Maryam Payne[email protected]MalariaStudy shows malaria drug resistance occurring in Horn of AfricaMalaria parasites in eastern Africa have developed resistance to artemisinins, essential first-line drugs used in combination therapies, jeopardizing the progress made in recent decades against the disease.September 29, 2023Gene silencing and gene editingCRISPR-Cas3 technique restores dystrophin function in iPSCs from DMD patientsResearchers have developed a dual CRISPR-Cas3 gene editing technique to restore dystrophin function in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).August 24, 2023Gene expressionCastle Biosciences reports study validation for melanoma gene expression testThe study findings support results from a recently published study which showed that patients who received routine imaging guided by high-risk 31-GEP test scores had earlier diagnoses of recurrence, which in turn led to better outcomes for patients.July 6, 2023SpectroscopyScanning ion conductance spectroscopy in study enables precise DNA identificationThe scanning ion conductance spectroscopy system slows a molecule’s transit through a nanopore, allowing thousands of consecutive readings to be taken of the same molecule, as well as of different locations on the molecule.June 21, 2023Prostate CancerBio-Techne announces interim results on prostate test long-term studyIn the prospective, randomized study, researchers are assessing the clinical outcomes of 1,049 men ages 50 and over who have prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the gray zone of uncertain prostate cancer risk.May 18, 2023Diabetic NephropathyRenalytix announces review data on kidney disease risk assessment testA review of the data underscored the effectiveness of KidneyIntelX in identifying patients at greatest risk of decline into kidney failure at the earlier stages, when progression can be slowed.April 19, 2023HIVRoche, CDC expand partnership on HIV and TB support for healthcare systems in critical regionsThe public-private partnership, named Lab Networks for Health, aims to improve HIV and TB detection, prevention, and treatment in countries that have been hit hardest by the two diseases.February 28, 2023Research and DevelopmentMIT researchers record cellular memories through protein chainsThe protein chains can be imaged using a microscope, revealing cellular “memories,” shedding light on processes such as gene expression, drug treatment response, and memory formation.January 3, 2023CancerStudy reveals biomarkers associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor myocarditisMyocarditis during cancer treatment with an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) was associated with increased levels of three biomarkers implicated in skeletal muscle damage.December 21, 2022Alzheimer'sBlood test in study detects proteins fundamental to dementia before symptoms developThe research team is working with scientists at AltPep, a University of Washington spinout company, to develop a soluble oligomer binding assay as a diagnostic test.December 5, 2022Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesMergers & Acquisitions$16.5B CDMO deal unhindered by role in broader pharma supply chainNovo Holdings greenlighted by European Commission to take control of U.S.-based CDMO.Compliance and RegulationTexas lab owner accused of $79M RPP fraud schemeFDA Warning LetterFDA sounds bacteria alarms over CGMP violations in MaineResearch and DevelopmentRevvity broadens work in newborn testing for NHS EnglandSponsor ContentBody composition in patients treated with Ozempic