UCSF Scientists Use Human Stem Cells to Generate Immune System in Mice
Friday, May 17, 2013
Raising hopes for cell-based therapies, UC San Francisco researchers have created the first functioning human thymus tissue from embryonic stem cells in the laboratory.
ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Announces Issuance of Key Patent for Cancer Vaccine Target
Friday, May 17, 2013
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent covering methods of use of interleukin 13-receptor alpha 2 protein (IL-13Ra2) in cancer immunotherapy.
Hormone May Help Treat Diabetes
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Betatrophin prompts cells in the pancreas to multiply and produce more insulin.
Newly Described Type of Immune Cell and T Cells Share Similar Path to Maturity
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Better understanding of cells' development has implications in study of inflammatory diseases.
Women’s Immune Systems Remain Younger for Longer
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The slower decline in a woman’s immune system may contribute to women living longer than men.
New Roche Award for Antibody-based Cancer Therapy Research
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Researchers from academia throughout Europe are invited to participate.
Tumor-Activated Protein Promotes Cancer Spread
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Researchers report that cancers physically alter cells in the lymphatic system to promote the spread of disease.
Cobra Biologics and Vaccibody Sign Agreement to Manufacture DNA Vaccine
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Companies announce agreement to manufacture Vaccibody’s lead DNA vaccine candidate against HPV-induced malignancies.
MorphoSys Initiates Phase 2 Study of MOR208 in NHL
Monday, May 13, 2013
Company has dosed the first patient in Phase 2 clinical trial of anti-CD19 antibody.
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