Virtual population model predicts and stops kidney damage in Black Americans
PHILADELPHIA (April 2, 2022)—Researchers have successfully used a virtual population to replicate a clinical trial that examined kidney damage in Black Americans, according to a new study at the University of Mississippi Medical Center...
Antioxidant, inflammation levels may reveal new diagnostic tool for breast cancer
Philadelphia (April 2, 2022)—A new study that analyzes levels of antioxidants and stress markers in the blood could lead to a new diagnostic tool for breast cancer. The research will be presented this week...
A prune—or six—a day may keep inflammation at bay
Philadelphia (April 2, 2022)—A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, reducing inflammatory factors that contribute to osteoporosis. The research will be presented this week...
Study shows significant increase in survival rates of extremely pre-term babies
A new study co-authored by a University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) researcher has found that the survival rates of extremely pre-term babies has increased significantly in the past decade. The paper, "Mortality, In-Hospital...
Research illuminates why immune disorders affect only one of two identical twins
Scientists have long queried the causes of immune disorders in only one of two identical twins with identical genes. New research from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute in Spain...
Why Shares of Vir Biotechnology Rose 20.4% This Week – The Motley Fool
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Shares of Vir Biotechnology ( VIR -1.63% ) were up 20.5% so far for the week late on Friday morning, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock closed at...
StockWatch: ALS Setback Hammers Amylyx, Longeveron Doubles on Positive Alzheimer’s Data
Amylyx shares lost roughly half their value in the past week, as investors reacted to FDA staffers recommending against approval of the company’s lead candidate. The FDA’s Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory...
Study investigates rapid nanopore whole-genome sequencing approach for identifying genetic variants
In a recent study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers developed a whole-genome sequencing (WGS) pipeline based on nanopore technology for the rapid identification of genetic variants.
Study: Accelerated identification of disease-causing variants with ultra-rapid...
The Start-up Index: A fundraising tool for biotechnology start-ups and SMMEs – Mail and...
The process of creating a successful innovative business from scratch is an exceedingly difficult endeavour for entrepreneurs — every step is filled with challenges, such as finding a solution that actually serves a gap...
Biotechnology Firm Director Sentenced for Obstruction of Justice Relating to Attempts to Acquire Ricin...
BOSTON – The director of advanced research at a Massachusetts biotechnology firm was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for obstructing an investigation into his efforts to acquire the deadly toxin, ricin.Dr. Ishtiaq...
