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Neurobiologists Uncover Brain Circuits Behind Placebo Pain Relief

Researchers pinpoint key brain regions and endogenous opioid signaling that drive expectancy-based pain reduction

Biolojic Design Presents Promising Preclinical Data for Multibody-Drug Conjugate BD200

New data shows BD200's strong anti-tumor activity across multiple cancer models, including in resistant settings.

Lunit Presents Six AI Studies at AACR 2026 Highlighting Advances in Precision Oncology

Lunit's research showcases how AI-driven biomarkers can improve clinical workflows, uncover spatial features of the tumor microenvironment, and enable integrated analysis to support treatment decisions.

Penetrium Bioscience Unveils Breakthrough Mechanism for Targeted Cancer Therapy

New approach aims to normalize tumor microenvironment, overcoming resistance to existing treatments.

QIAGEN to Showcase New Sample to Insight Solutions for Oncology Research at AACR 2026

Highlights solutions addressing key oncology research needs across automated sample preparation, single-cell analysis, genomic profiling and data analysis

Invivoscribe Launches Automated Sample Prep Platform

PrepQuant System streamlines pre-analytical workflows for molecular testing

Early Nerve Cell Choices Shape Human Development

New research reveals that cells in the peripheral nervous system are determined much earlier in embryonic development than previously thought.

Invivoscribe Launches PrepQuant System for Streamlined Sample Prep

New integrated platform automates nucleic acid extraction, concentration, and quantification to improve consistency and efficiency in molecular testing workflows.

Tempus Presents 31 Abstracts at AACR Annual Meeting 2026

Research highlights include insights on gene fusions, microsatellite instability, and predictive biomarkers in cancer

FairJourney Bio Opens Cryo-EM Structural Biology Facility in San Diego

Antibody discovery expert expands presence in US biotech ecosystem with world-leading atomic-resolution structural biology capabilities.

Researchers Unveil Scalable Neuron Networks to Unlock Brain Rhythm Secrets

Novel approach using induced pluripotent stem cells reveals insights into the origins and disruptions of neural oscillations.

Oncopeptides to Present Preclinical Data on Novel NK-Cell Engager at AACR 2026

New bispecific engager combined with expanded NK cells shows promise in multiple myeloma model

Southern California Bees Fend Off Deadly Mites

UC Riverside study finds local hybrid honeybees carry far fewer Varroa mites than commercial colonies.