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Previous studies of human microbiome may be biased in favour of Global North
A new study has suggested that previous global research into the human microbiome is heavily biased in favour of wealthy countries such as the US and UK.
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Research provides potential new way of preventing Alzheimer’s disease
New pre-clinical research from the Université Laval Faculty of Medicine and CHU de Québec–Université Laval Research Centre showed genetically mutating human cells could avoid Alzheimer’s disease.
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Promising new RNA editing technology could be used to treat genetic diseases
New research by the University of California, San Diego could provide a much simpler way to repair disease-causing mutations in RNA.
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Tweaked bacteria genes activate heart cells in mice
Researchers have shown that engineered bacterial genes coding for sodium ion channels could lead to novel gene therapies for electrical heart diseases.
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Novel CAR T-cell therapy for B-cell cancers shows promise in vivo
A new CAR T-cell therapy for B-cell cancers promises to reduce the antigen escape currently found in therapies that only target CD19.
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Multifaceted flu vaccine demonstrates wider protection
Scientists at Georgia State University have developed an intranasal influenza vaccine using a new combination of nanoparticles for improved defence against flu strains.
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New model yields promising gene therapy for heart condition
Scientists in Japan have developed a credible heart cell model for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy and observed a positive response in the condition using PKP2 gene therapy.
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New protein that enables SARS-CoV-2 access into cells identified
Researchers have found that extracellular vimentin facilitates SARS-CoV-2 entry into human cells, presenting a new target.
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Genes newly linked to ageing and human lifespan
Researchers have found that genes in small organisms, known to extend lifespan, could also impact ageing in humans.
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Gut-brain pathway metabolite involved in age-related cognitive decline, study shows
In mice, researchers have shown that δ-valerobetaine plays a role in neurocognitive ability, making the metabolite a target for age-related memory loss.
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Novel DNA-free virus-like particles deliver gene-editing proteins to animal models
Researchers have developed a new drug delivery system using virus-like particles to successfully transport gene-editing proteins in pre-clinical studies.
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Understanding the tau tangles in neurodegeneration could aid treatment discovery
Representing a breakthrough in better understanding how tau proteins cause neurodegenerative disease, scientists have mapped the tau interactome.
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Scientists unveil first molecular-level analysis of Omicron spike protein
Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have completed the world’s first molecular analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike protein.
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Janssen licenses its pan-influenza antibody to Leyden Labs
Janssen's monoclonal antibody CR9114, for the potential treatment of influenza, has been exclusively licensed by Leyden Labs for development and commercialisation.
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Memory T cells respond to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, study shows
Research has shown that memory T cells formed following SARS-CoV-2 infection or mRNA vaccination respond to the Omicron variant.