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Intranasal delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 therapeutics may help treat chronic anxiety

A study in mice reports a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing delivery system, capable of bypassing the blood-brain-barrier and modulating neuronal receptor pathways, to treat chronic anxiety.

20 Jun 2023

Phase I clinical study of TCR NK cell therapy for sarcoma expected to commence later this year

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Replay today announced that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a 'safe to proceed' for the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for NY-ESO-1 TCR/IL-15 NK, an engineered T cell receptor natural killer (TCR NK) cell therapy for advanced synovial sarcoma and myxoid/round cell liposarcoma.

20 Jun 2023

The contribution of transcription factor ROB1 to the pathophysiology of C. albicans-induced candidal infections

Researchers evaluated the function of the zinc finger transcription factor ROB1 and its two phenotypically distinct alleles in the pathogenesis of Candida albicans infections.

20 Jun 2023

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Researchers aimed to understand the association between wine consumption and cardiovascular health.

20 Jun 2023

Urban jungle: How city living may impact mental health

Researchers explore the effects of the urban environment on adult mental health.

19 Jun 2023

New data demonstrates severe AMR among non-typhoidal Salmonella isolated from food in China

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a major cause of human salmonellosis globally. Food animals are major NTS reservoirs.

19 Jun 2023

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Researchers examined the impact of vaginal microbiota transfer on the neurodevelopment of infants born via cesarean section.

19 Jun 2023

Molecular cargo released by cancer cells lays the groundwork for leukemia spread

Tiny packets of molecular cargo shed by cancer cells seed the foundations for metastasis at distant sites in the body.

19 Jun 2023

‘Break the Silence’ campaign urges British fathers to discuss men's health issues with their sons

Men are often reluctant to talk about health matters, and that’s certainly true according to new research by GenesisCare, which reveals that nearly half (49%) of fathers admit they steer clear of talking about men’s health issues with their sons - because they don’t want to scare them (19%).

19 Jun 2023

Exposure to beta-2 agonists not linked with reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease

Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease in some previous epidemiological studies, this association was not found in a recent register-based study from the University of Eastern Finland.

19 Jun 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Broader search needed for successful management of eosinophilic gastritis

The good news: a monoclonal antibody treatment called benralizumab proved quite effective in a clinical trial at depleting the number of eosinophils found in the blood and digestive tract tissues of patients with eosinophilic gastritis.

16 Jun 2023

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering one of the body's important inflammatory responses.

16 Jun 2023

Creating sustainable health systems viable for the future in Europe

What could healthcare look like in 10, 20, or 30 years? What will be the future of healthcare? Will medical professionals make diagnoses with the aid of artificial intelligence? Will doctors use big data analytics to predict the course of diseases?

16 Jun 2023

Catalent adds new cryogenic capabilities at Shiga, Japan, facility to support clinical supply demand for cell and gene therapy development

Catalent today announced that it has expanded the services and capabilities at its facility in Shiga, Japan, to include the storage, kitting, and distribution of advanced therapies at ultra-low temperatures for clinical trials.

From Catalent 16 Jun 2023

Catalent expands OneBio® suite for integrated development, manufacturing and supply across biologic modalities

Catalen today announced that it has expanded its integrated development, manufacturing and supply solution, OneBio® Suite, across a range of biologic modalities, including antibody and recombinant proteins, cell and gene therapies, and mRNA.

From Catalent 16 Jun 2023

MGI reveals latest updates at ESHG conference in Glasgow

MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, held a Corporate Satellite Meeting and revealed significant local partnerships at the ESHG Conference in Glasgow.

From MGI 16 Jun 2023

Aging impacts cellular composition across the whole fly: Study

As the body ages, organ function progressively declines and the risk for a wide range of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, increases. Understanding how the body ages is an intense area of research as it will potentially illuminate ways to promote healthy aging.

16 Jun 2023

Penn research bolsters scientific understanding behind why some people are more prone to allergies

New research is bolstering scientific understanding behind why some people are more prone to allergies than others.

15 Jun 2023

Destroying the tether of shattered chromosomal fragments may help prevent cancerous mutations

Healthy cells work hard to maintain the integrity of our DNA, but occasionally, a chromosome can get separated from the others and break apart during cell division.

15 Jun 2023

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Intranasal delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 therapeutics may help treat chronic anxiety

Phase I clinical study of TCR NK cell therapy for sarcoma expected to commence later this year

The contribution of transcription factor ROB1 to the pathophysiology of C. albicans-induced candidal infections

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Urban jungle: How city living may impact mental health

New data demonstrates severe AMR among non-typhoidal Salmonella isolated from food in China

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Molecular cargo released by cancer cells lays the groundwork for leukemia spread

‘Break the Silence’ campaign urges British fathers to discuss men's health issues with their sons

Exposure to beta-2 agonists not linked with reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Broader search needed for successful management of eosinophilic gastritis

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Creating sustainable health systems viable for the future in Europe

Catalent adds new cryogenic capabilities at Shiga, Japan, facility to support clinical supply demand for cell and gene therapy development

Catalent expands OneBio® suite for integrated development, manufacturing and supply across biologic modalities

MGI reveals latest updates at ESHG conference in Glasgow

Aging impacts cellular composition across the whole fly: Study

Penn research bolsters scientific understanding behind why some people are more prone to allergies

Destroying the tether of shattered chromosomal fragments may help prevent cancerous mutations

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