Transplanted stem cells used to grow functional lungs in mice
Researchers have revealed that stem cells transplanted into embryonic mice can mature into fully functional lungs, a method which could be developed to grow lungs for humans.
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Enzyme involved in cancer growth imaged for first time
A study has revealed the structure of an enzyme that promotes cancer growth by mutating RNA, which could be used in the development of cancer treatments.
Potential antibiotic alternative discovered within bacteria
A study has revealed an enzyme in bacteria that produces a molecule which is toxic to other bacteria and shows promise as an antibiotic substitute.
Liver-Chip used to study toxicity of drug candidates
Researchers have made a ‘Liver-Chip’ which is able to demonstrate the toxic effects of drug candidates and compounds in human patients.
Regeneration mechanism could provide target for liver disease drugs
A newly-discovered molecular mechanism that allows damaged adult liver cells to regenerate could pave the way for drugs for chronic liver diseases.
Novel material for regenerative medicine can control cell immune response
Researchers have created a material that can manipulate the immune response and be used as a regenerative medicine therapy.
Optogenetics used to control diabetes without medication
Scientists in the US have successfully controlled glucose levels in diabetic mouse models without the need for medication.
Stephen Hahn nominated to be new FDA commissioner
President Trump has announced his intent to nominate Stephen Hahn as Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
MaveDB: database to aid research into genetic causes of disease
Researchers in Australia and the US have launched the first open-source database detailing genetic variants that impact human health and disease.
Mitocans partner up to provide powerful leukaemia treatment
A pioneering team of scientists from Rice University has discovered that a particular combination of chemotherapeutics, including mitocans that target mitochondria, form a powerful treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia patients.
Key mechanism behind insulin release discovered by researchers
Researchers have identified a specific receptor that is critical for the release of insulin and provides a target for diabetes and obesity.
RhoA protein function identified in nerve cell development
A recent study has revealed new findings about nerve cell development that could help to facilitate future treatment options for spinal cord injuries.
Researchers identify novel signalling systems in cells
A study has revealed five new signalling processes in GPCR receptors on cells that have high therapeutic potential.
Study aims to boost antitumoral activity of compound in Amazon plant
Scientists seek to design therapeutically more potent chemicals from alkaloids produced by the plant, Uncaria guianensis, which could aid in combatting tumours.
Parkinson’s inhibitor enzyme presents natural therapeutic opportunity
Researchers have discovered an enzyme that blocks a genetic pathway that causes Parkinson’s, which could be used as a treatment in the future.