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Genome-Wide In Vivo CNS Screening Identifies Genes That Modify CNS Neuronal Survival and mHTT Toxicity

Wertz, M., H., et al. | February 6, 2020

Unbiased in vivo genome-wide genetic screening is a powerful approach to elucidate new molecular mechanisms, but such screening…

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Cell Release during Perfusion Reflects Cold Ischemic Injury in Rat Livers

de Vries., R., J., et al. | February 6, 2020

The global shortage of donor organs has made it crucial to deeply understand and better…

sciencecityFebruary 6, 2020

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Pneumococcus Vaccines Designed Using Predictive Modeling Could Nearly Halve Disease Rates

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News | February 6, 2020

Studies by an international research team suggest that rates of disease caused by the bacterium Streptococcus…

sciencecityFebruary 6, 2020

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Math Models Add Up to Improved Cancer Immunotherapy

Mass General News | February 6, 2020

A merger of math and medicine may help to improve the efficacy of immunotherapies, potentially…

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Brain Links to Embryonic Immunity, Guiding Response of the “Troops” That Battle Infections

Tufts Now | February 6, 2020

Researchers led by biologists at Tufts University have discovered that the brains of developing embryos…

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Smart Insulin Patch Could Revolutionize Diabetes Treatments

BioSpace | February 6, 2020

A smart insulin device under development could revolutionize how glucose levels are monitored in diabetes patients and…

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New Research Sheds Light on Risk of Gluten Exposure in the Kitchen and Classroom

Boston Children's Hospital | February 5, 2020

Parents and teachers typically go to great lengths in the kitchen and in the classroom…

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Here’s How Two Local Biotechs Plan to Have a Coronavirus Vaccine within Just a Few Months

Boston Business Journal | February 5, 2020

It generally takes years for a biopharma company to develop, test and bring a drug…

sciencecityFebruary 5, 2020

MSFHR To Provide Match Funds On CIHR Patient-Oriented Research Grants

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Theratechnologies Signs Agreements With Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Steven Grinspoon

BioSpace | February 5, 2020

Theratechnologies Inc. (Theratechnologies) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce the…

sciencecityFebruary 5, 2020

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BIDMC’s Elliot Chaikof, MD, PhD, Surgeon-in-Chief, to Serve on New National Academy of Medicine Committee

BIDMC News | February 5, 2020

Elliot Chaikof, MD, PhD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair of Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center…

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