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Flow Cytometry Advancements Accelerate Drug Discovery
A specialist in flow cytometry, cell sorting and cellular biology, Dr. Richard Cuthbert shared his perspectives on the current and future applications of flow cytometry – and automated flow cytometry systems – in modern drug discovery.

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Human Stem Cell Study Reveals How Tau Fuels Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists from the University of Cologne identified the 1N4R tau isoform as a key contributor to neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer’s. They found that this tau variant increases vulnerability to amyloid beta and phosphorylated tau aggregates.

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Focused Ultrasound Therapy Improves Prostate Cancer Treatment
Researchers at Rice University and Vanderbilt University found that combining focused ultrasound (FUS) with TRAIL protein therapy significantly reduces prostate tumor size in lab models. The treatment enhances cancer cell death via Piezo1 activation.

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The Promise of Continuous Processing To Advance Biopharmaceutical Production
This article explores how switching to an automated continuous manufacturing process can improve product yields and quality, lower capital expenditures, reduce facility footprints and minimize waste, ultimately reducing the price tag of biologics.

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Failed Ovarian Cancer Treatment Could Turn into Lifesaver
UVA Cancer Center researchers have explained the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer by discovering how gut bacteria interfere with the treatment.

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Gut Microbiome Alters Brain Chemistry Through Sugar-Based Protein Changes
A new study reveals that gut bacteria influence brain protein modifications via glycosylation. Researchers identified over 150,000 glycosylated protein forms, uncovering how gut microbes alter neural functions.

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Addressing Widening Health Disparities With Inclusive Stem Cell Models
Racial disparities in mortality are increasing. This article explores how the production of DNA-edited ethnically diverse stem cell lines for disease research could improve global health equity.

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Organoids, Beyond the Hype
The HUMANOID Center at UC San Diego is pioneering organoid research aimed at improving the reliability and reproducibility of these models, ultimately increasing drug testing accuracy and revolutionizing biomedical science.

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Study Identifies New Strategy Against Treatment-Resistant Melanoma
New research has identified a promising strategy against treatment-resistant melanoma: inhibiting the S6K2 gene.
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