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Scientists grow 3D brain that mimics the real thing
Researchers at POSTECH have developed a new 3D brain model that closely mimics the structure and function of human brain tissue – marking a major advance in early disease detection.
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Scientists discover enzymes that redefine glycan pathways
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have identified three new enzyme families that degrade the complex bacterial carbohydrate β-1,2-glucan – offering new opportunities for enzyme engineering.
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Stanford grows vascularised mini-organs
Stanford scientists have successfully grown heart and liver organoids that include functioning blood vessels. This breakthrough overcomes a major size and maturity barrier, which could advance disease modelling and regenerative therapies in the future.
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SB000: a safer path to anti-aging therapies
Shift Bioscience has announced new aging research, highlighting the discovery of SB000. This novel single-gene target reverses cellular aging without activating dangerous pluripotency pathways.
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New tRNA tech aims to rewrite rare disease treatment
Alltrna is redefining the future of rare disease treatment with engineered tRNA therapeutics that target genetic mutations - not just individual diseases. CEO Michelle Werner shares how this bold, mutation-driven approach could unlock universal treatments for thousands of patients long overlooked by traditional medicine.
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Experimental peptide targets glioblastoma’s most resilient cells
An experimental peptide from Virginia Tech may offer a new way to stop glioblastoma from coming back by disrupting the cancer’s treatment-resistant core.
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Herpes virus protein boosts T cell power against cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan have engineered a herpes virus protein to enhance T cell survival and function, offering a new strategy to strengthen cancer immunotherapy.
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New investigational therapy shows promise for treating skeletal disorders
Tyra Biosciences has announced new data showing that its investigational therapy, TYRA-300, improves bone growth and corrects skeletal abnormalities in preclinical models of achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia.
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Targeting the clock: new drug disrupts glioblastoma stem cells
Scientists have developed a new drug, SHP1705, that targets hijacked circadian clock proteins used by glioblastoma stem cells to grow and resist treatment.
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App Note: High-Throughput Single-Cell Genome Profiling
See how the new Shasta™ Single Cell System enabled high-throughput single-cell DNA-seq library preparation to detect tumor-driving mutations.
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Outsmarting cancer by exploiting DNA repair flaws
Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have mapped the complex network cells use to repair their genetic material, revealing previously hidden vulnerabilities in cancer cells.
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Fibril ‘fuzzy coats’ boost Parkinson’s protein spread
New research reveals that the flexible ‘fuzzy coat’ surrounding α-synuclein fibrils plays a critical role in how Parkinson’s disease spreads between brain cells.
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Reprogramming gut cells to treat short bowel syndrome
A preclinical study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have demonstrated a new gene-editing strategy to treat short bowel syndrome (SBS), a life-threatening condition in which patients lack a functional small intestine.
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Stem cell study uncovers shared genes for hearing and vision repair
New research, led by USC Stem Cell scientists, has identified key genetic barriers to sensory cell regeneration in the ear and eye, paving the way for future drug therapies to restore hearing and vision.
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Alzheimer’s treatment targets root causes, not just symptoms
Porosome Therapeutics has made a groundbreaking discovery in Alzheimer’s research by targeting the disease’s molecular causes, focusing on restoring secretory and metabolic functions. This approach could not only slow progression but potentially reverse early-stage pathology.
