Tag: biomedical
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Nanoparticles Shown to Boost Anti-Cancer Immune Cells
A bioengineering lab developed a technique to attach larger quantities of cancer-fighting proteins to immune system cells that in lab mice reduced or eliminated tumors while avoiding harmful side effects.
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Gene Therapy Shown to Reduce Extreme High Cholesterol
A gene therapy technique that stops production of a targeted protein is shown in tests with monkeys to reduce levels of harmful cholesterol, but also expose potential risks associated with the technique.
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New $315 Million Life Sciences Venture Fund Unveiled
A life science and health care investment company in the U.K. today revealed its 12th venture capital fund for start-up and current enterprises in the U.S. and Europe.
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Smart Bandage Monitors, Provides Drugs to Chronic Wounds
An engineering team at Tufts University is developing a self-contained bandage with sensors that monitor the status of chronic wounds, and also dispenses medication as needed.
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FDA Reviewers Found Accepting Industry Payments After Drug Approvals
A new report finds a large percentage of panel members that review drug applications for the Food and Drug Administration accept payments and other rewards from companies after their drugs are approved.
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Pharmacy Lab, Space Company Partner on Plant Microgravity Study
A university pharmacy lab and spin-off company building cargoes for space travel plan to test various plants in microgravity on their ability to produce therapeutic compounds.
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Pet Health Ingredients Shown Effective Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Researchers in the U.S. and the Netherlands found ingredients in over-the-counter products to control fleas and ticks in house pets can also help prevent infectious diseases in humans spread by mosquitoes.
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Coalition to Fight Surgical Implant Infections
Researchers in Australia from academic, not-for-profit, and business labs are investigating a solution for infections that form on orthopedic implants, based on the structure of a dragonfly’s wing.
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Inexpensive Blood Test Technique Devised for Hepatitis-B
An international research team developed a simple blood testing process to diagnose hepatitis-B at a small fraction of the cost as current methods.
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University Tissue, Cell Fabrication Lab Set to Open
A laboratory for producing new types of biomaterials is scheduled to open next year on the University of Illinois campus in Urbana.