mesoporous silica nanoparticles and the possibilities and opportunities they provide to drug delivery, vaccine development and more.

From nanoComposix 28 Jul 2022

Study finds molnupiravir well-tolerated, and effective in vaccinated and unvaccinated

Researchers report the phase II efficacy and safety of molnupiravir in both unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals.

27 Jul 2022

Investigating an effective linear deoxyribonucleic acid COVID-19 vaccine option for domestic cats

In a new study, investigators studied a linear deoxyribonucleic acid (linDNA) SARS-CoV-2 vaccine option in felines.

27 Jul 2022

in vivo News and Research

Turning to Organ-on-a-Chip Studies for the Future of Drug Discovery

Hemopurifier containing Galanthus nivalis resin removes SARS-CoV-2 variants

Miniature surgical robot gets ready for a 2024 test mission aboard the ISS

The efficacy of honokiol in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell culture

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Study: SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and biological sex of patients affect molnupiravir efficacy

The recent progress in investigating the inhibitory impact of nanosponges and antiviral delivery against SARS-CoV-2

Study indicates that cross-reactive immunity against SARS-CoV-2 N protein was present in Africa prior to the pandemic

Nanoparticles' toxic effects on macrophages

Is cannabidiol effective against COVID-19?

Researchers use a tumor organoid system to examine bacterial effects on immunotherapy

New glioma drug may represent a paradigm for designing therapeutics exploiting specific DNA repair

Newly developed bioadhesive ultrasound helps in long-term continuous imaging of diverse organs

The bat-virus relationship examined

TMPRSS2 protein, a novel target for SARS-CoV-2 drugs

The identification and characterization of an anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody with superior breadth and potency

The effects of CBD in the treatment of COVID-19–related inflammatory symptoms

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles: Possibilities in therapeutic development

Study finds molnupiravir well-tolerated, and effective in vaccinated and unvaccinated

Investigating an effective linear deoxyribonucleic acid COVID-19 vaccine option for domestic cats

Human iPSCs: A Full Guide to Advanced in Vitro Models and Applications eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Latest News