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Sep 07 2023

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Sep 07 2023

Lab-grown human ’embryos’ offer new research hope

The researchers say their work differs from those of other teams because it uses chemically rather than genetically modified embryonic stem cells and produces models more like real human embryos

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Sep 17 2023

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Sep 17 2023

Experimental cancer therapy tricks cancer cells into hitting the brakes

Developed by a team of researchers at Purdue University, the therapy tricked cancer cells into absorbing a snippet of RNA that naturally blocks cell division

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Aug 31 2023

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Aug 31 2023

A sugar that kills honeybees could help fight cancer

Researchers have found that mannose sugar, which is deadly for honeybees, is able to slow down the replication of cancer cells

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Sep 20 2023

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Sep 20 2023

Researchers tap naked mole rat genes in hunt to boost human longevity

A gene linked with enhanced cellular repair and protection from mole rats was transferred to mice, boosting their lifespans

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Aug 29 2023

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Aug 29 2023

Decoding neurological conditions: scientists replicate blood-brain barrier on a chip

Simulating the brain’s protective barrier in a controllable lab environment allows researchers to create improved models to study neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

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Sep 06 2023

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Sep 06 2023

Inspired by a lotus leaf, new sensor could improve robotic surgeries

A new type of pressure sensor developed by NUS scientists promises accurate feedback during robotic surgeries

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Aug 28 2023

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Aug 28 2023

Researchers use a cell’s recycling process to combat blood cancers

Chinese researchers have shown that PROTACs could be a potential treatment for chronic myeloid leukaemia in early research

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Aug 26 2023

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Aug 26 2023

AI in the diagnostic mileu: blood tests could be more accurate with this new tool

A group of scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system named Heamorasis that recognises and analyse white and red blood cells in peripheral blood smear samples. The algorithm can help health experts to diagnose different blood disorders.

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Aug 25 2023

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Aug 25 2023

Researchers demonstrate new method to regenerate damaged lung cells

The breakthrough in transplanting engineered stem cells into injured lung tissue could help replace problematic lung transplants

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Aug 29 2023

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Aug 29 2023

From stem cells to secretomes: The promise of more targeted therapies

Extracellular vesicles, the tiny messengers that cells use to communicate with each other, are emerging as a potential therapeutic target for conditions from cancer to COPD

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Aug 21 2023

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Aug 21 2023

New York startup pioneers brain-computer connection technology

New York-based startup Synchron creates a pioneering technology that enables paralyzed patients to control computers with their brains, thanks to an 8-mm stent, the "stentrode", implanted in the brain to detect neural activity. A Melbourne resident living with ALS, shares his thoughts with AFP, by using his eyes to pinpoint letters on a screen and "clicking" on words with his mind. Zafar Faraz, Synchron Field Clinical Engineer, Rodney Gorham, Stentrode user, Tom Oxley, Synchron CEO and Dr David Putrino who oversaw the medical trial at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York give us more details. Source: AFP

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Aug 23 2023

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Aug 23 2023

Breakthrough epilepsy treatment on the horizon

An innovative procedure involving injecting regenerative cells into the brain holds promise as a potential treatment for individuals with drug-resistant epileptic seizures

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Aug 21 2023

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Aug 21 2023

Zumutor Biologics receives IND approval to test its solid tumour therapy

The Bengaluru and Boston-based company has developed a novel molecule ZM008 that helps the body’s immune cells fight against tumours

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Aug 15 2023

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Aug 15 2023

Researchers engineer bacteria to CATCH tumour DNA

The innovation could yield a breakthrough in developing biosensors to detect cancers and infections in earlier stages

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Aug 26 2023

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Aug 26 2023

US researchers develop ground-breaking cancer-killing pill

Developed by scientists at City of Hope, the drug disrupts a protein that was previously considered impossible to target and causes annihilation of tumours in many types of cancer

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Aug 13 2023

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Aug 13 2023

UC San Diego engineers develop world’s first wearable ultrasound

With an ability to peer as deep as 164 mm below the skin, this wearable medical device is a game-changer in healthcare monitoring

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Aug 02 2023

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Aug 02 2023

Ageing and cancer: Y chromosome loss could aid in cancer growth

Researchers have found that the loss of the Y chromosome may result in aggressive cancer growth, a potential breakthrough in understanding how cancer cells evade the immune system’s defences

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Jul 31 2023

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Jul 31 2023

A bioengineered protein could replace sugar

A sweet protein found in a West African fruit could pack 3,000-times the punch of sugar. An FDA approval could see it hit shelves soon

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Jul 31 2023

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Jul 31 2023

Researchers bioengineer melanin for use in photothermal therapy

The team has developed a bacterium that can produce melanin nanoparticles that could potentially be used in photothermal therapy to cure cancer

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Aug 07 2023

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Aug 07 2023

Gene therapy for diabetes tests virus as vehicle

After testing the therapy in type-1 diabetic mice, the researchers found that it reduced the rate of diabetes by around 75 per cent

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Jul 28 2023

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Jul 28 2023

New breakthrough raises hope for gene therapies in blood disorders

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have combined mRNA gene therapies with antibody-targeted lipid nanoparticles to fix genetic mistakes in blood stem cells

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Jul 27 2023

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Jul 27 2023

Placenta on a chip could explain pregnancy complications

Developed by researchers at the University of Dundee, the placenta-on-a-chip device could enable study the temporary female organ's intricate functions

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Jul 31 2023

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Jul 31 2023

Telemedicine is no longer just a pandemic aid

In a study done by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 93 per cent of teleconsultation visits for paediatric neurology had a satisfactory outcome while 89 per cent suggested it was an option for follow-up care

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Jul 24 2023

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Jul 24 2023

Eliminating extra chromosomes to prevent tumour growth

Researchers at Yale University used gene-editing technology CRISPR to remove an entire chromosomes from cancer cells in the lab to show that it halted tumour growth

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Jul 21 2023

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Jul 21 2023

IISc researchers design peptide to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The compound mimics a natural toxin that inhibits enzymes that play a role in DNA replication in bacteria

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Jul 21 2023

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Jul 21 2023

From trash bags to treasure: Exosomes for smarter cancer diagnosis

With advancements in technology, extracellular vesicles have been identified as game changers for liquid biopsies in the detection of several types of cancers and their progression

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Jul 20 2023

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Jul 20 2023

Where does cancer come from?

Scientists from Stanford School of Medicine unveil new insights into cancer's genesis, paving the path to promising therapies that could halt its progression

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Jul 19 2023

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Jul 19 2023

India’s BRIT produces Iodine-123 for the first time

The radioactive Iodine isotope is used in the medical imaging for the diagnosis of thyroid disease

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Jul 17 2023

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Jul 17 2023

Researchers identify interactions between fungi and cancer

By developing a pan-cancer mycobiome atlas, the researchers say it could help in better understanding the role of fungi in cancer prognosis

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Jul 28 2023

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Jul 28 2023

Stop the clock with nanowarming: the race to cryopreserve organs

Freezing an organ can have major benefits for those in need of transplantations

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Jul 14 2023

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Jul 14 2023

AI-supercharged neurotech can threaten mental privacy, says UNESCO

Neurotechnology converging with artificial intelligence can have harmful consequences. Strict ethical guidelines are needed to protect human rights, say experts

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Jul 23 2023

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Jul 23 2023

The gut-autism link just got stronger

More diverse research methods are needed to study the mega-diverse gut

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Jul 10 2023

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Jul 10 2023

Recreating heart attacks on a chip to save lives

A team of US researchers has created a device that looks closely at oxygen depletion in heart tissue during a heart attack. It may offer vital clues to stem heart tissue damage

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Jul 13 2023

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Jul 13 2023

FDA approves first cell therapy for Type 1 diabetes

The therapy uses donor pancreas cells that are administered to individuals with type 1 diabetes giving them independence from injecting insulin daily

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Jul 07 2023

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Jul 07 2023

Gene therapy on a nano ride may treat blindness one day

Researchers have combined bacteriophage proteins with lipid nanoparticles to get them to cross the neuronal barrier and enter retinal cells in the eye

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Jul 06 2023

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Jul 06 2023

Low-cost wearable could make operative vaginal births safer

Developed by researchers at the University College of London, the wearable device can help accurately detect the position of the baby during labor, making for safer operative vaginal births

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Jul 15 2023

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Jul 15 2023

The promise of theranostics in cancer care

Theranostics promises more targeted and personalised cancer therapies while shortening time taken for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring

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Jul 03 2023

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Jul 03 2023

Time-restricted eating linked with changes in gene expression

Researchers at the Salk Institute observed in mice studies that 80 per cent of genes had a rhythmic expression when they were subjected to a TRF diet

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Jun 30 2023

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Jun 30 2023

Shedding light on the gut-brain connection

Researchers at MIT have developed a new device that uses light to control nerve cells that are involved in the gut-brain communication path

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Jun 29 2023

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Jun 29 2023

Like putting on a bandage: microneedles show promise for future therapies

Tiny needles can have a big impact. Micron-sized needles could allow for targeted drug delivery with more precision and less pain than an injection

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Jul 05 2023

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Jul 05 2023

Researchers grow bones in lab for better osteoporosis therapy

South Korean researchers have developed a platforms to replicate aspects of bone biology in the lab to better study treatments for conditions such as osteoporosis

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Jun 17 2023

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Jun 17 2023

A magnetically-controlled pill could be the future of endoscopy

In lieu of discomforting endoscopies, an ingestible pill controlled by videogame joysticks promises an easier route for doctors to scan the stomach

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Jun 16 2023

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Jun 16 2023

Lab-grown tumours predict how patients respond to cancer therapies

Researchers at UCLA have developed a new way to grow mini tumours in the lab that behave like real tumours for studying response to specific cancer therapies

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Jun 15 2023

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Jun 15 2023

Harvard researchers engineer virus-resistant bacteria

This could revolutionise industries that use engineered bacteria to manufacture medicinal compounds where viral contamination is a huge problem today

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Jun 14 2023

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Jun 14 2023

Using AI to tackle antibiotic resistance, MIT researchers automate drug discovery

Using artificial intelligence to identify potential drug molecules could save time and improve accessibility

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Jun 12 2023

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Jun 12 2023

Shine a light on it: new fluorescent protein could improve cancer treatment

Studies show that specially made proteins can give us clearer pictures of the tiny life forms in a mouse's gut compared to regular proteins

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Jun 10 2023

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Jun 10 2023

AI tool predicts immune therapy outcomes in skin cancer

The AI was used to quantify the number of immune cells which was found to be a direct pointer to how people with skin cancer responded to the cancer-fighting immune therapy they received

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Jun 09 2023

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Jun 09 2023

Cheap diabetes drug reduces long COVID risk, shows study

The anti-diabetic drug metformin was found to significantly reduce the risk of long COVID. Further research is required before using it to treat the condition

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Jun 26 2023

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Jun 26 2023

Mini hearts play a major role in understanding heart health

Scientists from the Technical University of Munich have been able to grow mini heart organoids to study the heart's development and its functioning in conditions

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Jun 08 2023

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Jun 08 2023

‘AI doctor’ better at predicting patient outcomes, including death

Ground-breaking AI showcases remarkable proficiency in analysing physicians' notes to predict an individual's risk of mortality with exceptional accuracy

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