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Emerging Biomarkers and Risk Factors in Maternal and Fertility Health
Multiple studies presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) meeting revealed novel biomarkers and risk factors affecting pregnancy outcomes. Research identified...
Prenatal and Early-Life Factors Driving Chronic Respiratory Disorders
Groundbreaking work published in Pediatric Research detailed how antenatal inflammation contributes to late pulmonary hypertension in bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), highlighting early...
Novel Microbial Pigments and Sustainable Biotechnology Frontiers
Anaerobic bacteria have been discovered to produce a new class of pigments, celluxanthenes, expanding the scope of microbial-derived compounds with potential applications in bioenergy and...
Early Detection and Risk Factors in Metabolic and Gestational Conditions
Recent studies unveiled crucial environmental and lifestyle contributors to metabolic health. Research correlated prenatal chemical and psychosocial exposures with increased gestational diabetes...
Physical Activity Benefits in Parkinson’s Disease Motor Function
A pilot study published in npj Parkinson’s Disease demonstrated that increased physical activity significantly enhances motor function in Parkinson’s patients. The findings suggest that targeted...
Biotech Investment Outlook Amid Market Uncertainty
Jessica Owens, co-founder of Initiate Ventures and former Grail executive, expressed cautious optimism for life science venture capital despite current market volatility. Speaking at Aspen Ideas:...
Prenatal and Reproductive Health Risks Unveiled
Recent studies presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) highlight significant prenatal and reproductive health risks linked to...
Gut Microbiota and Miscarriage Risk in PCOS
New research presented at ESHRE reveals a compelling link between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), imbalanced gut microbiota, and altered amino acid metabolism associated with increased...
Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant Advances Immune Understanding
An international team presented groundbreaking insights into immune responses in pig-to-human kidney xenotransplantation at the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) Congress 2025. The...
Biotech Integration Cuts Cancer Drug Development by Nearly Three Years
A study by Thermo Fisher Scientific and the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development indicates that integrated contract research and manufacturing solutions can shorten oncology drug...
Sustainable Production of Acetaminophen from Plastic Waste
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have engineered Escherichia coli bacteria to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste into paracetamol (acetaminophen), as reported in...
FDA Faces Scrutiny on Rare Disease and Duchenne Drug Reviews
Recent investigative reports highlight FDA Commissioner involvement in rejecting KalVista Pharmaceuticals' rare disease drug application and ongoing agency review of Sarepta Therapeutics' Duchenne...
Physical Activity Enhances Motor Function in Parkinson’s Disease
A pilot study published in npj Parkinson’s Disease demonstrates that regular physical activity significantly boosts motor function in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The research suggests...
Long-Term Impact of Early-Life Factors on Adult Lung Health
Recent studies explore lifelong respiratory consequences of very low birth weight (VLBW) and antenatal inflammation. One investigation published in Pediatric Research follows adults born with...
Hospital AI Adoption Requires Operational Overhaul
Industry experts caution that hospitals pursuing AI to address financial pressures must first undertake foundational operational changes. Chartis consultant Prashant Karamchandani emphasizes that...
Calls for Reform in 340B Drug Pricing Program by Employers
Employers advocate reform of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, criticizing the mechanism that allows hospitals to acquire medications at steep discounts and bill insured patients at full prices....
E. coli Turns Plastic Waste Into Common Painkiller
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have engineered Escherichia coli bacteria to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste into paracetamol. Combining chemical degradation of...
Thermo Fisher-Tufts Link CDMO and CRO for Faster Cancer Drugs
A white paper by the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, commissioned by Thermo Fisher Scientific, finds that integrating contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs)...
BioCryst Sells European Rights to Rare Disease Drug
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has divested the European rights to its hereditary angioedema treatment Orladeyo to Italy-based Neopharmed Gentili in a $250 million transaction. The deal marks Neopharmed...
Alphabet-Calico and Mabwell Ink $596M Anti-Aging Antibody Deal
Calico Life Sciences, Alphabet’s longevity-focused biotech, has secured exclusive rights outside China to Mabwell Bioscience's IL-11 targeting monoclonal antibody, 9MW3811, through a deal valued...