Life Sciences A 151-million-year-old fly just changed what we know about evolution An international group of researchers led by the Doñana Biological Station (EBD-CSIC) has identified a previously unknown species of fossilized insect from the Jurassic period in Australia, estimated to be about 151 million years old. This discovery marks the oldest known member of the Chironomidae family found in the Southern Hemisphere. These non-biting midges typically […] Written by Admin October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Scientists capture flu viruses surfing into human cells in real time Fever, aching limbs and a runny nose — as winter returns, so too does the flu. The disease is triggered by influenza viruses, which enter our body through droplets and then infect vulnerable cells. A research team from Switzerland and Japan has taken an exceptionally close look at how this virus behaves. Using a microscopy […] Written by Admin December 6, 2025December 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
FDA slaps hold on Denali's plans for phase 1 rare disease trial The FDA has placed a hold on Denali Therapeutics’ plans to launch a phase 1 rare disease trial, citing concerns about immune reactions to the investigational treatment recorded in preclinical mouse studies. Written by Admin December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Scientists capture flu viruses surfing into human cells in real time Fever, aching limbs and a runny nose — as winter returns, so too does the flu. The disease is triggered by influenza viruses, which enter our body through droplets and then infect vulnerable cells. A research team from Switzerland and Japan has taken an exceptionally close look at how this virus behaves. Using a microscopy […] Written by Admin December 6, 2025December 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
FDA slaps hold on Denali's plans for phase 1 rare disease trial The FDA has placed a hold on Denali Therapeutics’ plans to launch a phase 1 rare disease trial, citing concerns about immune reactions to the investigational treatment recorded in preclinical mouse studies. Written by Admin December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hornet-eating frog shows remarkable venom resistance A frog with an unexpectedly strong resistance to venom has been identified, and it routinely eats hornets despite the insects’ dangerous stingers. Researchers believe this species may become a useful model organism for exploring how animals develop tolerance to venom. For many people, even glimpsing a hornet’s stinger is enough to cause alarm. Yet certain […] Written by Admin December 5, 2025December 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
