Team improves non-invasive visualisation of photoreceptors in eye
A new imaging technique for photoreceptors has been developed by selectively blocking light used to observe the eye.
List view / Grid view
News
Nano-micelles used in CRISPR genome editing of mouse brains
Researchers have reported that nano-micelles can be used to efficiently deliver CRISPR-Cas9 to edit genes in the brains of mice.
Mosquito protein could hold key to therapeutics against flaviviruses
A study has shown the mosquito protein AEG12 inhibits flaviviruses, the family of viruses that cause yellow fever, dengue and Zika.
New liver-on-a-chip model successfully mimics NAFLD
A liver-on-a-chip model has been developed to more fully represent the natural progression of NAFLD than previous models.
Antisense oligonucleotide with potential to combat COVID-19 developed
Scientists have designed a compound named ASO-1 that could help to reduce immune response overactivation in patients with COVID-19.
CRISPR-dead Cas9 could offer non-addictive treatment for pain, study shows
A new CRISPR gene therapy for chronic pain has been shown in mice to temporarily repress a gene involved in sensing pain.
Potential peptide to treat multiple sclerosis passes toxicology test
A peptide that could treat multiple sclerosis caused no neurotoxicity or cardiotoxic effects in zebrafish, a study has shown.
Study shows role IgM antibodies play in preventing thrombosis
A new study has revealed that immunoglobulin-M antibodies recognise microvesicles, which are critical for the progression of thrombosis.
Novel spectroscopic microscope images biological molecular conformations
A spectroscopic microscope has been developed by researchers to gather data on biological conformations faster and more accurately.
High-CBD cannabis extracts could provide COVID-19 treatment
Cannabidiol's (CBD) anti-inflammatory properties could be harnessed to treat or prevent COVID-19, according to a new study.
New inhibitor found to combat drug-resistant cancer cells
A team has developed a novel inhibitor that blocks a protein in cancer cells, making drug-resistant tumours respond to chemotherapy.
Analysis of proteomic data reveals potential therapeutic targets for cancer
Researches have provided a proof-of-concept that proteomic analysis could be used to identify drivers of aggressive cancers.
Researchers identify antibodies with potent effects against malaria
Six antibodies specific to the circumsporozoite protein of the malaria parasite have shown promise as therapeutic interventions, a study has shown.
Engineered stem cells shown to target breast cancer that metastasises to brain
A team have shown that a tumour-suppressing and killing molecule delivered to the brain by stem cells has been successful in mice.
SARS-CoV-2 mAb cocktail effective against all known variants of virus
A monoclonal antibody (mAb) cocktail, that targets sites on the Spike protein other than the E484K residue, can neutralise SARS-CoV-2.
