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Orbit Discovery awarded Innovate UK grant to expand high throughput cell-based functional screening platform capabilities in peptide drug discovery

Orbit Discovery Ltd., (“Orbit”) a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering candidate peptide therapeutics harnessing proprietary affinity and cell-based functional screening platforms, has been awarded a Smart grant by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

From Orbit Discovery 14 Jun 2022

New approach to quantify tumor-specific total mRNA levels from patient tumor samples

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new approach to quantify tumor-specific total mRNA levels from patient tumor samples, which contain both cancer and non-cancer cells.

14 Jun 2022

Improving dental care by linking medical and dental records in health Information exchanges

Dental professionals require access to each patient's complete electronic health record – including laboratory test results and current prescriptions – so they can provide the best care possible; care that is safe for the patient, promotes preventive management and improves dental treatment outcomes.

14 Jun 2022

Evidence-based study shows how hypnotherapy provides positive outcomes for IBS patients

It is common that Hong Kong people might have experiences of disordered defecation with unknown reason, such as diarrhea and constipation. It is also easy to observe that abdominal discomforts often come along with stress. Emotion disturbance and stress might affect our intestinal functions.

14 Jun 2022

The microbiome plays a vital role in a healthy diet

A recent study discusses the current national nutritional recommendations from the viewpoint of the gut microbiota.

14 Jun 2022

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

In a recent study under review at the Archives of Virology journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, investigators in Israel assessed the disparities and similarities between seasonal influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

14 Jun 2022

Evonetix appoints Colin McCracken as Chief Executive Officer

EVONETIX LTD (‘Evonetix’), the synthetic biology company bringing semiconductor technology to DNA synthesis, today announced the appointment of Colin McCracken as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.

From Evonetix 14 Jun 2022

Genomic analysis of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers analyzed two genomic sequences of the Monkeypox virus from Belgium and Portugal termed ITM001 and PT0001, respectively, to show that the May 2022 Monkeypox outbreak most likely originated from the West African clade of the virus.

14 Jun 2022

Targeting macropinocytosis may be an effective therapeutic approach for hepatocellular carcinoma

Researchers from the Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have identified a new metabolic mechanism in liver cancer cells, by which macropinocytosis, an endocytic process, is used to engulf extracellular proteins as fuels to support the unlimited growth of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in hypoxia (oxygen deprivation).

14 Jun 2022

Scientific statement highlights the need for more data on sex differences in stroke treatment

A new American Heart Association scientific statement highlights the need for more data and research about sex differences in the use and response to mechanical clot removal for acute ischemic stroke and suggests a clear differentiation between sex and gender in future research.

14 Jun 2022

Multi-national scientific task force needed to monitor zoonotic viruses long-term

A new study aimed to identify the main host, intermediate hosts, as well as other animal reservoirs for both SARS-CoV-2 and the monkeypox virus.

13 Jun 2022

Cancer cases and deaths in Africa are expected to double during the next 20 years

Cancer cases and deaths are expected to double in Africa during the next two decades, according to findings from a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

13 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 recombinant isolated from chronic COVID-19 patient

A new research paper in the journal Viruses reports the isolation of a recombinant strain in a patient infected with the virus for over a year.

13 Jun 2022

Self-focus during online chat may degrade your mood

A new study finds that the more a person stares at themself while talking with a partner in an online chat, the more their mood degrades over the course of the conversation. Alcohol use appears to worsen the problem, the researchers found.

13 Jun 2022

Sex and previous pregnancy of blood donors do not increase mortality risk of transfused patients

A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden sheds new light on the question of whether the sex and previous pregnancy of blood donors affects survival in patients who receive red blood cell transfusions.

13 Jun 2022

MIT researchers design new sensor to distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia

Many different types of bacteria and viruses can cause pneumonia, but there is no easy way to determine which microbe is causing a particular patient's illness.

13 Jun 2022

Coffee drinking causes no increased risk to pregnancy, genetic study reveals

University of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or long black causes no increased risk to pregnancy.

13 Jun 2022

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

Scientists from Wellington, New Zealand, have conducted a systematic review to understand the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis in palliative care settings.

13 Jun 2022

WTC responders with chronic conditions appear to have severe Covid-19 and long-term sequelae

A study of 1,280 patients treated and monitored at the Stony Brook World Trade Center Health and Wellness Program who also contracted Covid-19 reveals that the responders who have suffered from chronic conditions from WTC exposures and the experience of the 911 tragedy appear to have more infection severity and long-term sequelae than responders who do not have chronic diseases resulting from WTC exposures.

13 Jun 2022

New research provides credible estimates for prevalence of Alzheimer’s-like brain disorder

New National Institutes of Health-funded research shows that the prevalence of brain changes from Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE) may be roughly 40% in older adults and as high as 50% in people with Alzheimer's disease.

13 Jun 2022

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Orbit Discovery awarded Innovate UK grant to expand high throughput cell-based functional screening platform capabilities in peptide drug discovery

New approach to quantify tumor-specific total mRNA levels from patient tumor samples

Improving dental care by linking medical and dental records in health Information exchanges

Evidence-based study shows how hypnotherapy provides positive outcomes for IBS patients

The microbiome plays a vital role in a healthy diet

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

Evonetix appoints Colin McCracken as Chief Executive Officer

Genomic analysis of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak

Targeting macropinocytosis may be an effective therapeutic approach for hepatocellular carcinoma

Scientific statement highlights the need for more data on sex differences in stroke treatment

Multi-national scientific task force needed to monitor zoonotic viruses long-term

Cancer cases and deaths in Africa are expected to double during the next 20 years

SARS-CoV-2 recombinant isolated from chronic COVID-19 patient

Self-focus during online chat may degrade your mood

Sex and previous pregnancy of blood donors do not increase mortality risk of transfused patients

MIT researchers design new sensor to distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia

Coffee drinking causes no increased risk to pregnancy, genetic study reveals

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

WTC responders with chronic conditions appear to have severe Covid-19 and long-term sequelae

New research provides credible estimates for prevalence of Alzheimer’s-like brain disorder

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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

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