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3D intestinal chip model for research into intestinal fungal infections
Together with researchers from the Hans Knöll Institute and Jena University Hospital, the Jena-based biotech company Dynamic42 has developed a gut-on-chip candidiasis model that can be used to quantify the course of infection.
Written on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 19:28
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E-cigarrettes can also trigger epigenetic changes in the genome
In cell cultures obtained from volunteers, a team of scientists has discovered that tobacco consumption triggers profound epigenetic changes that are assumed to be associated with a long-term cancer risk. This apparently also applies to e-cigarettes, which are touted as an alternative.
Written on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 13:53
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Tübingen: Surgical training without animal testing
The Experimental Endoscopy, Development and Training (EEET) working group at Tübingen University Hospital, headed by Dr. Dörte Wichmann, is developing innovative models that accurately reflect human anatomy without using animal materials.
Written on Monday, 11 March 2024 13:27
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Rare diseases: Animal-free research
On the occasion of today's Rare Disease Day, the Federal Association of People for Animal Rights emphasizes the importance of research into these diseases using new, non-animal methods (NAMs).
Written on Thursday, 29 February 2024 11:34
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iNETS: in vitro towards new treatments for ALS and FTD
Scientists from the Institute of Quantitative Biomedicine at the University of Zurich have developed an innovative cell culture model with nerve cells to investigate a dysregulated protein in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Written on Tuesday, 27 February 2024 14:47
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Dublin: Long Covid and brain fog symptoms due to disruption of the blood-brain barrier and persistent systemic inflammation
Using patient blood, a team of researchers from Dublin has succeeded in identifying a cause of the consequences of coronavirus infection known as long COVID and brain fog.
Written on Monday, 26 February 2024 12:34
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