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Discovering Gut Bacteria that May Bind PFAS Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
A team led by University of Cambridge researchers identified nine strains of gut bacteria capable of accumulating significant amounts of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), ubiquitous environmental...
Nano-Structured Sheets Protect Against Radiation-Induced Mucositis
Researchers have engineered nanostructured organic sheets that effectively sequester extracellular vesicles and reactive oxygen species generated during radiation therapy, offering protective...
Spatial Biology Tools Illuminate Tumor Microenvironment Complexity
Cutting-edge spatial multiomics technologies integrating protein and gene expression mapping, combined with AI-driven analysis, are revolutionizing cancer research by revealing the intricate...
CRISPR Breakthrough Removes Extra Chromosome in Down Syndrome Cells
Researchers in Japan have demonstrated a pioneering use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology to remove the trisomy 21 chromosome responsible for Down syndrome in lab-grown human cells. This allele-specific...
FDA Removes REMS Restrictions for CAR-T Therapies to Boost Access
The FDA has discontinued Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for six CAR-T cell therapies targeting BCMA and CD19, used in multiple myeloma, leukemia, and lymphoma. This decision...
Dizal’s Sunvozertinib Gains FDA Accelerated Approval in NSCLC
Dizal Pharmaceutical obtained accelerated FDA approval for sunvozertinib (Zegfrovy) to treat adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion...
New Diagnostic Advances in Cancer and Neurological Diseases
Novel molecular biomarkers and approaches are emerging to enhance diagnostics and prognostics across oncology and neurology. Studies identify plasma microRNAs linked to peritoneal carcinomatosis...
Advances in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Technologies
Innovative engineering of stem cell sheets with aligned cellular structures enhances protein secretion, bolstering regenerative therapies for chronic and acute conditions. Studies also report...
AI and Digital Tools Expand Healthcare Diagnostics and Research
Artificial intelligence integration significantly enhances diagnostic accuracy and adoption of novel technologies in medical practice. AI-assisted assessment improves pathologists’ interpretations...
Climate Change Impacts and Environmental Biotechnology Developments
Recent research highlights the multifaceted influence of climate change on health, ecosystems, and technology development. Studies explore the effects of global warming on infectious disease...
Innovations in Cancer Therapy and Tumor Microenvironment Modulation
Cutting-edge research unravels complex mechanisms driving tumor progression and unveils novel therapeutic targets. Investigations reveal a transcription factor regulating bladder cancer via...
Biopharma Financing and Industry Market Trends
The biotech sector displays mixed financial activity with notable fundraising rounds and stock index rebounds after earlier declines. Field Medical secured $35 million in Series B venture capital...
FDA Removes REMS from CAR T Therapies — Industry Voices Optimism
The FDA has eliminated the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) previously required for six approved CAR T cell therapies targeting BCMA and CD19 antigens, marking a significant shift...
FDA Accelerates Dizal's Lung Cancer Drug Approval Ahead of PDUFA
The FDA granted accelerated approval to Dizal Pharmaceutical's oral drug sunvozertinib (Zegfrovy) for adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer harboring EGFR exon 20...
CRISPR Deletes Extra Chromosome in Down Syndrome Cells for First Time
A team at Mie University in Japan has successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 technology to selectively remove the extra chromosome 21 responsible for Down syndrome in laboratory-grown human cells. This...
AI Model AlphaGenome Integrates Multimodal Genomic Predictions
Google DeepMind introduced AlphaGenome, an AI foundation model that simultaneously predicts diverse genomic features such as gene expression, RNA splicing, chromatin accessibility, histone...
New Insights into Adult Human Neurogenesis Confirmed
Recent research has provided compelling evidence for the continued generation of new neurons in adult human brains, settling longstanding scientific debate. Using advanced techniques, scientists...
Gut Bacteria Show Promise in Binding Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Researchers have identified certain human gut bacterial strains capable of effectively sequestering perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as 'forever chemicals,'...
SynHG Project Launches Effort to Build Synthetic Human Genome
Led by University of Oxford Professor Jason Chin, the newly funded SynHG project aims to develop the technologies and methodology necessary to synthesize a complete human genome from scratch over...
Breakthroughs in Glioblastoma Vaccination Show Survival Benefits
A comprehensive meta-analysis published in Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer demonstrates vaccination therapies' potential to improve outcomes in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive...