“This concerns the biosynthesis of a molecule that has a very long history with humans,” explains Prof. Dirk Hoffmeister, head of the research group Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology…
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How-to De-Risk Antibody Pair-Based Assay Development
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FDA Recognizes Leucovorin As A Treatment For Some Autistic Children
FDA recognizes leucovorin to treat autistic children speech related deficits.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will add an indication to leucovorin for treating speech-related deficits associated with autism, RFK announced Monday. This announcement will allow state medicaid plans…
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Tylenol in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk, Harvard scientists report
When children are exposed to acetaminophen — also known by the brand name Tylenol or as paracetamol — during pregnancy, they may be more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) including autism and ADHD, according to a new study.
The study was published recently in BMC…
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Women Physicians Respond To Trump’s Announcement On Tylenol And Autism
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Yesterday, President Trump told the American public that Tylenol use during pregnancy causes autism, a claim that contradicts established science. This morning, I asked a community of women physician experts for their reflections on this announcement. Shortly after, I…
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With little proof, Trump links Tylenol to autism and touts a treatment
Just six months ago, the Trump administration promised to find the cause of autism. On September 22, top U.S. health officials announced both a cause and a treatment — though neither is on solid scientific footing, and no data were presented to back up the claims.
In an hour-long…
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A New Approach To Treating Cytomegalovirus
In this case, one arm of the antibody binds to an infected cell carrying cytomegalovirus proteins. The other arm attaches directly to a T cell. The antibody acts as a physical bridge, pulling the T cell into close contact with the infected cell and triggering its natural killing function.
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A Virologist Explains The Importance Of Preventing Hepatitis B
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Recent discussions by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) about potentially delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns have brought renewed attention to this serious…
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Amid Job Market Uncertainty, Healthcare Offers Career Opportunities
Healthcare is a large and growing industry in the U.S., offering opportunities for professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds amid a difficult overall job market.
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As concerns increase about the outlook for the U.S. job market, one bright spot continues to be the…
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Treating High Cholesterol Could Become A One-And-Done Treatment
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If you asked me to name the most transformative medicines ever developed, one would quickly come to mind along with penicillin, vaccines, insulin,…
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