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Celularity turns to placenta stem cells to try to extend life

February 16, 2018February 15, 2018 TheBioConnection Comment(0)

(CNET) Humans have always been obsessed with stalling death. It’s something countless characters and historical figures have sought, from Gilgamesh to Juan Ponce de Leon. The fascination has endured in the modern world too, with the US longevity sector worth an estimated $7.1 trillion. Not surprisingly, the tech industry is vying for a piece of […]

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Researchers Uncover Key Role for MicroRNA in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

May 10, 2017May 9, 2017 TheBioConnection Comment(0)

An international team of researchers has discovered that a microRNA produced by certain white blood cells can prevent excessive inflammation in the intestine. The study, “Myeloid-derived miR-223 regulates intestinal inflammation via repression of the NLRP3 inflammasome,” which will be published May 9 in The Journal of Experimental Medicine, shows that synthetic versions of this microRNA […]

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Study Finds Arthritis Drug Significantly Effective in Treating Crohn’s Disease

November 17, 2016 TheBioConnection Comment(0)

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shown that ustekinumab, a human antibody used to treat arthritis, significantly induces response and remission in patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease. Results of the clinical trial will appear in the November 16 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. “A high […]

Did last ice age affect breastfeeding in Native Americans? April 23, 2018
Biologists have been puzzled by the evolutionary adaptation behind a common tooth trait of northern Asians and Native Americans: shovel-shaped incisors. An analysis of archeological specimens shows that nearly 100 percent of early Native Americans had shoveled incisors, and genetic evidence pinpoints the selection to the Beringian standstill 20,000 years ago. One researcher proposes that […]
Swirling liquids work similarly to bitcoin April 23, 2018
The physics involved with stirring a liquid operate the same way as the mathematical functions that secure digital information. This parallel could help in developing even more secure ways of protecting digital information.
Found: A new form of DNA in our cells April 23, 2018
In a world first, researchers have identified a new DNA structure -- called the i-motif -- inside cells. A twisted 'knot' of DNA, the i-motif has never before been directly seen inside living cells.
Paint job transforms walls into sensors, interactive surfaces April 23, 2018
Walls are what they are -- big, dull dividers. With a few applications of conductive paint and some electronics, however, walls can become smart infrastructure that sense human touch, and detect things like gestures and when appliances are used. Researchers found that they could transform dumb walls into smart walls at relatively low cost using […]
'Environmental DNA' used to identify killer whales in Puget Sound April 23, 2018
When endangered killer whales swim through the sheltered waters of Puget Sound, they leave behind traces of 'environmental DNA' that researchers can detect as much as two hours later has found.
Face recognition for galaxies: Artificial intelligence brings new tools to astronomy April 23, 2018
A machine learning method called 'deep learning,' which has been widely used in face recognition and other image- and speech-recognition applications, has shown promise in helping astronomers analyze images of galaxies and understand how they form and evolve. In a new study, researchers used computer simulations of galaxy formation to train a deep learning algorithm, […]
Climate change intensifies droughts in Europe April 23, 2018
Global warming will exacerbate soil droughts in Europe - droughts will last longer, affect greater areas, and have an impact on more people. If the earth warms by three degrees Celsius, extreme events could become the normal state in the future.
Organic solar cells reach record efficiency, benchmark for commercialization April 23, 2018
In an advance that makes a more flexible, inexpensive type of solar cell commercially viable, researchers have demonstrated organic solar cells that can achieve 15 percent efficiency.
Human-like walking mechanics evolved before the genus Homo April 23, 2018
A close examination of 3.6-million-year-old hominin footprints discovered in Laetoli, Tanzania, suggests our ancestors evolved the hallmark trait of extended leg, human-like bipedalism substantially earlier than previously thought.
First genetic evidence of ongoing mating between 2 distinct species of guenon monkeys April 23, 2018
A new study of guenon monkeys in Gombe National Park is the first to provide genetic evidence of ongoing mating between two distinct species. These monkeys have successfully been producing hybrid offspring for hundreds maybe even thousands of years. Prior studies have suggested that the different physical characteristics of these monkeys keeps them from interbreeding. […]

Cellmid secures partnership with Bloomingdales to sell évolis® April 23, 2018
évolis® Professional is an anti-ageing hair care product range.
VentriPoint Diagnostics exhibits at Canadian Society of Echocardiography conference April 23, 2018
The company exhibited at the 20th annual Canadian Society of Echocardiography conference
Synergy CHC turns to Instagram influencers to promote its products April 23, 2018
The retailer's roster includes lingerie brand Sneaky Vaunt and FOCUSFactor, a cognitive health supplement
Oragenics raises US$1.8mln to develop treatment for oral mucositis April 23, 2018
Oral mucositis affects about 1 million Americans, says CEO Alan Joslyn
Nephros may use US$2.9mln private placement to uplist to national exchange April 23, 2018
Shares rose after the medical device company announced the cash raise
First Choice Healthcare Solutions expands into new markets after hospital network partnership April 23, 2018
Steward Health Care System invested US$7.5mln with the company in March
High Hampton Holdings Corp. sets its sights on Coachella April 23, 2018
The cannabis company may branch out to other states when federal law allows
Midatech Pharma primed and funded for success April 23, 2018
2018 is shaping up to be a crucial year for the company's drug pipeline
Cannabis cultivator Clinic Nevada selects DigiPath as lab tester April 23, 2018
DigiPath's aims to improve reliability with state of the art lab equipment
Akorn plunges after Germany's Fresenius Kabi ditches US$4.3bn acquisition deal April 23, 2018
Withdrawal follows revelation of "alleged breaches of FDA data integrity requirements" at Akorn

STAT Plus: NIH is sued for plans to award exclusive license for CAR-T therapy to Gilead April 20, 2018
A patient advocacy group has filed a lawsuit to block the federal government from awarding an exclusive license to Gilead for an experimental cancer therapy.
STAT Plus: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings April 20, 2018
From new hires to departures and promotions, the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: WHO deals Sanofi a setback over dengue vaccine; who will buy Shire? April 20, 2018
After initially confirming it was in the early stages of considering a possible offer for Shire, Allergan did an about-face and announced it would not bid.
STAT Plus: Glaxo has to face lawsuit by Armenians who couldn’t decipher Avandia warnings April 19, 2018
A lower court will decide whether the plaintiffs, who speak and understand only Armenian, should have been aware of that information.
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Shire rejects latest Takeda offer; Greek parliament ends Novartis bribery probe April 19, 2018
The Greek parliament ended a probe into allegations that 10 senior politicians accepted millions of euros in bribes from Novartis.
In the throes of an opioid crisis, prescriptions fell dramatically last year April 19, 2018
The data suggest that the drumbeat of alarm expressed by a plethora of government officials and policymakers is starting to sway medical practice.
STAT Plus: U.S. spending on prescription drugs rose less than 1 percent last year April 19, 2018
Rebates and discounts mean that drug makers are realizing less revenue than the stated list prices for their medicines.
STAT Plus: Which drug makers are most vulnerable to a new cost-shifting maneuver? April 18, 2018
Over the past year, pharmacy benefit managers have deployed a new weapon against the widely used but controversial copay assistance programs that drug makers distribute to consumers. Clumsily called copay…
STAT Plus: Supreme Court weighs whether to review a whistleblower case against Gilead April 18, 2018
A long-running whistleblower suit accused the company of misleading regulators about contaminated ingredients used in various HIV medicines.
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Amgen migraine drug show promise; DEA moves to tighten opioid rules April 18, 2018
Colorado is angling to become the latest state to adopt drug pricing transparency legislation.