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CRISPR Erases Extra Chromosome in Down Syndrome Cells
Japanese scientists led by Dr. Ryotaro Hashizume at Mie University have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to remove the extra chromosome 21 responsible for Down syndrome in lab-grown...
Dizal’s Lung Cancer Drug Gains Accelerated FDA Approval
Dizal Pharmaceutical secured accelerated FDA approval four days ahead of schedule for sunvozertinib (Zegfrovy), targeting non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations...
Advances in CAR-T and Immunotherapy for Solid Tumors
Pioneering studies reveal advances in CAR-T therapies targeting solid tumors like glioblastoma and multiple myeloma. Milan’s San Raffaele-Telethon Institute developed engineered CAR-T cells with...
Groundbreaking Imaging and AI in Cancer Diagnostics
Advancements in imaging and AI-driven models are enhancing cancer diagnostics and treatment predictions. A novel CT radiomics model improves discrimination between liver tumor types prior to...
Novel Molecular Insights and Therapeutic Targets in Cancer
Recent studies illuminate new molecular mechanisms and targets across various cancer types. Research identifies EMP1 as a driver in pancreatic cancer progression, CYP26A1 enzyme linked to folate...
Climate Change and Its Biological and Health Impacts
Studies reveal early fingerprints of climate change and its wide-ranging effects on biology and health. Thought experiments using historical climate models determine when scientists could have...
Breakthroughs in Neuroscience and Neurogenesis
Groundbreaking neuroscience research provides new insights into brain plasticity and neurogenesis. A study reveals that human thalamocortical connections develop following a hierarchical cortical...
Innovations in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
New techniques in stem cell alignment and progenitor cell biology advance regenerative medicine. Researchers engineered aligned stem cell sheets that significantly enhance protein secretion,...
Novel Biomanufacturing Platforms and AI-Driven Drug Discovery
Arsenale Bioyards introduces a platform reversing traditional workflows to optimize yeast-based biomanufacturing, standardizing industrialization to reduce costs and streamline scale-up using AI...
Gene Editing Breakthrough in Down Syndrome Cells
Researchers at Mie University in Japan have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 technology to remove the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome in lab-grown human cells, marking the first...
FDA Approvals in Lung and Multiple Myeloma Cancers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approvals to two cancer therapies this week. Dizal Pharmaceutical’s sunvozertinib (Zegfrovy) received approval for treating non-small cell...
Innovations in Cancer Immunotherapy and CAR-T Cell Engineering
Several breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy have emerged, including advances that enhance CAR T-cell therapy efficacy. Researchers at the San Raffaele-Telethon Institute have engineered cellular...
AI and Computational Advances in Biotech and Medicine
Artificial intelligence continues to enhance biotech research and diagnostics. Notable developments include Google's AlphaGenome model, which integrates multiple genomic property predictions to...
Advances in Liver Cancer Research and Treatment
Recent studies demonstrate significant progress in liver cancer management. Research indicates that circulating tumor cells can predict microvascular invasion and early hepatocellular carcinoma...
Novel Therapeutic Developments in Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
Cutting-edge research reveals new therapeutic targets and treatments for neurological conditions. A study from KAIST highlights gut microbiota’s role in boosting glioblastoma immunotherapy...
Breakthroughs in Biomanufacturing and Manufacturing Technologies
Biomanufacturing is undergoing transformative innovation to enhance flexibility and scalability. Ori Biotech pioneers modular, Lego-like platforms enabling adaptable production workflows for...
Climate Impacts on Infectious Diseases and Healthcare Innovation
Climate change increasingly influences infectious disease dynamics and healthcare delivery. Studies highlight that warming temperatures and altered ecosystems extend vectors’ ranges, notably...
New Frontiers in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Recent research uncovers novel insights into fundamental cellular mechanisms with implications across biology and medicine. Discoveries include the pivotal role of β-catenin in human embryonic...
Financial Moves and Strategic Industry Changes in Biotech
The biotech industry witnesses significant financial activities amid a challenging market. Catalio Capital Management closed a $400 million venture fund targeting immunology and inflammation...
FDA Accelerates Approval of Dizal’s Lung Cancer Pill Zegfrovy
The U.S. FDA has granted accelerated approval to Dizal Pharmaceutical’s sunvozertinib (Zegfrovy) for treating adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer bearing EGFR...