All 3D Cell Cultures articles – Page 2
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NewsNew method preserves iPS cells for regenerative medicine
Kobe University researchers have developed a new way of freeze induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) directly in their culture dishes without losing viability or pluripotency.
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NewsHydrogel tech enables global shipping of organoid models
A partnership between Atelerix and Cherry Biotech is enabling the shipping of complex biological models worldwide, using hydrogel preservation technology to eliminate cold-chain logistics.
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NewsCBD and THC show anti-cancer effects against ovarian tumours
New research suggests cannabis compounds CBD and THC could offer a new approach to treating ovarian cancer.
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NewsInhibiting DDR1 pathway helps breach pancreatic cancer’s drug barrier
Scientists in Japan have identified a way to weaken the dense fibrotic barrier that prevents drugs from penetrating pancreatic tumours – a promising new strategy that could improve treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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NewsNew Spheromatrix platform speeds up cancer drug research
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a cheap, paper-based platform that allows tumour models to be grown, frozen and stored for future cancer drug testing – called Spheromatrix.
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NewsLive-cell liquid biopsy study aims to transform cancer treatment
Vortex Liquid Biopsy Solutions has launched a new clinical study with The Doctors Laboratory to assess how its live-cell liquid biopsy technology could change cancer monitoring and treatment.
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NewsMYC inhibitor Omomyc boosts PARP drug response in breast cancer
A preclinical study led by VHIO reveals that the MYC inhibitor Omomyc enhances the effectiveness of PARP inhibitors, offering a potential new treatment strategy for patients with drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancer.
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ArticleTackling the organ shortage through vascular bioengineering
Frontier Bio’s vascular bioengineering research connects tissue modelling with graft development to advance regenerative medicine and drug discovery.
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NewsFGD3 protein enhances breast cancer therapies
Scientists have identified a little-known protein, FGD3, that can boost the power of key breast cancer treatments by helping drugs rupture tumour cells and activate the immune system.
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NewsNew framework enhances reliability of virtual cell models
Shift Bioscience have announced new research revealing that AI-driven virtual cell models perform far better than previously thought when assessed with correctly calibrated metrics.
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NewsLab-grown liver offers new platform to test fibrosis drugs
Japanese scientists have developed a lab-grown liver organoid that mimics human liver regeneration, offering a new platform to study fibrosis and test therapies.
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NewsTargeting fibroblasts could lead to new heart failure therapies
Long considered structural support cells, a new research study has discovered how fibroblasts actively worsen heart failure by disrupting heart muscle function, which could lead to new therapeutic strategies for heart failure.
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ArticleBuilding reliable organoid models for human-relevant drug discovery
Organoids are changing the landscape of biomedical research, with automation and AI driving new levels of consistency, scalability and human relevance. Aaron Risinger of Molecular Devices discusses how these technologies are advancing precision medicine – and the challenges that remain.
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NewsDARG cells may drive neurodegeneration in progressive MS
Scientists have discovered a rare type of brain cell that appears to drive the chronic inflammation seen in progressive multiple sclerosis – which could potentially lead to new disease-modifying therapies.
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Newsc-Kit helps sweet cells survive and regenerate taste
A new study has demonstrated that sweet-sensing taste cells, protected by the protein c-Kit, survive nerve injury and drive the regeneration of taste buds.
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ArticleAn ethical shift in NHP research: iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes for safer pharmacology
As regulators move to phase out primate testing, NHP-derived iPSC cardiomyocytes are emerging as a scalable, ethical and scientifically robust alternative - offering drug developers a clear path to faster, more predictive, and more responsible innovation.
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NewsHibernator liver organoids reveal strategy to improve transplant survival
Researchers have created liver organoids from hibernating Syrian hamsters, revealing how these cells survive cold storage - a discovery that could improve liver transplant success.
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ArticleFrom data to therapy: emerging tech driving cancer drug discovery
Multiomics, AI and liquid biopsies are giving researchers real-time insight into tumour biology and enabling more personalised cancer therapies. Find out how these technologies are advancing biomarker discovery, improving patient stratification, and guiding the design of new treatments.
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NewsNew nanostructure makes CRISPR edits safer and three times faster
Northwestern University researchers have created DNA-coated nanoparticles that deliver CRISPR into cells three times more effectively while reducing toxicity. The advance could overcome one of the biggest barriers to gene-editing therapies.
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NewsNew PCAI compound targets aromatase inhibitor-resistant breast cancer
Researchers at Florida A&M University have identified a new compound – NSL-YHJ-2-27 – that disrupts key survival pathways in aromatase inhibitor-resistant breast cancer cells – offering a potential new treatment for hard-to-treat cases.