The Science Advisory Board

President Biden launches $50M initiative to improve cancer outcomes in low-income areas

The Biden-Harris administration on Monday awarded $50 million to launch the Persistent Poverty Initiativ...

3D cellular models identify potential drug target for preventing Alzheimer’s

A 3D cellular model has shown that mutations affec...

Gene mutations linked to drug-resistant liver cancer

Certain gene mutations could serve as markers to hel...

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder adapted from CAR-T therapy in study

Evidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggest...

FDA approves first gene therapy for treatment of certain patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursda...

Cancer & Disease Research

Stem cell-derived islet cell therapy shows promise for individuals with type 1 diabetes
June 26, 2023 -- An ongoing clinical trial for patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) demonstrated the potential of stem cell-derived islet cell therapy, called VX-880, as a future treatment option for patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the American Diabetes Association (ADA) said on Friday. Read More

Drug Discovery & Development

Genomics AI firm Genomenon acquires Boston Genetics
June 27, 2023 -- Genomenon on Tuesday said that it has acquired the genomics interpretation and curation firm Boston Genetics. Read More

Asep gets Canadian grant for development of peptide-based drug delivery vehicle
June 26, 2023 -- Asep Medical announced Friday that it has been awarded a grant by the NanoMedicines Innovation Network (NMIN) to develop a nanoparticle-formulated peptide solution as a drug delivery vehicle for treating chronic sinus infections caused by biofilms. Read More

Proteomics

Biotech firm AltPep closes $53M Series B financing round
June 23, 2023 -- AltPep, a biotech firm developing early detection tests and disease-modifying treatments for amyloid diseases, on Friday announced the closing of a $52.9 million Series B financing round. Read More