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New insights on how melanoma cells resist cancer immunotherapy

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are cancer fighting drugs that help the immune system do its job of detecting and attacking tumor cells.

27 Aug 2024

Breakthrough miniaturized brain-machine interface enables brain-to-text communication

Researchers from EPFL have developed a next-generation miniaturized brain-machine interface capable of direct brain-to-text communication on tiny silicon chips.

27 Aug 2024

Novel bottom-up approach in synthetic immunology opens a new frontier for disease treatment

Synthetic immunology, an innovative field of research which could lead to fundamentally new approaches and methods in the treatment of infectious diseases and cancer, is the topic of an article in the "Perspectives" section of the journal "Nature Nanotechnology". Herein, Heidelberg researchers Prof. Dr. Kerstin Göpfrich, Prof. Dr. Michael Platten, Prof. Dr. Friedrich Frischknecht, and Prof. Dr. Oliver T. Fackler describe a so-called bottom-up approach that uses the toolbox of nanotechnology and synthetic biology to construct systems from molecular building blocks and specifically equip them with immune functions.

27 Aug 2024

Common chemotherapy supplement weakens the pancreatic cancer's defenses in mice

The fight against cancer is an arms race, and one of the most effective weapons in clinicians' arsenals is immunotherapy. Immune checkpoint therapy has become the standard for treating several types of cancer.

27 Aug 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Don’t get ‘bullied’ into paying what you don’t owe

Caitlyn Mai thought she did everything right. She called ahead to make sure her insurer would cover her cochlear implant surgery.

27 Aug 2024

With only gloves to protect them, farmworkers say they tend sick cows amid bird flu

In early August, farmworkers gathered under a pavilion at a park here for a picnic to celebrate Farmworker Appreciation Day. One sign that this year was different from the others was the menu: Beef fajitas, tortillas, pico de gallo, chips, beans — but no chicken.

27 Aug 2024

EPAM Joins Sapio Sciences Partner Program

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From Sapio Sciences 27 Aug 2024

AI enhances understanding of radiation-induced cardiac arrhythmia risk in lung cancer patients

Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, have used artificial intelligence tools to accelerate the understanding of the risk of specific cardiac arrhythmias when various parts of the heart are exposed to different thresholds of radiation as part of a treatment plan for lung cancer.

27 Aug 2024

New study shines light on the immune response to gonorrhea

A ground-breaking study involving Kenyan sex workers has shone a light into the immune response to gonorrhoea, paving the way for more effective vaccines.

27 Aug 2024

UQ study unlocks potential for advanced bladder cancer immunotherapy

University of Queensland research could lead to a more effective immunotherapy treatment against bladder cancer.

27 Aug 2024

FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug induces torpor-like state in tadpoles

Researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University report that they were able to successfully put tadpoles of Xenopus laevis frogs into a hibernation-like torpor state using donepezil (DNP), a drug approved by the FDA to treat Alzheimer’s.

27 Aug 2024

Dementia Australia welcomes UK approval of lecanemab to tackle Alzheimer’s

Dementia Australia welcomes the decision by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to approve Lecanemab for use in the UK.

27 Aug 2024

New report reveals the truth behind plant-based protein alternatives

Over the summer barbecue season, many will have opted for veggie burgers in an attempt to eat more sustainably and improve their health. But how much do we really know about the influx of plant-based meat alternatives that have appeared on supermarket shelves? And are some alternative proteins better for people and the planet than others?

27 Aug 2024

Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions

The conversation wasn't sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20. The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation's opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there.

27 Aug 2024

Popular blowdown evaporators on display at lab innovations 2024

Organomation is excited to announce that we will be attending this year’s Lab Innovations show in October. As a company dedicated to advancing science and making laboratory processes easier and quicker, we can’t wait to connect with fellow professionals, showcase our equipment, and explore cutting edge industry solutions! The show will be held at the NEC in Birmingham on.

From Organomation 27 Aug 2024

MP Biomedicals announces the launch of advanced gastrointestinal diseases diagnostic kits

MP Biomedicals completes its range of in vitro diagnostic tests for infectious diseases with new immunochromatographic-based qualitative rapid tests.The new diagnostic kits by MP Biomedicals leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver precise results, enabling healthcare professionals a rapid and accurate detection of Helicobacter pylori, Salmonella typhi and Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1 and O139.

From MP Biomedicals, LLC 27 Aug 2024

New center established to take the lead in enhancing living environments for all ages

The College of Design and Engineering (CDE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) to take the lead in enhancing living environments that foster the physical, psychological and social well-being of individuals across all age groups, particularly in response to the challenges brought about by demographic shifts and climate change.

27 Aug 2024

Feds killed plan to curb Medicare Advantage overbilling after industry opposition

A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars — only to abruptly back off amid an "uproar" from the industry, newly released court filings show.

27 Aug 2024

New benchmark: 1 kg of plasmid DNA manufactured

Kaneka Eurogentec sets new benchmark in plasmid DNA manufacturing with the production of 1 kg of plasmid DNA.

From Kaneka Eurogentec S.A 27 Aug 2024

eLabNext and US Lab partners form strategic partnership to enhance digital infrastructure of emerging and established life science companies

eLabNext, an Eppendorf Group Company offering a flexible Digital Laboratory Platform equipped with a Laboratory Inventory Management System (LIMS) and Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), has entered into a “preferred vendor” partnership with US Lab Partners, a strategic consulting and advisory firm that provides life sciences companies with best-in-class labs, facilities, and EH&S programs.

From eLab Next 27 Aug 2024

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New insights on how melanoma cells resist cancer immunotherapy

Breakthrough miniaturized brain-machine interface enables brain-to-text communication

Novel bottom-up approach in synthetic immunology opens a new frontier for disease treatment

Common chemotherapy supplement weakens the pancreatic cancer's defenses in mice

An Arm and a Leg: Don’t get ‘bullied’ into paying what you don’t owe

With only gloves to protect them, farmworkers say they tend sick cows amid bird flu

EPAM Joins Sapio Sciences Partner Program

AI enhances understanding of radiation-induced cardiac arrhythmia risk in lung cancer patients

New study shines light on the immune response to gonorrhea

UQ study unlocks potential for advanced bladder cancer immunotherapy

FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug induces torpor-like state in tadpoles

Dementia Australia welcomes UK approval of lecanemab to tackle Alzheimer’s

New report reveals the truth behind plant-based protein alternatives

Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions

Popular blowdown evaporators on display at lab innovations 2024

MP Biomedicals announces the launch of advanced gastrointestinal diseases diagnostic kits

New center established to take the lead in enhancing living environments for all ages

Feds killed plan to curb Medicare Advantage overbilling after industry opposition

New benchmark: 1 kg of plasmid DNA manufactured

eLabNext and US Lab partners form strategic partnership to enhance digital infrastructure of emerging and established life science companies

Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics

Modular, Scalable, Intelligent: How n6 Is Rethinking NGS Library Prep

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

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