Inactivating viruses from biopharmaceutical source materials can be achieved with detergents. However, the frequently used detergent Triton X-100 is ecotoxic and must be replaced with eco-friendly alternatives.
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The first CRISPR gene therapy to cure sickle-cell disease
In 2019, CRISPR gene-editing therapy was used for the first time to treat sickle cell disease.
Protein-Protected Metal Nanoclusters That Behave Like Natural Enzymes
Protein-protected metal nanoclusters have excellent biocompatibility and have received considerable attention as a luminescent probe in a number of fields such as biosensing, bioimaging, and imaging-guided therapy.
Volumetric bioprinting: The new paradigm in regenerative medicine
“This work opens new avenues for material scientists and biologists to mimic in the lab the structure of living tissues and to upscale the production of engineered constructs.” ~ Dr. Riccardo Levato and Prof. Chris Moser.
Pharmacist-Led Interventions May Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Pharmacists‐led interventions can significantly reduce medical risk factors, supporting the involvement of pharmacists as healthcare providers in managing patients with hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidaemia.
Study Reveals Hepatitis A Originated in Insects
Unraveling the mystery of viral evolution, scientists discover a similarity between hepatitis A and the Triatoma virus that infects blood-sucking kissing bugs.
Beyond gene editing: A new role for CRISPR
A new use for the revolutionary gene-splicing tool. This new “Electrochemical CRISPR” can quickly and accurately identify viral biomarkers for a range of diseases, including HPV and Parvovirus.
Engineering RNA Binding Proteins to Improve Human Health
Somewhere in a jumble of protein building blocks may lie the key to unlocking the next generation of therapeutics to improve human health.
Treating Cancer Using Lessons from NASA
The ways astronauts prep for spaceflight could benefit cancer patients, researchers say.
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Engineering Natural Killer Cells for Cancer Immunotherapy [Video]
Researchers engineer natural killer cells to specifically target cancer cells.
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