Gene discovery could make cancer therapies more effective
A recent study has identified the DBC1 gene which leaves cancer cells more exposed to therapies.
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Job cuts limit cardiovascular and diabetes research and development
Pharmaceutical company, Sanofi, will eliminate jobs in France and Germany and end new in-house cardiology research programmes.
Scientists have discovered important redundancies in T cells
Redundancies have been discovered in the biochemical signalling pathways of immune cells which could impact cancer immunotherapy.
New method for developing medical imaging tracers discovered
A new medical imaging tracing method has been discovered by scientists which can better track drugs in the body.
Research identifies cells which contribute to inflammatory diseases
A new study has shown that there are two populations of cells in the gut which leads to drug development potential.
New model found to improve drug development in pre-clinical trials
Researchers have successfully created a multi-organ in vitro model to test toxicity and efficacy of drugs.
Study identifies two enzymes which protect tumour cells
Researchers have found an enzyme and its counterpart which inhibit T-cells from attacking tumour cells.
Longest successful gene expression raises hopes for gene editing therapies
A study has reported that genes delivered to rhesus monkeys are still being expressed four years later.
Lyme arthritis molecule found, providing treatment opportunity
A new study has identified a key molecule involved in Lyme arthritis which presents options for preventative therapies.
Experimental treatment for sickle cell disease success
Researchers announce positive pre-clinical results for two sickle cell disease treatment strategies.
Protective antibodies identified that could be key to malaria vaccine
A new study has identified antibodies that may hold the key to creating the first effective vaccine against malaria infection in the blood.
Antibody treatment allows mismatched stem cell transplant in mice
New study finds a combination of antibodies that can prepare mice to accept stem cells from an immunologically mismatched donor.
Potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s discovered
New study finds a promising antagonist that blocks specific interaction between the protein apoE and amyloid precursor protein.
Biomarkers for potential cancer immunotherapy identified
Researchers have found two biomarkers which play a significant role in the invasion of tumours by T-cells.
Global in vitro toxicology market to grow 8.2 percent
A study has predicted that the global in vitro toxicology market will rise by 8.2 percent in its forecast period.