New gene discovered drives cancer drug resistance
Scientists in Salford, UK, have identified a gene which is ‘revving the engine of cancer’ against the world’s most common breast cancer drug.
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Genomic data portal Repositive receives £2.5 million in funding
Repositive, the company that created the world’s largest portal for accessing human genomic research data, has closed a Series A funding round of £2.5 million.
Charles River Laboratories announces launch of triple-immunodeficient mouse model for oncology research
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL), a leading early-stage contract research organization (CRO), announced the North American launch of its triple-immunodeficient mouse model, known as the NCG model...
Elimination of specific neurons outside the brain by new technique triggers obesity
A research team from Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia (IGC, Portugal), developed a new genetic technique that allows the elimination of specific neurons of the peripheral nervous system without affecting the brain.
Essen BioScience launches the IncuCyte® S3 live-cell analysis platform
Enables real-time measurements of cell health, proliferation, movement and function while cells remain unperturbed in a physiologically relevant environment...
IntelliCyt launches novel assay system to accelerate cell line development
The IntelliCyt Cy-Clone™ PLUS Assay System will accelerate and improve the quality of clone ranking and selection for developing cell lines which can reduce production costs of biopharmaceuticals...
Regenerating bone and cartilage tissues from apple waste
Researchers from UPM and CSIC have employed waste from the agri-food industry to develop biomaterials that are able to act as matrices to regenerate bone and cartilage tissues, which is of great interest for the treatment of diseases related to ageing.
Daiichi Sankyo to collaborate on drugs for neglected tropical diseases
Daiichi Sankyo has entered into a new joint research agreement with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) with regard to a new research program, the Hit-to-Lead Project, with the aim of developing drug treatments for two neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
Plasticell signs stem cell research collaborations with Singapore academia
Plasticell, a developer of stem cell technologies and cell-based therapies, has signed agreements with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to progress its therapeutic stem cell pipeline.
World-leading imaging centre of excellence opened in Glasgow
The University of Glasgow has officially opened its new £32M Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE).
Nexeon acquires license to 86 patents related to Internet of Things
Nexeon MedSystems has licensed a portfolio of patents from Marathon Patent Group. The portfolio of 86 patents originated from Siemens AG, one of the world’s preeminent engineering companies.
New study reports cannabinoid effective against antibiotic-resistant MRSA
Researchers have found that cannabinoid-based therapies have unique anti-bacterial properties that fight MSRA and other infectious bacteria.
Research into genome reorganisation sheds light on epigenetic reprogramming
Researchers have shed light on genome reorganisation occurring during the first hours post-fertilisation in a single-cell mammalian embryo
New molecular targets detected in colorectal cancer cells
Growth of colorectal cancer cells can be inhibited with the odorant troenan.
MRI use may “change the equation” for prostate cancer screening
Screening for prostate cancer is controversial. It can save lives, but it can also lead to unnecessary diagnoses, followed by surgical or radiation procedures, which themselves may lead to severe side-effects.