Cryptococcus gattii evolving as it spreads to temperate climatesContinue reading
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Partners with Novartis in New Study of Alzheimer’s Prevention Treatments
Researchers from the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI) today announced a partnership with Novartis in a pioneering medical trial to determine whether two investigational anti-amyloid drugs–an active immunotherapy and an oral medication–can prevent or delay the emergence of symptoms of Alzheimer’s in people at particularly high risk for developing the disease at older ages.Continue reading
UA Discovery Shows Curcumin Effect on Colon Cancer
TUCSON, Ariz. – A team of researchers led by the University of Arizona Steele Children’s Research Center discovered that curcumin—the bioactive molecule derived from the spice turmeric—blocks the protein cortactin in colon cancer.Continue reading
Seven Arizona Bio and Life Science Companies Receive Fast Grants from ACA
18 Early Stage Companies Named Recipients of the Arizona Commerce Authority AZ Fast GrantContinue reading
New Council of International Biotech Associations Formed
Washington, D.C. (July 10, 2014) –An international confederation of biotechnology trade associations announced today the ratification of bylaws creating the International Council of Biotechnology Associations (ICBA), with the expressed purpose of advocating for public policies that support the growth of the innovative biotechnology industry worldwide.Continue reading
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany to develop companion diagnostic test for cancer treatment
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as EMD Serono in the United States and Canada, to collaborate with Merck KGaA’s biopharmaceutical division on the development and commercialization of a companion diagnostic (CDx) for an undisclosed target using Ventana’s proprietary diagnostic assays.Continue reading
Survey: Americans Favor Expanded Cord Blood Stem Cell Research
Far from being sharply divided, the American people are in broad support of more stem cell research, according to the results of an online survey released today by Cord Blood Registry® (CBR®) to coincide with National Cord Blood Awareness Month.Continue reading
Arizona Rises to Tier II in Bioscience Establishments Ranking.
Now we need to focus on investments if we are to bring jobs up to the same level.Continue reading
Medtronic Study Illustrates the Value of Insulin Pumps for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
People with Type 2 Diabetes Achieve Superior Outcomes with Insulin Pumps vs. Multiple Daily InjectionsContinue reading