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TACTIC project aims to uncover genetic causes of cancer and develop targeted therapies

Investigating the genetic causes of cancer and fighting them with new drugs: To this end, German Cancer Aid is funding the TACTIC project until 2028 with 11.8 million euros.

16 Nov 2023

Oral antibiotic taken once-daily for six months reduces risk of developing drug-resistant TB

Two landmark clinical trials reported today at the Union meeting showed that an oral antibiotic taken for six months once-daily substantially reduced the risk of developing drug-resistant TB.

16 Nov 2023

Exploring the dual role of nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in COVID-19 treatment and immunity

Review examines nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in treating COVID-19, revealing their impact on SARS-CoV-2-specific adaptive immunity and potential to mitigate severe infections, highlighting the need for balanced long-term immunity management.

16 Nov 2023

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

16 Nov 2023

MOSAIC center aims to revolutionize glioblastoma treatment with image-based mathematical models

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University received a five-year, $10.6 million U54 center grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to further study combining the molecular analysis of glioblastoma with MRI.

16 Nov 2023

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of muscle control.

16 Nov 2023

Intestinal hormones hold promise for halting liver scarring

Hormone therapy may be associated with menopause and fertility treatment, but now an SDU-led research team reports that certain intestinal hormones seem to have a beneficial effect on the processes behind the formation of scar tissue in the liver (liver fibrosis).

16 Nov 2023

Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of adverse birth outcomes, study finds

Infants prenatally exposed to cannabis are more likely to be born preterm, have a low birth weight, and require neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) care than infants without prenatal cannabis exposure, according to a study published today in the scientific journal Addiction.

16 Nov 2023

Circadian rest-activity patterns may signal frailty risk in older adults

Brigham researchers found an association between alterations in circadian rest-activity rhythms and risk of frailty incidence in older adults.

16 Nov 2023

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

Investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on epigenetic factors that is able to predict patient outcomes successfully across multiple cancer types.

16 Nov 2023

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

An interview with Dr Beverley Isherwood.

16 Nov 2023

MaxCyte joins the Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM) as a founding member

MaxCyte, Inc., a leading, cell-engineering focused company providing enabling platform technologies to advance the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation cell-based therapeutics and innovative bioprocessing applications, today announced that it has joined the Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM), as a founding member.

From MaxCyte, Inc. 16 Nov 2023

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TACTIC project aims to uncover genetic causes of cancer and develop targeted therapies

Oral antibiotic taken once-daily for six months reduces risk of developing drug-resistant TB

Exploring the dual role of nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in COVID-19 treatment and immunity

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

MOSAIC center aims to revolutionize glioblastoma treatment with image-based mathematical models

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Intestinal hormones hold promise for halting liver scarring

Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of adverse birth outcomes, study finds

Circadian rest-activity patterns may signal frailty risk in older adults

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

MaxCyte joins the Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM) as a founding member

Emerging tick-borne viral threats in eastern europe and the black sea basin

New study reveals turmeric and Tinospora Cordifolia reduce liver injury risk in TB patients

Rare APOE3-R136S mutation offers protection against Alzheimer's disease pathologies in new study

It’s getting harder to find long-term residential behavioral health treatment for kids

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

One in five patients on Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir experience virologic rebound, new observational study reveals

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

Curcumin boosts brain delivery of HIV drug, curbing inflammation and oxidative stress

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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