Lung-on-a-chip models enable advanced study of immune response
Researchers have reviewed lung-on-a-chip technologies, finding they are useful for representing the various disease pathologies.
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Polymerised oestrogen provides neuroprotection in pre-clinical study
The polymerised form of oestrogen has shown success in mice at preventing further damage to the spinal cord after injury.
Conformational equilibria in GPCRs provides clues about activation
Having revealed the activation mechanism and functional states of A2AR signalling, a GPCR, researchers say this could aid drug discovery.
‘Zinc finger’ gene therapy could help to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Promising results have been shown in an animal model of Alzheimer's disease treated with zinc finger protein transcription factors.
Cannabinoids could reduce essential tremors in patients
A synthetic cannabinoid has shown promise as a treatment for involuntary tremors by activating astrocytes in mouse models.
Chemical cocktail creates new avenues for generating muscle stem cells
A combination of chemicals has shown promise in pre-clinical studies to produce muscle stem cells, giving hope for regenerative medicine.
Molecular technique could provide key for SARS-CoV-2 drug discovery
Researchers are using a new method to isolate the complex between SARS-CoV-2 and the ACE2 receptor to keep it embedded in the cell membrane.
Rhesus macaque model of Alzheimer’s disease developed
Scientists have developed a model of the early stages of Alzheimer's disease in rhesus macaques to better test new treatments.
Team uses antibodies to tag disease-related proteins for destruction
Researchers have developed a technique utilising antibodies to tag disease-causing proteins, to treat the underlying causes of disease.
Possible method to apply CAR T-cell therapy to solid tumours developed
Researchers have developed a CAR T-cell engineering technique to ensure that only cancer cells are targeted, leaving healthy cells alone in solid tumours.
Spike protein analysis explains faster spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants
Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have imaged how the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein changes with the D614G mutation to enable faster spread of infection.
Cell-based assay developed to identify IDO1 inhibitors for immuno-oncology
Researchers have developed a cell-based assay for the discovery of new IDO1 inhibitors, overcoming challenges from cell-free assays.
Movement of nanorobots observed in vivo using PET
A large number of nanorobots in the bladders of mice have been visualised to reveal their movement and behaviour.
Researchers develop model of early human embryo from skin cells
Scientists have created the first model of early human embryos by reprogramming fibroblasts into a blastocyst-like structures.
Method for analysing sugar-protein interactions could enable better biologics
A novel machine learning method can explain how glycans stabilise proteins, aiding the discovery and design of protein-based drugs.