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Reprogramming B cells to produce custom antibodies
The new technique could be adapted to produce a wide range of antibodies to combat chronic conditions like HIV.
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Restoring TERT to attenuate ageing hallmarks
In this Q&A, Dr Ronald DePinho of MD Anderson elucidates their preclinical proof-of-concept that adjusting TERT levels could be a viable therapeutic approach for mitigating age-related diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s.
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How mRNA technology could revolutionise therapeutics
In this episode, we explore how mRNA technology could revolutionise cancer therapeutics.
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Supercharging conventional monoclonal antibodies
In this Q&A, Krishna Polu and Dennis Pedersen, senior leaders of Commit Biologics, which is backed by Novo Holdings and Bioqube Ventures, elucidate how their technology differs from other existing therapeutic platforms and highlight its implications for the treatment of both cancer and autoimmune disease.
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Translating ‘nature’s cues’ into breakthrough immunotherapies
Discover how Cue Biopharma harnesses the curative potential of the body’s intrinsic immune system to develop treatments for oncology and autoimmune diseases. Here, Anish Suri, Chief Scientific Officer of Cue Biopharma, explains how its platforms and biologics are designed to selectively modulate disease-specific T cells to restore immune balance, aiming…
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Small molecule inducers of trained immunity found
Researchers screened over 2,000 small molecules and have now more than doubled the known compounds reported to induce trained immunity.
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Liquid biopsy helps advance oncology drug development
In this exclusive interview with Elicio Therapeutics, we explore the transformative potential of liquid biopsy in oncology drug development, particularly spotlighting its application in Elicio’s AMPLIFY-201 study of ELI-002, a promising therapeutic cancer vaccine candidate.
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Could illuminating the surfaceome help find new targeted cancer therapies?
At the heart of precision oncology is the need to increase our understanding and knowledge of surface proteins found on tumour cells. Here Roman Thomas, CEO of DISCO Pharmaceuticals, explains how it is using cutting-edge technology to explore the surfaceome – a map of the proteins on the cell’s surface…
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Discovery of a promising agonist adjuvant
PVP-037, identified through a small molecule screen, induces a more durable and broader immune response to vaccines.
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The potential of deep learning: generating drug targets
Researchers have designed synthetic, soluble versions of cell membrane proteins, which will enable faster and easier screening for new drugs.
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Mini-colons offer improved cellular diversity, longevity and function
Mini-colons, which closely resemble in vivo tissue, were used for several applications, including the characterisation of anticancer drug toxicity profiles.
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Cancer dependencies missed by some CRISPR guides
Scientists discovered that, depending on germline variation, CRISPR-based experiments can result in false negatives.
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Women in Stem with Danielle Meyrick
Dr Danielle Meyrick holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry and Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, and a Doctor of Medicine. Her early career was shaped by various scientific and medical residences at hospitals in the US and Australia. With over 20 years of experience, she is now Chief Medical Officer of ITM and…
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eBook: Drop by drop: the future of liquid biopsy
The future of liquid biopsy is poised to revolutionise medical diagnostics and treatment. Explore the latest advancements and future prospects of liquid biopsy in our comprehensive eBook.
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Leveraging ADCs in precision oncology strategy
In this Q&A, senior leaders at Caris Life Sciences discuss how the company is advancing precision medicine by integrating ADCs into patient-specific cancer treatment plans, focusing on novel target discovery through comprehensive molecular profiling and clinico-genomic data.
