Investigating CWD transmission with human cerebral organoid models
Following direct exposure of human CNS tissues to CWD prions, a significant resistance to the propagation of infection was found.
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Slc4a4 restores normal brain function after ischemic stroke
Researchers have elucidated how Slc4a4 governs astrocyte-endothelial cell interaction in blood-brain barrier maintenance and repair.
New brain organoids express proteins in a human brain-specific manner
Culture conditions during embryoid body formation can be enhanced to gain glia-associated proteins and neural network activity.
New biomarker for asymptomatic stages of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers identified miR-519a-3p as a biomarker that could enable early diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Ovarian cancer: CBR-5884 demonstrates promising antitumour effects
In assays and patient-derived organoids, the small molecule inhibitor CBR-5884 successfully treated epithelial ovarian cancer.
CNTN4 modulates factors involved in Alzheimer’s disease
The discovery that CNTN4 and APP have a co-dependent relationship has wider implications for neurodevelopmental disorder understanding.
Breast cancer genetic variants in women of African ancestry
Researchers identified variants in three loci that were associated with risk of triple-negative breast cancer.
Gene editing for HSV-1 shows significant reduction of viral load
The experimental therapy eliminated 90 percent of HSV-1 after facial infection and 97 percent of HSV-1 after genital infection.
ERRγ controls parietal cells generation and maturation from stem cells
Researchers uncover a genetic pathway of parietal cell development, which will enable a better understanding of stomach conditions.
Explaining sex differences in adipose insulin resistance
Heightened insulin resistance in obese men may elucidate the higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes among these individuals.
Chronic liver fibrosis mitigated by mouse hepatocytes
The new study provides proof of principle that functional liver cells can be grown in a different species, offering a potential solution to transplant shortage.
Mesothelial cells in omental adipose tissue hinder adipogenesis
The discovery that omental fat has a mechanism to limit adipocyte formation may lead to new treatments for obesity and metabolic disease.
How gKetoC alleviates intestinal inflammation
Through in vitro and in vivo models, researchers find a mechanism by which bacteria-generated fatty acids regulate immune responses.
New first trimester screening algorithm for preeclampsia
The screening model combines maternal history, ultrasound data and several tests for blood markers to enable personalised treatment.
Nanoparticle targets primary tumours and brain metastases
A specialised drug-loaded nanoparticle, which can cross the blood-brain barrier, shrunk both breast tumours and breast cancer cells.
