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Exosomes are extracellular vesicles produced by all cells with a remarkable ability to efficiently transfer genetic material, including exogenously loaded siRNA, to cancer cells. Here, researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center report on a bioreactor-based...

Cambridge, MA – December 11, 2017 – Codiak POSITION DESCRIPTION Codiak BioSciences is a venture-backed start-up dedicated to harnessing the power of exosomes as both therapeutics and...

The fusion of plasma membrane with the internal vesicle fusion leads to the secretion of nanovescicles called exosomes into the extracellular environment. The exosomes are released in easily accessible body fluids such as urine and blood and hence acts as ...

Director, Oncology (ref#CB-1010) Cambridge, MA – March 14, 2017 – Codiak POSITION DESCRIPTION Codiak BioSciences is seeking an experienced professional to lead the oncology/immuno-oncology programs at Codiak.  The Director, Oncology will have extensive experience with in vitro and in vivo ...

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Guardant Health today announced a multi-year partnership designed to accelerate comprehensive liquid biopsy technology into the standard of care in cancer treatment. The commercial, research and development agreement will make MD ...

Job ID 199898BR Posting Title VP, Global HD-Translational Precision Oncology COE-(TPO-CoE) Division PHARMA Business Unit ONCOLOGY BU – NPH Country USA Work Location East Hanover, NJ Company/Legal Entity Novartis Pharmaceuticals Functional Area Research & Development Job Type Full Time Employment ...

from Kera News by Sam Baker – A biopsy involves removing tissue to find out if you have a disease or the extent of it. The FDA recently approved a less-invasive “liquid” biopsy for a certain form of lung cancer. ...

from STAT News by Megan Scudellari BOSTON — It’s a medical puzzle that has snagged the attention — and the money — of Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and venture capitalists across the nation: Is it possible to diagnose cancer from ...

Extracellular vesicles (EV) include vesicles released by either normal or tumor cells. EV may exceed the nanometric scale (microvesicles), or to be within the nanoscale, also called exosomes. Thus, it appears that only exosomes and larger vesicles may have the ...

Exosomes are cell-derived vesicles that convey key elements with the potential to modulate intercellular communication. They are known to be secreted from all types of cells, and are crucial messengers that can regulate cellular processes by ‘trafficking’ molecules from cells ...