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AATB NEWS
Happy Holidays From AATB
As 2022 comes to a close, AATB would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the AATB NewsBrief a look at some of the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Wednesday, January 4.
NEWS FROM THE FIELD
The Successful Transplantation of Genetically Engineered Pig Hearts into Recently Deceased Humans
News-Medical.Net
Deceased human donors received mechanical ventilation during xenotransplantation with pig hearts genetically engineered by Revivicor, Inc. The results included no signs of organ rejection and demonstrated normal heart function. Altered Fat Cells May Fuel Breast Cancer Tumor Growth
Medical News Today
Fat cells near tumor cells can lose lipid content, turn into other types of cells, and fuel tumor growth. Polioviruses Detected in Sewage in Two NY counties, Indicating Local Spread
Healio
An unvaccinated New York resident was left paralyzed in the first case of polio in the U.S. since 2013 Modifying CAR T Cell Engineering Technique to Fight Fungal Lung Infections
Medical Xpress
In a paper published in Translational Medicine, researchers have found a way to engineer cells to fight fungal infections in the lungs. Computational Approach Gives Detailed Map of Human Tissues
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Findings published in Nature Methods show that scientists can get an even closer look at cellular details in tissue samples. Merkel Cell Primary Sites Impact Survival
Healio Dermatology
According to a new study, head and neck tumors from Merkel cell carcinoma had the highest morbidity rates. Cognito's Light-and-sound Therapy Slows Brain Tissue Atrophy in Alzheimer's Study
Fierce Biotech
Cognito previously demonstrated that light- and sound-based therapy help improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's. Now, the same therapy shows success in preventing tissue atrophy in the brain. Corneas Made From Pig Skin Restore Sight in Humans: Study
The Hill
According to the WHO, impaired corneas are the fourth leading cause of blindness. A recent study published in Nature Biotechnology showed that bioengineered corneas from pig tissue were successfully used to restore eyesight in 20 people with damaged or diseased corneas. ECG Data From Historic Pig Heart Transplant Surprise Electrophysiologists
Cardiovascular Business
“This was a true milestone for research on xenotransplantation," one specialist said of the unique transplant from earlier this year. The full analysis is scheduled to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022 in Chicago.
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