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Mechanism for Self-Repair of the Thymus Identified
An international research team led by scientists at the City of Hope reports that they have demonstrated a way in…
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Generative AI Model, ChromoGen, Rapidly Predicts Single-Cell Chromatin Conformations
Every cell in a body contains the same genetic sequence, yet each cell expresses only a subset of those genes.…
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Next-Gen Cas12a System Enables Precise Single and Multiplexed Gene Editing in Cancer
Australian researchers have successfully introduced an improved version of Cas12a gene-editing enzyme in mice. Their work establishes a next-generation gene-editing…
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Bird Flu Study Finds Antibody Therapy Effective in Preventing Severe Cases in Monkeys
As concerns around bird flu grow, there may be a silver lining. Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh and the…
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Systems Immunology Could Provide Insights into Sepsis and Prevent Future Illnesses
Twenty percent of deaths worldwide are caused by sepsis, and there are currently no treatments that tackle it directly. Now,…
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As Pipeline Advances, Recursion Expands AI Focus to Clinical Trials
Najat Khan, PhD, Recursion Pharmaceuticals chief R&D officer and chief commercial officer With at least seven of its programs expected…
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Scratching an Itch: A Double-Edge Sword That Sharpens Inflammation and Immune Defenses
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered new insights into the dual nature of scratching an itch, indicating that…
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Rentschler Withdraws from Cell and Gene Therapy Arena
Rentschler Biopharma is withdrawing from the field of cell and gene therapy, ceasing operations at its Stevenage, UK site, and…
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Resolved Transthyretin Protein Structures Could Lead to New Therapies for Progressive Amyloidosis
Scientists from Scripps Research have uncovered new structures of transthyretin, a protein that moves important hormones like thyroxine through blood…
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A Call to Action: Building Vaccine Trust Through Transparency
After returning from the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference last week, I was pleased to hear that some of the pharmaceutical industry’s…