Flow synthesis technology enables faster protein production
The novel protocol allows proteins over 100 amino acids long to be synthesised in hours and include amino acids that do not occur in the human proteome.
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Selectively increased Dnmt3a2 protein expression improves memory recall
Researchers found increasing levels of Dnmt3a2 in neurons activated at the time of making a memory, improved its recall in mice.
SARS-CoV-2 mouse model recapitulates human infection
Researchers develop a knock-in mouse expressing human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) to model SARS-CoV-2 infection for research and therapeutic or vaccine testing.
First studies of human genetic variation released by the gnomAD Consortium
The Genome Aggregation Database (gnomAD) Consortium has released seven papers leveraging its database to study genetic variants and their potential for guiding discovery of safer drugs.
Free to view detailed 3D models of SARS-CoV-2 unveiled
Collaboration between scientists, illustrators and simulators has culminated in highly detailed three-dimensional (3D) models of SARS-CoV-2.
Huntington’s update: optimal treatment times and implicated molecules
Two studies reveal the importance of timing in Huntington’s disease interventions and demonstrate interleukin-6 may play a protective role.
Antibody for amyloid beta oligomers could revolutionise Alzheimer’s field
Scientists have designed a high affinity antibody for pathogenic amyloid beta oligomers, a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease, for use in further research and as a potential diagnostic tool.
Gangliosides enable hepatitis A to infect hepatocytes
Researchers use CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing to establish gangliosides are invoved in hepatitis A entering liver cells, revealing a potential drug target.
Effective analgesics are ‘some way away’ due to bias in pain research, says researcher
A review of pain research suggests it is biased towards males, despite most chronic pain sufferers being female, resulting in ineffective analgesics.
Dynamics of GPCRs revealed using combination of approaches
A team used both structural and spectroscopic techniques to study the dynamics of cell surface G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs).
Study reveals potential targets for upper motor neuron disease therapies
The researchers revealed the mechanism by which signalling becomes dysfunctional in upper motor neuron (UMN) diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Blood test could identify those most at risk from COVID-19
Collaborative research has revealed two hallmarks of COVID-19 infection associated with more severe symptoms that can be identified by a blood test.
Novel method enables mapping of signalling within living cells
A novel microscopy method has enabled researchers to study the flow of signalling information within living cells and could enhance our understanding of cancer metastasis.
White blood cells as a novel early indicator of vaccine efficacy
Researchers demonstrate that a subpopulation of circulating white blood cells can act as an early indicator of vaccine efficacy, with potential implications for COVID-19 drug development.
Protective immunity to SARS-CoV-2 shown in non-human primates
Macaques were protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection both after an initial infection and vaccination with a prototype vaccine, researchers suggest humans could respond similarly.