Success achieved with the first-in-class oral anti-cancer drug, Inobrodib, by CellCentric and Sygnature Discovery.

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An integrated project team at Sygnature Discovery worked collaboratively to design, synthesise, and support the pre-clinical development of Inobrodib, a new, first-in-class oral anti-cancer drug being developed by CellCentric. What are Androgens? Androgens are ‘male hormones’ including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. They carry out their actions through a receptor called Androgen Receptor (AR), which is expressed on many cell types and therefore plays crucial roles in the development and function of many systems in the body … Read more

FDA Approves First-ever Drug That Can Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes

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Introduction Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in people aged 8 years and older who are at high risk for developing the condition. What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease that develops when the immune system attacks and destroys the cells that make insulin. People who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes must monitor their blood … Read more

Dr. Joe Hin Tjio; Research biologist who determined the correct number of human chromosomes

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What are chromosomes? Chromosomes are threadlike structures consisting of protein and a single molecule of DNA that carry hereditary information in the form of genes. Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure. In plants and animals (including humans), chromosomes are found in the nucleus of cells. When a cell is not dividing, chromosomes are not visible in the nucleus, even under a microscope. … Read more

Anaemia

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What is anaemia? Anaemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. As in a routine blood test anaemia is reported by having a low hematocrit or haemoglobin levels. Anaemia can be mild or severe depending on its etiology and also the symptoms may also vary. Causes of anaemia In general, the causes of anaemia ranges from genetical factors, lifestyle, disease conditions, gender … Read more

Heart attack versus Cardiac arrest

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Is there a difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest? People are frequently puzzled by these two terms because they are sometimes used interchangeably. A heart attack, however, is not the same as cardiac arrest. Yes, they are different. A heart attack is a circulation problem while cardiac arrest is an electrical problem! Heart attack. A heart attack is a life-threatening medical emergency which occurs when an area of the heart muscle isn’t getting enough … Read more