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New machine learning-based single-cell search engine makes cell annotation faster, more efficient

Broad Institute

We wanted to build a tool like that for cell biology. So we took lots of reference single-cell RNA sequencing data from atlases and used our scalable machine learning algorithms to embed all of the gene expression data on these cells into compact vector representations — you can think of these as a signature for each cell.

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Cell and gene therapy development moves into cardiac indications

Drug Target Review

Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) have made significant advancements in treating oncological diseases, with therapies like CAR-T cell treatments transforming cancer care. Early-phase clinical trials have shown the safety and efficacy of using stem cells for cardiac repair, encouraging further research and development.

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Women in STEM with Juliet Williams

Drug Target Review

Shortly after finishing my studies, I landed my first job in industry working on cell biology research for several disease indications. TPD engages the body’s natural protein recycling system by selectively eliminating disease-causing proteins, ultimately addressing the root cause of disease.

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How nucleolar stress accelerates aging in mice

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How has nucleolar stress (NS) been linked to age-related diseases, and what approach did researchers use to investigate its toxicity? The nucleolus (and nucleolar stress) had been previously linked to aging and age-related diseases such as cancer or degeneration. However, the mechanism of this observation was not fully understood.

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A research team searches for every gene that helps tumors evade immunotherapy

Broad Institute

By Allessandra DiCorato October 11, 2023 In 2011, Robert Manguso was working in a cell biology lab when his mother was diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer. His mother had a presentation of the disease that suggested her immune system was already on the job.

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Cancer metastasis: breakthrough in therapeutic strategies

Drug Target Review

Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , a new discovery from the University of Southern California (USC) on cancer metastasis has opened up new possibilities for combating the spread of this devastating disease.

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Cancer immunotherapy: GDF-15’s role in Anti-PD-1 resistance

Drug Target Review

These findings were mirrored in the clinical results from an analysis of two metastatic melanoma patient cohorts who received anti-PD-1 treatment: patients with responses and disease control had significantly lower GDF-15 serum levels (measured before treatment start), while none of the patients with elevated GDF-15 levels showed a lasting response.