Scienmag

JUNE 14, 2021

Investments have catalyzed research, clinical trials and revolutionary treatments across many disciplines UC San Francisco is launching a new initiative to propel the development of living therapeutics – a category of treatments broadly defined as human and microbial living cells that are selected, modified, or engineered to treat or cure disease (..)

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Scienmag

APRIL 14, 2021

In mouse models of psoriasis, the nanofiber-based drug […].

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Scienmag

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Research from the Texas A&M College of Engineering could lead to new approaches to treating viruses and cancers Credit: Dr. Wonmuk Hwang, Texas A&M University College of Engineering Research led by Dr. Wonmuk Hwang has led to better understanding on how components of the body’s immune system find intruding or damaged cells, which could (..)

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

labeling of major food allergens in bulk foods, dietary supplements, protein-free ingredients, and foods produced through genetic engineering); and. labeling of major food allergens in bulk foods, dietary supplements, protein-free ingredients, and foods produced through genetic engineering); and. Other technical labeling matters.

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 24, 2020

This requires an 11-day programme which involves extracting blood from an HIV patient and separating their T cells, which are then engineered in a lab to make them immune to HIV. In a paper published in Molecular Therapy: Methods & Clinical Development , the team discussed why they choose this type of gene therapy to treat HIV.

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Scienmag

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Houston Methodist and MD Anderson researchers collaborated on study in Nature Biomedical Engineering HOUSTON-(Feb.

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Scienmag

APRIL 29, 2021

Now, in two related papers published April 28, 2021 in Science Translational Medicine, researchers at UCSF have demonstrated how to engineer […].

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This groundbreaking endeavor has received support from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). These T cells are engineered to recognize various HIV proteins in a unique manner compared to previous experimental HIV vaccines.

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Scienmag

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

” Their process enabled them to engineer two new, drug-like compounds that […].

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XTalks

MARCH 18, 2024

The precision fermentation study highlights how genetically engineered microorganisms can inhibit the growth of foodborne pathogens. The study proposes a new system for categorizing genetically engineered products to improve public perception and acceptance.

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Roots Analysis

MARCH 16, 2023

The IVT mRNAs are structurally similar to natural mRNAs, these synthetic mRNAs can be used to express proteins through genetic engineering. In the last few years, researchers have become interested in using in vitro transcribed (IVT) mRNA as a drug delivery agent.

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AUGUST 27, 2020

The phase 1 study that is being run by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tests three dose levels of the vaccine, mRNA-1273, given in two injections a month apart in 120 adults. Moderna showed robust phase 1 results for its COVID-19 vaccine in adults up to 55 last month.

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Trialfacts

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

relating to cancer, tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or any genetic muscle diseases or disorders) Must not have hypersensitivity or known allergy to any medications Must be able to attend study visits at the research site over approximately 14 weeks (without interference of vacations etc.)

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Scienmag

JANUARY 4, 2021

In advance of public vaccination, a quick and accurate COVID-19 antibody test will help determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies, the molecules that aid in protection against the virus. Credit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

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Scienmag

APRIL 22, 2021

Research sets the stage for biotech to generate 1 billion doses in less than a month Credit: Justin Muir By cracking open a cellular membrane, Northwestern University synthetic biologists have discovered a new way to increase production yields of protein-based vaccines by five-fold, significantly broadening access to potentially lifesaving medicines. (..)

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Scienmag

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Lysyl oxidase plays several important roles in promoting fibrosis in patients with scleroderma and is a potential biomarker of treatment response Credit: Sarah Pack, Medical University of South Carolina A team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has found that the molecule lysyl oxidase (LOX) plays a number of important (..)

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 25, 2021

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at HHS. NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine candidate engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease.

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The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Working with experts using an AI-powered platform that engineers food proteins, Bayer is supporting science to help the hundreds of millions of people around the world who suffer from food allergies or sensitivities, including gluten. Improving diets through increased quality and access.

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Scienmag

JULY 12, 2021

Research highlights the critical role of the immune system in the aging process Researchers from the Buck Institute and Stanford University have created an inflammatory clock of aging (iAge) which measures inflammatory load and predicts multi-morbidity, frailty, immune health, cardiovascular aging and is also associated with exceptional longevity in (..)

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Scienmag

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Credit: © 2020 KAUST; Heno Hwang A new way of producing an enzyme called fucosyltransferase VI (FTVI) in the lab could help enhance the therapeutic potential of cord blood transplants. Cord blood is currently used to treat more than 80 life-threatening conditions, ranging from cancer and immune deficiency to metabolic and genetic disorders.

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Scienmag

AUGUST 7, 2020

A new study concludes that opening clinics dedicated specifically to treating influenza can limit the number of people infected and help to “flatten the curve,” or reduce the peak prevalence rate. “Dedicated clinics […].

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Scienmag

OCTOBER 19, 2020

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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Scienmag

MARCH 28, 2021

Newly-published “contact lens technologies of the future” paper reviews innovative uses for disease detection and therapy, drug delivery, vision enhancement and mor Credit: Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) WATERLOO, Ontario, March 29, 2021–A newly-published paper represents one of the most comprehensive reviews of (..)

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Scienmag

JUNE 27, 2021

Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys LA JOLLA, CALIF. – June 29, 2021 – Carl F. Ware, Ph.D., director of the Inflammatory Diseases Center at Sanford Burhnam Prebys, has received the 2021 International Cytokine & Interferon Society Honorary Lifetime Membership Award.

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Scienmag

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Study shows amount of time spent on each patient also increased between 32 to 62 percent Credit: ACAAI ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill (November 13, 2020) – COVID-19 has, among other things, pushed patients of all ages into greater use of telemedicine to carry out regular doctor visits.

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Scienmag

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A new chemistry technique expands known targets of signaling protein galectin-3, with implications for liver disease and the immune system Credit: Scott Wiseman for Scripps Research October 19, 2020 JUPITER, FL–Human cells are encased by a membrane coated with diverse sugar molecules known as glycans.

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Scienmag

MARCH 19, 2021

Delivering vaccines directly to the lungs can boost immune responses to respiratory infections or lung cancer, study finds. CAMBRIDGE, MA — Many viruses infect their hosts through mucosal surfaces such as the lining of the respiratory tract.

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Scienmag

OCTOBER 27, 2020

New study of older adults (aged 70 or over) in Stockholm, Sweden, suggests older people living in care homes had higher COVID-19 mortality risk than those living in single houses or apartment buildings Peer-reviewed / Observational study / People New study of older adults (aged 70 or over) in Stockholm, Sweden, suggests older people living […]. (..)

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Scienmag

OCTOBER 7, 2020

With computer models and lab experiments, researchers are working on a strategy for vaccines that could protect against any influenza virus Each year, the flu vaccine has to be redesigned to account for mutations that the virus accumulates, and even then, the vaccine is often not fully protective for everyone.

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Scienmag

JANUARY 12, 2021

Boosting a natural cellular process could reduce damage, study suggests COLUMBUS, Ohio – An unfortunate truth about the use of mechanical ventilation to save the lives of patients in respiratory distress is that the pressure used to inflate the lungs is likely to cause further lung damage.

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Scienmag

OCTOBER 16, 2020

University of New Mexico researchers find existing medications may fight coronavirus infection University of New Mexico researchers who combed through a “library” of previously approved drugs believe they have identified a medication with the potential to help speed a patient’s recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Scienmag

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Computer design of synthetic proteins is creating potent, stable antivirals that block infection at least as well as monoclonal antibodies Credit: Ian Haydon/UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design Computer-designed small proteins have now been shown to protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

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Scienmag

MARCH 24, 2021

Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the […]. But many cancer immunotherapy treatments can be expensive, have devastating side effects, and only work in a fraction of patients.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It is sponsored by the US-government funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. AZ went on to engineer the antibodies to have a longer half-life in the body with its proprietary technology.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Engineered to instruct the immune system to generate T cells capable of recognizing HIV and triggering an immune response to thwart the establishment of chronic infection, VIR-1388 represents a promising avenue in HIV prevention. In addition, Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

An Fc-engineered monoclonal antibody targeting the HER2 oncoprotein, MARGENZA offers hope for patients who have received two or more prior anti-HER2 regimens, with at least one being for metastatic disease. When Pigs Fly Allergy-friendly. Importantly, a consistent safety profile was maintained.

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Scienmag

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Molecular clock analysis showed no widespread ‘community’ distribution of the highly contagious coronavirus disease in Arizona until mid-February FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Sept.

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