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KAIST researchers develop an IV needle that irreversibly softens upon insertion

Intravenous (IV) injection is a method commonly used in patient's treatment worldwide as it induces rapid effects and allows treatment through continuous administration of medication by directly injecting drugs into the blood vessel.

13 Nov 2023

Researchers improve the system for stratifying mortality risk of variceal bleeding

Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have varicose veins in the esophagus and stomach, and a more than a fifth of them experience bleeding from these varices into the digestive tract.

13 Nov 2023

Single injection of new medication effectively eliminates Lp(a) for nearly one year

In the first human trial of a new therapeutic, a single injection of lepodisiran reduced levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), to undetectable levels for nearly one year, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy could offer hope for people with inherited high LDL cholesterol

A single infusion of a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy significantly reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL, the "bad cholesterol") in people who carry one gene for the inherited condition that results in very high LDL cholesterol levels and a high risk of heart attack at an early age, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on role of antibodies in vaccine protection against COVID-19 variants

Efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic have largely focused on vaccine development and deployment. But how exactly do our immune systems respond to COVID-19 vaccines?

13 Nov 2023

ATCC announces award from national institute of allergy and infectious diseases to support its preclinical services for biopharmaceutical product development

ATCC today announced that it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

From ATCC 13 Nov 2023

NanoSyrinx appoints Anthony Johnson as Non-Executive Director

Appointment of Big Pharma executive strengthens leadership team to drive ambitious growth strategy.

From NanoSyrinx 13 Nov 2023

BioEcho introduces EchoLUTION™ FFPE RNA Kit for superior RNA extraction from FFPE tissues

A leading provider of innovative molecular biology solutions, announces the launch of its EchoLUTION FFPE RNA Kit.

From BioEcho Life Sciences GmbH 13 Nov 2023

Porvair Sciences Introduces UltraPPM LITE for Reliable Sample Processing

Porvair Sciences is proud to announce the launch of its UltraPPM LITE positive pressure manifold.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 13 Nov 2023

Transforming brain research with AI and machine learning

Using machine learning, researchers are able to use data from the brain to glean deeper insights and apply this new knowledge in clinical settings.

13 Nov 2023

Exploring the use of psychedelics as novel treatments for psychiatric disorders

Psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin, a substance found in various mushroom species, are garnering more research support as novel treatments for psychiatric disorders, but questions remain concerning who they may help the most.

13 Nov 2023

How lawmakers in Texas and Florida undermine covid vaccination efforts

Katherine Wells wants to urge her Lubbock, Texas, community to get vaccinated against covid-19. "That could really save people from severe illness," said Wells, the city's public health director.

13 Nov 2023

Pioneering study finds predictive biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma

The potential of the transcriptome of tumor-adjacent normal lung tissue in predicting the prognosis of lung cancer.

13 Nov 2023

Advances in understanding and detecting Alzheimer's disease

Researchers are making strides toward understanding and detecting Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages, when interventions may be most effective at slowing the progress of the disease.

13 Nov 2023

How chronic stress and mood disorders affect adolescent brain development

Advanced brain imaging techniques reveal how adolescent brain development influences, and is influenced by, factors including chronic stress and mood disorders.

13 Nov 2023

Changing environment can have long-term, significant effects on the brain

Changes in a person's environment can have long-term, significant effects on the brain, whether it's the inhalation of wildfire smoke or the experience of childhood trauma.

13 Nov 2023

Researchers identify specific genes, brain regions, and cognitive features associated with depression

In studies that examine the depressed brain, researchers were able to identify specific genes, molecules, brain regions, and cognitive features that are associated with the disorder.

13 Nov 2023

SELECT trial: Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events by 20% in overweight or obese patients without diabetes

Findings from a multi-center, international clinical trial reported by a Cleveland Clinic physician show that semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events by 20% in adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease who do not have diabetes.

13 Nov 2023

Next-generation ovarian cancer therapy: Engineered Vδ2 T cells show promise in preclinical trials

A prospective path for allogeneic cellular immunotherapies.

13 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

The curative potential and limitations of gut microbiome-based therapeutics in critical illnesses.

13 Nov 2023

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KAIST researchers develop an IV needle that irreversibly softens upon insertion

Researchers improve the system for stratifying mortality risk of variceal bleeding

Single injection of new medication effectively eliminates Lp(a) for nearly one year

CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy could offer hope for people with inherited high LDL cholesterol

Study sheds light on role of antibodies in vaccine protection against COVID-19 variants

ATCC announces award from national institute of allergy and infectious diseases to support its preclinical services for biopharmaceutical product development

NanoSyrinx appoints Anthony Johnson as Non-Executive Director

BioEcho introduces EchoLUTION™ FFPE RNA Kit for superior RNA extraction from FFPE tissues

Porvair Sciences Introduces UltraPPM LITE for Reliable Sample Processing

Transforming brain research with AI and machine learning

Exploring the use of psychedelics as novel treatments for psychiatric disorders

How lawmakers in Texas and Florida undermine covid vaccination efforts

Pioneering study finds predictive biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma

Advances in understanding and detecting Alzheimer's disease

How chronic stress and mood disorders affect adolescent brain development

Changing environment can have long-term, significant effects on the brain

Researchers identify specific genes, brain regions, and cognitive features associated with depression

SELECT trial: Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events by 20% in overweight or obese patients without diabetes

Next-generation ovarian cancer therapy: Engineered Vδ2 T cells show promise in preclinical trials

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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