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Allogene Therapeutics to build out facility for allogeneic CAR T treatments

Another CAR T production facility is slated for the U.S. as a biotech moves down the road with a bucket full of cash and a fist full of candidates. But unlike currently approved CAR T treatments,  Allogene Therapeutics is looking to use donated T-cells that may simplify the very complex manufacturing processes. Allogene on Wednesday… Read More: Allogene Therapeutics to build out facility for allogeneic CAR T… »

MRI imaging could aid in identifying patients with psychosis

Researchers believe a certain type of magnetic resonance imaging—neuromelanin-sensitive MRI—can detect a potential biomarker for identifying psychosis. Studies conducted at the National Institute of Mental Health, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, have found that the NM-MRI signal detects a marker of dopamine function in persons with schizophrenia and also serves as… Read More: MRI imaging could aid in identifying patients with psychosis »