Infectious Diseases
> Scientists have found that, in the lab, copper and copper alloys were effective at destroying norovirus, also known as the "winter vomiting bug." Release
Neurodegenerative Diseases
> Germany's Evotec AG has partnered with the Harvard Stem Cell Institute to identify compounds that prevent or slow down the loss of motor neurons related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Release
> Researchers at the Salk Institute and the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, among others, have discovered a key mechanism behind the progress of Alzheimer's disease. Item
Autoimmune Diseases
> Israel-based RedHill Biopharma has unveiled positive preclinical results for its lupus drug RHB-104, which reduced disease severity and overall disease development. Release
Chronic Diseases
> The Texas Heart Institute (THI) and Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have received a collaborative $3 million grant through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) to establish the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology. News