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Sugary drinks linked to higher dementia risk, new study from UK Biobank reveals

The study finds that consuming free sugars, especially through beverages like fruit drinks, sodas, and milk-based drinks, is associated with an increased risk of dementia, while free sugars from solid foods show no significant link to dementia risk.

20 Nov 2023

Novel 3D-printed implant could revolutionize infection control in surgery

A novel surgical implant developed by Washington State University researchers was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants.

20 Nov 2023

US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’

The Department of Defense relies on hundreds, if not thousands, of weapons and products such as uniforms, batteries, and microelectronics that contain PFAS, a family of chemicals linked to serious health conditions.

20 Nov 2023

Groundbreaking technology developed to extract mesenchymal stem cells from pure bone marrow

Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) and National University Health System (NUHS), have developed a groundbreaking technology capable of extracting mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) directly from pure bone marrow – also known as bone marrow aspirate (BMA), a pivotal source of MSCs – without dilution.

20 Nov 2023

New economic-pandemic model helps assess effectiveness of pandemic policies

Epidemic-Economic Model Provides Answers To Key Pandemic Policy Questions

16 Nov 2023

MaxCyte joins the Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM) as a founding member

MaxCyte, Inc., a leading, cell-engineering focused company providing enabling platform technologies to advance the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation cell-based therapeutics and innovative bioprocessing applications, today announced that it has joined the Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM), as a founding member.

From MaxCyte, Inc. 16 Nov 2023

Study links lifestyle choices and gender to severity of fatty liver disease in workers

Study investigates the correlation between lifestyle factors, gender, inflammation, liver dysfunction, and metabolic abnormalities with fatty liver disease severity, revealing that men are at higher risk and lifestyle choices significantly impact the disease's progression.

15 Nov 2023

Bioengineered human heart muscle cells and micro-tissues take flight to space

Mount Sinai's Cardiovascular Research Institute is sending bioengineered human heart muscle cells and micro-tissues into space for the first time on NASA's 29th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission, which launched Thursday, November 9.

14 Nov 2023

Non-invasive device detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers with high accuracy

An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.

13 Nov 2023

AdvanCell reaches milestone as first prostate cancer patient dosed with 212Pb-ADVC001

AdvanCell, a radiopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of Targeted Alpha Therapies for cancer patients, today announced the first patient was treated with 212Pb-ADVC001, a Targeted Alpha Therapy in development for the treatment of PSMA-positive metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC).

13 Nov 2023

Gene therapy's double-edged sword: Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

Research explores the advancements, challenges, and economic implications of gene therapy for various diseases, including inherited blood disorders, malignancies treated with CAR-T cells, and diseases targeted by in vivo AAV vectors. The review highlights the transformative potential of gene therapies while acknowledging the complexities in manufacturing, safety, efficacy, and long-term durability.

12 Nov 2023

Genetically engineered yeast cells produce natural plant product for schizophrenia treatment

An international team of researchers has demonstrated that genetically engineered yeast cells can produce the natural plant product alstonine, which has shown positive effects in treating schizophrenia.

10 Nov 2023

Fresh risks in ready-to-eat produce: Study reveals how common pathogens lurk in our salads

This research paper delves into the risks of contamination in ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables by enteric pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, which can lead to foodborne illnesses. It also explores the contamination sources and plant-pathogen interactions, emphasizing the importance of improved safety measures in the food supply chain.

6 Nov 2023

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the University of Oxford today announced the launch of a new project to initiate early development of prototype vaccines against the Junín virus, selected as an exemplar of the Arenavirus family which is responsible for multiple deadly hemorrhagic fevers with epidemic and pandemic potential.

6 Nov 2023

Practical tips for making healthcare systems more sustainable

Cutting nitrous oxide waste in hospitals, switching to reusable vaginal speculums for cervical screening, and prescribing tablets over intravenous drugs are just some of the tangible actions doctors can take to reduce the carbon footprint of healthcare.

6 Nov 2023

Study reveals how formaldehyde alters gene expression through epigenetics

Epigenetics, the chemical mechanisms that controls the activity of genes, allows our cells, tissues and organs to adapt to the changing circumstances of the environment around us.

2 Nov 2023

New virus diagnosis device gives lab-quality results within just three minutes

A virus diagnosis device that gives lab-quality results within just three minutes has been invented by engineers at the University of Bath, who describe it as the 'world's fastest Covid test'.

2 Nov 2023

The development of a machine-learned scoring function of human preference in the context of early drug discovery campaigns

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers developed a scoring mechanism based on artificial intelligence for early drug discovery campaigns that might be utilized for compound prioritizing, motif rationalization, and biased drug design.

1 Nov 2023

New study identifies regional hotspots for Parkinson's disease

A new study led by researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute has found that people living in regions with median levels of air pollution have a 56 percent greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared to those living in regions with the lowest level of air pollution.

30 Oct 2023

New bioreactor could accelerate access to cancer-killing immunotherapy

A new tool to rapidly grow cancer-killing white blood cells could advance the availability of immunotherapy, a promising therapy which harnesses the power of the body's immune response to target cancer cells.

26 Oct 2023

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Sugary drinks linked to higher dementia risk, new study from UK Biobank reveals

Novel 3D-printed implant could revolutionize infection control in surgery

US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’

Groundbreaking technology developed to extract mesenchymal stem cells from pure bone marrow

New economic-pandemic model helps assess effectiveness of pandemic policies

MaxCyte joins the Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM) as a founding member

Study links lifestyle choices and gender to severity of fatty liver disease in workers

Bioengineered human heart muscle cells and micro-tissues take flight to space

Non-invasive device detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers with high accuracy

AdvanCell reaches milestone as first prostate cancer patient dosed with 212Pb-ADVC001

Gene therapy's double-edged sword: Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

Genetically engineered yeast cells produce natural plant product for schizophrenia treatment

Fresh risks in ready-to-eat produce: Study reveals how common pathogens lurk in our salads

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

Practical tips for making healthcare systems more sustainable

Study reveals how formaldehyde alters gene expression through epigenetics

New virus diagnosis device gives lab-quality results within just three minutes

The development of a machine-learned scoring function of human preference in the context of early drug discovery campaigns

New study identifies regional hotspots for Parkinson's disease

New bioreactor could accelerate access to cancer-killing immunotherapy

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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