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NHS England Rolls Out Rapid Brain Tumor Test, Slashing Diagnosis Time from Eight Weeks to Two Hours
A new rapid test developed by the University of Nottingham allows brain tumor genetic profiling during surgery, reducing diagnosis wait times from eig...

Mass General Brigham Cardiologist Emily S. Lau to Receive 2026 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red Award for Landmark Pregnancy Heart Study
The American Heart Association will honor Dr. Emily S. Lau with the 2026 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red Award for her study revealing a sharp...

Lower Cognitive Scores in 60s Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Swedish Study Finds
A Swedish study of nearly 5,000 adults suggests that lower cognitive test scores in the 60s may predict higher future stroke risk, highlighting the im...

Creative Biolabs Expands Antibody Portfolio for HIV and HTLV Research
Creative Biolabs has broadened its specialized antibody offerings against HIV-1, HIV-2, and HTLV-1 proteins, providing researchers with new tools to s...

Preclinical Study Validates Engineered Suppressor tRNAs for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Tevard Biosciences and collaborators published preclinical research in Science Advances showing that engineered suppressor tRNA gene therapy restored ...

Laser Therapy Emerges as Promising Brain Cancer Treatment Option
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have advanced laser therapy for brain cancer, offering a less invasive alternative to surgery ...

Quantum BioPharma Receives FDA Clearance for Phase 2 Trial of First-in-Class MS Drug Candidate
Quantum BioPharma's FDA clearance for a phase 2 trial of Lucid-MS, a drug targeting myelin repair, marks a potential breakthrough in multiple sclerosi...

Timing of Brain Metastasis Predicts Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients, Study Finds
A study of over 5,600 colorectal cancer patients reveals that the timing of brain metastasis development significantly impacts survival, underscoring ...

Study Links Thymus Radiation Exposure to Worse Lung Cancer Outcomes
New research from Mass General Brigham finds that unintentional radiation to the thymus during lung cancer treatment is associated with poorer patient...

Oragenics Advances Concussion Trial, Addresses FDA and NYSE American Compliance
Oragenics provides updates on its Phase IIa concussion trial, FDA regulatory pathway, and NYSE American listing status, highlighting progress and chal...

New Comprehensive Review Offers Framework for Surgical Decisions in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
A comprehensive review in the World Journal of Pediatric Surgery synthesizes current evidence on surgical management of necrotizing enterocolitis, emp...

Study Reveals Key Role of Underappreciated Immune Cells in Cancer Defense
Researchers at the University of Manchester have discovered that a subset of immune cells, previously overlooked, is crucial for initiating and sustai...

NeOnc Technologies Gains Ground with Positive NEO100 Phase 2a Data and Regulatory Progress
NeOnc Technologies reports strong Phase 2a results for NEO100 and FDA alignment for NEO212, advancing both programs toward registrational development.

VolitionRx Unveils Peer-Reviewed Capture-Seq Technology for Ultra-Pure ctDNA Analysis
VolitionRx's new Capture-Seq technology, published in a peer-reviewed study, achieves over 99% pure circulating tumor DNA, potentially transforming ca...

Biotech Labz Supply Expands Catalog with 11 Documented Research Peptides
Biotech Labz Supply Inc has expanded its online catalog to include 11 high-purity research peptides, each supplied with batch-specific COA documentati...

VERAXA Biotech Appoints Dr. Christoph Erkel as CSO to Lead BiTAC® Cancer Therapy Platform
VERAXA Biotech has promoted Dr. Christoph Erkel to Chief Scientific Officer as it advances its proprietary BiTAC® technology platform toward clinical ...

Experimental Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Aggressive Pediatric Brain Cancer
Research published in Nature Medicine indicates that experimental immunotherapy may offer new hope for patients with deadly pediatric brain and spinal...

iOrganBio Appoints Stem Cell Expert Lee L. Rubin to Scientific Advisory Board
iOrganBio expands its Scientific Advisory Board with Lee L. Rubin, Ph.D., a leading authority in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, to advan...

Dietary Fat Balance May Influence Immune Function Through Ferroptosis, Study Finds
A new study reveals that the ratio of polyunsaturated to monounsaturated fats in the diet can alter immune cell membrane composition, affecting suscep...

Quantum BioPharma Reaches Halfway Point in MS Imaging Study, Early Data Shows Promise
Quantum BioPharma announced that its pilot imaging study for multiple sclerosis has enrolled half its patients and preliminary data shows a meaningful...

Gut Microbiome Implicated as Key Driver in Biliary Atresia Progression, Review Finds
A comprehensive review published in the World Journal of Pediatric Surgery reveals that gut microbiome dysbiosis, characterized by harmful bacterial o...

Regentis Biomaterials Receives Japan Patent Allowance for GelrinC Manufacturing Technology
Regentis Biomaterials received a Japan patent allowance for its organic solvent-free manufacturing process for GelrinC, strengthening its IP portfolio...

Gut Microbiome Metabolites Linked to Improved Immunotherapy Response, Study Finds
A new study reveals that metabolites from gut bacteria may enhance cancer immunotherapy effectiveness, offering potential biomarkers and therapeutic t...

NanoViricides Receives Ethics Approval for Phase II Ebola Trial in DRC
NanoViricides announced National Ethics Committee approval in the DRC for a Phase II trial of its oral NV-387 gummies against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, o...

Thyroid Hormone T3 Shows Promise in Preventing Pediatric Brain Tumor Recurrence
A research team has found that the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3), when combined with standard chemotherapy, may prevent recurrence of pediatri...

Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Calcium Buildup in Heart Valves, Study Finds
New research presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026 suggests that bacteria from gum dise...

Exploring the Mechanisms Behind Treatment Resistance in Cancer
Treatment resistance remains a major obstacle in cancer therapy, and researchers are investigating underlying mechanisms to develop new strategies suc...

Global Study Links Alcohol and Smoking to Both Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation in Older Women
A new global analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association finds that alcohol use and smoking are shared modifiable risk factors...

Bradley A. Maron, M.D., FAHA, Appointed New Editor-in-Chief of Circulation
The American Heart Association has named pulmonary hypertension expert Bradley A. Maron as the new editor-in-chief of its flagship journal Circulation...

New Clinical Pathway Aims to Accelerate Biliary Atresia Diagnosis in Newborns
A streamlined diagnostic strategy combining bilirubin testing and feeding ultrasound could help clinicians detect biliary atresia earlier, potentially...

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Drive Organ Damage After Blood Flow Restoration, Review Finds
A new review reveals that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a central role in ischaemia–reperfusion injury across multiple organs, offering p...

Amerigo Scientific Launches High-Purity iPSC-Derived Cells to Boost Biomedical Research and Cell Therapy Development
Amerigo Scientific introduces premium-quality iPSC-derived cells and engineered reporter lines, offering reliable tools for disease modeling, drug scr...

Ace Therapeutics Launches Comprehensive Preclinical Analgesic Drug Development Platform
Ace Therapeutics announces a full-spectrum preclinical pain research platform offering end-to-end services for analgesic drug development, including d...

American Heart Association Funds $3.4 Million in Cardiac Arrest Research Grants
The American Heart Association is providing $3.4 million in grants to two research teams in New York and Oregon to improve cardiac arrest prediction, ...

Immune Biomarkers May Predict Bladder Cancer Therapy Response, Northwestern Study Finds
Northwestern Medicine researchers have identified immune system markers that could help predict which bladder cancer patients will respond to BCG ther...

American Heart Association Launches Primary Care Perspectives Platform to Address Heart Failure Risk
The American Heart Association's new platform, supported by Bayer, provides primary care professionals with education and tools to identify cardiovasc...

Synthetic Cooling Agents in E-Cigarettes Linked to Irregular Heartbeats in New Study
A new study published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology found that synthetic cooling ingredients added to e-cigarettes caused abnormal ...

New Book Challenges Conventional Thinking About Dementia Care, Offers Vision for More Good Days
Mark L. Fox's 'The Memory Room' presents evidence from MIT research and a Phase 1 study showing that non-invasive 40 Hz gamma stimulation may help ind...

Study Links Traumatic Brain Injury to Higher Brain Cancer Mortality
A Mass General Brigham study found that individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury have a higher risk of dying from brain cancer, prompting ...

National ALS Registry Seeks Participants to Advance Research During ALS Awareness Month
The U.S. National ALS Registry is calling on individuals with ALS to enroll and complete risk factor surveys to help researchers better understand the...

Wellness Index Report Names Nefense a Leader in Nasal Health Innovation
A new feature from Wellness Index Report highlights Nefense's hypochlorous acid and xylitol-based nasal products as science-backed, drug-free alternat...

New Guideline Reframes Weight as Key Driver of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
The first-ever clinical guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, issued by the American Heart Association and the American Colleg...

Austin Surgeon’s Study Links Breast Implant Biofilms to Chronic Inflammation and BII Symptoms
A 2024 peer-reviewed study by Dr. Robert Whitfield published in MDPI’s Microorganisms journal identifies bacterial biofilms on breast implants as a ke...

TransCode Therapeutics to Host R&D Webcast Highlighting Phase 2a Trial for Colorectal Cancer
TransCode Therapeutics announced its first live virtual R&D webcast on June 18, 2026, to provide updates on its Phase 2a trial of TTX-MC138 in colorec...

TransCode Therapeutics Reports Positive Phase 1a Results for TTX-MC138, Advances to Phase 2a
TransCode Therapeutics announced that its Phase 1a trial of TTX-MC138 met safety endpoints with no dose-limiting toxicities, showing durable disease s...

American Heart Association Launches First Heart Transplant Research Network to Address Care Gaps
The American Heart Association announced a groundbreaking initiative to create a national heart transplant research network involving 15 centers, aimi...
