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TIBI researcher receives NIH grant for 3D-bioprinted retinal grafts

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Johnson V. John, Assistant Professor at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), has received an R56 grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

30 Oct 2026

DEBRA research invests in Topadur to advance small-molecule therapies for dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa

DEBRA Research gGmbH, a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research and drug development for Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), and Topadur Pharma AG, a Swiss clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced an investment by DEBRA Research in Topadur to support a preclinical program exploring a new treatment approach for dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). DEB is one of the more severe forms of EB, characterized by extremely fragile skin and progressive, debilitating complications.

28 Oct 2026

Study reveals how cancer cells survive chemotherapy in a zombie-like state

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made an important breakthrough in understanding how cancer cells can evade the cell-killing effects of chemotherapy and enter a "zombie-like state", called premature senescence, that can attract the wound healing properties of the immune system.

23 Oct 2026

Sex hormones dictate how skin stem cells renew themselves

For a long time, differences between females and males were mainly associated with the reproductive organs. Yet organs that have nothing to do with reproduction, such as the skin, can also be shaped by sex.

14 Oct 2026

Topical peptide spray outperforms placebo in healing burn wounds

Burn wound infections remain a major global health burden, often requiring hospitalization and delaying tissue repair.

13 Oct 2026

Restoring cellular recycling helps the body clear harmful zombie cells

As we grow older, our bodies accumulate "zombie cells"-living cells that have stopped dividing or functioning normally-but linger in our tissues, contributing to chronic inflammation and age-related diseases.

5 Oct 2026

Honeybee silk could power smarter wound dressings

Biodegradable films made from engineered honeybee silk could form the basis of a new generation of ‘smart’ wound dressings, according to CSIRO and Adelaide University researchers.

1 Oct 2026

Biodegradable honeybee silk films show promise for smart wound care

Biodegradable films made from engineered honeybee silk could form the basis of a new generation of 'smart' wound dressings, according to CSIRO and Adelaide University researchers.

30 Sep 2026

Marine carbohydrates offer valuable new resources for drug development

The ocean contains diverse carbohydrates that could serve as valuable resources for drug development. Algae, marine animals and microorganisms produce polysaccharides and related molecules with structures that are uncommon on land, including distinctive sulfate patterns, sugar linkages and branched architectures.

22 Sep 2026

Daily vitamin C may benefit pre-cancerous blood disorder patients

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that supports immune function, promotes wound healing and protects cells from molecular damage.

21 Sep 2026

NUS scientists harness magnetic pulses to reprogram immune cells to fight breast cancer

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have demonstrated an innovative approach for targeted breast cancer therapy using pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs).

18 Sep 2026

Aston University partners with Labskin to grow more realistic laboratory-grown human skin

Aston University has joined forces with Yorkshire-based biotechnology company Labskin to develop more realistic laboratory-grown human skin that includes immune cells.

15 Sep 2026

New approach repairs airway barrier defects in cystic fibrosis

A UNIGE team has succeeded in restoring the defective respiratory protective barrier in people with this rare genetic disease.

8 Sep 2026

New review examines oral cancer drug delivery barriers and strategies

Delivering drugs directly to oral tumor sites remains challenging. A recent review involving researchers from Hasanuddin University examines barriers to local drug delivery and analyses strategies for targeting oral cancer lesions.

26 Aug 2026

New study shows attention actively shapes the body's inflammation

We usually think of bodily sensations as information the brain receives. What if the way we attend to those sensations can feed back and change the biological response itself?

17 Aug 2026

Metabolic stress triggers long-lasting immune system changes in diabetes patients

A growing understanding of trained immunity, a form of long-lasting immune system adaptation, is reshaping how scientists view diabetes and its many complications.

7 Aug 2026

Versatile receptor protein plays critical role in regulating tissue repair

A comprehensive new review highlights the expanding importance of Lgr6, a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family, as a critical regulator of tissue homeostasis, injury repair, and disease development across multiple organ systems.

5 Aug 2026

NIH funds UVA research to develop advanced laboratory tissue models

A University of Virginia researcher has received a five-year, $2.1 million National Institutes of Health grant to develop advanced laboratory tissue models that could improve drug testing, deepen scientists' understanding of disease and reduce the need for animal testing.

30 Jul 2026

This edible flower could do more than brighten a plate

A review of 76 publications finds that pot marigold contains more than 500 reported secondary metabolites, along with natural pigments, antioxidants, and substantial dietary fiber. Early food studies report promising results in yogurt, bread, pasta, and edible oils, but limited product trials and no clinical evidence currently prevent human health claims.

28 Jul 2026

New injectable hydrogel accelerates healing of deep wounds

Any minor cut or scrape sets the body's natural healing process in motion. However, deep wounds are far more vulnerable to bacterial infection and the accumulation of harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS) that damage cells and disrupt normal repair mechanisms.

27 Jul 2026