Mechanism behind Piezo proteins discovered using imaging technique
A new study has used a combination of imaging methods to understand how the Piezo protein works, improving research into treatments for conditions such as high blood pressure.
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Cyclisation reaction enables screening of macrocyclic compounds libraries
Libraries of more than 9,000 macrocyclic molecules below 1 KDa have been generated, small enough to cross cell membranes and reach targets.
Osteoporosis in mice reversed with new drug target
A pharmaceutical target has been identified by Duke University that, when activated, can reverse bone degradation caused by osteoporosis.
Revealed autophagy mechanism is potential dementia target
A study has discovered the regulating process behind cell autophagy which could aid in the development of neurodegenerative disease treatments.
New drug target for glioblastoma identified by study
A new drug target for treating glioblastoma has been identified from a cellular pathway found to contribute to the spread of glioma stem cells.
Link between immune cells and Alzheimer’s discovered
Researchers have found that the presence of microglia brain cells allowed plaques to form in the brains of rodents, leading to Alzheimer’s disease.
T-cell subset association with type 1 diabetes demonstrated by study
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland has shown that peripheral T helper cells may have a role in the development of type 1 diabetes.
New study reveals causes of stem cell transplant rejection
A new study has shown that mutations in mitochondrial DNA induced by cell reprogramming may trigger an immune response.
Blocking mechanism in skin cancer provides potential drug target
A study has revealed a drug target for skin cancers which regulates the differentiation of cells and the roles they conduct in the body.
Study finds inhibiting inflammatory pathway could be brain metastasis target
Researchers have revealed a key inflammation mechanism that contributes to melanoma brain metastasis and could be a therapeutic target.
Optofluidic chip platform developed for single molecule analysis
A new platform has enabled an unprecedented level of control over individual molecules and particles on a chip for high-throughput analysis.
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.
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.