Beste Gene Synthesis podcaster (2024)

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It’s all in your approach – biosynthesis of natural products 33:18

1d ago33:18

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We’re joined in this episode by Dr. Sarah Barry, Reader in Chemical Biology at King’s College London. Sarah started with an interest in biochemistry, went into organic chemistry because it was more concrete, and now applies her chemist’s approach to understanding and manipulating biosynthesis of natural products for important areas of research, inc…

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First-line asciminib for chronic myeloid leukemia, a new risk score for clonal cytopenia, and genotyped D-positive blood transfusion in sickle cell anemia 21:19

9d ago21:19

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In this week's episode we’ll learn more about the ASCEND study, which investigated first-line asciminib in chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia; a new risk score for myeloid neoplasm transformation in patients with clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance; and use of RHD genotyped D-positive blood transfusions in patients with sickle cell an…

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Update on fixed-dose venetoclax-obinutuzumab in previously untreated CLL; dual epi-immunotherapy in cHL; predicting treatment failure in TKI-treated CML 19:03

16d ago19:03

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In this week's episode we'll learn about the updated phase 3 results on fixed-dose venetoclax plus obinutuzumab in previously untreated CLL. Then, we'll hear about dual epi-immunotherapy in classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Finally we'll explore redefining risk of treatment failure in CML. Featured Articles: Venetoclax-obinutuzumab for previously untreat…

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Bone marrow failure related to ERG insufficiency, factor 11 in vascular hyperpermeability, and new criteria for evaluating anemia in myelofibrosis 20:32

23d ago20:32

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In this week's episode we’ll learn more about the role of ERG loss-of-function variants in bone marrow failure and hematological malignancies, a proposed pathway linking factor 11 activation to increased vascular permeability during inflammation, and new clinical criteria for diagnosing anemia, defining transfusion-dependence, and evaluating anemia…

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Platelet glycoprotein receptor VI in abdominal aortic aneurysms, TP53 mutations in 5q-deleted myelodysplastic syndrome, and immunostimulatory cytokine plus CAR T-cell therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia ... 18:59

30d ago18:59

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In this week's episode, we'll learn about the role of a platelet-specific glycoprotein receptor in abdominal aortic aneurysm formation, the influence of TP53 mutations on outcomes for patients with 5q-deleted myelodysplastic syndrome, and a rational combination treatment intended to produce more durable responses in patients with refractory B-cell …

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The value of community – your microbiome 31:58

1M ago31:58

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The history of fermented foods like beer, bread, and other foods can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilizations in China and Egypt. This ancient technology was originally used to preserve foods when refrigeration was not an option. While less common in modern industrialized civilizations, we’re now realizing that fermented foods pla…

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Adopt-A-Genome 26:45

1M ago26:45

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In this episode, undergraduates adopt genomes that the JGI sequenced, but never published in the literature. These students analyze the genomes, write reports, and publish first-author papers, making the data available for future research. Hear from Rekha Seshadri (JGI) and Matt Escobar (California State San Marcos) about how the Adopt-A-Genome pro…

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Using NGS to refine risk stratification in T-ALL; a novel gene therapy approach in severe α-thalassemia; molecular taxonomy of MDS 21:48

1M ago21:48

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In this week's episode we'll learn about refining risk stratification in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL. After that, we'll discuss a novel gene therapy approach in severe alpha-thalassemia. Investigators describe an innovative mouse model and an effective gene therapy approach, renewing prospects for the development of novel strategies…

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A novel tripartite fusion drives treatment resistance in atypical APL; managing iTTP without TPE; hope for motherhood after allogeneic HCT 18:30

1M ago18:30

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss a novel tripartite fusion drives treatment resistance in acute promyelocytic leukemia. In some patients with atypical APL, these novel retinoic acid receptor gene fusions result in truncation of the ligand binding domain of the retinoic acid receptor protein, resulting in non-responsiveness to treatment with all…

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Pirtobrutinib plus venetoclax with or without rituximab in relapsed/refractory CLL; murine models of erythroid 5ALA synthesis disorders; targeting PKCa in diabetes and hemochromatosis 23:17

2M ago23:17

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the safety and efficacy of pirtobrutinib with or without rituximab in relapsed/refractory CLL; learn more about erythroid 5ALA synthesis disorders and their conditional synthetic lethal dependency on pyridoxine; and discuss how targeting PKC alpha alleviates iron overload in diabetes and hemochromatosis through …

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Transplant outcomes in pediatric Fanconi anemia; hepatic Foxo1 regulates iron homeostasis; clinical networks improve APL outcomes in Latin America 18:42

2M ago18:42

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In this week's episode we'll discuss outcomes following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in pediatric patients with Fanconi anemia. Then, we'll learn about how new research shows that the transcription factor Foxo1, commonly associated with glucose metabolism, regulates hepcidin expression and systemic iron homeostasis. Finally, in Latin Ame…

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Therapeutic nucleic acids – a CDMO’s view on mRNA 32:04

2M ago32:04

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While some of us knew a good bit about mRNA prior to 2020, we all got a crash course on mRNA technology and its prophylactic and therapeutic potential as a result of the COVID pandemic and subsequent SARS CoV-2 vaccine development. In fact, most of us have now received at least one mRNA vaccine at this point. Our guest for this episode, Dr. Christi…

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CD8+ T-cell differentiation and treatment response in AML; ATM germline pathogenic variants affect cancer outcomes in ataxia-telangiectasia; efficacy of a selective menin-KMT2A inhibitor in KMT2A- and ... 22:42

2M ago22:42

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss how CD8+ T-cell differentiation and dysfunction inform treatment response in acute myeloid leukemia; learn more about the effect of ATM germline pathogenic variants on the outcomes in children with ataxia-telangiectasia and hematological malignancies; and discuss the preclinical efficacy of a potent, selective m…

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TCR-T cells for post-HCT leukemia recurrence; platelets are the predominant source of procoagulant membranes in hemostasis; BR + R maintenance for MCL 18:10

2M ago18:10

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In this week's episode we'll discuss HA-1-targeted T-cell receptor T-cell therapy for recurrent leukemia after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Next, we'll learn about how 4D intravital imaging in mice reveals the key role of platelets as a source of procoagulant membranes in hemostasis. Finally, we'll hear about modifications to a common i…

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Outcomes of younger patients with mantle cell lymphoma; M-protein assessment during maintenance therapy in multiple myeloma; in vivo CAR T-cell generation using lentiviral vectors 0:59

3M ago0:59

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the outcomes of younger patients with mantle cell lymphoma experiencing late relapse; learn more about mass spectrometry-based assessment of M-protein in peripheral blood during maintenance therapy in multiple myeloma and discuss in vivo CAR T-cell generation in non-human primates using lentiviral vectors. Featu…

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Review Series on Factor XI 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Introduced by Associate Editor Dr. Thomas Ortel, this bonus episode discusses the Review Series on Factor XI, published in volume 143 issue 15 of Blood Journal. Dr. Ortel is joined by contributing authors Owen McCarty, PhD, Gili Kenet, MD, and David Gailani, MD. Review Series Articles: Introduction to a review series on factor XI Biology of factor …

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Protective role of neonatal CMV infection in B-ALL; GVHD targets organoid-forming bile duct stem cells; seven-year outcomes for venetoclax-ibrutinib therapy in MCL 16:56

3M ago16:56

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In this week's episode we'll learn how cytomegalovirus infection early in life depletes preleukemic cells in a mouse model of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. After that we'll discuss new research, where GVHD targets organoid-forming bile duct stem cells in a TGF-beta-dependent manner. Conversely, a TGF-beta inhibitor protects these stem cells …

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Iron, HFE haemochromatosis, and infections; bispecific antibodies improve CAR T-cell response; determinants of outcome in NPM1-mutated AML 23:31

3M ago23:31

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In this week's episode we'll learn about iron, HFE hemochromatosis, and infections. In this large, population-based study, both high and low levels of plasma iron and transferrin saturation were associated with increased risks of infection. Then, we'll discuss how bispecific antibodies improve CAR T-cell response in B-cell malignancies. In-vitro an…

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A molecular thermometer for the future 35:29

3M ago35:29

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There are all sorts of molecular tests to tell if you’re infected with something specific, but what do you use when you’re not sure what you might have? You might use a thermometer as a first step, but wouldn’t it be nice if that thermometer was a bit more high tech? In this episode we meet Dr. Nick Meyerson, CEO and co-founder of Darwin Bioscience…

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Immune fitness and response to taclistamab in R/R multiple myeloma; BCR::ABL1 M244V mutation causes resistance to asciminib; HSCT and myocardial fibrosis in young patients with SCD 16:59

3M ago16:59

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss how immune fitness impacts response to teclistamab in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma; learn more about a new mechanism of resistance to asciminib conferred by the BCR::ABL1 M244V mutation, and discuss the impact of hematopoietic cell transplantation on myocardial fibrosis in young patients with sickle cell…

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Decitabine in older patients with AML; EPCR and sickle chronic kidney disease; lymphocyte depletion versus post-transplant cyclophosphamide for mismatched donor transplant for inborn errors of immunity ... 22:53

4M ago22:53

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the safety and efficacy of decitabine in older patients with AML; learn how heme-induced loss of renovascular endothelial protein C receptor promotes chronic kidney disease in sickle mice, and discuss the outcomes of treatment with HLA-mismatched HSCT with TCRab/CD19 lymphocyte depletion or post-HSCT cyclophosph…

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Gotta Catch 'Em Gall 24:31

4M ago24:31

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Kasey Markel and Patrick Shih (UC Berkeley and the Joint BioEnergy Institute) are looking for new ways to engineer plants. So they’ve looked into wasps that program oak trees to grow structures called galls. In this episode, hear from Kasey and Patrick about how this project unfolded, and how they worked with the JGI's metabolomics program to find …

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Impact of MRD-negative on PFS in myeloma; IPSS-R down-staging before transplant in MDS; hereditary angioedema and venous thromboembolism 21:50

4M ago21:50

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In this week's episode we'll discuss minimal residual disease as an intermediate clinical endpoint for multiple myeloma. Then, we'll learn about IPSS-R downstaging before transplant in MDS. Finally we'll hear about the connection between hereditary angioedema and venous thromboembolism. Featured Articles: EVIDENCE meta-analysis: evaluating minimal …

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Acalabrutinib, venetoclax and obinutuzumab in relapsed/refractory CLL; alternative donor transplantation for severe aplastic anemia; clonal relapse dynamics in AML following allogeneic HCT 23:32

4M ago23:32

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the safety and efficacy of acalabrutinib, venetoclax and obinutuzumab in relapsed/refractory CLL; learn more about alternative donor transplantation for severe aplastic anemia and discuss clonal relapse dynamics in acute myeloid leukemia following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Featured Articles:…

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Directed evolution – A PETase project 32:58

4M ago32:58

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Plastics are a modern miracle of science that have helped deliver both convenience and life-saving solutions. However, we must now grapple with the challenge of immense amounts of plastics in our waste streams and environment. How do we best deconstruct plastics to reusable or more bio-friendly molecules? This is the exact challenge being addressed…

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Clinical impact of CRh in AML; thrombosis features in a real-life PNH cohort; and restriction of SOX11 expression to EBV-negative Burkitt lymphomas 19:58

4M ago19:58

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In this week's episode we'll learn about the clinical benefit of complete remission with partial hematological recovery, or CRh, in patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) treated with molecularly targeted drugs. Then we'll hear about a large cohort of patients with PNH were studied to detail PNH-related thrombotic events, unravel determinants o…

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Mutational and transcriptional landscape of pediatric BCP lymphoblastic lymphoma; the role of platelet-derived TGF-1 in immune thrombocytopenia; phase 3 trial of mavorixafor in WHIM syndrome 23:25

4M ago23:25

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the mutational and transcriptional landscape of pediatric BCP lymphoblastic leukemia; learn more about the role of platelet-derived TGF-β1 in immune thrombocytopenia; and discuss the findings from a phase 3 trial of mavorixafor in WHIM syndrome. Featured Articles: Mutational and transcriptional landscape of pedi…

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A Redesign for Yeast’s Genome, Chromosome by Chromosome - Jef Boeke, Weimin Zhang & Leslie Mitchell 20:53

5M ago20:53

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To engineer yeast to do more, and understand genomes in general, Jef Boeke, Weimin Zhang (NYU Langone Health) and Leslie Mitchell (Neochromosome) have worked to replace yeast’s native chromosomes with synthetic versions. This project has turned out to be an international collaboration, with some artistic endeavors along the way. Eventually, the goa…

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Review Series on Oncogenic Signaling and Immune Evasion in Hematologic Malignancies 15:41

5M ago15:41

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Introduced by Associate Editor Robert Zeiser, this Review Series focuses on the problem of immune escape by acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The series opens with a review of how AML escapes T-cell–driven elimination and then focuses on how p53 function impinges on AML recognition by immune cells. The series finishes with a summary of new approaches t…

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GM-CSF coordinates shelter in the cytokine storm; Interleukin-1 as a therapeutic target in TTP; CAR T-cell outcomes across race and ethnicity in LBCL 19:57

5M ago19:57

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In this week's episode we'll discuss new insights on the role of GM-CSF in establishing immune memory. The authors propose that the coordination of opposing immune memory programs, driven by GM-CSF, may be essential to efficient, yet controlled, innate immune responses. After that: Interleukin-1 inhibition in TTP. Researchers explore the potential …

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Reassessing the CLL prognostic index; ADAMTS13 conformation and risk of relapse in immune-mediated TTP; haploidentical bone marrow transplant in sickle cell disease 23:39

5M ago23:39

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the prognostic value of the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia International Prognostic Index in the era of targeted therapies, learn how peak ADAMTS13 activity can be used to assess ADAMTS13 conformation and risk of relapse in immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, and discuss the findings from a phase …

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Scientific marketing in the century of the biotech revolution 32:37

5M ago32:37

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Most scientists start their education and careers with a vision of working in the lab to discover great things and drive innovation. However, we don’t all end up loving the actual lab work portion of science. What non-lab career options exist to utilize molecular biology knowledge and skills? Well, according to our guest, Jason Amsbaugh, Founder an…

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A biomarker for disease severity in Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome; loss of Dnmt3a confers resistance to IFNα; unrelated donor selection in HSCT with PTCy 19:16

5M ago19:16

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In this week's episode we'll discuss assessing risk profile in Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, or WAS. Then, we'll learn about how the loss of DNMT3A confers resistance to interferon-alpha in hematopoietic stem cells carrying the JAK2-V617F mutation. Finally, we'll explore unrelated donor selection for AML patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell tran…

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Forest Fungi, Seagrass, and a New View of Symbiosis 26:34

5M ago26:34

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Three stories of JGI-supported research, connected to nutrient cycles. Francis Martin and Lucas Auer discuss their work on communities of forest floor fungi. Allison Joy looks into seagrass meadows' carbon sequestration with insights from Adam Healey and Xiao Ma. And Karen Serrano and Benjamin Cole explain their research on the symbiotic relationsh…

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Nilotinib with or without cytarabine for Philadelphia-positive AML; thrombosis risk in Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin G20210A; ctDNA improves prognostic prediction in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma ... 23:05

5M ago23:05

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the safety and efficacy of nilotinib with or without cytarabine in Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia; learn more about thrombosis risk in double heterozygous carriers of Factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A and discuss the utility of circulating cell-free tumor DNA in prognostic prediction in…

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Hemophilia prophylaxis with fitusiran vs BPA/CFC; germline NBN variants in pediatric B-ALL; Histone demethylation and cell-intrinsic immune response in AML 18:59

6M ago18:59

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In this week's episode we'll learn about fitusiran prophylaxis in patients with hemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitors. Next we'll hear about new findings that heterozygous germline variants in the NBN gene that are linked to increased risk of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. Finally, we'll explore new insights on the histone…

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What Happens To a Rainforest When You Dial Up Drought? - Linnea Honeker and Malak Tfaily 22:53

6M ago22:53

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Rainforests store a big fraction of all the carbon on Earth, and soil microbes play a key role in pulling that carbon out of the atmosphere. This episode, researchers take a look at what happens to that storage when a rainforest hits a drought. Tag along with their experiments in a fully enclosed, human-made ecosystem: Biosphere 2. Links from this …

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Effects of voxelotor on cerebral blood flow in pediatric sickle cell disease; thrombosis in Vexas syndrome; response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors in ABL-class acute lymphoblastic leukemia 22:26

6M ago22:26

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the effects of voxelotor on cerebral blood flow in pediatric sickle cell disease, learn more about venous and arterial thrombosis in patients with Vexas syndrome, and discuss differential sensitivity to tyrosine kinase inhibitors in ABL-class acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Featured Articles: The influence of voxe…

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Stamping out high-risk myeloma with D-KRd and tandem transplant; plasmin-cleaved VWF in microthrombosis; SCD plasma sensitizes iPSC-derived sensory neurons 19:40

6M ago19:40

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In this week's podcast we'll discuss another step forward in stamping out high-risk myeloma. Then we'll hear about the plasmin-cleaved von Willebrand factor, or VWF, in microthrombosis. Finally we'll hear about new insights into the origins of sickle cell pain. Featured Articles: Daratumumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone with tandem…

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Cheers to molecular Biology 34:47

6M ago34:47

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While the end product is quite different, brewing beer is not all that different than many other bioproduction processes used in the lab and industry. Both require skills, experience, and the right QC/QA methods to control and monitor the starting materials and the entire process, all the way to that bottle of suds you might be thirsty for. Steve a…

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Allogeneic transplant in first remission for post-induction molecular MRD; circulating HSPCs actively participate in human hematopoiesis; let-7 miRNAs repress HIC2 to regulate BCL11A transcription and ... 21:44

6M ago21:44

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the utility of MRD in identifying patients with NPM1 AML who benefit from allogeneic transplant in first remission, learn more about the contribution of circulating hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell subsets to human hematopoietic hemostasis, and discuss the role of Let-7 miRNAs in regulation of BCL11A transcrip…

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ADAMTS13 recovery in caplacizumab-treated TTP; inhibition of venetoclax-resistant BCL2 variants with sonrotoclax; genomic insights from Castleman disease in twins 19:10

7M ago19:10

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In this week's epside we'll learn about ADAMTS recovery after caplacizumab therapy in patients with immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Then, we'll hear about preclinical characterization of sonrotoclax, a potential second-generation BCL2 inhibitor. Finally we'll hear about new insights into the etiology of Castleman disease where researche…

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Durable response after tisa-cel in adults with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma; high microRNA-145 plasma levels indicate decreased risk of VTE; epigenetic/immunogenetic signature in the prediction ... 23:49

7M ago23:49

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In this week's episode, we’ll discuss the findings from a study assessing responses after treatment with tisagenlecleucel [LM1] in adults with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, learn more about the association between high microRNA-145 plasma levels and decreased risk of future incident venous thromboembolism, and discuss how epigenetic and …

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Gut microbiota exploitation by CPX-351 in AML; optimizing anti-myeloma immunity for ASCT; which pediatric ITP patients will develop lupus? 19:00

7M ago19:00

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In this week's episode, we'll discuss gut microbiota exploitation by CPX-351 in acute myeloid leukemia. Then we'll learn about optimizing anti-myeloma immunity. New research shows that regulatory T cells suppress myeloma-specific immunity during autologous stem cell mobilization and transplantation. Finally we'll discuss among pediatric patients wi…

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Unsung heroes of food health and safety 32:10

7M ago32:10

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When you buy chicken or turkey from the grocery store, you might not give it much thought, but there is an entire network of people working to ensure the health of the animals in our food supply chain and your health. In this episode, we talk with an unsung hero, Beverly Wood, supervisor of the molecular diagnostics lab at the North Carolina Depart…

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Jak2V617F clonal hematopoiesis promotes arterial thrombosis; Staphylococcus aureus infection in Sézary syndrome; clinical features of RAC2-related immunodeficiency 26:18

7M ago26:18

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the mechanism by which Jak2V617F clonal hematopoiesis promotes arterial thrombosis, discuss how Staphylococcus aureus induces drug resistance in cancer T cells in Sézary syndrome, and learn more about the clinical and functional features of RAC2-related immunodeficiency. Featured Articles: Jak2V617F clonal hemat…

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Molecular mimicry in aplastic anemia; emicizumab prophylaxis in infants with hemophilia; hydroxyurea reduces infections in SCA 19:54

8M ago19:54

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In this week's episode we'll discuss molecular mimicry in aplastic anemia, novel experiments show that antigens associated with viral infections can mimic epitopes presented on hematopoietic progenitor cells. Then, we'll learn about prophylaxis with subcutaneous emicizumab in infants with hemophilia. Finally we'll see how hydroxyurea is associated …

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Review Series on the Influence of the Tumor Microenvironment on the Pathogenesis of B-Cell Lymphomas 32:05

8M ago32:05

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In this bonus episode of Blood Podcast, Associate Editor, Dr. Freda Stevenson is joined by Drs. Karin Tarte, Andrea Radtke, and Leandro Cerchietti to discuss the Review Series on the influence of the tumor microenvironment on the pathogenesis of B-cell lymphomas. Find the full review series in Blood Journal volume 143 issue 12.…

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Free light chain mass spectrometry in diagnosis and monitoring of AL amyloidosis; T cells of AML patients in remission have distinct RNA signatures; and protective effect of ADAMTS13 in sickle cell mice ... 22:34

8M ago22:34

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the findings from a study assessing the utility of free light chain mass spectrometry in AL amyloidosis, learn more about distinct single-cell RNA-sequencing signatures of bone marrow T cells of AML patients in remission after an allogeneic stem cell transplant, and discuss why von Willebrand factor clearance is…

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Eculizumab in transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy; reclassifying malignant monocytosis; targeting tissue factor in antiphospholipid syndrome 20:50

8M ago20:50

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In this week's episode we'll discuss eculizumab in stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy. Then, we'll learn about reclassifying malignant monocytosis, these newly classified cases have distinct mutational and transcriptional profiles. Finally, we'll hear about targeting the tissue factor coagulation initiation complex prevents …

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