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Experimental mRNA HIV vaccine shows promise in pre-clinical studies
A new potential mRNA vaccine that delivers instructions for making two key HIV proteins has been tested in mice and rhesus macaques.
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Ingenious AI method for improved target identification
A research team based at Skoltech in Russia has developed an artificial intelligence-driven solution for highly accurate detection of efficacious binding sites to expedite drug discovery.
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Scientists discover compound to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria
Taking a novel approach to antibiotic discovery, researchers at Rockefeller University have hit upon a promising solution to the problem of superbugs – a pervasive threat in hospitals the world over.
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Scientists develop means to boost the power of CRISPR
The capability to edit genes has been transformative in opening therapeutic avenues for hitherto untreatable diseases and aiding biological insight. Scientists have now discovered a way to enhance this process using retrons, making the process more efficient and effective.
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CRISPR screens and novel drug targets
According to a new study, a metabolic enzyme studied in cancer biology is key for T-cell function, offering a novel target for anti-inflammatory therapeutics. Dr Jeffrey Rathmell and Ayaka Sugiura from Vanderbilt University in the US discuss their study with Drug Target Review and why inhibiting or genetically deleting the…
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Nanoparticle delivery of CRISPR enables genome editing of vascular endothelium
According to researchers, a new method to deliver CRISPR-Cas9 to vascular endothelial cells could be used to treat many diseases, including COVID-19.
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Promising new gene therapy approach for LGMD2B
Researchers at Children’s National Hospital in the US have developed a promising new gene therapy for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) 2B.
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Antibodies that can neutralise SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant identified
A study has revealed four classes of antibodies that can neutralise Omicron by targeting one of four areas of the spike protein present in SARS-CoV-2 variants.
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Antibody drug target identified for influenza viruses
Researchers have found a small subset of antibodies that target a site at the base of the influenza virus hemagglutinin protein.
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New antibody delivery system could improve precision medicine
Scientists have developed a metal-organic framework that, when attached to antibodies, improved their targeted delivery in in vitro studies.
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Ensuring the safety and efficacy of biologics products
In this article, Dr Shishir Chundawat and Aron Gyorgypal from Rutgers University, US, explain how they developed a new process analytical technology (PAT) system for the automated monitoring of antibody N-glycosylation.
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Human biopsies in nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel – a novel method for long-term tissue culture
Three-dimensional (3D) biopsy culture models could save the drug discovery industry time and money. In this article, Johanna Niklander, University of Helsinki and Medical University of Graz, and Dr Beate Rinner, Medical University of Graz, outline a recent study they took part in, investigating long-term 3D tissue cultures from human…
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Thriving biotech: three stocks building momentum
In this article, Dmytro Spilka explores three promising biotechs that have seen growth in the last year and why they may continue to garner interest.
