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Gyros Protein Technologies and Biotage partner to advance peptide purification efficiency with new automated solution

Gyros Protein Technologies AB today announced a partnership with offer Biotage®.

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Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

An international team of researchers including experts at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified a protein found in the brains of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), discovering a new target for potential treatments for the disease.

7 Dec 2023

Fused pancreatic cancer organoid system captures tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), that arises from pancreatic epithelial cells, is the most common form of pancreatic cancer, with a very high mortality rate.

7 Dec 2023

Study identifies new target for fatty liver disease treatment

The global rise in obesity and diabetes is leading to an epidemic in fatty liver disease affecting 20-30 per cent of the world's population.

7 Dec 2023

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Study published in Nature Immunology reveals that repeated mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations enhance immune response, especially in previously infected individuals, leading to a diversified and increased number of immune cell clones and a stronger ability to combat various virus strains.

7 Dec 2023

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).

7 Dec 2023

Study shows decline in post-surgery opioid prescriptions, but urges continued efforts

Post-surgery pain relief has shifted away from opioid-containing medications over the past seven years, but the downward trend has slowed since 2020, a new study shows.

7 Dec 2023

Groundbreaking 'Gnocchi' map reveals hidden secrets of the human genome

Study presents a genome-wide map, "Gnocchi," constructed from 76,156 human genomes, revealing that non-coding regions rich in regulatory elements are crucial in understanding human traits and diseases.

7 Dec 2023

Is your body out of sync? Study finds organs age at varying rates

Research uncovers that human organs age at varying rates, with some showing accelerated aging compared to chronological age, significantly impacting overall health and disease risk. The study used advanced blood plasma proteomics to analyze organ-specific aging in nearly 5,700 adults, linking it to increased risks of heart failure and Alzheimer's disease.

7 Dec 2023

Flaxseed lignans found to influence gut microbiome and breast cancer risk

A new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been known to affect human health.

7 Dec 2023

Rising colorectal cancer risk in young adults calls for earlier screening, study suggests

Study reveals an increase in adenomas and advanced adenomas in younger adults, alongside a rise in colorectal cancer incidence in males under 50, suggesting a need for earlier screening, particularly in men.

7 Dec 2023

Researchers identify 25 new genetic markers linked to peptic ulcers

Researchers studied stomach and duodenal ulcers in a large research project comparing Japanese and European populations.

7 Dec 2023

Anastrozole efficacy in breast cancer prevention for high-risk women linked to estrogen levels

Study examines the efficacy of anastrozole in preventing breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk, focusing on the role of baseline estradiol levels and their impact on treatment outcomes.

7 Dec 2023

New project aims to revolutionize stroke treatment with digital twins

It sounds like something from a science fiction film. Assessing the best treatment for a patient with a cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage by performing the procedure on their digital twin. If it's up to researchers at Amsterdam UMC, this will be reality in six years.

7 Dec 2023

Less than five minutes of daily physical activity could prolong life in people with inoperable lung cancer

Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type of cancer, however new Curtin University-led research has found less than five minutes of daily physical activity could be linked with prolonged life in people living with inoperable forms of the disease.

7 Dec 2023

Study finds link between child care subsidy requirements and child abuse rates

Young children in low-income households could be at risk for abuse and neglect if their parents are unable to receive adequate child care subsidies, a new University of Michigan study found.

7 Dec 2023

UTA receives $1.1 million grant to train researchers in mathematical and computational methods for health

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded The University of Texas at Arlington a $1.1 million grant to train and mentor three multi-level cohorts of interdisciplinary researchers in mathematical and computational techniques to address questions in cancer biology, computational neurology and vector-borne diseases.

7 Dec 2023

Liver trigger holds the key to boosting gene therapy success

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have uncovered vital insights regarding a liver trigger that blocks an undesired immune response from gene therapy, surprisingly resulting in the activation of specific immune cells, despite the liver's typical role in suppressing immune responses.

7 Dec 2023

Large language models enhance differential diagnosis, paving the way for AI-assisted medical decision-making

Study explores optimizing large language models (LLMs) for differential diagnosis (DDx), demonstrating their potential in assisting clinicians with accurate disease diagnosis using real-world medical cases.

7 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

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Gyros Protein Technologies and Biotage partner to advance peptide purification efficiency with new automated solution

Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

Fused pancreatic cancer organoid system captures tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance

Study identifies new target for fatty liver disease treatment

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

Study shows decline in post-surgery opioid prescriptions, but urges continued efforts

Groundbreaking 'Gnocchi' map reveals hidden secrets of the human genome

Is your body out of sync? Study finds organs age at varying rates

Flaxseed lignans found to influence gut microbiome and breast cancer risk

Rising colorectal cancer risk in young adults calls for earlier screening, study suggests

Researchers identify 25 new genetic markers linked to peptic ulcers

Anastrozole efficacy in breast cancer prevention for high-risk women linked to estrogen levels

New project aims to revolutionize stroke treatment with digital twins

Less than five minutes of daily physical activity could prolong life in people with inoperable lung cancer

Study finds link between child care subsidy requirements and child abuse rates

UTA receives $1.1 million grant to train researchers in mathematical and computational methods for health

Liver trigger holds the key to boosting gene therapy success

Large language models enhance differential diagnosis, paving the way for AI-assisted medical decision-making

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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