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Case Western Reserve University receives $1.5M grant for oral drug trial to prevent blindness in RP patients

There's only one U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved therapy for an inherited retinal disease, and dozens of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) genes for which no therapy is available.

8 Jul 2024

MPA-CF3: A marine-derived compound disrupting COPZ1 to combat EV-A71

This study is spearheaded by researcher Wu Zhong (National Engineering Research Center for the Emergence Drugs, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Beijing) and Prof. Yong Qin (West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University).

26 Jun 2024

The path to perfection: A deep dive into continuous improvement in quality management

This interview examines the principles of continuous improvement and how they can be applied to enhance QMS.

From DSI, a PLG Company 24 Jun 2024

How does prenatal cannabis use affect neonatal outcomes?

Prenatal cannabis use significantly increases the risks of low birth weight and fetal death, highlighting the need for greater education on its dangers during pregnancy.

23 Jun 2024

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin.

13 Jun 2024

Head injuries in stunt performers: Unveiling the silent crisis

In the heart-pounding action scenes of your favorite blockbuster, it's not always the A-list actor taking the risks but the unsung heroes-;stunt performers-;who bring those breathtaking moments to life.

10 Jun 2024

Molecular Devices opens custom-built site in Cardiff for manufacturing of patient-derived organoids

Today, Molecular Devices, LLC., a leading high-performance life science solutions provider, officially opened its custom-built site in Cardiff, UK.

8 Jun 2024

Innovative therapeutic strategies for combating type 2 diabetes

One of the most confusing aspects for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is that they have high fasting glucose levels.

7 Jun 2024

Study links PFAS exposure to increased cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has linked multiple types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals") with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women.

5 Jun 2024

New antibiotic lolamicin shows promise in fighting drug-resistant infections

Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that reduced or eliminated drug-resistant bacterial infections in mouse models of acute pneumonia and sepsis while sparing healthy microbes in the mouse gut.

29 May 2024

Study finds 3% of adolescents use CBD for health reasons

Since cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating component of cannabis, was legalized in the United States by the 2018 Farm Bill, products containing the compound have flooded the consumer health sector.

22 May 2024

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth -; some leading to hospitalization -; highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, according to pediatricians and researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center.

7 May 2024

CN Bio raises $21 million USD in first close of Series B investment round

Bayland Capital and founding shareholder, CN Innovations Holdings Ltd, to invest $10 M and $5.5 M, respectively. Investment will expand product development and scaling of the organization to meet increased demand for Organ-on-a-Chip (OOC) solutions.

23 Apr 2024

New technique tracks drug use through smartphones

A simple and convenient method to collect drug use data from the surface of a smartphone is revealed for the first time in a new study published in De Gruyter's Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. By helping clinicians understand what drugs people are taking in certain contexts, the research could protect public health and improve the treatment of patients suspected of overdosing.

23 Apr 2024

Oregon study finds no clear link between mRNA vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths in young people

Study in Oregon finds no definitive link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths among residents aged 16-30, emphasizing vaccine safety amidst ongoing public health discussions.

15 Apr 2024

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

It's happening every day. From our water, our food and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles are finding their way into many parts of our body.

15 Apr 2024

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

A global collaborative research group comprising 131 researchers from 105 laboratories across seven countries announces a groundbreaking research paper submitted to eLife.

26 Mar 2024

RaDPi-U: A rapid drug screening tool for forensic investigations

Drugs, both legal and illegal, cause millions of cases of severe intoxication every year, leading to health complications and even fatalities.

25 Mar 2024

Study shows the negative impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on human health

A new metastudy published in Cambridge Prisms: Plastics by Cambridge University Press, has identified a body of evidence demonstrating the negative impact of microplastics and nanoplastics (MPs and NPs) on human health and identifying the limitations of current research.

18 Mar 2024

West Virginia city once battered by opioid overdoses confronts ‘fourth wave’

From 2006 through 2014, more than 81 million painkiller pills were shipped to this city and surrounding rural Cabell County.

13 Mar 2024

Toxicology News and Research

Latest Toxicology News and Research

Case Western Reserve University receives $1.5M grant for oral drug trial to prevent blindness in RP patients

MPA-CF3: A marine-derived compound disrupting COPZ1 to combat EV-A71

The path to perfection: A deep dive into continuous improvement in quality management

How does prenatal cannabis use affect neonatal outcomes?

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

Head injuries in stunt performers: Unveiling the silent crisis

Molecular Devices opens custom-built site in Cardiff for manufacturing of patient-derived organoids

Innovative therapeutic strategies for combating type 2 diabetes

Study links PFAS exposure to increased cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

New antibiotic lolamicin shows promise in fighting drug-resistant infections

Study finds 3% of adolescents use CBD for health reasons

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

CN Bio raises $21 million USD in first close of Series B investment round

New technique tracks drug use through smartphones

Oregon study finds no clear link between mRNA vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths in young people

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

RaDPi-U: A rapid drug screening tool for forensic investigations

Study shows the negative impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on human health

West Virginia city once battered by opioid overdoses confronts ‘fourth wave’

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