Biomedical news
Development of sperm cells from primate stem cells
With global male infertility rates continuing to rise today, a new study in spermatogonial stem cell research led by researchers at the University of Georgia has created hope for future clinical treatment.
Omicron strain Covid antigen rapid test: Is nasal swab enough?
The fast-spreading Omicron variant has increased our reliance on rapid at-home antigen tests to tell us whether we have COVID-19. But should we swab our throats as well as our noses?
Research shows the flu vaccine helps protect against the severe effects of COVID-19
In a newly published study, physician-scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have shown that the flu vaccine can provide important protection against COVID-19.
Drug-like molecules point to new strategies for cancer treatment
A decade ago, genome sequencing revealed a big surprise: about 50% of human cancers are linked to mutations in so-called epigenetic regulators, which control the activity of of genes.
The drug combination helps children with acute promyelocytic leukemia avoid conventional chemotherapy
A clinical trial found that the combination of all-trans retinoic acid, which is a metabolite of vitamin A, and arsenic trioxide was highly effective in children with high-risk acute promyelocytic leukemia and standard, or APL.
Delta plus AY.4.2 variant and the level of risk of COVID disease spread
Corona virus is a large family of viruses that includes many strains of viruses that affect the respiratory system of mammals, including humans.
FDA approves Byooviz
September 17, 2021 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of Byooviz (ranibizumab-nuna) as the first biosimilar of Lcentis (ranibizumab).
