Simplified nanoparticles “educate” the immune system to find and destroy disease-causing cells

Revolutionizing Immunotherapy: Nanoparticles and Engineered Cells Grab on Disease For years, CAR-T cell therapy has shown remarkable promise in treating blood cancers. This innovative approach involves extracting a patient’s own immune T cells, genetically engineering them to recognize and destroy cancer cells and then re-infusing them back into the patient. However, the current process is … Read more

DNA origami vaccine platform shows promise against multiple infectious viruses

Beyond COVID-19: The Next Generation of mRNA and DNA Vaccine Technology The rapid development and deployment of mRNA vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point in global healthcare. These vaccines, initially administered in December 2020, are estimated to have prevented at least 14.4 million deaths in the first year alone. This success has … Read more

A longitudinal guide to early Parkinson’s progression

Parkinson’s Disease: The Rise of Wearable Tech and Patient-Centric Research A new study published in the Journal of Neurology, and applauded by the Critical Path Institute (C-Path), highlights a significant shift in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research: a move towards longitudinal tracking of symptoms using wearable devices and a stronger emphasis on the patient experience. This … Read more

New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes

Gum Disease Breakthrough: Silencing the ‘Bad Influencer’ in Your Mouth For decades, the fight against gum disease has relied on aggressive tactics – scraping, cutting, and broad-spectrum antibiotics. These methods, while sometimes effective, often disrupt the delicate balance of the oral microbiome, potentially leading to antibiotic resistance and other complications. Now, groundbreaking research from the … Read more

Combination therapy may help overcome barrier in early-stage prostate cancer treatment

Prostate Cancer Treatment Breakthrough: Combining Immunotherapy and Hormone Therapy Shows Promise A new study led by Mayo Clinic, published in Cell Reports Medicine, reveals a potentially game-changing approach to treating early-stage prostate cancer. Researchers found that pairing a next-generation immunotherapy with standard hormone therapy before surgery can overcome a significant hurdle in treatment – the … Read more

Calibr-Skaggs and Kainomyx join forces to accelerate development of antimalarial drugs

Recent Alliance Targets Malaria’s Achilles’ Heel: The Parasite’s Skeleton A groundbreaking research collaboration between the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines at Scripps Research and Kainomyx, Inc. Promises a fresh approach to combating malaria. Supported by the Gates Foundation, the partnership focuses on disrupting the Plasmodium parasite’s cytoskeleton – a strategy that could unlock a new … Read more

Tumor-targeted chimeric drug increases efficacy and limits side effects

Targeted Cancer Therapy: A New ‘Lego’ Approach to Drug Delivery Scientists at the Wistar Institute are pioneering a novel strategy to enhance cancer treatment efficacy by combining existing therapies with tumor-targeting molecules. This innovative approach, likened to building with “LEGO blocks,” aims to deliver higher doses of medication directly to tumors while minimizing harm to … Read more

American women show varied preferences for in-clinic versus at-home cervical cancer screening

Cervical Cancer Screening: At-Home Tests Gain Traction, But In-Clinic Preference Persists American women now have more choices than ever when it comes to cervical cancer screening, thanks to the recent availability of at-home self-collection tools. Still, a fresh study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals a significant preference for traditional, in-clinic … Read more

Japan’s military shift raises regional concerns for PH

Japan’s Shifting Security Posture: Implications for the Philippines Japan’s evolving defense strategy, characterized by increased military spending and a more assertive security policy, is significantly impacting East Asian regional dynamics. This shift presents a complex scenario for the Philippines, a nation with a historically fraught relationship with Japan, now navigating a strategic partnership with Tokyo. … Read more

EK, 2 other PH companies win Asean tourism awards

Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the Philippines’ first and only world-class theme park, has been recognized among the top tourism companies in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) region in 2026. Filipino Companies Honored for Tourism Excellence Now in its 30th year of operation, EK received the Best Asean New Tourism Attraction award for its flying … Read more