BioMérieux researchers describe rise of multi-drug resistant Candida auris infections
Researchers at diagnostic company BioMérieux conducted a retrospective analysis of blood cultures positive for Candida auris (C. auris) and found an upsurge in the detection of this emerging fungal pathogen between 2021 and 2023. Read More
Imaging technique for biological samples combines best of current methods
Researchers have developed an imaging technique that combines the best attributes of two current ways of viewing biological samples on a microscopic level. Read More
FDA approves Roche bispecific antibody for people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Roche’s Columvi (glofitamab-gxbm), a bispecific antibody, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified after two or more lines of systemic therapy, the firm announced on Friday. Read More
Colorectal cancer growth and chemoresistance linked to protein in study
Researchers from Germany found that colorectal or bowel cancer grows faster and becomes more resistant to common forms of chemotherapy when elevated levels of a specific protein are present. Read More
Resistant leukemia treated with base-edited T cells
Three young patients with relapsed T-cell leukemia have now been treated with base-edited T cells, in an ongoing clinical trial collaboratively conducted by University College London (UCL) and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH). Read More
Future Fields, Jenthera Therapeutics collaborate to develop novel protein for the delivery of cancer biologics
Biotech firm Future Fields and gene-editing firm Jenthera Therapeutics this week announced a collaboration focused on the manufacturing of a first-of-its-kind cancer-fighting protein. Read More
Conductive, jelly-like material opens door to safer, more durable medical implants
Engineers have developed a jelly-like material that conducts electricity for use as an alternative to metal electrodes in medical implants. Read More
Reveal Genomics highlights results for breast cancer predictive test in phase II clinical trial
Precision oncology firm Reveal Genomics on Thursday announced that its HER2Dx genomic test for HER2+ breast cancer has been validated in the PHERGain phase II clinical trial. Read More
Gut bacteria changes in preclinical Alzheimer’s suggest ways to detect, delay disease
People with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease have different gut bacteria than healthy individuals, suggesting the microbiome could be used to detect or delay the condition. Read More
Gene discovered using DNA analysis may help prevent steroid-induced diabetes
Scientists from Australia’s Garvan Institute of Medical Research and Adelaide Medical School found that a gene called RELA, known to regulate inflammation, also plays an essential role in maintaining normal blood sugar levels. Read More
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