A 4-year-old girl who received CAR-T cell therapy 18 years ago has remained cancer-free, making her possibly the longest-surviving patient with cancer to receive this tailored treatment. Researchers have been studying the effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy in treating solid tumors, including neuroblastoma, and have seen promising results. The treatment involves removing immune cells from…
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Researchers in the US have developed a new technique using frequency combs to measure trace concentrations of gas molecules with unprecedented sensitivity. This breakthrough could open up new applications in medicine, environmental chemistry, and chemical kinetics, enabling the detection of biomedically relevant molecules in exhaled air, such as acetone and formaldehyde. Forecast for 6 months:…
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding the role of mechanical forces in the development of an entire organism from a single cell. By studying the behavior of fruit fly epithelial tissue, the team has identified a power law that explains why the tissue stretches as…
A team at the Trento Proton Therapy Centre in Italy has successfully delivered the first clinical treatments using proton arc therapy, a new proton delivery technique that overcomes the limitations of traditional pencil-beam scanning. The technique, which involves moving the beam in an arc trajectory, enables the optimization of the number of energies used for…
Seven biotech spinouts are making waves in the industry, with innovative approaches to treating neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and more. From Amphista Therapeutics’ targeted protein degradation technology to BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics’ RAS signaling research, these startups are pushing the boundaries of biotech research. With significant funding and promising data, these spinouts are poised to make a…
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have made a significant discovery in the field of cancer treatment. They found that low-temperature plasma, specifically streamer discharge, can inhibit tumour recurrence after surgery by reducing the recurrence rate by roughly 50%. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment and improve patient outcomes. Forecast for 6…
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that cancer cells can poison attacking immune cells by filling them with defective mitochondria, helping the tumor to evade eradication. This phenomenon, where mitochondria migrate from one cell to another, challenges our understanding of cellular “ownership” of mitochondria. Further studies are needed to understand the frequency and benefits of…
The biotech sector has shown remarkable resilience in 2024, with several companies recording spectacular stock performance. Regulatory approvals, breakthrough therapies, and clinical trial successes have driven investor enthusiasm, with companies like Bright Minds Biosciences, Monopar Therapeutics, and Summit Therapeutics standing out as top performers. As the industry looks to 2025 and beyond, analysts are predicting…
Scientists have made a breakthrough in cancer treatment by disguising tumours to look like pig organs, tricking the immune system into attacking the cancerous cells. This innovative approach has shown promising results in monkeys and humans, with some tumours shrinking or even disappearing. However, further testing is needed to confirm the efficacy of this novel…
Researchers at Stanford University and Columbia University have made groundbreaking discoveries in using nanocrystals to measure tiny forces on tiny length scales. The breakthroughs, published in Nature, could revolutionize biomedical research, enabling scientists to study forces involved in processes such as stem cell differentiation. The techniques, which utilize the optical properties of nanocrystals, have the…