Study maps how COVID-19 infects various organs in the body
By analysing the expression of 28 genes, researchers have been able to identify which organs are most vulnerable to infection from COVID-19.
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Bioengineered vaccine shows efficacy at protecting mice from COVID-19
Researchers have developed a novel vaccine using nucleotide untranslated regions that successfully protected mice from COVID-19.
Engineered protein could be used to treat type 2 diabetes
An engineered form of the SMOC1 protein has shown success as a type 2 diabetes treatment in animal models, say researchers.
Finding order in the chaos of cancer mutations
Scientists observed that different cancers undergo the same genetic mutations at similar stages of evolution, the findings could become part of an ‘evolutionary rule book’ which would theoretically enable the prediction and prevention of cancer’s next evolutionary move.
Genetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 reveals one vaccine could combat all infections
A genetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 sequences reveal the virus has mutated minimally since December 2019, suggesting only one vaccine is needed to combat COVID-19.
Researchers develop promising new drug candidates to treat ALS
Scientists have shown that a Selenium-based drug-molecule called ebselen and other novel compounds can delay ALS onset in mouse models.
NIAID unveils new Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases (CREID)
The global network of centers will investigate where pathogens emerge and how they adapt to cause disease in humans, in the hopes of increasing our preparedness for future disease outbreaks.
UK government to invest £8.4 million into COVID-19 immunology research
The UK government will invest £8.4 million in COVID-19 research projects to reveal more information that can be used to develop therapies and vaccines against the disease.
Novel small molecules inhibit cancer-associated enzymes in cells
A drug-like compound that can inhibit a key family of enzymes associated with several types of cancer has been developed and tested successfully in cells.
Novel CAR T-cell therapy could help cure HIV
The designers of the Dual Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell therapy report it slows HIV replication and leads to a smaller viral reservoir in HIV-infected mice.
Researchers emphasise importance of antigen valency for vaccine efficacy
Researchers have shown that factoring in valency to vaccine design can improve the number of antibody binding sites on an antigen.
Mutation in n-Tr20 gene found to disrupt neurotransmission in brain
Researchers have shown that a mutation in the n-Tr20 gene can alter brain function and behaviour, while loss of the gene made mice resistant to seizures.
Novel protection pathway makes cells resistant to Ebola and coronavirus infection, report scientists
Researchers reveal that activating the MHC class II transactivator (CIITA) and CD74 genes protected cells against infection by Ebola and SARS-CoV-2.
Novel GI tract coating could deliver drugs, aid digestion or control obesity
The developers of a temporary coating which adheres to the small intestine demonstrated it could be modified to deliver drugs, aid digestion and stop absorption of glucose.
Researchers halt type 1 diabetes onset by denervating the pancreas
Scientists denervated the pancreas using surgery or pharmacological agents to protect it from immune-mediated beta cell destruction, preventing the onset of type 1 diabetes.