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Leukemia-on-a-chip; The Future of Preventing Therapy Resistance?

We speak to Dr. Chao Ma, one of the speakers at SLAS 2022, about his groundbreaking 'leukemia-on-a-chip' technology and its future within therapy resistance.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 27 Jan 2022

Study investigates the proteins influencing the aging process

Scientists identified two blood proteins that positively influence human health and lifespan.

27 Jan 2022

Study details how cancer cells hijack the metabolic activity of non-cancer cells

Pancreatic cancer is a unique, elusive, and fatal malignancy, with only approximately a 10% five-year survival rate.

27 Jan 2022

Culturing marine sponge cells in 3D could scale-up production of biomass, bioactive metabolites

There are more than 9,000 species of marine sponges (Phylum Porifera) worldwide, which are a source of novel natural products.

25 Jan 2022

Omicron variant found to be less effective at blocking cellular defense mechanism against viruses

A new study by researchers from the University of Kent and the Goethe University Frankfurt shows that the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is less effective than Delta at blocking a cellular defense mechanism against viruses, the so-called “interferon response”.

25 Jan 2022

Producing New Antibiotics Through Gene Editing

In this interview, we speak to Professor Jason Micklefield about his latest research that may be able to produce new antibiotics through gene-editing technologies.

From The University of Manchester 24 Jan 2022

Researchers develop a high-throughput test to detect DNA repair factors

The DNA in every human cell is subjected to thousands of insults and injuries on a daily basis.

21 Jan 2022

IL-6 regulates cartilage regeneration in joints and growth plates, says study

The IL-6 protein family has a poor reputation for promoting inflammation, arthritis, autoimmune disease, and even cancer.

20 Jan 2022

Scientists discover “resistance gene” in harmful E. coli bacteria

Researchers have discovered a gene that makes E. coli bacteria resistant to antibiotics, effectively leading to better treatment for people across the globe.

20 Jan 2022

Virologists identify a dual-action drug effective against SARS-CoV-2

A research team discovered a new dual attack mode of action while working on the development of a therapeutic candidate against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

20 Jan 2022

Researchers discover a key mechanism used by Zika virus to evade cell’s antiviral response

The world knows SARS-CoV-2 intimately now, but there are more than 200 virus species capable of infecting humans and causing disease.

19 Jan 2022

Immune cells in arteries can sniff out their surroundings and cause inflammation

An artery is not like a nose. Or is it? Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have discovered that immune cells in arteries can "sniff" out their surroundings and cause inflammation.

17 Jan 2022

Researchers discover a gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection

An international metastudy led by researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden has identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection.

17 Jan 2022

Researchers identify new potential drug target that may block SARS-CoV-2 infection

In the quest for new treatments for COVID-19, a team led by researchers at UC San Francisco has identified a new potential drug target that may block infection by SARS-CoV-2. The protein, called BRD2, regulates the ACE2 receptor, which the novel coronavirus relies on to gain entry to its host's cells.

17 Jan 2022

Drugs News and Research

Leukemia-on-a-chip; The Future of Preventing Therapy Resistance?

Study investigates the proteins influencing the aging process

Study details how cancer cells hijack the metabolic activity of non-cancer cells

Culturing marine sponge cells in 3D could scale-up production of biomass, bioactive metabolites

Omicron variant found to be less effective at blocking cellular defense mechanism against viruses

Producing New Antibiotics Through Gene Editing

Researchers develop a high-throughput test to detect DNA repair factors

IL-6 regulates cartilage regeneration in joints and growth plates, says study

Scientists discover “resistance gene” in harmful E. coli bacteria

Virologists identify a dual-action drug effective against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discover a key mechanism used by Zika virus to evade cell’s antiviral response

Immune cells in arteries can sniff out their surroundings and cause inflammation

Researchers discover a gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection

Researchers identify new potential drug target that may block SARS-CoV-2 infection

First molecular images of enzyme may help solve the mystery cause of hereditary neurodegenerative diseases

Novel research sheds light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity

Experts develop AI-based binding site detection in nucleic acid macromolecules

Increasing the expression of a gene slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice

Scientists develop DNA-based fluorescent nanoantenna to evaluate protein activity

CSHL researchers spotlight the role of a previously little-known protein in leukemia

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