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Exploring the effects of IFNβ in neuroHIV infection
IFNβ could be developed into a new therapy, following an improved understanding of how innate immunity affects the brain during chronic HIV infection.
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Rare genetic variants found to have a large impact on obesity risk
Researchers have gained a deeper understanding of the neural biology of obesity, which could offer potential drug targets.
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Exploring the conditions in which pathological 4R tau misfolds
Researchers have presented new findings that offer potential pathways to arrest critical steps toward the accumulation of mutant tau.
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Finding the right CDMO partner for cell line development
The commercial production of recombinant proteins, such as antibodies and enzymes, relies on generating and maintaining specific cell lines designed to produce these specialised molecules. However, the creation of cell lines is a technically demanding and time-consuming process. For this reason, many businesses seek partnerships with contract development and manufacturing…
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New treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
The compound 11c demonstrates an excellent safety profile and is an exciting advancement in liver disease management.
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Investigating antipsychotics in a Parkinson’s disease psychosis model
In this Q&A, Dr Nicholas Waters, Head of R&D at IRLAB, shares how three compounds, including IRLABs Mesdopetam and an experimental dopamine D3 receptor antagonist, could reverse features associated with the psychosis-like state of Parkinson’s disease.
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New trivalent vaccine for clade 1 sarbecoviruses
The vaccine provided complete protection with no detectable virus in the lungs and could be a routine part of people’s medical treatment.
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Uncovering the functional role of sRNAs in bacterial adaptation
Researchers find how antibiotic treatments influence the microbiota, providing new strategies for preventing antibiotic-induced damage.
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Breaking resistance – the future of immunotherapy in oncology
In this episode, we explore the current status and potential solutions to addressing major hurdles in oncology.
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Unlocking the potential of natural products in drug discovery
Natural products play an underappreciated role in drug discovery. Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)-based metabolomics coupled with machine learning is allowing new, highly diverse molecules from natural products to be identified, revealing bioactive compounds and pinpointing promising drug targets. The additional dimension provided by trapped ion mobility (TIMS) enables researchers to…
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New AI model could help to overcome antibiotic resistance
Six molecules that had potent antibacterial effect against one of the world’s most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria were generated.
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The genetic mutation causing the development of psoriatic arthritis
Mutation in two copies of the IKBKB gene leads to abnormal function of regulatory T cells, causing psoriatic arthritis.
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Study concludes that most aspects of aging relate to gene length
New findings about how long genes become less active with age could impact treatments for neurodegeneration, among other conditions.
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Discovery of genetic variants that influence Alzheimer’s disease
Whole genome sequencing identified 17 significant variants associated with AD risk in five genomic regions.
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Developing an mRNA therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In this Q&A, Aki Ko, CEO and co-founder of Elixirgen Therapeutics, elucidates how their new mRNA technology could potentially restore muscle function in those suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
