Samantha Borje
Samantha joined Drug Discovery News as an intern in 2023. She is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Washington, where she studies scaling up DNA nanotechnology for new applications and develops science education and outreach materials for various audiences. She enjoys stand-up comedy, science fiction movies, and picturing her life as a sci-fi mockumentary sitcom.
Articles by Samantha Borje
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Researchers used a new molecule to prevent spaceflight-induced bone loss in mice on the International Space Station.
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Scientists recovered movement in mouse models of spinal cord injury.
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Researchers injected healthy mitochondria to acutely injured kidneys to make them viable for donation.
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A new method called “REVeRT” expands the capabilities of gene delivery platforms by transporting larger genes than previously possible.
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Scientists imaged new communication pathways between the skull and the brain and uncovered immune responses exclusive to the skull.
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Researchers used 3D printing to create multi-layered skin grafts for deep wounds.
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New potential drug candidates made entirely of synthetic DNA may outperform current available blood clot treatments and avoid the adverse effects.
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Researchers developed a nanopore platform that detects a range of biomarkers at the same time, paving the way for more precise liquid biopsies.
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Researchers identified a peptide that selectively blocks pain signaling in sensory neurons and packaged it into a viral-based gene therapy in a step towards treating chronic pain without the risk for addiction.
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A novel system for procuring leaf samples leads researchers to a new amino acid and a promising antifungal drug candidate.
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A new mechanism for inhibiting membrane proteins could pave the way for more effective antibiotics.
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Scientists developed an alternative to bone marrow transplantation by using technology similar to that of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
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