Lund’s new model aims to accelerate patient access to cell and gene therapies
Despite groundbreaking research, many cell and gene therapies do not make it all the way to the patients.
Category: Health
New approach better predicts chemotherapy response in patients with triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new computational approach designed to better account for changes in gene expression
JAX-NYSCF collaborates with GSK to advance human cellular models of neurodegenerative disease
The Jackson Laboratory–New York Stem Cell Foundation Collaborative (JAX-NYSCF) today announced a five-year strategic research collaboration with GSK focused on advancing human cellular models of
NCCN publishes new guidelines for management of pediatric soft tissue sarcomas
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) today published new NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Pediatric Soft Tissue Sarcomas.
Trial launched to ‘help spot health risks early’
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.
Air pollution linked to higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
People with greater exposure to air pollution face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study by Yanling Deng of Emory
Reducing maternal smoking during pregnancy could lower hypertension rates in children
Maternal smoking during pregnancy may be associated with higher blood pressure and increased risk of hypertension in children, according to a new ECHO Cohort study
New study uncovers link between pediatric OSA and higher risk of viral infections
A five-year study has revealed that children with sleep apnea are twice as likely to contract the flu or COVID-19, regardless of their age or
Viral face depuffing tricks – skin experts reveal if they work
We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction – the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.
UK did ‘too little, too late’, leading to thousands more Covid deaths – inquiry
Report on government decision-making says delays cost 23,000 lives in the first wave in England.
Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce rhododendron-derived drugs
Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce a group of compounds with anticancer, anti-HIV, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities.
Frozen in time: Ancient bacteria reveal evolution of drug resistance
Bacteria have evolved to adapt to all of Earth’s most extreme conditions, from scorching heat to temperatures well below zero.
Nuclear speckles may be the unseen architects of viral infection spread
Recent research reveals that nuclear speckles play a key role in modifying viral messenger RNAs and in their transport out of the nucleus; therefore, nuclear
Post-exercise milk helps protect bone density in adults over 60
The study highlights the role of milk and resistance training in improving bone health and physical performance among older adults through nutrition education.