No-cut CRISPR could be used to treat muscular dystrophy
Researchers have successfully used a no-cut CRISPR gene editing technique as a therapy for muscular dystrophy in mice models.
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Screening identifies gene which protects cells from Zika virus
Researchers used screening to discover genes that protect the body against the Zika virus, which could inform potential therapies against the virus.
Study discovers key process in the cause of cell aging
Researchers have identified a key process behind senescence, or why cells age, which could be used to improve treatments for cancer.
New system enables improved pre-clinical testing of heart drugs
Researchers have extended the life of heart segments from 24 hours to six days, enabling pre-clinical trials to experiment on these new models for longer periods of time.
Treatment for Lafora disease shows promise in pre-clinical study
A novel antibody-enzyme fusion therapeutic strategy for Lafora disease has shown effectiveness in pre-clinical study mice models.
Scientists control living cells using artificial protein switch
Scientists have created the first completely artificial protein switch that can be ‘programmed’ to modify gene expression.
‘Reverse vaccinology’ used to create novel HIV treatment
Researchers have developed a new HIV vaccine which has shown success in monkeys in pre-clinical trial studies.
Study finds fat cells play key role in melanoma metastasis
Researchers have found that fat cells transfer cytokines to melanoma cells, which transforms them into aggressive tumours, indicating a drug target for the condition.
Method for inhibiting tumour growth enzyme discovered
A new study has found a novel way to target an enzyme involved in cancer growth, which could inform therapeutics for the condition.
Models should be in social conditions for pre-clinical trials, study finds
A study has shown that mice and rats become stressed when housed alone, affecting results of pre-clinical trials.
Experimental compound slows blood cancer growth
Researchers have identified a protein that plays a role in promoting blood cancer and have successfully used a novel compound to inhibit it, reducing tumour growth.
Genes linked to cell survival during sepsis identified
Researchers have found a set of genes which helps cells survive during sepsis in mice and could inform potential treatments for the condition.
Promising drug developed for ovarian and pancreatic cancers
An antibody has been developed to block a protein secreted by the cells surrounding ovarian and pancreatic cancer tumours.
Transfer of oncogene in colon cancer cells demonstrated
A new study has shown that proteins derived from the oncogene, KRAS, can transfer between colon cancer cells.
Omega-6 fatty acid could help fight heart disease
Scientists have shown that an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid could halt the progression of atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease.