Gainesville, Florida – Scientists have developed a saliva test that screens for breast cancer, which is showing promising results in experimental testing, according to a study published Tuesday. The new hand-held device detects breast cancer biomarkers from a tiny sample of spit, say researchers from the University of Florida and...
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New York, NY – The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Developing Biological Markers to Improve Clinical Care in Autism” on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET. The presenter will be James McPartland, Ph.D., Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at Yale School...
Matsuyama, Japan – Multiple myeloma still appears to be an incurable hematological malignancy. One of the reasons is that myeloma cells can be heterogenous and acquire resistance after anti-myeloma treatment. Immunotherapy is an attractive strategy to target myeloma cells with drug resistance. The next-generation modality which can safely and effectively...
BOSTON, Mass. — Dewpoint Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company that translates the novel science of condensates into breakthrough therapeutics, today announced the filing of multiple patent applications covering novel compounds and their use in the potential treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Composition of matter covered by these applications aims...
HOUSTON, TX — Diakonos Oncology Corporation, a clinical stage immuno-oncology company, announced today it has completed enrollment for its Phase 1 trial of DOC1021, a unique dendritic cell vaccine, for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). With the first patient enrolled in October 2021, DOC1021 has been administered to 16 patients across four...
San Francisco, CA – In a detailed study, Diet’s Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: History and Present Understanding published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, we can finally see which diets are helpful in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The role of diet in modifying the...
Sydney, Australia — A new review published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics assessed whether certain modifications in diet have a beneficial effect on the prevention of prostate cancer. Results suggest that a diet low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables is beneficial...
LONDON, England – Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that a common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidiosis infections which are particularly prevalent in children under two and in areas with poorer sanitation. Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects and damages the small intestine. It is one...
Ann Arbor, Michigan – For patients with multiple sclerosis, a regular exercise routine is important for managing symptoms. Due to different causes of chronic pain though, physical exercise can be more difficult for some. Research published in the Journal of Pain from the University of Michigan found that widespread pain with nociplastic features,...
Ottawa, Canada – Children and young adults with allergies or eczema who have difficulty swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis. A review published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides guidance on how to diagnose and manage this chronic inflammatory disease. In people with eosinophilic esophagitis, the esophageal lining is inflamed,...