Researchers develop coating for surgical sutures to reduce scarring

Oct. 3, 2024

Researchers from Stanford University have filed for protection of their use of mechanotransduction inhibitors in coatings for surgical sutures to reduce scarring.

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Xtalpi finalizes $6B AI drug discovery deal with Dovetree

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Quantumpharm Inc., known as Xtalpi Inc., announced receiving $51 million up front from a potential $5.99 billion deal with Dovetree LLC on Aug. 6. The...

Eyes on the prize: FDA approves Lenz’s drops for presbyopia

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With the U.S. FDA’s approval of Lenz Therapeutics Inc.’s Vizz (aceclidine ophthalmic solution), there is a third eye drop on the market for treating presbyopia....

Results of lithium orotate vs. lithium carbonate on amyloid-β and tau

Lithium could change Alzheimer's care, but not all forms work

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The difference between the origin of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and its symptoms is an obstacle to finding effective treatments. Scientists focused on amyloid-β...