Virus: friend or foe? Viruses are likely the most abundant biological entities on Earth – they inhabit every ecosystem, and thus have shaped the evolution of most species. But we have been conditioned to believe that viruses only pose a threat to life. Until recently, viruses were only thought to be infectious agents that exist and replicate within the cells of a host organism, often causing life-threatening illnesses. Although this is true and much of modern healthcare is aimed at preventing infection at the hands of these pathogens, viruses can also be used to vanquish other diseases without any adverse health effects to the host.Continue reading
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AbbVie Announces Plans to Acquire Allergan for $63 Billion
On June 25, 2019, AbbVie Inc. and Allergan announced that the companies have entered into a definitive transaction agreement under which AbbVie will acquire Allergan in a cash and stock transaction for a transaction equity value of approximately $63 billion, based on the closing price of AbbVie’s common stock of $78.45 on June 24, 2019.Continue reading
Pursing the Possible – Stephen Albert Johnston’s work featured on CNN
Is it possible to create a general cancer vaccine? Stephen Albert Johnston may find the answer with the help of man’s best friend.
Application Process Opens for New Life Science Incubator in Oro Valley
OVIL, the Oro Valley Innovation Lab, is now accepting applications for laboratory/office space before the facility opens in the spring of 2020. Continue reading
TGen Study: Individuals with Elevated Risk of Alzheimer’s Ma Show Memory Changes up to Four Decades before Typical Age of Onset
Lack of cure for dementia highlights need for early detection; early interventionContinue reading
Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals (CPP) Reports FAP Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results at Digestive Disease Week Conference
Based on unmet medical need and encouraging data company will explore regulatory pathwaysContinue reading
UA Researcher Studying New Treatment to Prolong Survival in Advanced Biliary Tract Cancers
Dr. Rachna Shroff is seeking a “goldmine of information” in her quest to extend survival and improve quality of life for patients with cancers of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.Continue reading
Two Arizona companies partner to democratize access to healthcare
ReDirect Health and AdviNOW Medical announced today that they have created a strategic partnership to deliver affordable, high-quality primary care to low-and-middle income populations using artificial intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), automated patient engagement and data analytics to improve efficiency and outcomes.Continue reading