• CSCs,MYC/PGC,OXPHOS,PDAC

The anti-diabetic drug metformin targets pancreatic cancer stem cells (CSCs), but not their differentiated progenies (non-CSCs), which may be related to distinct metabolic phenotypes.

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Engineers in Canada have built a chin strap that harnesses energy from chewing and turns it into electricity.

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  • Virus, HIV infection,Virus-killing molecules,HIV Research,Aids Research

Using the body's natural virus killers to prevent and treat HIV infection has been problematic until now because of the strong inflammatory response these molecules can arouse as they get rid of the invaders.

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Researchers at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center are exploring ways to wake up the immune system so it recognizes and attacks invading cancer cells. Tumors protect themselves by tricking the immune system into accepting everything as normal, even while cancer cells are dividing and spreading.

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Merck Announces FDA Acceptance of Biologics License Application for Bezlotoxumab, an Investigational Antitoxin for Prevention of Clostridium Difficile Infection Recurrence

Merck announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the Biologics License Application (BLA) for bezlotoxumab, an investigational antitoxin for prevention of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection recurrence.

Sanofi and Regeneron Announce Sarilumab Biologics License Application Accepted for Review by US FDA

Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the Biologics License Application (BLA) for sarilumab.

First data backs efficacy of BMS' novel HIV drug

A Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) drug that causes immature HIV particles to be released from cells early, interrupting their lifecycle, has cleared a proof-of-concept study.

EU Rules Could Restrict Genetic Testing

Genetic testing describes the application of laboratory methods to look at a person’s genes (the inherited DNA instructions). Genetic tests can be used to diagnose a genetic condition; screen for a risk of developing a particular health problems; for the selection of treatments; or to assess responses to treatments.

CHMP adopts positive opinion of Edurant in adolescents with HIV-1

The CHMP has adopted a positive opinion recommending a change to the terms of the marketing authorisation for Janssen’s Edurant (rilpivirine) in the EU to extend the indication to adolescent patients aged 12 to <18 years with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection

FDA finds mystery 'deficiencies' with Neos' long-acting Ritalin on the eve of approval

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Pfizer's once-failed cancer drug wins the FDA's 'breakthrough' tag

Pfizer has found new hope for a former pipeline standout, picking up the FDA's coveted breakthrough therapy designation for a Phase III reclamation project in oncology.