Scientists develop powerful technique to study the secrets of nanodomains
A team of UK scientists have harnessed an innovative new method to gain a greater understanding of signalling stations within living cells, called nanodomains.
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Ozempic approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Health Canada has approved Ozempic to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when metformin is not tolerated or contraindicated...
WMFTG unveils Flexicon PF7 tabletop peristaltic liquid filling machine
New from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) is the Flexicon PF7 peristaltic tabletop aseptic liquid filling machine optimised for operation in GMP regulated industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical and diagnostics...
Drug capsule may allow weekly HIV treatment
Replacing daily pills with a weekly regimen could help patients stick to their dosing schedule...
Upadacitinib receives breakthrough therapy designation for atopic dermatitis
Phase 3 clinical program for upadacitinib in atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, is planned to begin in the first half of 2018...
Propranolol delays tumour growth and increases survival when combined with immunotherapy
A common, inexpensive drug that is used to prevent heart attacks and lower blood pressure may also help melanoma patients live longer...
EMA accepts MAA for romosozumab in the treatment of osteoporosis
The EMA has accepted the Marketing Authorization Application for romosozumab in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at increased risk of fracture...
UK Life Sciences firms struggle in post-Brexit war for EU talent
Following the Brexit vote, the UK is already seeing problems in filling senior positions at life sciences companies, with their average “slate” of candidates falling from around 40% non-UK nationals to just 15% non-UK candidates on average...
VSASL imaging can detect placental perfusion abnormalities in foetal CHD
Powerful MRI technique shows blood flow complications before placenta damage is consolidated...
Skin patch offers solution to antibiotic resistance
A new type of skin patch that administers drugs directly into the bloodstream is being tested as a possible answer to the antibiotic resistance crisis...
Advances in PET settle debate over spread of key protein in Alzheimer’s
Advances in brain imaging have enabled scientists to show for the first time that a key protein which causes nerve cell death spreads throughout the brain in Alzheimer's disease...
Cardiff Met develops new cancer treatment
Cardiff Metropolitan University has been instrumental in the development of a new anti-cancer agent that has the potential to offer a valuable treatment option for cancer...
Promacta receives Breakthrough Therapy designation for SAA
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Promacta for use in combination with standard immunosuppressive therapy for severe aplastic anaemia...
Sperm-sorting device may improve IVF success
Women undergoing IVF may become pregnant with fewer treatment cycles thanks to a device that uses an obstacle course to select the fastest and healthiest sperm...
5-FU cream found to reduce the risk of squamous cell carcinoma
Clinical trial results provide evidence that using the generic skin cream fluorouacil 5 percent for two to four weeks may reduce the risk of SCC...
