- #1
- 14,796
- 9,143
Covers:
- An investigation of consciousness
- Microbiomes evolve with us
- How life keeps time
- An investigation of consciousness
- Microbiomes evolve with us
- How life keeps time
jedishrfu said:Where have all the flowers gone?
Long time passing...
No biologists on PF?
https://www.wired.com/story/cheap-insulin-biosimilar-rbio/One biotech startup, rBIO of Houston, is aiming to make insulin more affordable by producing a copycat version of the drug—known as a biosimilar. It’s not the only company developing biosimilar insulin, but it says it has invented a new process to do so using custom-made bacteria.
CEO Cameron Owen says his company has created novel strains of bacteria that can produce insulin at twice the yield than is currently possible. Thursday, rBIO announced it had completed lab tests of its biosimilar insulin to determine that it is structurally and functionally similar to a brand-name one. It plans to begin a clinical trial later this year to determine whether its insulin works as well as a product already on the market.
My personal favourite would be in the effects of our changed understanding of genetics, idea around how genes work were not only wrong, they had become fossilised. The breakthroughs in molecular genetics are what has lead to an explosion of new therapies in medicine which has been described as a revolution, the new "biologic" approaches will lead to massive changes in our understanding of health and disease and we are only at the start of these changes.Greg Bernhardt said:@Laroxe and @Ygggdrasil do you have any additional great breakthroughs for the year to list?
@jim mcnamara and @BillTre too?Greg Bernhardt said:@Laroxe and @Ygggdrasil do you have any additional great breakthroughs for the year to list?
Some of the biggest breakthroughs in biology and neuroscience in 2023 include advancements in gene editing technologies, the discovery of new brain pathways involved in mental health disorders, breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, progress in understanding the microbiome's impact on human health, and the development of innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
These breakthroughs will significantly impact the field of biology and neuroscience by opening up new avenues for research, improving our understanding of complex biological processes, and leading to the development of novel treatments and therapies for various diseases and conditions.
The implications of these breakthroughs for human health and well-being are vast, as they have the potential to revolutionize the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases, improve mental health outcomes, enhance regenerative medicine techniques, and ultimately improve the quality of life for individuals around the world.
These breakthroughs build upon previous advancements in the field by pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, introducing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, and addressing some of the most pressing challenges in biology and neuroscience today. They represent a significant leap forward in our understanding of the human body and brain.
The next steps for researchers and scientists following these breakthroughs involve further exploring the implications of these discoveries, conducting additional studies to validate and expand upon the findings, translating the research into clinical applications, and collaborating across disciplines to continue advancing the fields of biology and neuroscience.