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AI co‑pilots improve BCI control – minimally invasive, high‑res interface scales up
A study demonstrated that AI 'co‑pilots' can augment brain‑computer interface (BCI) control by sharing decoding responsibilities between algorithms and users, boosting accuracy and robustness in...
FAXP expands FFPE proteomics; plasma exosome profiling pins signatures in metastatic colorectal cancer
Researchers introduced Filter‑aided expansion proteomics (FAXP), a method that combines hydrogel tissue expansion with mass spectrometry to profile proteins in formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded...
AI models predict neonatal growth risk and nephrotoxicity – clinical decision tools advance
Researchers applied machine learning to clinical and nutritional datasets to predict extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) in preterm infants during transitional nutrition. The retrospective...
Aptamer‑enhanced monocytes and nobiletin nanoparticles show promise in neuroprotection and cognitive recovery
A preclinical study engineered monocytes with an aptamer enhancement to promote clearance of extracellular Tau and reduce neuroinflammation, reporting lower Tau burden and inflammatory markers in...
Ultrasound and circuit‑targeted stimulation refine non‑invasive brain therapies
Low‑intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) studies showed the technique can modulate deep brain circuits with spatial precision, offering a non‑invasive modality for neuromodulation in movement,...
AI interpretable models speed protein engineering; sparse denoising advances structure generation
A team demonstrated how integrating interpretability into AI‑driven protein engineering workflows accelerates design cycles, enabling prioritized mutations with improved functional likelihood. The...
Start packaging early — four principles to avoid market delays; one‑day sterility testing for biopharma release
An industry primer urged early integration of packaging strategy across development phases, arguing that container‑closure systems, primary vs. secondary components, and regulatory testing plans...
Regeneron to FDA: Hearing-gene therapy posts clinical gains
Regeneron is advancing a gene therapy for a congenital form of deafness toward U.S. regulatory approval after clinical data showed substantial hearing improvement in children. New results...
Trogenix raises $95m: Trojan-horse AAV platform moves toward clinic
Edinburgh-based Trogenix closed a $95 million Series A co-led by IQ Capital to advance its Odysseus platform into human studies for aggressive solid tumors, the company said. Odysseus uses...
Mass production for CAR-iNK cells: Manufacturing bottleneck addressed
Researchers and companies disclosed a scalable manufacturing pathway for CAR-expressing induced natural killer (CAR-iNK) cells, aiming to lower cost and increase supply for off-the-shelf cell...
Next-gen engineered T cells: Platform advances expand therapeutic toolbox
A broad review of next-generation engineered T‑cell technologies outlines advances in receptor engineering, delivery modalities and safety switches designed to extend efficacy against solid...
FAXP: New proteomics method for FFPE tissue at cellular scale
Scientists introduced Filter-aided expansion proteomics (FAXP), a technique that combines hydrogel tissue expansion with mass spectrometry to analyze proteins in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded...
Plasma exosome proteomics identifies signals in metastatic colorectal cancer
A study profiled proteomes of plasma-derived exosomes from patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) to identify candidate biomarkers for disease state and therapeutic response. The...
Labcorp optimizes NGS from tiny FFPE samples—workflow gains for trials
Labcorp published workflow upgrades that boost nucleic acid yields and sequencing success from low‑input FFPE biopsy material, addressing a frequent bottleneck in oncology trials. The laboratory...
Urine proteomics + metabolomics: noninvasive TB diagnostic signatures emerge
Researchers integrated urine proteomics and metabolomics to develop diagnostic signatures for pulmonary tuberculosis, proposing a noninvasive approach that could complement sputum-based testing....
Placental mesenchymal stem‑cell hydrogel speeds radiotherapy skin repair
A double‑blind randomized trial tested a hydrogel embedded with placental mesenchymal stem cells (PMSCs) for treating radiation-induced skin injury. The trial reported accelerated wound healing...
One‑day sterility testing: rapid QC could shave release timelines
Researchers described an accelerated sterility testing protocol capable of yielding reliable sterility results in one day for biopharmaceuticals. The method combines optimized culture conditions,...
Regeneron presses for approval — gene therapy improves hearing in children
Regeneron announced plans to seek regulatory approval after New England Journal of Medicine–published data showed its gene therapy produced measurable hearing improvements in nearly a dozen...
HHS overnight cuts force CDC shakeup — mass layoffs then partial reversals
Late-night HHS actions removed more than 1,000 CDC and HHS employees, including teams handling infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response, prompting immediate alarm from public-health...
Mass production method unveiled — CAR-iNK cell manufacturing scales
Researchers unveiled a manufacturing approach for mass production of CAR‑iNK (chimeric antigen receptor–induced natural killer) cells, addressing a bottleneck in cell‑therapy supply chains. The...