October « 2016 « Science and Enterprise

Therapeutic Food-Triggered Gut Microbes in Development

By Alan, on October 13th, 2016%

A biologist at Rice University in Houston is developing synthetic intestinal microbe circuits that respond to food to release therapeutic proteins. . . . → Read More: Therapeutic Food-Triggered Gut Microbes in Development

Yom Kippur 5777

By Alan, on October 12th, 2016%

We’ll be observing Yom Kippur today, the day of atonement and holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Regular posting will resume tomorrow. . . . → Read More: Yom Kippur 5777

Worms-On-A-Chip Drug Screening System Designed

By Alan, on October 11th, 2016%

A system using live roundworms on a microfluidics chip and high-speed image analysis can quickly and simultaneously screen nearly 100 drug compounds. . . . → Read More: Worms-On-A-Chip Drug Screening System Designed

Trial Shows Ovarian Cancer Drug Safety, Therapy Potential

By Alan, on October 10th, 2016%

A clinical trial shows an experimental therapy addressing a common cancer-causing mutation is safe, with early indications of its efficacy against ovarian cancer. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Ovarian Cancer Drug Safety, Therapy Potential

Breast Cancer Drug Costs Vary Among Insured Patients

By Alan, on October 10th, 2016%

Women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer can face widely different costs for their treatments, regardless of effectiveness, even if they have health insurance. . . . → Read More: Breast Cancer Drug Costs Vary Among Insured Patients

Funds Provided for Developing RNA-Based Zika Vaccine

By Alan, on October 7th, 2016%

Researchers from Infectious Disease Research Institute, or Idri, are receiving funding from National Institutes of Health to develop a new type of vaccine for the Zika virus. . . . → Read More: Funds Provided for Developing RNA-Based Zika Vaccine

Grant Funding Study of Gut Microbe Protection Drug

By Alan, on October 6th, 2016%

A biotechnology company developing drugs that protect the natural microbial balance in the gastrointestinal tract is receiving funds to learn how its drugs affect antibiotic resistance. . . . → Read More: Grant Funding Study of Gut Microbe Protection Drug

Adverse Effects Reports in Cancer Trials Seen Lacking

By Alan, on October 6th, 2016%

A review of clinical trials testing targeted treatments or immunotherapies for cancer show most of the studies got low scores on a standard scale for reporting adverse side effects. . . . → Read More: Adverse Effects Reports in Cancer Trials Seen Lacking

Fuel Cell Vehicles Reach Market, Seek Critical Mass

By Alan, on October 5th, 2016%

As the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicles go on sale, a group of companies and government agencies are seeking ways to encourage sales to help meet national goals for reducing greenhouse gases. . . . → Read More: Fuel Cell Vehicles Reach Market, Seek Critical Mass

Vaccine Stops Livestock Infections Without Antibiotics

By Alan, on October 5th, 2016%

A veterinary medical team at Kansas State University developed a vaccine that protects livestock against dangerous liver and skin infections without antibiotics. . . . → Read More: Vaccine Stops Livestock Infections Without Antibiotics

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