Scalp Eczema, Scalp Dermatitis, Scalp Psoriasis, or Dandruff: Which One Do You Have?

Particular skin conditions affecting the scalp, such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and dandruff, have overlapping symptoms. It goes without saying that the untrained eye won’t easily identify which is which. There are also differences...

Flying Blind on the Origin of the Pandemic

I was always curious. An early elementary school memory is my mother returning from a parent teacher conference to report that my teacher thought I had “an inquiring mind.” Curiosity is what led me to...

GENcast: Explore, Learn, and Collaborate on Bioprocessing Challenges in China

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Breathalyzer Sniffs Out Potential Cancer Immunotherapy Responders

A prospective observational trial in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has found that an electronic nose device that detects chemicals in the breath can identify with 85% accuracy those patients who...

Antibody Drug Conjugates: Manufacturing Precision Guided Therapeutics

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U.K. Starts Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine Trial as Germany Green-Lights BioNTech and Pfizer

The first human trials of a coronavirus vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Oxford will start today in the U.K. Making the announcement at a recent press briefing, U.K. government Health Secretary...

GENcast: Explore, Learn, and Collaborate on Viral Safety in Biomanufacturing

Ask the average person on the street what they think of after hearing the phrase viral safety, and you will most likely be regaled with stories about scientists in hazmat suits saving Matt Damon...

Vaccinating the World One Collaboration at a Time

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Potential Diabetes Target Makes Subtle Changes with Big Impact on Metabolic Health

An enzyme that fine-tunes the structure of ceramide lipid molecules could represent a promising new target for metabolic disorders including prediabetes, diabetes, and heart disease, according to a University of Utah Health-led research team....

At Laboratory for Advanced Medicine, New CEO Sharpens Commercial Focus

With a new CEO at the helm, the Laboratory for Advanced Medicine (LAM) is preparing for the launch of its first liquid biopsy—a blood test designed to detect early-stage liver cancer, expected to win...