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Evolution of pugs and Persians converges on cuteness

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Through intensive breeding, humans have pushed breeds such as pug dogs and Persian cats to evolve with very similar skulls and 'smushed' faces, so they're more similar to each other than they are to other dogs or cats.

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How integrated real-world data helps identify and improve outcomes for rare disease patients

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Pharmaceutical companies are turning to integrated RWD approaches to overcome challenges in rare disease research.

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Move more, think sharper

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block -- if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health according to new research.

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Bacterial Toxin Implicated In Young Adult Colon Cancers

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MONDAY, April 28, 2025 -- Colon cancer cases have been increasing among younger adults, and now researchers think theyve identified a potential culprit.A bacterial toxin called colibactin, produced by certain strains of E. coli, appears to alter g.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Scientists observe how blobs form crystals and discover a new crystal type

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Crystals -- from sugar and table salt to snowflakes and diamonds -- don't always grow in a straightforward way. Researchers have now captured this journey from amorphous blob to orderly structures. In exploring how crystals form, the researchers also came across an unusual, rod-shaped crystal that hadn't been identified before, naming it 'Zangenite' for the graduate student who discovered it.

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Geoengineering technique could cool planet using existing aircraft

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A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study.

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Ready-Made Immune Therapy Effective Against Leukemia

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MONDAY, April 28, 2025 -- A ready-made version of a cutting-edge cancer immunotherapy can effectively defeat blood cancers, a new study says.Researchers have prepared an off-the-shelf version of CAR immune cell treatment that can be administered.

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Billion-year-old impact in Scotland sparks questions about life on land

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research has revealed that a massive meteorite struck northwestern Scotland about 200 million years later than previously thought, in a discovery that not only rewrites Scotland's geological history but alters our understanding of the evolution of non-marine life on Earth.

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Exposure Therapy For Peanut Allergy Effective In Adults

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MONDAY, April 28, 2025 -- Adults with peanut allergies can be safely treated using exposure therapy to increase their resistance, new clinical trial results show.More than two-thirds of participants (67%) gained the ability to tolerate at least.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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New research shatters long-held beliefs about asteroid Vesta

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For decades, scientists believed Vesta, one of the largest objects in our solar system's asteroid belt, wasn't just an asteroid and eventually concluded it was more like a planet with a crust, mantle and core. Now, new research flips this notion on its head. Astronomers reveals Vesta doesn't have a core. These findings startled researchers who, until that point, assumed Vesta was a protoplanet that never grew to a full planet.

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Landmark Women's Health Study Saved From Funding Cuts

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MONDAY, April 28, 2025 In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won't slash funding for the Women's Health Initiative, a major research project focused on preventing disease in older women.The d.

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A vast molecular cloud, long invisible, is discovered near solar system

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astrophysicists have discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and among the closest to the sun and Earth ever to be detected. The scientists have named the molecular hydrogen cloud 'Eos,' after the Greek goddess of mythology who is the personification of dawn.

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Top Republican calls for 340B reform in long-awaited investigation

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s report calls on Congress to improve the transparency of the drug discount program in a move praised by pharmaceutical companies and criticized by hospitals.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Personality traits shape our prosocial behavior

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Why do some people do more for the community than others? A new study now shows that personality traits such as extraversion and agreeableness correlate with volunteering and charitable giving.

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New Smart Insoles May Help Spot Early Signs of Dementia and More

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MONDAY, April 28, 2025 Imagine if your shoes could tell you when something's wrong with your health. A new "smart insole" system might make that possible, helping spot early signs of dementia, orthopedic injuries and other health problems, a r.

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High-wire act: Soft robot can carry cargo up and down steep aerial wires

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Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams. The soft robot operates autonomously, can climb slopes at angles of up to 80 degrees, and can carry loads up to 12 times its weight.

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Merck KGaA to buy biotech SpringWorks for $3.9B

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The deal, which has been in the works for months, hands the German pharmaceutical company two approved drugs for rare tumors.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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Advancing AI for diverse applications in manufacturing, business and education

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Large language models (LLMs) are at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and have been widely used for conversational interactions. However, assessing the personality of a given LLM remains a significant challenge. A research team has now developed an AI-driven assessment system, the Language Model Linguistic Personality Assessment (LMLPA), with capabilities to quantitatively measure the personality traits of LLMs through linguistic analysis.

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Program Matches Breast Cancer Patients To Exercise, Rehab

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MONDAY, April 28, 2025 -- Breast cancer patients fare better if they continue to exercise during their treatment, and a new program can help women get the activity they need to boost their odds, researchers say.The Comprehensive Oncology.

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Largest osteoarthritis genetic study uncovers pathways to new therapies and repurposed drugs

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Researchers have uncovered multiple new genes and genetic pathways that could lead to repurposing hundreds of existing drugs for osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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Left or right arm? New research reveals why vaccination site matters for immune response

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have uncovered why vaccines can elicit a stronger immune response if they are administered in the same arm.

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Can a CDMO be patient-centric?

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Can a CDMO be patient-centric? This paper outlines our vision for empowering patients, demonstrating how a CDMO can play a pivotal role in the advancement of patient-friendly drug delivery systems. We highlight the importance of flexibility and adaptability in manufacturing processes, illustrating how these qualities are essential for bringing innovative solutions to life. sdees Mon, 04/28/2025 - 14:12 This paper outlines our vision for empowering patients, demonstrating how a CDMO can play a pi

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New look at galactic region surrounding our solar system: Lyman-alpha emissions

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The NASA New Horizons spacecraft's extensive observations of Lyman-alpha emissions have resulted in the first-ever map from the galaxy at this important ultraviolet wavelength, providing a new look at the galactic region surrounding our solar system.

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Developing Generic Drugs for Chronic Diseases: Challenges and Opportunities

Drug Patent Watch

Generic medications have been a cornerstone in the management of chronic diseases, offering a cost-effective alternative to brand-name medications while maintaining similar efficacy.

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Anatomy of a 'zombie' volcano: Investigating the cause of unrest inside Uturuncu

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Scientists have collaborated to analyze the inner workings of Bolivia's 'zombie' volcano, Uturuncu. By combining seismology, physics models and analysis of rock composition, researchers identify the causes of Uturuncu's unrest, alleviating fears of an imminent eruption.

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Daily Routines That Help Manage Parkinson’s Symptoms

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Hearing the words You have Parkinsons disease can feel life-changing but having a consistent daily routine can make a big difference in how you feel, move, and think throughout the day. Creating structure not only supports your physical health but also boosts mental well-being and helps you stay more in control.

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Family first: Scientists reveal long-tailed t**s' remarkable family bonds

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Forget fleeting friendships the social secrets of the long-tailed tit has revealed an extraordinary level of family commitment even during migratory journeys. Birds that babysit: scientists reveal long-tailed t**s' remarkable family bonds.

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Accelerating Time-to-Market: Balancing Speed, Compliance, and Operational Excellence

Fierce BioTech

Accelerating Time-to-Market: Balancing Speed, Compliance, and Operational Excellence jpiatt Mon, 04/28/2025 - 14:42 Tue, 06/24/2025 - 10:00 Resource Type Webinar Promotion Start Thu, 05/01/2025 - 08:30 Promotion End Sat, 11/01/2025 - 08:30 In the highly competitive world of drug development, few things matter more than getting to market first. However, achieving this goal requires more than just speedit demands precision, seamless workflows, and rigorous compliance with ever-evolving regulations