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Newswise: Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine Collaborates on
$18 Million NSF Grant to Combat Future Pandemics
Released: 23-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine Collaborates on $18 Million NSF Grant to Combat Future Pandemics
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is proud to be part of a new initiative, supported by an $18 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), aimed at enhancing global pandemic prediction and prevention capabilities.

Newswise: The secret to sleepy cells’ control of inflammatory secretions
Released: 22-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
The secret to sleepy cells’ control of inflammatory secretions
Sanford Burnham Prebys

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have revealed a new secret regarding senescence, a cellular state similar to sleep that is more likely to affect aged cells.

Newswise: Precision Drug Olaparib May Be Effective Without Hormone Therapy for Some Men with Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Cancer
20-Aug-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Precision Drug Olaparib May Be Effective Without Hormone Therapy for Some Men with Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Johns Hopkins Medicine

The anti-cancer drug olaparib may be effective in treating biochemically recurrent prostate cancer without accompanying hormone therapy for men who have mutations in genes such as BRCA2, according to results of a phase II clinical trial of 51 patients conducted at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and three other sites. 

Released: 22-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
International Lung Cancer Experts Seek Public Comments on Updated Molecular Testing Guideline to Improve Patient Selection and Targeted Therapies
Association for Molecular Pathology

The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), and the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) announced today the open comment period for the revised 2018 evidence-based guideline, “Updated Molecular Testing Guideline for the Selection of Lung Cancer Patients for Treatment With Targeted Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors.”

Released: 22-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
The future of space food touches down at Ohio State
Ohio State University

In space, fine dining can be an alien experience.

Newswise: Breaking down the indestructible: new technologies target PFAS environmental menace
Released: 22-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Breaking down the indestructible: new technologies target PFAS environmental menace
Chinese Academy of Sciences

PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are pervasive pollutants that pose severe risks to human health and the environment due to their extreme resistance to degradation. This study introduces four advanced technologies that offer promising solutions for PFAS remediation.

Released: 22-Aug-2024 7:05 AM EDT
First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 Clinical Study of Palatin's Bremelanotide Co-Administered with Tirzepatide (GLP-1) for the Treatment of Obesity
Palatin Technologies, Inc.

Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin receptor system, today announced that patient dosing has started for the clinical study entitled: BMT-801: A Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study Investigating the Safety, Tolerability, and Effectiveness of the Co-Administration of Bremelanotide with Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) for the Treatment of Obesity (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06565611).

Newswise: Breaking boundaries: the unexpected routes of minerals in crop growth
Released: 22-Aug-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Breaking boundaries: the unexpected routes of minerals in crop growth
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Imagine plants not just sipping nutrients dissolved in water, but actually munching on tiny mineral particles straight from the soil! This groundbreaking study sheds light on how wheat and lettuce aren’t just passive feeders—they actively grab, transport, and utilize solid minerals from their roots all the way to their shoots.

Released: 21-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
MD Anderson Research Highlights for August 21, 2024
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

   
Newswise: UCLA-Led Study Unveils New Insights and Potential Treatments for Pulmonary Hypertension
19-Aug-2024 2:45 PM EDT
UCLA-Led Study Unveils New Insights and Potential Treatments for Pulmonary Hypertension
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A new study from researchers with UCLA Health and collaborating organizations has found that asporin, a protein encoded by the ASPN gene, plays a protective role in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Newswise: Finding new treatments for genetic tumor-predisposition syndrome
Released: 21-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Finding new treatments for genetic tumor-predisposition syndrome
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Dr. Alice Soragni and her team developed a high throughput organoid screening platform to rapidly establish and screen 3D tumor organoids for cutaneous neurofibromas to find drugs that slow tumor growth.

Released: 21-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Penn Medicine and Parker Institute renew alliance to continue advancing groundbreaking cancer immunotherapy research
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania and the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI) have renewed their collaboration to advance cancer immunotherapy research at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center (ACC).

Released: 21-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
MSU study finds ‘DNA scavengers’ can stop some antibiotic resistance from spreading
Michigan State University

For nearly a century, scientists have waged war on antibiotic-resistant microbes. Michigan State University researchers say they’ve found a new way to prevent it – by unleashing “DNA scavengers” in wastewater treatment plants.

Newswise: Genomic treasure trove: Vernicia montana's DNA unearths new breeding horizons
Released: 21-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Genomic treasure trove: Vernicia montana's DNA unearths new breeding horizons
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A pioneering study has unveiled the genetic blueprint of Vernicia montana, a plant renowned for its high-value tung oil and ornamental beauty. The research decodes its chromosome-level genome, providing unparalleled insights into its evolution and setting the stage for advanced molecular breeding and sex identification methods.

Newswise: From genome to grocer's aisle: decoding the chinese cherry for firmer fruits
Released: 21-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
From genome to grocer's aisle: decoding the chinese cherry for firmer fruits
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A significant milestone in horticultural genomics has been reached with the successful decoding of the tetraploid Chinese cherry genome. This study provides essential insights into the genetic factors that influence fruit firmness, a critical trait for enhancing the cherry’s market appeal and transportation durability.

Released: 21-Aug-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Endocrine Society honors endocrinology field’s leaders with 2025 Laureate Awards
Endocrine Society

The Endocrine Society today announced it has chosen 14 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2025 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field.

Newswise: Bulwark of blooms: the lily's secret armor against plant pathogens
Released: 21-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Bulwark of blooms: the lily's secret armor against plant pathogens
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A cutting-edge study reveals the biochemical defense system of the wild lily, Lilium regale, which demonstrates remarkable resistance against Fusarium wilt—a major threat to the floriculture industry. The research uncovers the lily's robust defense mechanisms, spotlighting the critical role of phenylpropanoid metabolism and the regulatory influence of specific transcription factors. These findings offer valuable insights for developing crops with enhanced disease resistance.



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