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As regulatory momentum to reduce reliance on animal testing accelerates globally, leading experts in microphysiological systems (MPS), complex in vitro models (CIVM), organoids, and organoid-on-a-chip technologies are preparing to gather for the 11th 3D Tissue Model Summit to be held in Boston, April 28-30, 2026. This summit serves as the only industry-driven conference dedicated to advancing physiologically relevant in vitro systems and expanding their adoption across drug discovery and development. Image credit: Hanson Wade Group – 11th Annual 3D Tissue Modeling Summit 2026 As part of the event’s speaker interview series, Novo Nordisk Principal Scientist Rachelle Plantill Bown discussed why…
ProPublica is a nonprofit news company that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive the biggest stories as soon as they’re published.Before vaccines, death and disability struck children. The injections then turned a once-common infection into something doctors only read about in textbooks.But when immunization rates decline, past epidemics can return with full force, like measles outbreaks in American communities where parents chose not to vaccinate their children.Imagine what would happen if you couldn’t even photograph the person you wanted to photograph.Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who founded an anti-vaccination group, is considering changes to several companies…
Lilly’s position in the obesity market and broader GLP-1 space has remained largely unchallenged in recent months, but at least one analyst says cracks in the company’s armor may be starting to appear. While this valuation has hurt the company’s stock price in recent weeks, Lilly is moving forward with more details about its next wave of incretin treatments. On this week’s episode of “The Topline,” the Fierce Pharma team examines Lilly’s recent HSBC downgrade, what it means for the GLP-1 and obesity markets, and the data that will shape the company’s next wave of diabetes and weight loss products.…
Takeda Pharmaceutical is embarking on a restructuring plan with the goal of saving about $1.3 billion a year. Novo Nordisk’s generic version of semaglutide has arrived in India in a chaotic manner. Gilead Sciences is paying up to $2.2 billion to acquire China’s NewCo. moreover. 1. Takeda aims to cut costs by $1.3 billion through further restructuring Takeda Pharmaceutical is embarking on further restructuring with the aim of achieving total annual savings of 200 billion yen ($1.26 billion) by fiscal year 2028. Resources will be reallocated to support future launches, late-stage programs, and strategic technology investments. In order to improve…
Dive into critiques of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, emerging trends in metabolic health like fiber maximization and GLP-1s, and precision nutrition strategies for dietitians and researchers.
For too long, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have not had the same opportunities for love, romance, and sexual expression as other people. Misconceptions about their aspirations and abilities limit their privacy, autonomy, and access to needed education, leaving many without the tools and opportunities to safely and confidently enter into romantic relationships. Despite their clear desire for connection, people with IDD face social, familial, and institutional barriers that limit their dating experiences and understanding of love, from limited social networks to exclusion from sex education. Experts now emphasize that providing comprehensive, explicit and reproducible education on relationships…
Anopheles mosquito Mosquitoes, the main vector of malaria in South America, have evolved in response to insecticides, making them harder to kill and potentially making malaria more difficult to control, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study is scheduled to be published in the journal Science on March 26, 2026. This is the first study to sequence a large number (>1000) of complete genomes. Anopheles mosquito The Americas are home to many mosquitoes, and more than 600,000 cases of malaria occur each year, mostly in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. Malaria…
Spending time on digital media, especially social media, tends to be consistently associated with developmental disorders in children and teens. A large-scale review of existing research suggests that although video games may modestly improve certain mental skills, heavy use of digital media generally corresponds to increased depression, behavioral problems, and drug use. The survey results are JAMA Pediatrics. Digital media has become deeply ingrained in children’s daily lives, with usage steadily increasing across all age groups, from infancy to adolescence. Much of the debate surrounding this topic relies on cross-sectional studies. Because cross-sectional studies look at data at one point…
Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) is a rare genetic disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting in men. Patients usually develop early symptoms, such as hand tremors, in their 30s, but muscle weakness is usually diagnosed around age 40. This disease is caused by high levels of testosterone, so only men are affected. Researchers at Nagoya University found that in newborn mice with the SBMA mutation, the natural release of testosterone immediately after birth causes the mutant protein to overactivate nerve cells (motor neurons) that control muscles. This continued overactivation ultimately leads to the destruction of these neurons in…
To what extent do stars determine the appearance of their planets, and could that affect whether those worlds can support life? Carnegie University’s Luke Buuma is researching a new way to tackle this question by using naturally occurring “space weather observatories” that appear around some young stars. His findings will be presented this week at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society. M dwarfs are smaller, cooler, and dimmer than the Sun, but most host at least one rocky planet about the size of Earth. Many of these worlds are not considered friendly to life. It can be too hot,…