Broad Institute
JULY 10, 2024
Prime editing efficiently corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells By Allessandra DiCorato July 10, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Prime editing efficiently corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells The approach targets the most common genetic cause of the disease and could enable a one-time treatment as effective as existing daily therapies.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 31, 2024
A new large study suggests incidence rates continued to rise in successively younger generations in 17 of the 34 cancer types, including breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers. Mortality trends also increased in conjunction with the incidence of liver (female only), uterine corpus, gallbladder, testicular, and colorectal cancers.
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JULY 18, 2024
The offering comes days after the publication of a paper showing what analysts said was early proof that “off-the-shelf” cell therapies can treat inflammatory diseases.
Codon
JULY 14, 2024
Dr. Keith Neeves gives a history of blood transfusions and explains why it will be difficult to scale up the creation of synthetic blood for Issue 03 of Asimov Press. We are mostly blood. Of the 36 trillion cells in the human body, 32 trillion are blood cells. These blood cells synchronize the delivery of oxygen to every tissue in your body, fight pathogens, and heal wounds.
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The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
Antidote
JULY 30, 2024
In the latest installment of Talk of the Towne, we sat down with Melanie Paris, M.A., MPH, the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Kidney Disease Education at the American Kidney Fund (AKF). In the discussion, we got her insights into the types of kidney disease, treatment disparities, and the importance of clinical research in the field. She also shared many valuable resources for individuals and their loved ones living with kidney disease, which are linked here.
Drugs.com
JULY 23, 2024
TUESDAY, July 23, 2024 -- The boom in using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to treat obesity has resulted in a bust regarding the drugs’ original purpose, which was to treat type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. New prescriptions for these drugs have d.
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Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 29, 2024
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to new research. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicating prior exposure to the virus were found in five species, with rates of exposure ranging from 40 to 60 percent depending on the species.
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JULY 1, 2024
Study results are expected for a pair of closely watched obesity drugs, while key tests await for a high-priced AbbVie acquisition and one of 2023’s largest IPOs.
Perficient: Drug Development
JULY 25, 2024
“Double, double toil and trouble,” is a line repeated by the witches in Macbeth as they lay out the ominous prophecies of greatness and dire consequences for the titular character. Macbeth’s ambition envisions a perfect ending though desperate actions and moral weakness ruin it. So too are the misguided actions in pursuit of perfection which can set expectations and pressure that lead to unwanted results.
Drug Target Review
JULY 23, 2024
What inspired you to pursue a career in STEM and can you tell us about how your career journey unfolded? An early introduction to STEM in the classroom sparked my passion for biology and I’m grateful for the exposure to different scientific concepts and contexts at a young age. I wanted to make a tangible impact on the world through biology and was drawn to the challenge of scientific discovery, which led me to pursue a career in the biotech/pharma industry.
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Drugs.com
JULY 29, 2024
MONDAY, July 29, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new blood test that can spot colon cancer.In late May, an FDA advisory panel had voted 7-2 that the benefits outweigh the risks when using the Guardant Health's.
Antidote
JULY 11, 2024
When determining which clinical trial is the right fit , many factors must be considered. The site location, the number of required visits, and the length of the study are all important considerations, but before any of this, it is vital to consider the study's inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 3, 2024
Scientists have created an anode-free sodium solid-state battery. This brings the reality of inexpensive, fast-charging, high-capacity batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage closer than ever.
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JULY 15, 2024
Updated results show the biotech's RAS inhibitor shrank pancreatic tumors in 20% to 25% of study participants, but with high rates of side effects like rash and nausea.
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Perficient: Drug Development
JULY 2, 2024
If you use ServiceNow as your knowledge management platform, you might want to make your knowledge articles searchable and accessible from Microsoft Search. Microsoft Search is a unified search experience that helps you find what you need across your organization, including files, sites, people, and more. By connecting your ServiceNow knowledge articles to Microsoft Search, you can enable your users to find and request them directly from the Microsoft 365 apps.
Broad Institute
JULY 19, 2024
An immune factor in the brain plays critical roles in neuron function and aging By Tom Ulrich July 19, 2024 Breadcrumb Home An immune factor in the brain plays critical roles in neuron function and aging Study highlights unexpected interactions between innate immune system and neurons, raises questions about additional roles for immune system in the brain with aging.
Drugs.com
JULY 21, 2024
SUNDAY, July 21, 2024 -- As yet another batch of variants fuel a COVID surge this summer, one expert offers advice on how to navigate the threat.“We've seen a bit of a seasonal pattern emerge, where we've had an uptick in COVID in the summer and t.
Antidote
JULY 15, 2024
Obesity, a condition that impacts 2 out of 5 adults in the United States , has become a significant health concern, both due to the impacts it has on individuals with the condition and the effect it can have on the overall medical system. It is estimated that obesity is responsible for nearly $1.73 billion in excess treatment costs annually, compounded by the fact that individuals with obesity are far more likely to have other conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and osteoarthritis.
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Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 1, 2024
Computer scientists have invented a camera mechanism that improves how robots see and react to the world around them. Inspired by how the human eye works, their innovative camera system mimics the tiny involuntary movements used by the eye to maintain clear and stable vision over time.
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JULY 11, 2024
Far behind companies like Novo and Eli Lilly, Pfizer hopes the version of the drug, danuglipron, that it’s chosen to advance can break into the ultra-lucrative market for weight-loss medicines.
Codon
JULY 21, 2024
Xander Balwit offers concrete proposals for raising the welfare of animals used in biomedical research for our final article in Issue 03. We’ll be on a brief hiatus for the next few weeks as we prepare for the next Issue! If you’d like to write for us, send a pitch to editors@asimov.com. A hairless and obese rat grimaced at me from behind the glass—its taxidermied gaze fixed on something across the room.
Perficient: Drug Development
JULY 3, 2024
In today’s digital landscape, delivering exceptional customer experiences is paramount. Salesforce OmniStudio empowers you to create engaging, personalized, and brand-consistent interactions across all touchpoints. This blog post delves into OmniStudio, exploring its capabilities, benefits, and how you can leverage it to elevate your customer journeys.
Drugs.com
JULY 2, 2024
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 -- Benzodiazepines do not appear to increase dementia risk, but could have subtle long-term effects on brain structure, a new study reports.Researchers found no link between use of the sedative drug and a higher risk of.
Quanticate
JULY 5, 2024
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) affects a variety of entities, including sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs), and investigator sites. It’s essential for maintaining ethical standards, high-quality outcomes and facilitating global standardisation, enabling multi-center and multinational studies, thereby streamlining the development and approval process for new medical treatments, and maintaining public trust in clinical research.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 17, 2024
Have you ever wondered how insects are able to go so far beyond their home and still find their way? The answer to this question is not only relevant to biology but also to making the AI for tiny, autonomous robots. Drone-researchers felt inspired by biological findings on how ants visually recognize their environment and combine it with counting their steps in order to get safely back home.
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JULY 2, 2024
The company claimed Phase 2 study results prove the therapy’s promise treating myasthenia gravis. But shares lost more than a quarter of their value amid questions about the data.
Fierce BioTech
JULY 19, 2024
InMed’s INM-901 Demonstrates Potential as a Multi-factorial Approach to Treating Alzheimer’s Disease jpiatt Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:56
Perficient: Drug Development
JULY 18, 2024
Perficient’s Giving Employee Resource Group (ERG) recently introduced the Perficient Gives Global Grants Program , which gives colleagues the opportunity to nominate charitable organizations from around the world to receive a $5,000 donation from Perficient. After carefully evaluating each nomination, Perficient’s Giving ERG leadership team selected the first five organizations to receive a donation.
Drugs.com
JULY 25, 2024
THURSDAY, July 25, 2024 -- The bird flu is now jumping between species of mammals, a step that draws the virus closer to hopping into human beings, a new study warns.Researchers have tracked transmission of avian influenza between dairy cows in.
FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery
JULY 17, 2024
By Sarah Wicks & James E. Valentine & Frank J. Sasinowski — On July 17, 2024, FDA announced the establishment of a Rare Disease Innovation Hub (the “Hub”) to enhance and improve outcomes for patients with rare diseases and conditions by focusing on rare disease drug and biological product development across the Agency’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (“CDER”) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (“CBER”).
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JULY 4, 2024
Researchers have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated with immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even asthma. The discoveries were made possible by a newly developed technology they call ReapTEC. The new T cell atlas is publicly available and should help in the development of new drug therapies for immune-mediated diseases.
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JULY 2, 2024
The drug, which Lilly will sell as Kinsunla, carries a warning for the risk of a certain kind of imaging abnormality that can be serious in rare cases.
addgene Blog
JULY 9, 2024
What's new in Addgene's ready-to-use viral vectors repository? Quite a bit! In this post, we'll share the 20 additions we've made to our viral vectors repository since March.
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