biotechnology

MichBio’s 2025 Year in Review: Building Conditions for Growth

ANN ARBOR - During 2025, MichBio focused not just on visibility, but on building the underlying conditions that allow companies to start, scale, and stay in Michigan. Convening the Ecosystem, Statewide Convening Michigan’s life sciences community remained a central pillar of MichBio’s work in 2025, with a renewed emphasis on geographic reach, inclusivity, and high-value

By |2026-01-12T18:29:25-05:00January 12th, 2026|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Scientists Crack Cancer Code With a Breakthrough Protein Discovery

NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a key protein that helps cancer cells avoid detection by the immune system during a type of advanced therapy. By creating a new drug that blocks this protein, researchers hope to make cancer treatments more effective, especially for hard-to-treat blood cancers. This breakthrough could lead to better survival rates

By |2024-12-18T15:36:28-05:00December 18th, 2024|Drones, Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

MichBio’s 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 23

ANN ARBOR - Don't miss the 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit happening in Ann Arbor on September 23rd. With less than two weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at this pivotal event for medtech professionals. Join us for an exclusive FDA Town Hall where you'll gain firsthand insights from FDA

By |2024-09-10T16:31:38-04:00September 10th, 2024|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan

NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap towards this very real possibility with the discovery and study of an important longevity gene. This gene has shown promise in promoting cellular repair and reducing the effects of aging, generating excitement in the

By |2024-08-25T15:24:44-04:00August 25th, 2024|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Protein Discovery Could Add 7 Years To Human Lifespan

FARMINGTON — Scientists at the University of Connecticut have made a remarkable breakthrough in the quest for longer, healthier lives. In a major study, the researchers successfully extended both lifespan and healthspan in mice by targeting specific cells in their bodies. This exciting development brings us closer to the dream of not just adding years to

By |2024-08-18T16:01:14-04:00August 18th, 2024|Science|

DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

NEW YORK – DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease could mark a significant breakthrough in the treatment of this debilitating condition. While current therapies primarily focus on targeting the physical manifestations of Alzheimer's, such as amyloid plaques, a new approach is emerging. Rather than concentrating on combating the plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers

By |2024-08-18T16:52:09-04:00August 11th, 2024|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

New Drug Fights Aging, Extends Lifespan In Mice By 25 Percent

NEW YORK - The scientific community has long been interested in understanding and extending human life. In a new piece of research, published in Nature,Trusted Source researchers at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science and Imperial College London, in collaboration with Duke-NUS Medical School, administered an anti-IL-11 antibody — a drug that inhibits IL-11’s effects

By |2024-07-28T19:25:58-04:00July 28th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Report: Vibrating Molecules Destroy 99 Percent Of Cancer Cells In Lab Tests

NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells. Stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, enough to break apart the membranes of cancer cells. Aminocyanine molecules are already used in bioimaging as synthetic dyes. Commonly used in low doses to detect cancer, they stay stable in water and are

By |2023-12-29T15:39:33-05:00December 29th, 2023|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

WMed Innovation Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept 20

KALAMAZOO - On Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 pm, the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center is hosting its 20th anniversary with a reception and open house. Special guest will be Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. Sandra Cochrane, the Assistant Dean who runs the WMed Innovation Center provides the back story and

By |2023-09-06T12:48:04-04:00September 6th, 2023|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, mitechtv|

Genomenon Partners With Chinese To Sell Mastermind Genomic Search Engine

ANN ARBOR - Genomenon, Inc., and Shanghai Shanyi Biological Technology Co., Ltd have formed a partnership to provide Genomenon’s leading Mastermind Genomic Search Engine to clinical laboratory customers in China. Genomenon’s Mastermind is a genomic search engine wiith nearly 3,500 users in over 100 countries, becoming the search engine of choice when researching patient variants

By |2019-08-20T20:10:00-04:00August 20th, 2019|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|