Cell Biology
Blocking some T cells may unleash full power of immune system against cancer
Researchers have identified a way to restrict regulatory T-cell activity in tumor cells, which in turn can unleash other immune cells to attack tumors in cancer patients. The research is being published in the August 3 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Read More
Cytiva, Pall to invest $1.5B in biomanufacturing over next 2 years
Cytiva and Pall, both Danaher companies, will make major investments in manufacturing capacity and services at 13 sites around the globe supporting life science customers, totaling $1.5 billion over two years. Read More
Bio-Techne launches multiplex spatial genomics assay
Bio-Techne has expanded its RNAscope in situ hybridization technology portfolio with the release of the new RNAscope HiPlex V2 assay for formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded and fixed and frozen samples for up to 12 targets. Read More
Cells sense repetitive mechanical forces through 'molecular clutch'
A phenomenon known as a "molecular clutch" allows cells in the body to detect the constant mechanical forces they experience, yet the mechanisms for this phenomenon are poorly understood. Now, in a study published recently in Nature Communications, researchers have shown that the frequency of forces can significantly alter the effect on cells. Read More
Researchers fight drug-resistant bacteria with antibiotic 'Trojan horse'
In the latest chapter of the arms race between scientists and drug-resistant bacteria, scientists have devised an antibiotic-filled "Trojan horse" that penetrates deep into the patient's target tissues before unleashing an antibiotic payload on unsuspecting bacterial invaders. The methodology was described July 19 in eLife. Read More
Cellular programming spurs next-generation cell therapies
Cellular reprogramming of ex vivo cells may offer improvements on first-generation adoptive cell therapies, which have experienced limited clinical success due to complex manufacturing, potential patient rejection, and availability of clinical cell types. Further, in vivo reprogramming may expand on this concept by eliminating the need for manufacture and the risk of immune rejection. Read More
AI drug development startups raised $2.1B in 1st half of 2021
The market for artificial intelligence (AI) in drug development and discovery has been red-hot in recent years. The potential impact that AI can offer to human health and pharmaceutical development has grown in concert with the enabling technologies in computer processing and digitization, as well as new breakthroughs in machine-learning research. Ulrik Kristensen, PhD, of Emersion Insights offers a perspective. Read More
5 ways to improve the biomanufacturing workforce in regenerative medicine
A national survey of regenerative medicine biomanufacturing has revealed gaps in the training of skilled technical workers. The group behind the survey has proposed five steps to improve workforce quality and recently published its recommendations in Stem Cells Translational Medicine. Read More
Cellares, Poseida partner on cell therapy manufacturing
Poseida Therapeutics has joined Cellares' Early Access Partnership Program to accelerate cell therapy manufacturing. The collaboration is expected to provide insight into CAR T workflows as well as other technologies. Read More
Strateos launches hybrid SmartLab software platform
Strateos has launched SmartLab, a modular cloud-based software platform designed to assist life science research organizations in connecting onsite research and development labs with remote-controlled facilities. Read More
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