Rearming Immune Cells Blasts Ovarian Cancer in Mice
July 2, 2024 9:47 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | CommentsOne reason ovarian cancer is so deadly: it turns off immune cells that try to fight it. A Weill Cornell Medical College team has found that disarming a gene called XBP1 rearms immune cells—which successfully combat ovarian cancer.
Biotech Suneris to Launch Wound Care Gel
June 29, 2024 8:24 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThe company unveiled the gel at a launch event on Friday.
BIO 2015: How the 'Internet of Everything' Will Impact Digital Health
June 26, 2024 8:33 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThe panel analyzed how the proliferation of internet-connected communication devices, like smartphones and wearables, can generate challenges and opportunities for the future of the healthcare industry.
Alzheimer’s Expert Jams with Aerosmith
June 25, 2024 9:44 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsOne of the world’s leading Alzheimer’s researchers doubles as a guest organist for Aerosmith.
Global Gene Therapy Deals Sky-Rocketed to Nearly $5B in 2014
June 25, 2024 8:28 am | by Adam Dion, MS, Senior Industry Analyst, GlobalData | CommentsThe total number of deals in the global gene therapy market more than doubled from 16 in 2013 to 36 in 2014.
Extreme Exercise Could Lead to Blood Poisoning
June 23, 2024 9:57 am | by Joe Shust, Editor, Continuity Insights | CommentsA new study reveals that extreme exercise could result in blood poisoning, related to the leakage of intestinal bacteria into the blood stream.
Autism Associated with Superior Visual Skills in Infancy
June 23, 2024 9:28 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | CommentsFor the first time, a study has shown that infants with emerging autism at 15 months, and two years, can earlier—even at nine months—display enhanced visual searching ability.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Pipeline Dominated by Early-Stage Development
June 22, 2024 9:07 am | by Joshua Libberton, Analyst, GBI Research | CommentsWhile the Phase III portion of the pipeline is comparatively small, it is followed by a relatively large Phase II, indicating that there will be a sustained stream of products moving through the later development stages.
8,500 Year Old Kennewick Man Definitely Native American; Scientists Want to Know More
June 19, 2024 11:02 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | CommentsThe “Ancient One,” aka the 8,500 year old Kennewick Man, is related to modern Native Americans after all, according to a recent DNA analysis published in Nature.
Enzyme’s Role in Human Health, Disease, Discovered
June 19, 2024 9:05 am | by Seth Augenstein, Digital Reporter | CommentsA process called phosphorylation is the human body’s method of tagging proteins, and sending them to do the work of biology. Scientists have identified how most of this is done inside cells – but what happens outside cells – which includes processes causing wounds to heal, bones to form and cancer to spread – has not yet been well understood.
Effects of Supercontinent Formation on Complex Life: Part II
June 19, 2024 8:56 am | by Cynthia Fox, Science Writer | CommentsRecently, Chinese and British scientists reported in Nature Geoscience that the formation of earth supercontinent Rodinia, 1 billion years ago, may have swept toxic hydrogen sulphide away from Proterozoic ocean coasts. This significantly accelerated the growing complexity of eukaryotic life there, the team surmised, as hydrogen-sulphide was replaced by eukaryote-friendly iron.
MIT Scientists Make Mice Total Recall Happy Memories to Beat Depression
June 18, 2024 10:49 am | by Seth Augenstein, Digital Reporter | CommentsHappy memories can be re-activated in the brains of depressed mice, effectively bringing back the good times, according to MIT research released this week.
BIO 2015: Three Intriguing Biotech Companies Featured at the Convention
June 18, 2024 8:50 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThese three businesses had exhibits in an area of the convention center called BIO Metropolis.
Chocolate — it’s Good for Your Heart, New Study Says
June 17, 2024 9:55 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsChocolate-lovers rejoice: new research says eating up to 100g of chocolate every day is linked to lower cardiovascular risks such as heart disease and stroke.
Medella Plans to Take on Google, Microsoft in Building a Smart Contact Lens
June 16, 2024 8:45 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsMedella received an investment of $100,000 from the Thiel Foundation this month, a philanthropic funding organization created by well-known venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
