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Biologic therapy shown to reduce steroid use in 92% of severe asthmatics

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Researchers found that severe asthmatics were able to reduce their dose of inhaled steroids after receiving a biologic therapy

A new study has found that using biologic therapy to reduce lung inflammation enabled 92% of people with severe asthma to reduce their dose of daily inhaled steroid without exacerbating their symptoms. The findings may mean that severe asthmatics can minimize the risk of adverse effects associated with long-term steroid use.

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Overactive inflammation in the brain linked to increased suicide risk

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A first-of-its-kind study has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protective mechanisms in the brain as potential contributors to suicide risk. The findings could lead to the use of anti-inflammatory medications as a way of reducing… Continue reading Overactive inflammation in the brain linked to increased suicide risk→

Solid-state system enables fridge-free storage of biological materials

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Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method of storing and handling valuable biological materials that removes the limitations of refrigerated storage. The novel method has potential applications in healthcare and scientific research.Continue Re… Continue reading Solid-state system enables fridge-free storage of biological materials→

Needle-free vaccines one step closer as huge production plant opens

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More than a decade in research and development, a state-of-the-art needle-free vaccine is imminent for commercial use as biotechnology company Vaxxas cuts the ribbon on a massive production plant and business headquarters in Brisbane, Australia.Continu… Continue reading Needle-free vaccines one step closer as huge production plant opens→

AI could be the secret weapon in preventing the next global pandemic

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Back in 2016, four years before a pandemic saw the world grind to a halt, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was sounding the alarm on zoonotic diseases, identifying them as a key emerging issue of global concern.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading AI could be the secret weapon in preventing the next global pandemic→

The world’s toughest animal could one day help save your life

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They’ve been fired from a gas gun to test their candidacy for panspermia, are believed to have survived the Beresheet lunar probe’s crash-landing on the Moon, can live without water, withstand radiation, survive being frozen and are expected to be one … Continue reading The world’s toughest animal could one day help save your life→

“Sleeping Beauty” tardigrades found to stop aging when frozen

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Tardigrades are infamous for their ability to withstand all kinds of extreme environments, and scientists continue to unearth fascinating insights into these incredible survival skills. A new study has delved into their ability to endure freezing tempe… Continue reading “Sleeping Beauty” tardigrades found to stop aging when frozen→

Double-barrelled needle designed for quick injections of viscous drugs

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Derived from living organisms, biologic drugs show a lot of promise, particularly because they can be personalized to the unique needs of individual patients. They’re often difficult to inject through the skin, though, which is where a new hypodermic n… Continue reading Double-barrelled needle designed for quick injections of viscous drugs→