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Genomic screening can facilitate early detection of thyroid cancer in patients with RET gene variants

Population-based genomic screening can facilitate early detection of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) in patients with variants in the RET gene, a new Geisinger study found.

25 Jan 2023

What is the impact of maternal hypertension and mental disorders on neonatal outcomes?

Researchers explored the impact of maternal hypertension and mental disorders on harmful neonatal outcomes.

18 Jan 2023

Cancer mortality in the U.S. has declined 33% since the 90s

The American Cancer Society has recently published the statistics of cancer incidence and mortality for 2023 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

17 Jan 2023

Innovations in expansion microscopy allow unprecedented view of the interior of cells

Unprecedented views of the interior of cells and other nanoscale structures are now possible thanks to innovations in expansion microscopy.

2 Jan 2023

Novel approach may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of transplant cells

Researchers at UCSF have developed a novel, potentially life-saving approach that may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of engineered therapeutic and transplant cells.

2 Jan 2023

New method combines injectable radioactive gel with systemic chemotherapy to treat pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer-;in the U.S., it is estimated that over 88 percent of people will die from the disease within five years of their diagnosis.

20 Dec 2022

BGI cares - 2022 social responsibilities in review

At BGI Genomics, we believe it is our responsibility to not only enhance global health outcomes, but also to help make the places we work and live in better.

From BGI Genomics 20 Dec 2022

User-friendly complete system for more targeted, effective thermal ablation of tumors

Image-guided thermal ablation therapy is a patient-friendly, minimally invasive, and cost-effective tumor treatment method.

19 Dec 2022

Is bottled water really safer?

A new study looked at over 500 contaminants and indicators of microbial activity in 30 brands of bottled water and found some evidence that this supposition might be unfounded.

16 Dec 2022

CRISPR/Cas9-engineered avatar mouse model of rare disease paves the way for targeted therapy

An international research team led by Dr Ana Guadaño at the Alberto Sols Biomedical Research Institute (IIBM, a combined CSIC-UAM center) and involving the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), used CRISPR gene editing techniques to incorporate into the mice a mutation of the MCT8 protein responsible for transporting thyroid hormones to the interior of the cell.

12 Dec 2022

UKSRC researchers work with community partners to protect Kentuckians from 'forever chemicals'

Nearly every person in the United States has been exposed to per- and polyfluorinated alky substances (PFAS) at some point in their life.

7 Dec 2022

Pre-Plated Assay Solutions That Can Help Accelerate Biotech

In this interview, we speak with University of Warwick spin-out Cryologyx about their innovative new technology that hopes to revolutionize cell-based assays for researchers across life sciences and drug discovery.

From Cryologyx Ltd 6 Dec 2022

UHN’s Ajmera Transplant Centre performed a groundbreaking parathyroid transplant

The Ajmera Transplant Centre at University Health Network (UHN) has performed a groundbreaking parathyroid transplant, in a patient who suffered from a severe form of hypoparathyroidism – when there is little or no parathyroid function.

5 Dec 2022

New, nanotech-based strategy could enable safe, long-term treatment for autoimmune diseases

Scientists at Scripps Research have reported success in initial tests of a new, nanotech-based strategy against autoimmune diseases.

1 Dec 2022

Over 440 SCI articles published! BGI’s cancer genetics and cell research fuels innovation

BGI has currently published over 440 SCI (Science Citation Index) papers in the field of cancer research, with a cumulative impact factor of over 4,000 points.

From BGI Genomics 23 Nov 2022

Novel gene editing therapy reduces circulating TTR protein levels in patients with ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy

A single IV infusion of NTLA-2001, a novel CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing therapy, significantly reduced circulating transthyretin (TTR) protein levels in patients with ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy, a progressive and fatal cause of heart failure, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

Thyroid News and Research

Genomic screening can facilitate early detection of thyroid cancer in patients with RET gene variants

What is the impact of maternal hypertension and mental disorders on neonatal outcomes?

Cancer mortality in the U.S. has declined 33% since the 90s

Innovations in expansion microscopy allow unprecedented view of the interior of cells

Novel approach may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of transplant cells

New method combines injectable radioactive gel with systemic chemotherapy to treat pancreatic cancer

BGI cares - 2022 social responsibilities in review

User-friendly complete system for more targeted, effective thermal ablation of tumors

Is bottled water really safer?

CRISPR/Cas9-engineered avatar mouse model of rare disease paves the way for targeted therapy

UKSRC researchers work with community partners to protect Kentuckians from 'forever chemicals'

Pre-Plated Assay Solutions That Can Help Accelerate Biotech

UHN’s Ajmera Transplant Centre performed a groundbreaking parathyroid transplant

New, nanotech-based strategy could enable safe, long-term treatment for autoimmune diseases

Over 440 SCI articles published! BGI’s cancer genetics and cell research fuels innovation

Novel gene editing therapy reduces circulating TTR protein levels in patients with ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy

Environmental toxicants contribute to obesity and metabolic disease

Weekly weight loss drug reduces BMI in teens

Molecular drug transporters could improve treatment of cancers and other diseases

Sophisticated tool helps measure exposure levels to PFAS

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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