Stem cell therapy repairs Parkinson’s degeneration in mice
Researchers demonstrate that transplanting dopaminergic neurons grown from stem cells into the brains of mice improved motor skills.
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Novel compounds show efficacy against C. diff
Researchers have developed two novel trifluoromethylthio compounds which showed potent activity in protecting mice from Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection.
Antibodies from recovered COVID-19 patients inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells
Pre-clinical studies in cells and hamsters have shown that potent antibodies from COVID-19 patients can prevent infection from SARS-CoV-2.
Why do some patients develop COVID-19 pneumonia?
Scientists reveal that some patients who develop severe COVID-19 symptoms mount ineffective immune responses due to a lack of type I interferons, either through genetic mutation or inactivation by auto-reactive antibodies.
Circular RNA revealed as drug target for lung squamous cell cancer
After finding that the circular RNA called CDR1as plays a role in driving metastasis, researchers have identified it as a potential target for lung squamous cancer.
Natural pigment could transform long-term toxicology studies
A natural pigment from Monascus purpureus can be used to stain cells and distinguish between live and dead ones in toxicology studies.
Interactive 3D model of SARS-CoV-2 surface released
A new interactive map of the surface of SARS-CoV-2, featuring the Spike, Envelope and Membrane proteins, has been released for researchers to use.
Pathway to combat chronic myelogenous leukaemia identified in study
Researchers have discovered that disrupting the Gdpd3 gene significantly reduced chronic myelogenous leukaemia relapse in mice.
Team reveals why children’s immune response to COVID-19 is better than adults’
Researchers have identified two molecules that explain why children experience COVID-19 differently to adults.
Researchers identify drug target for treatment of malabsorption in babies
Scientists have found a hormone peptide called YY that presents a promising drug target for malabsorption in babies.
Disrupted RNA transportation results in neurodegeneration
Researchers report that reduced TDP-43 expression disrupts axonal transport of messenger RNAs to cause neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD).
Experimental antiviral AR-12 could be a promising COVID-19 treatment
Scientists have demonstrated that AR-12 can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication and are working to initiate clinical trials evaluating the antiviral drug.
Assay that mimics SARS-CoV-2 infection could test potential COVID-19 drugs
Scientists have developed a new assay that uses nanoparticles to mimic how SARS-CoV-2 infects a cell, which could be used to screen for drugs that treat COVID-19.
Treg cells could be used in immunotherapy to treat multiple sclerosis, study shows
Researchers have discovered how Tregs can reduce spinal cord injury caused by diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS).
Researchers discover druggable pocket on SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein
A pocket in the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein has been discovered by researchers, who say it could be a drug target for COVID-19.