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#news #biotech Scientists discover dynamic trimolecular G-quadruplex

BioTech 365

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: Scientists discover dynamic trimolecular G-quadruplex.As

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Shining a light on the role of the genome’s ‘dark matter’ in cancer development

Scienmag

Singapore scientists uncover potential role of long non-coding RNAs in pancreatic cancer Credit: From Figure 4 in Liu, S., Wnt-regulated lncRNA discovery enhanced by in vivo identification and CRISPRi functional validation. Harmston, N., Glaser, T.L. Genome Med 12, 89 (2020). Genome Med 12, 89 (2020).

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News from AACR 2024: Sunday’s highlights

Drug Discovery World

The American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting launched on Sunday 7 April in San Diego with an Opening Plenary Session showcasing cutting-edge technological advances opening new frontiers in cancer science.

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FDA-approved drug sensitises brain cancer cells to radiotherapy

Drug Discovery World

Scientists from Korea and the US have unveiled the mechanism of radioresistance in GBM cells, identifying therapeutic targets to overcome radioresistance. Researchers have discovered a clinical drug that sensitises glioblastoma (GBM) cells to radiotherapy and could replace the current standard of care.

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Beam makes USD 120M bet; GRAIL and Quest announce the collaboration; Brain organoids mimic infant’s brains; Improvement in T cells to kill cancer

Delveinsight

The gene-editing technologies, which have reached the clinic, CRISPR, zinc finger nucleases, and TALENs, make their edits by nicking DNA at the target site. Electroporation is used for ex vivo delivery of therapies to blood and immune cells. Beam employs three approaches to deliver its genetic medicines to cells.

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Q&A with Mark Garner: The golden age of cancer research  

Drug Discovery World

A fulfilling part of my job is meeting the scientists, companies, and institutions at the forefront of ground-breaking research that are advancing patient health outcomes. Mark Garner, PhD., RA: Please can you tell us a bit more about your role at Agilent? MG: I am responsible for Agilent’s cancer segment.

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Transitioning Between Academia and Industry: Advice from Leading Scientists That Made the Switch

XTalks

Leaving academia for industry is a route that academic scientists and professors did not traditionally pursue in the past due to perceived differences in skillsets, experiences and even associated stigmas. WeiQi Lin, MD, PhD, executive vice president of research & development and principal scientist, DURECT Corporation.