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Researchers discover "protective switches" that shield the coronavirus from immune system attacks

Over 700 million people were infected and almost seven million died, making SARS-CoV-2 the most devastating pandemic of the 21st century.

25 Jan 2024

Scientific review explores adzuki beans' efficacy in diabetes prevention and management

Adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) supplementation to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes (T2D).

25 Jan 2024

Balancing efficacy and safety: The challenges of mRNA drugs and vaccines in modern medicine

Researchers analyzed the toxicity concerns and advancements in mRNA therapeutics, focusing on their cellular toxicity, reactogenicity, and distribution, and discussed the challenges and benefits of mRNA research.

24 Jan 2024

Immune component of breast milk shapes the gut environment of infant mice

An immune component of breast milk known as the complement system shapes the gut environment of infant mice in ways that make them less susceptible to certain disease-causing bacteria, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

24 Jan 2024

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems, Inc. (“Altis”), leading developers of in vitro human organ models that optimize the accuracy and efficiency of drug development, today announced a strategic partnership.

24 Jan 2024

Prepared for the next virus pandemic: The APPEAL project

In collaboration with 12 partners from 6 countries, MatTek is establishing the Antivirus Pandemic Preparedness EuropeAn pLatform (APPEAL), a European research initiative aimed at enhancing preparedness for future pandemics.

From MatTek Corporation 24 Jan 2024

New workflow identifies shared cancer targets, advancing immunotherapy

Researchers developed the Splicing Neo Antigen Finder (SNAF) workflow, integrating deep learning to identify shared immunogenic neoantigens in cancers, offering new targets for cancer immunotherapy, particularly in melanoma and ovarian cancer.

23 Jan 2024

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

23 Jan 2024

3D-printed liver model paves way for new MASH treatments

Metabolic dysfunction- associated steatohepatitis, or MASH, is an inflammatory, liver-scarring disease that has reached epidemic proportions, with an estimated 1.5% to 6.5% of U.S. adults afflicted by the condition, and roughly 24% of adults having nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

23 Jan 2024

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

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From CN-Bio 23 Jan 2024

New study unlocks secrets to preventing birth defects

Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial birth defects in humans, affecting more than 175,000 newborns around the world each year.

22 Jan 2024

Patient-specific "organ-on-chip" aims to accelerate research on cholangiocarcinoma

It is only a few centimeters in size and can be held between two fingers, but in the micro-channels carved inside it, it's hidden a three-dimensional and highly faithful model of a biliary tract cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, complete with its tumor microenvironment.

22 Jan 2024

Discovery of toxic and protective short RNAs associated with Alzheimer's disease and superior memory capacity

Researchers explored how Death Induced by Survival gene Elimination through the analysis of RNA-induced silencing complex-bound short RNAs in Alzheimer's disease models influences neuronal survival and correlates with neurotoxicity in AD.

22 Jan 2024

Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

The impact of 12 weeks of regular consumption of stevia, non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs), on the human gut microbiota.

22 Jan 2024

How does geography and climate impact wine quality and its health benefits?

Researchers review the health benefits and quality of wines and their phenolic derivatives.

22 Jan 2024

COST Action bridges the gap in cancer immunotherapy research

Cancer is still a leading cause of death worldwide. Globally, there were an estimated 20 million new cases of cancer and 10 million deaths.

20 Jan 2024

Annexin-A1 targeted therapy beats several cancers

A new study published in Nature's cancer journal Oncogene highlights the effectiveness of MDX-124, the first therapeutic drug to target annexin-A1, a protein which is overexpressed in several cancer types and promotes tumour progression.

19 Jan 2024

AI scores breakthrough in anemia treatment with novel PHD inhibitor

Clinical stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotechnology company InSilico Medicine ("InSilico"), today announced that the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, an ACS Publications journal focusing on critical studies about molecular structure and biological activity, has published the company's discovery of a novel PHD inhibitor for the treatment of anemia.

19 Jan 2024

New study reveals flaws in AI tools used for SARS-CoV-2 antibody discovery

A discovery program for SARS-CoV-2-nABs potentially targeting its resistant strains.

19 Jan 2024

Monkey study points to HIV vulnerability for vaccine attack

Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from acquiring simian-HIV (SHIV) in a placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study intended to inform development of a preventive HIV vaccine for people.

17 Jan 2024

in vitro News and Research

Researchers discover "protective switches" that shield the coronavirus from immune system attacks

Scientific review explores adzuki beans' efficacy in diabetes prevention and management

Balancing efficacy and safety: The challenges of mRNA drugs and vaccines in modern medicine

Immune component of breast milk shapes the gut environment of infant mice

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

Prepared for the next virus pandemic: The APPEAL project

New workflow identifies shared cancer targets, advancing immunotherapy

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

3D-printed liver model paves way for new MASH treatments

CN Bio and Altis Biosystems partner to develop next-generation human Gut/Liver in vitro model for advanced ADME studies

New study unlocks secrets to preventing birth defects

Patient-specific "organ-on-chip" aims to accelerate research on cholangiocarcinoma

Discovery of toxic and protective short RNAs associated with Alzheimer's disease and superior memory capacity

Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

How does geography and climate impact wine quality and its health benefits?

COST Action bridges the gap in cancer immunotherapy research

Annexin-A1 targeted therapy beats several cancers

AI scores breakthrough in anemia treatment with novel PHD inhibitor

New study reveals flaws in AI tools used for SARS-CoV-2 antibody discovery

Monkey study points to HIV vulnerability for vaccine attack

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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