Key mechanism in tuberculosis survival discovered
A new study has revealed that M. tuberculosis uses a unique type of antacid which gives immune cells indigestion, enabling the bacteria to survive.
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Researchers identify potential enterovirus drug target
A study has discovered a pathway that allows the enterovirus to successfully infect cells and promote genome release which could be a therapeutic target.
Genes responsible for gender differences in tumours identified
A new study has identified possible regulators that determine differences in cancer tumours between genders.
Electrical channels in retina could play role in degenerative diseases
Researchers have discovered electrical channels important in sensory cell renewal which could be studied further to develop therapies for retinal diseases.
Fruit fly model for studying uric acid diseases developed
Researchers have created a fruit fly model to investigate uric acid-related diseases such as diabetes to aid in drug development.
New CRISPR technique could alter the way we look at brain diseases
Researchers may have fundamentally altered the way scientists study brain diseases with new CRISPR technology.
Researchers identify potential drug target for depression in primates
A study has discovered a molecule key in neuronal growth that could be used as a drug target to treat anxiety-related diseases.
Nanotechnology platform could improve stem cell transplantation
A team has developed a technique for identifying pluripotent stem cells that could help research on transplantation medicine.
Genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk have been identified
Two genes that influence risk Alzheimer's disease could provide scientists with new targets for delaying the onset of the condition's symptoms.
Process for rejuvenating aged rat brain stem cells discovered
A research team has developed a method for regenerating old brain stem cells from rat models, which could be used to treat age-related brain diseases.
‘Ubiquitin clipping’ proteomics technique could be used as novel treatment
A new technique called ‘ubiquitin clipping’ has been created which could aid proteomics research and the development of new drugs for ubiquitination.
Anti-viral immune discovery could lead to improved vaccines
A molecular switch that impacts immune responses to viral infections has been identified which could lead to better strategies to develop vaccines.
Single enzyme provides target for new sepsis drugs
Researchers have discovered that removing the enzyme, PHLPP1, improves outcomes in a mouse model of sepsis so could be a potential drug target.
Blood-brain barrier role in Alzheimer’s patients revealed by tissue model
A new study has found that damage caused by Alzheimer's allows toxins to enter the brain, further harming neurons.
Parkinson’s disease symptoms “improved” by oestrogen
New research into sex-based differences of Parkinson's disease could lead to new treatments.