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Gene variants help explain connection between skin disorder and food allergy risk

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Discovery could lead to new screening tests and potential treatments Credit: Cincinnati Children’s Two common variants in the KIF3A gene increase the risk of young children having a dysfunctional skin barrier and developing the skin condition atopic dermatitis.

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Commentary: Want to understand health disparities? Get your antiracist goggles on

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“Framing race […].

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CNIO team finds how melanoma ‘deceives’ the immune system, increasing resistance to immunotherapy

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Garrido, CNIO The sophisticated human immune system has evolved to become an effective protection system against a great number of diseases, cancer being one of them. The immune system recognises and destroys cancer cells using a monitoring process called immunological surveillance.

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Top Life Science News and Trends in 2023 at Xtalks

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The companies include a diverse range engaged in innovative approaches in areas like oncology, genetic medicines, inflammatory diseases, dermatology and cardiorenal therapy. Bayer’s Astepro (azelastine), an over-the-counter medication for cold, flu and allergies, led the pack in the first half of 2023 with 7.4 billion ad impressions.

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Clinical Catch-Up: January 18-22 | BioSpace

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It inked a deal with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to launch a Phase I trial. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), of bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) decreased the risk of COVID-19 among residents and staff of long-term care facilities, i.e., nursing homes.

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Top 30 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends

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Meanwhile, BioMarin’s gene therapy Roctavian is approved by the FDA for the treatment of hemophilia A. 2022 was the first year on market for cell-based gene therapies Abecma (Idecabtagene vicleucel) and Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) , which generated $388 million and $182 million, respectively. Both are anti-CD20 agents.

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