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Allergies are the result of an overreactive immune system that triggers many of the annoying allergy symptoms. Current treatments include medication, allergy shots, and home remedies. Fortunately, gene therapy is a promising potential treatment for allergies. This simple infographic summarizes the causes and treatment of allergies.
With changing times and increasing technology, the life sciences industry is also facing changes. 3 trends to expect this year is augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and globalization. While these have already taken place, they will likely take the front stage and have a bigger impact than in the past. Augmented reality can be used to project 3D models to help people better understand complex problems and can be an important tool for professionals, researchers, and students. AI can be used in drug development and can process more information in a shorter amount of time speeding up the process. Companies are expanding beyond borders and the spread of information can help advance research.
The Breakthrough Prize was designed to reward outstanding breakthroughs and achievements and to inspire the next generation. The 2019 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences was awarded to 4 outstanding scientists. Bennett and Krainer were awarded for developing a new drug for SMA which can reduce infant death. Angelika Amon was awarded for providing new insights into cancer cells and abnormal chromosome numbers. Xiaowei Zhuang was awarded for developing the new imaging tool – STORM. Dr. Chen was awarded for this research in immune checkpoint blockage therapy. These amazing scientists have help further medical research and advanced forward in the life sciences industry.
NuSep has its new production plant construction finished. The new plant is equipped with an automatic production line for our […]
