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Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise in Glioblastoma Trial, Signaling Renewed Hope After Decades of Stagnation
A new experimental vaccine has extended survival in glioblastoma patients, particularly those under 65, offering a potential breakthrough in a field t...

SPRED2 Loss Drives Liver Cancer Stemness Through Newly Mapped p53/miR-506-3p/KLF4 Axis
A newly identified tumor-suppressive circuit linking SPRED2, p53, miR-506-3p, and KLF4 could offer fresh therapeutic targets for hepatocellular carcin...

Skull's Hidden Lymphatic Role Could Revolutionize Brain Disease Treatment
New research reveals lymph-node-like structures in the skull's bone marrow, suggesting a local immune defense for the brain that could lead to innovat...

NHS Rapid Brain Tumor Test Slashes Diagnosis Time, Boosting Biotech Treatment Prospects
NHS England's new rapid test that identifies a brain tumor's genetic makeup in about two hours instead of eight weeks could accelerate treatment decis...

Mass General Brigham Cardiologist Emily S. Lau to Receive 2026 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red Award for Study on Rising Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy
Dr. Emily S. Lau will receive the American Heart Association's 2026 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red Award for her study documenting a sevenfol...

Lower Cognitive Test Scores in 60s Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
A Swedish study finds that lower cognitive test scores among adults in their 60s are associated with a significantly higher risk of future stroke, sug...

Creative Biolabs Expands Antibody Portfolio Targeting HIV-1, HIV-2, and HTLV-1
Creative Biolabs has broadened its specialized antibody offering for human retrovirus research, providing new tools to study viral proteins, immune re...

Engineered Suppressor tRNAs Show Promise as Universal Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Preclinical research published in Science Advances demonstrates that engineered suppressor tRNAs can restore full-length dystrophin and improve muscle...

Laser Therapy Emerges as Promising Brain Cancer Treatment, Offering Alternative to Open Surgery
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have advanced laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) as a less invasive brain cancer treatm...

Quantum BioPharma's Lucid-MS Gets FDA Clearance for Phase 2 Trial: A Potential First in MS Treatment
Quantum BioPharma's FDA clearance to test Lucid-MS in phase 2 trials marks a historic step toward a therapy that could repair myelin, addressing an un...

Timing of Brain Metastasis Predicts Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients
A large study reveals that the timing of brain metastasis development significantly impacts survival in colorectal cancer patients, underscoring the n...

Thymus Protection During Lung Cancer Radiation May Improve Survival
New research from Mass General Brigham links unintended thymus radiation during lung cancer treatment to worse outcomes, suggesting that protecting th...

Oragenics Advances Concussion Treatment Trial, Reports FDA Feedback and NYSE American Compliance Status
Oragenics provides updates on its Phase IIa trial for ONP-002, FDA interactions, and NYSE American listing compliance, highlighting progress and chall...

Rethinking Surgery for Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Fragile Newborns
A comprehensive review in World Journal of Pediatric Surgery synthesizes current operative strategies for necrotizing enterocolitis, emphasizing bowel...

Immune Cells Previously Overlooked Prove Critical in Sustained Cancer Fight
A study from the University of Manchester reveals that a previously underappreciated group of immune cells is essential for mobilizing and sustaining ...

NeOnc's NEO100 Phase 2a Data and Regulatory Progress Signal New Era in Brain Cancer Treatment
NeOnc Technologies' NEO100 shows promising Phase 2a results, with significant survival benefits and regulatory momentum, positioning the company for p...

VolitionRx Publishes Peer-Reviewed Study on Novel Capture-Seq Liquid Biopsy Technology
VolitionRx's new Capture-Seq technology, described in a peer-reviewed paper, isolates over 99% pure ctDNA, potentially enabling earlier cancer detecti...

Biotech Labz Supply Expands Research Peptide Catalog with Batch-Specific COA Documentation
Biotech Labz Supply Inc now offers 11 documented research peptides, including BPC-157 and Tesamorelin, to qualified researchers, emphasizing batch-spe...

VERAXA Biotech Appoints Dr. Christoph Erkel as CSO to Advance BiTAC® Platform
VERAXA Biotech has appointed Dr. Christoph Erkel as Chief Scientific Officer to lead scientific strategy for its proprietary BiTAC® cancer therapy pla...

Experimental Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Pediatric Brain Cancer
Research in Nature Medicine indicates experimental immunotherapy may improve outcomes for children with aggressive brain and spinal cord tumors, while...

iOrganBio Appoints Lee L. Rubin, Ph.D. to Scientific Advisory Board, Strengthening Neurological Disease Focus
iOrganBio expands its Scientific Advisory Board with stem cell and neuroscience expert Lee L. Rubin, Ph.D., aiming to enhance its CellForge platform f...

Dietary Fat Balance Could Influence Immune System Function, Study Finds
A new study reveals that the ratio of polyunsaturated to monounsaturated fats may affect immune cell membrane composition and susceptibility to ferrop...

Quantum BioPharma Hits Key Study Milestone as Early MS Imaging Data Shows Promising Signal
Quantum BioPharma announced that its imaging study for multiple sclerosis has reached halfway patient enrollment, with preliminary data showing encour...

Gut microbiome emerges as key player in biliary atresia — could targeting bacteria improve outcomes for infants?
A new review reveals that gut microbiome imbalances are linked to poor outcomes in infants with biliary atresia, suggesting that microbiome-modulating...

Regentis Biomaterials Receives Japan Patent Allowance for GelrinC Manufacturing Technology
Regentis Biomaterials announced Japan patent allowance for its GelrinC manufacturing technology, strengthening its IP portfolio and position in the gr...

Gut Microbiome Metabolites Linked to Improved Cancer Immunotherapy Response
New research identifies gut microbial metabolites that enhance cancer immunotherapy efficacy, offering potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets to...

NanoViricides Receives Ethics Approval for Phase II Ebola Trial in DRC
NanoViricides gains ethics committee approval in the DRC for a Phase II trial of NV-387 oral gummies against ebolavirus, potentially offering the firs...

Widely Prescribed Thyroid Hormone Could Prevent Pediatric Brain Tumor Recurrence
Research shows that adding the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3) to standard chemotherapy may prevent pediatric brain tumor recurrence, offering a...

Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Calcium Buildup in Heart Valves, Study Finds
A new study presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026 suggests that bacteria from gum disea...

Understanding Treatment Resistance in Cancer: Mechanisms and Emerging Solutions
The article explores the mechanisms behind treatment resistance in cancer, highlighting the work of companies like Calidi Biotherapeutics in developin...

Alcohol Use and Smoking Linked to Both Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation in Women Over 55, Global Study Finds
A new analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that alcohol use and smoking are shared modifiable risk factors for ...

Bradley A. Maron, M.D., FAHA, Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Circulation, Signaling New Directions in Cardiovascular Publishing
The American Heart Association appoints pulmonary hypertension expert Bradley A. Maron as editor-in-chief of Circulation, introducing innovations like...

New Clinical Pathway Aims to Accelerate Biliary Atresia Diagnosis in Newborns
A streamlined diagnostic strategy combining bilirubin testing and feeding ultrasound could help identify biliary atresia earlier, improving treatment ...

Immune webs shape reperfusion injury: Review highlights NETs as key drivers and therapeutic targets
A new review reveals that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a central role in ischemia-reperfusion injury across multiple organs, offering po...

Ace Therapeutics Unveils Comprehensive Preclinical Pain Research Platform for Analgesic Drug Development
Ace Therapeutics announces a full-spectrum preclinical analgesic drug development service with diverse in vivo pain models and integrated research cap...

Amerigo Scientific Launches High-Purity iPSC-Derived Cells to Accelerate Biomedical Research and Cell Therapy Development
Amerigo Scientific releases premium iPSC-derived cells and engineered reporter lines, providing robust tools for disease modeling, drug screening, and...

American Heart Association Funds $3.4 Million in Grants for Cardiac Arrest Research Teams in New York and Oregon
The American Heart Association is funding two multidisciplinary research teams with $3.4 million to improve cardiac arrest prediction, treatment, and ...

Immune Biomarkers May Predict Bladder Cancer Therapy Response
Northwestern Medicine researchers have identified immune system markers that could predict which patients will respond to BCG therapy for bladder canc...

New Study Links Traumatic Brain Injury to Higher Brain Cancer Mortality Risk
A Mass General Brigham study reveals that individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury face a higher risk of dying from brain cancer, undersco...

American Heart Association Launches Heart Transplant Research Network to Address Care Gaps
The American Heart Association announces a groundbreaking research network involving 15 centers to transform heart transplant care through unified dat...

Graphene Quantum Dots Show Promise in Targeting Parkinson's-Related Protein Clumping
Graphene quantum dots can prevent the aggregation of α-synuclein protein, a hallmark of Parkinson's disease, offering a potential new therapeutic stra...

Vitamin D Supplementation Enhances Chemotherapy Outcomes in Breast Cancer Patients, Study Finds
A clinical trial in Brazil shows that daily vitamin D supplements improve chemotherapy effectiveness in women with breast cancer, offering a low-cost,...

Lexaria Extends Material Transfer Agreement with Pharmaceutical Company for GLP-1 Drug Delivery Technology Evaluation
Lexaria Bioscience has extended its Material Transfer Agreement with an undisclosed pharmaceutical company through December 2026 to evaluate its Dehyd...

American Heart Association Honors Legacy of Pioneering Cardiologist Eugene Braunwald
The American Heart Association mourns the passing of Dr. Eugene Braunwald, the father of modern cardiology, whose seven-decade career reshaped cardiov...

Researchers Awarded $15 Million to Study Heart Valve Disease in New AHA-Funded Network
The American Heart Association funds a $15 million research network across three centers to improve early detection and treatment of heart valve disea...

Scientific American Report Links Blood-Brain Barrier Leak to CTE, Bolstering Case for Sigyn Therapeutics' CardioDialysis
New research showing persistent blood-brain barrier disruption in retired contact-sports athletes supports the potential of Sigyn Therapeutics' Cardio...

