Stem cells used to identify potential treatments for Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have found two active substances that allowed cells to reactivate the production of a protein that prevents the onset of Parkinson's disease.
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Tool to track SARS-CoV-2 mutations could inform drug development
A new tool called COVID-3D that monitors SARS-CoV-2 genome mutations could aid drug and vaccine development, its creators say.
Concanamycin A antibiotic that targets Nef protein could cure HIV
Researchers have revealed that the antibiotic concanamycin A targets a protein called Nef, allowing the immune system to destroy HIV in cells.
Researchers capture images of cells infected with SARS-CoV-2
Using scanning electron microscopy, researchers have captured images of epithelial cell cultures infected by SARS-CoV-2.
Two drug candidates show promise against COVID-19 in organoid system
Following their success in organoid systems, two drug candidates are now to be administered to ferrets and tested against COVID-19.
Researchers visualise how orthoreovirus assembles inside infected cells
Researchers have captured the assembly of orthoreovirus, part of the Reoviridae family, inside infected cells using cryo-electron tomography.
Human genome-produced RNA discovered on surface of cells
Human genome-produced RNA has been found on the surface of human cells, which researchers say could be easier for therapeutics to reach.
Down syndrome study reveals potential leukaemia drug targets
The study evaluating Down syndrome endothelial cells presented novel drug targets for leukaemia and suggested why DS patients may be at greater risk from the cancer.
Treatments for macrophage activation syndrome could reduce COVID-19 mortality
Researchers suggest possible therapies for macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), a feature of cytokine storm and a major cause of death in severe COVID-19 patients.
Organoids grown from stem cells could treat children with intestinal failure
Intestinal organoids have been grown by researchers using stem cells from patient tissues that could lead to personalised transplants for children with intestinal failure.
Study shows how cone cells in the retina form connections with brain
Researchers have discovered how cone cells in the retina send information to the brain, which could be used in the development of treatments for blindness.
Genetic analysis reveals disease-causing protein drug targets
An analysis of blood protein levels has supported drug target prioritisation by identifying the causal effects of proteins on diseases, a team has shown.
Novel lysin-based antibacterial agent could help combat MRSA
Researchers have engineered F12, a lysin-based antibacterial drug, to have limited negative side-effects and so it can be administered repeatedly without loss of efficacy.
Astrocytes likely contribute to Parkinson’s disease progression
A new study shows astrocytes derived from monogenic Parkinson’s patients have metabolic alterations that mean they could be contributing to disease progression.
Nanobody could be used as antiviral treatment against COVID-19
Researchers have found a nanobody named Ty1 that neutralises SARS-CoV-2 by attaching itself to the Spike protein of COVID-19.
