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Bile acids and the microbiome: revolutionising disease approaches
Thousands of bile acids have been discovered, providing new insights into how microbes influence distant organ systems.
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New insights into PD-1 formation could greatly improve treatments
A single change in the amino acid structure of the transmembrane segment can either enhance or diminish the inhibitory function of PD-1 in immune responses.
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How successive mRNA vaccines shape T-cell memory
A new study shows that changes in clonal dominance characterises T-cell memory against multiple COVID-19 variants following mRNA vaccinations.
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Ubiquitous pyrogens and 3D cancer models
A recent study has highlighted the impact of endotoxins on the accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) cancer models. In this Q&A, Dr Bjorn Vergauwen reveals details and key findings of the research.
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New insights into viral-related myocarditis
Understanding heart changes at the molecular level during early infection with adenovirus could enable identification of those at higher risk of arrhythmia.
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CRISPR/Cas: exploring its impact on gene editing
Tune in to this episode where we discuss the opportunities CRISPR/Cas technology offers to revolutionise drug discovery.
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Serum biomarkers for COVID-19 identified
Proteins regulating plasminogen-plasmin levels can be used to identify patients at risk of progressing to a severe stage of COVID-19.
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Breakthrough for pancreatic cancer treatment
Researchers have designed the first small molecule drug targeting K-Ras GD12, which could improve pancreatic cancer outcomes.
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Identification of antibodies to target the NA globular head domain
The study's findings could be applied to the development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies for influenza.
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Recurrent urinary tract infections: potential cause discovered
Researchers find that an overgrowth of nerve cells in the bladder could cause rUTIs, which may offer new approaches to manage symptoms.
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Insights into the toxicological effects of nanoparticles
Researchers have developed a system that enabled quantitative assessment of cytotoxicity of SiNPs in human hepatoma cells.
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The future of cancer immunotherapy with Elicio Therapeutics
In this exclusive interview with Dr Christopher Haqq, Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Development, and Chief Medical Officer of Elicio Therapeutics, we explore the latest in Cancer Immunology Research. The study highlights the promising preclinical data demonstrating the potential of TCR-T cell therapy in combination with lymph node-targeted…
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Potential for targeted therapies based on the gigaxonin pathway
Researchers have discovered that higher expression of gigaxonin suppresses aggressive growth of human head and neck cancer cells.
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Women in Stem with Dr Amber D. Van Laar
Dr Amber Van Laar shares her remarkable journey in STEM. From a childhood fascination with science and medicine to a pivotal role as VP Clinical Development, AskBio. In this interview, she explores the profound impact of her early exposure to neuro-oncology, the challenges faced as a physician-scientist, and the pursuit…
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Newly discovered role of AF1q in neuroblastoma
Researchers have identified that AF1q is highly expressed in neuroblastoma, and could be used to destabilise N-Myc.