The cancer fighters known as CAR T cells have proved their prowess in recent years. Three therapies using the altered T cells against lymphoma or leukemia have won U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, and hundreds of trials are now unleashing them on other malignancies, including solid tumors. Read more in sciencemag.org
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In an attempt to control the mosquito-borne diseases yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, and Zika fevers, a strain of transgenically modified Aedes aegypti mosquitoes containing a dominant lethal gene has been developed by a commercial company, Oxitec Ltd. Read more in nature.com
Globally, the number of deaths from infections is on the rise as more bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. New classes are desperately needed. A promising resistance inhibitor is now being developed by the research group of Nathaniel Martin, Professor of Biological Chemistry. Read more in universiteitleiden.nl
Nature is full of animals helping each other out. A classic example is meerkat cooperation. When the group is foraging for food, one individual will head to a vantage point and keep watch for predators. Read more in theconversation.com
A gas explosion has sparked a fire at a Russian laboratory complex stockpiling viruses ranging from smallpox to Ebola, authorities have said. Read more in The Guardian
Kilauea’s 2018 eruption gave a surprising boost to ocean algae. Read more in sciencenews.org
16-20 September 2019Antwerp, Belgium People responsible for biosafety and biorisk management in an organization have to cope with an increasing complexity and diversity of topics This international course provides a comprehensive review of all essential elements of risk assessment and risk management, and highlights topics indispensable for biosafety practitioners to fulfil their tasks. The course also […]
The microbes in our guts have a surprising influence on our brains. Now we’re understanding why – and how to use them to combat anxiety, stress and depression. Read more in newscientist.com
Companies harnessing genome-editing technology have announced their own declaration on the use of the technology. Read more in bionews.org.uk
Leading researchers in the field of the ethics and philosophy of technology will revise time-honoured key philosophical concepts such as autonomy, justice and responsibility, as these concepts are being challenged as a result of new technological developments. Read more in utwente.nl