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Molecular

Akadeum Life Sciences announces the start of beta-stage testing of its Alerion cell separation system

May 2, 2024
The cell separation instrument takes one step closer to clinical manufacturing workflows as customers commence beta-stage testing.
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DNA/RNA

Circulating tumor DNA levels predict treatment outcomes for patients with gastroesophageal cancer treated with a novel immunotherapy combination

March 21, 2024
Patients with gastroesophageal cancer who have successfully completed the standard treatment of chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery unfortunately often see a resurgence of the...
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Genomics

Revvity introduces new workflow to accelerate newborn sequencing research

March 18, 2024
A “sample-to-answer” next generation newborn sequencing research workflow.
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DNA/RNA

‘Junk DNA’ no more: Johns Hopkins investigators develop method of identifying cancers from repeat elements of genetic code

March 14, 2024
New method called ARTEMIS uses machine learning to shed light on human genome “dark matter” involved in cancer and other diseases.
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Genomics

International Pathogen Surveillance Network launches catalytic grant fund for pathogen genomics

Feb. 26, 2024
More details on the IPSN catalytic grant fund can be found online.
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Molecular

FDA approves first cellular therapy to treat patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma

Feb. 19, 2024
The FDA granted the approval of Amtagvi to Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc.
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Molecular

Multiply Labs and Thermo Fisher Scientific expand partnership to automate cell expansion and separation in cell therapy manufacturing

Feb. 13, 2024
Automating Thermo Fisher’s GMP-ready instruments using Multiply Labs’ robotic technology helps reduce costs and accelerates timelines.
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Molecular

Destroying tumor cells with calcium

Feb. 8, 2024
Activating calcium channels leads to a deadly influx of calcium ions into tumor cells.
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DNA/RNA

RNA sequencing analysis may hold the key to more accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of pediatric B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Feb. 7, 2024
Pilot study by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and City of Hope proposes a promising global, clinically applicable genomic assay for the diagnosis and treatment of this heterogeneous...