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The gut-brain axis: a road to explore
The gut-brain axis represents a dynamic and reciprocal connection between the central nervous system and the enteric nervous system. In this intricate interplay, the brain wields a direct influence over intestinal activities and the composition and function of the...
Innovative therapeutic approach for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer patients
On Monday, September 11th, a French biotechnology firm unveiled promising results from its Phase III clinical trial of a vaccine designed for HLA-A2-positive patients suffering from advanced non-small-cell lung cancer with resistance to immunotherapy, a prevalent form...
Bioprinting: organs on demand?
In the face of the chronic shortage of organs available for transplantation, bioprinting, a revolutionary 3D printing technique that assembles living cells and supportive biomaterials into intricate biological structures, offers a beacon of hope. Beyond its potential...
Can Traumatic Experiences Leave a Lasting Mark on Future Generations?
It is well-established that traumatic experiences can lead to various types of DNA modifications, both epigenetic and non-genetic, including DNA methylation, non-coding RNAs, and post-translational histone modifications. Recent evidence suggests that these...
Safeguard unborn babies through pregnant women from the Syncytial Respiratory Virus (SRV) infection
For the very first time, the European Medicines Agency has recommended granting a marketing authorization in the European Union for a vaccine designed to safeguard unborn babies through pregnant women from the Syncytial Respiratory Virus (SRV) infection. This...
Lifency & Junior Entreprise EPFL: the partnership keeps going with a new member!
We are delighted to announce that we pursue our collaboration with the Junior Entreprise EPFL with Coline Maille who will take over the excellent work made by Aïman LF, a project still led by Emma Penfrat. The objective is to feed the Lifency clients’ with high...
Single-cell omics: a revolutionary technique
Single-cell omics has revolutionized our ability to analyze DNA, RNA, proteins, metabolites, and chromatin states at an individual cell level. This transformative technique owes its emergence to recent advancements in both technical and computational fields. These...
The pivotal role of the gut microbiota
The gut microbiota holds a pivotal role in our overall well-being. These microorganisms not only aid in digestion, nutrient absorption, and the synthesis of vital vitamins and metabolites but also exert a crucial influence on immune system regulation. Given its...
Enhance the diagnostic capabilities of medical practitioners through the AI: a new study
ChatGPT can be described as an advanced virtual assistant endowed with a vast reservoir of knowledge and understanding. Its underlying technology, known as GPT-4 or 'Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4,' empowers it to engage in sophisticated and coherent...
What did we learn on the efficacy and safety of covid19 vaccines ?
Controversies seem to be waning with new scientific data being publish on a regular basis. In a very recent paper*, Carolina Grana Possamai et al. conclude, after having analyzed 41 randomized clinicaltrials assessing 12 different vaccines, that:...