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Confocal microscopy may help identify biomarkers for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

A University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher received a $2.4 million National Cancer Institute grant to develop a noninvasive, confocal microscope to examine nerve endings of cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in the hopes of identifying potential biomarkers for the disease.

22 May 2025

Natural compounds from Brazilian plants show promise against stomach cancer

A new review was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on May 8, 2025, titled "The chemopreventive effects of native Brazilian plants on stomach cancer: A review of the last 25 years."

22 May 2025

Scientists discover natural compounds that tame chili pepper heat

If you've ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an "anti-spice" condiment for food that's too fiery to eat.

22 May 2025

Closed Loop Medicine appoints Kate Woolland as CEO

Closed Loop Medicine Ltd. (“CLM”), a leader in pharmaceutical precision dosing, today announced the appointment of Kate Woolland as Chief Executive Officer.

22 May 2025

New gene delivery systems can reach cells in the brain and spinal cord with exceptional accuracy

Research teams funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have created a versatile set of gene delivery systems that can reach different neural cell types in the human brain and spinal cord with exceptional accuracy.

21 May 2025

New study links fetal mutations to early pregnancy loss

In a study published in Nature today "Sequence diversity lost in early pregnancy," scientists from deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, estimate that around one in 136 pregnancies are lost due to new mutations in the fetus.

21 May 2025

New CRISPR technology delivers RNA precisely to repair damaged brain cells

When a neuron in our body gets damaged, segments of RNA produce proteins that can help repair the injury.

21 May 2025

New genetic mutation linked to increased prostate cancer risk in Ashkenazi Jewish men

Identifying and classifying gene mutations - which are the permanent changes in a person's DNA genetic code - are critical in better understanding, and with research, eventually treating or preventing, the diseases with which they are linked.

21 May 2025

New technique rapidly tracks cell state changes through density measurements

Measuring the density of a cell can reveal a great deal about the cell's state. As cells proliferate, differentiate, or undergo cell death, they may gain or lose water and other molecules, which is revealed by changes in density.

21 May 2025

Researchers discover key mechanism behind synapse maturation

Researchers from the lab led by Prof. Joris De Wit (VIB-KU Leuven) have discovered an important clue to how connections between brain cells, known as synapses, mature.

21 May 2025

Researchers discover a genetic link to long COVID

An international team of researchers has found a genetic link to long-term symptoms after COVID-19.

21 May 2025

New multiple myeloma-like score assesses disease severity and risk of progression to active cancer

A new risk assessment score developed by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard reveals how multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, begins and progresses from precancerous to malignant states by tracing DNA mutations.

21 May 2025

Discovery unravels two populations of gonadotrophs in the pituitary gland

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that gonadotrophs, cells in the pituitary gland with a key role in puberty and reproduction, come from two different populations, with the majority produced after birth rather than in the embryo, as previously thought.

21 May 2025

Perceptive eclinical launches Clinphone Pro: An innovative RTSM platform built by RTSM experts for RTSM experts

Perceptive eClinical unveils ClinPhone Pro, a next-generation RTSM platform. Built on over 30 years of experience, ClinPhone Pro integrates seamlessly within the clinical technology ecosystem, offering advanced drug supply simulation and rolling forecast capabilities.

From Perceptive 21 May 2025

Cell Painting technology uncovers flavonoids with potential to treat bladder cancer

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has identified flavonoids, natural compounds found in plants, that are toxic to bladder cancer cells cultured in the lab.

20 May 2025

Study reveals dual role of TEAD proteins in neural development

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital found that, in neural development, the same set of proteins involved in cellular self-renewal can also facilitate differentiation with the right binding partner.

20 May 2025

Age-related immune decline reduces CAR-T cell therapy efficacy

As people age, their immune systems become less efficient, posing a challenge for cancer therapies that rely on harnessing immune cells.

20 May 2025

Astoriom expands global footprint for sample stability storage services

Astoriom, a global leader in the R&D sample stability and biorepository storage industry, today announced that it has expanded the stability storage capabilities at its Tramore site in Ireland to meet demand for scalable, flexible, regulatory-compliant storage solutions from -60 °C to -196 °C and ICH (International Council for Harmonisation) temperature-controlled stability conditions.

20 May 2025

CN Bio expands access to OOC solutions for APAC customers with distributor agreement in South Korea

CN Bio, a leading provider of Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) systems and solutions that accelerate drug discovery and development workflows, today announced a strategic partnership with SCINCO, a specialist scientific instrument company based in South Korea.

20 May 2025

Headway in Alzheimer’s disease care: New guidance provides recommendations for use of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies

The new guidelines for the use of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) published in Neurodegenerative Diseases, serve as exemplary clinical recommendations for clinicians and healthcare providers, supporting the advancement of Alzheimer's disease treatment in Switzerland.

From S. Karger AG 19 May 2025

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Confocal microscopy may help identify biomarkers for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

Natural compounds from Brazilian plants show promise against stomach cancer

Scientists discover natural compounds that tame chili pepper heat

Closed Loop Medicine appoints Kate Woolland as CEO

New gene delivery systems can reach cells in the brain and spinal cord with exceptional accuracy

New study links fetal mutations to early pregnancy loss

New CRISPR technology delivers RNA precisely to repair damaged brain cells

New genetic mutation linked to increased prostate cancer risk in Ashkenazi Jewish men

New technique rapidly tracks cell state changes through density measurements

Researchers discover key mechanism behind synapse maturation

Researchers discover a genetic link to long COVID

New multiple myeloma-like score assesses disease severity and risk of progression to active cancer

Discovery unravels two populations of gonadotrophs in the pituitary gland

Perceptive eclinical launches Clinphone Pro: An innovative RTSM platform built by RTSM experts for RTSM experts

Cell Painting technology uncovers flavonoids with potential to treat bladder cancer

Study reveals dual role of TEAD proteins in neural development

Age-related immune decline reduces CAR-T cell therapy efficacy

Astoriom expands global footprint for sample stability storage services

CN Bio expands access to OOC solutions for APAC customers with distributor agreement in South Korea

Headway in Alzheimer’s disease care: New guidance provides recommendations for use of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies

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