Scientists complete genomic study of herpes simplex virus
Researchers have unravelled the viral transcriptome and translatome of the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) to aid disease research and immunotherapy.
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CBD could work as effective glioblastoma treatment, study finds
A study has shown that cannabidiol (CBD) slows cancer cell growth and is toxic to human glioblastoma cell lines, presenting a possible treatment.
Multidrug nanoparticles developed for treatment of COVID-19 inflammation
Multidrug nanoparticles for the targeted delivery of drugs could be used to combat inflammation in COVID-19 patients, say researchers.
NIAID releases strategic plan, outlining COVID-19 research priorities
The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) plan outlines four research priorities, including furthering understanding of SARS-CoV-2 viral transmission and pathogenesis and development of animal models.
Study shows structure of biocatalysts changes in certain environments
Researchers have found that the structure of biocatalysts such as enzymes depends on whether they are in cells or in the test tube.
Novel antibody slows cancer growth and metastasis in mice
The antibody targets a cell receptor in blood vessels and slowed breast and lung cancer growth as well as metastasis in murine models.
Larval protein could suppress inflammatory reactions, say researchers
A study has revealed that a protein of roundworm larvae which needs to invade the intestines of rodents to survive could be used to control inflammation.
Cell types enabling initial COVID-19 infection identified by researchers
An international group of researchers has revealed that goblet and ciliated cells in the nose have high levels of the entry proteins for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
Hyperferritinaemia could be causing severe COVID-19
Professor Yehuda Shoenfeld suggests hyperferritinaemia, a condition caused by high ferritin levels, may be causing the severe COVID-19 symptoms.
New malaria vaccine candidate shows promise in non-human primates
Using an antibody to a particular malaria protein called PfGARP, researchers have developed a new strategy for designing a malaria vaccine.
Researchers identify drug target to treat cocaine addiction
Researchers have revealed the importance of dopaminergic control on striatal responses to psychostimulants, suggesting a drug target for cocaine addiction.
Research focus should remain on high quality studies during COVID-19 pandemic, say scientists
Exceptions to high quality research should not be made simply because of the COVID-19 pandemic, argue scientists in a new commentary.
UK organisations call for investigation of ethnicity and COVID-19 incidence and outcome
The UK National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) wish to fund research exploring if people from black, Asian and middle eastern backgrounds are disproportionately at risk from COVID-19.
Induced pluripotent stem cells and CRISPR reversed diabetes in mice
Induced pluripotent stem cells made to produce insulin and CRISPR, used to correct a genetic defect, cured Wolfram syndrome in mice.
Self-aligning smart microscope achieves unprecedented resolution
The developers of the ultra-precise single-molecule microscope demonstrated it can resolve interactions between molecules within living cells and is compatible with existing microscopes.