VX-880 (formerly known as STx-02) derives from Vertex’s near-$1 billion acquisition of Semma in 2019, which also brought in the encapsulation ... islet cells in its proprietary Cell Pouch device.

Wenzhou Medical University researchers have reimagined the spleen as a viable site for islet transplantation, enabling ...

Researchers led by Maike Sander, scientific director of the Max Delbrück Center, have developed a vascularized organoid model ...

Researchers have developed a vascularized organoid model of hormone secreting cells in the pancreas. The advance promises to improve diabetes research and cell-based therapies.

People suffering from sleep issues may be able to rest easier thanks to a new wearable device that could revolutionize the way we get our shut-eye. Unveiled at the American Thoracic Society’s ...

“These promising results further support the versatility of hydrogel-based encapsulation, especially when added to previous studies demonstrating safety and durability of CSS-encapsulated stem cells, ...

Vertex ended work on the islet cell-device combo in late March after phase 1/2 trial findings suggested that it would be unlikely to trigger sufficient levels of insulin production. The intangible ...

Starting next month, Pennsylvania drivers need to put down their cellphone and most electronic devices while driving or risk a $50 ticket. Pennsylvania law has barred drivers from reading ...

For Ikea’s part, the brand says all its Sonos-compatible devices—including the remote—will remain supported. I don't think many people will miss the talking lamp, but it's comforting to know ...

As a woman who’s constantly on-the-go, regulating my nervous system is key for my well-being. So, when I first heard about vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and its potential benefits for physical ...

It’s the first self-collection device approved for at-home use in the United States and could broaden access to cervical cancer screening. The concept is simple. Patients swab themselves with ...