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Lots of interesting biotech news from Asia, Europe and elsewhere was reported this week. From tapeworms to using a breathalyzer test in lung cancer diagnostics, the global biotech industry is exploding with ideas.
As pharma companies struggle with developing a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers continue to find evidence that links the dreaded form of dementia to other medical and health issues. The latest news suggests a potential link between Alzheimer’s and menopause.
Four patients with spinal cord injuries will receive nerve cells made from induce pluripotent stem cells in hopes of regaining sensation and mobility lost as a result of the injury.
For millions of people across the globe, cholesterol has become a significant health issue. It also turns out that cholesterol can be a problem for some cancer cells.
As the country continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, researchers have developed a new test that can measure pain biomarkers in the blood. The test is believed to provide doctors with an objective understanding of how much pain a patient could actually be experiencing.
“This is Medidata’s first office in Boston, and the company is excited for the opportunity over the next several years to tap into the amazing life sciences and technology skills that Boston can offer,” said Medidata’s chief people officer.
Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) today announced a five-year value-based health care partnership intended to transform and improve care for patients in South Carolina.
There are plenty of great scientific research stories out this week. Here’s a look at just a few of them.
Across parts of Europe, Asia and the rest of the globe, pharma and biotech companies have made strides and deals to advance their pipelines and technologies this week.
Dr. Anikeeva, a neural engineer, is an Associate Investigator at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She’s an Associate Professor of Materials Science, Engineering, and Brain and Cognitive Sciences as well as an Associate Director of the Research Laboratory of Electronics.
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