Biology Consensus paper: Carcinogenicity of gene therapies Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Gene Therapy Program, and Moderna, have shown that repeated administration of lipid nanoparticle-encapsulated mRNA therapy significantly extended survival and reduced serum leucine levels in a mouse model of maple syrup urine disease (MSUD). Click here to read the article now. The researchers, led by James Wilson, MD, […] Written by Admin August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology What role did fear play in Europe’s population growth? [Vienna, August 26 2024] – Since the end of the last Ice Age, growth of human population was far from uniform, marked instead by periods of rapid expansion followed by sharp declines. The reasons behind these fluctuations remain only partially understood. Previous research by CSH scientists Peter Turchin, Daniel Kondor, and an international team of collaborators, demonstrated […] Written by Admin August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Short-duration, light-intensity exercises improve cerebral blood flow in Cognitive functions, also known as intellectual functions, encompass thinking, understanding, memory, language, computation, and judgment, and are performed in the cerebrum. The prefrontal cortex (PFC), located in the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex, handles these functions. Studies have shown that exercise improves cognitive function through mechanisms such as enhanced cerebral blood flow, structural changes […] Written by Admin August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Turning bacteria into bioplastic factories In a world overrun by petroleum-based plastics, scientists are searching for alternatives that are more sustainable, more biodegradable and far less toxic to the environment. In a world overrun by petroleum-based plastics, scientists are searching for alternatives that are more sustainable, more biodegradable and far less toxic to the environment. Two new studies by biologists […] Written by Admin August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Building a COMPASS to navigate future pandemics Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 don’t respect boundaries, moving between species and continents and leaving destruction as they go. Beating the next pathogen with pandemic potential means getting good at crossing borders ourselves — between fields of study, between research universities, and between scientists and the wider community. Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 don’t respect boundaries, moving between species […] Written by Admin August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology The underrated impact of humidity Governments, medical institutions and other bodies require accurate models on health-related matters in order to better organize their activities. Climate change has measurable impacts on society, including on human mortality. However, current models to assess the health impacts of climate change do not account for every environmental parameter, especially humidity, which could influence heat stress […] Written by Admin August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics DENVER, Aug. 18, 2024 — Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity. It powers models that help us drive vehicles, proofread emails and even design new molecules for medications. But just like a human, it’s hard to read AI’s mind. Explainable AI (XAI), a subset of the technology, could help us do just that by […] Written by Admin August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Researchers make breakthrough in fight against COVID-19 A team led by Jose Onuchic at Rice University and Paul Whitford at Northeastern University, both researchers at the National Science Foundation Physics Frontiers Center at the Center for Theoretical Biological Physics (CTBP) at Rice, has made a discovery in the fight against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for COVID-19. Credit: […] Written by Admin August 17, 2024August 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Physicists unlock the secret of elusive quantum negative entanglement This study is led by Dr. Xiangdong Zhang (Key Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum Architecture and Measurements of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Ultrafine Optoelectronic Systems and Beijing Institute of Technology), Dr. Ching Hua Lee (National University of Singapore and International Campus of Tianjin University), Dr. Yee Sin Ang (Singapore University […] Written by Admin August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology SwRI-led team finds evidence of hydration on Psyche SAN ANTONIO — August 13, 2024 —Using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a Southwest Research Institute-led team has confirmed hydroxyl molecules on the surface of the metallic asteroid Psyche. The presence of hydrated minerals suggests a complex history for Psyche, important context for the NASA spacecraft en route to this interesting asteroid orbiting […] Written by Admin August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Unicycive Therapeutics Announces Receipt of Complete Response Letter for Oxylanthanum Carbonate for the Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (“Unicycive” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease… Written by Admin July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Robotic Probe Rapidly Assesses Essential Properties of Novel Materials In the quest to conquer the limitations of semiconductor materials and their application in solar technologies, a pioneering research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an innovative autonomous robotic system. This advancement comes at a crucial time when the demand for efficient energy sources continues to rise. Researchers face significant bottlenecks […] Written by Bioengineer July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Unicycive Therapeutics Announces Receipt of Complete Response Letter for Oxylanthanum Carbonate for the Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (“Unicycive” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease… Written by Admin July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Robotic Probe Rapidly Assesses Essential Properties of Novel Materials In the quest to conquer the limitations of semiconductor materials and their application in solar technologies, a pioneering research team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an innovative autonomous robotic system. This advancement comes at a crucial time when the demand for efficient energy sources continues to rise. Researchers face significant bottlenecks […] Written by Bioengineer July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Balancing Risk With Opportunity – State of the Planet When we think of artificial intelligence (AI) and climate justice, we can imagine two stars in an orbital waltz; each with its own gravity, sometimes in harmony, while other times in tension. In moments of alignment, their fields reinforce each other, giving new vitality and perspective. Yet not all orbits are stable and the gravitational […] Written by Guest July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked