The Whole World In Your Hand: Major Advances In Haptic Technology
Recent advances in scientific research may allow robotic prosthetics and virtual reality simulations to be even more effective than before. Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a new, glove-like technology that not only allows users to experience sensations in their hands when …
Progress In Tissue Engineering: Controlling Cell-Cell Signaling
Cells are the fundamental unit of life. The average human body contains around 30 trillion cells with varying functions and potentials. Communication between cells is central to the body’s ability to form tissues and organs, and to coordinate critical functions throughout the …
You Can Now Control A Wheelchair With Your Brain Waves Alone
Scientists at the University of Padova in Italy have proven that by using a completely non-invasive brain-machine interface technology, those who are fully paralyzed can drive a wheelchair simply by using their minds and a cap that decodes their brain waves. Brain-machine …
Synthetic Gene Circuit To Hone CAR T Therapy
Here we describe a new way to control CAR T therapy through synthetic gene circuits. For more on controlling CAR T therapy, read our article on the use of antibody switches to control CAR T cell activation. Previous installments also discuss the fundamentals …
CAR T Therapy, A Promising New Therapy For Multiple Sclerosis?
Here we describe the use of CAR T therapy to treat multiple sclerosis in mice. Previous installments discuss the fundamentals of CAR T and its applications for B cell cancers, multiple myeloma, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and the heart, as well as use of antibody switches to control …
CAR T Therapy To Treat And Cure Rheumatoid Arthritis
Here we describe the use of CAR T therapy to treat mice with experimental rheumatoid arthritis. Previous installments discuss the fundamentals of CAR T and its applications for B cell cancers, multiple myeloma, lupus and the heart, as well as the use of antibody switches to control …
ACCESS Health India to serve on the Advisory Committee of WHO SEARO Forum for Primary Health Care-Oriented Health Systems
ACCESS Health International will serve on the WHO SEARO Advisory Committee to the Regional Forum for Primary Health Care-Oriented Health Systems. The forum was launched at the Regional Workshop to Strengthen Primary Health Care in the South-East Asia Region in Bangkok, Thailand …
Teaming Up Two Biotech Winners to Fight Cancer: CRISPR and CAR T
Here we describe early clinical trial results on combination CRISPR and CAR T therapy, a sequel to an earlier, introductory piece. Other alternative CAR T designs include mRNA vectors to create temporary CAR T cells and the use of antibody switches to …
CRISPR Technology To Simplify And Enhance CAR T Cancer Treatment
Here we describe the integration of CRISPR gene-editing technology to improve CAR T therapy design. Other alternative CAR T designs include mRNA vectors to create temporary CAR T cells and the use of antibody switches to control CAR T cell activation. Previous installments discuss the fundamentals …
Researchers Control Cancer Treatment With New Innovation: CAR T Switch(blade)
Here we describe a recent research advancement that fine-tunes CAR T therapy. Previous installments discuss the fundamentals of CAR T and its applications for B cell cancers, multiple myeloma, lupus and the heart. People with treatment-resistant blood cancers turn to CAR T …
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