Researchers develop directed evolution technique
New method for directed evolution could improve gene therapies and generic drug development.
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Sartorius debuts the Intellicyt iQue3 at CYTO® 2019
Sartorius debuts their new product, the Intellicyt iQue3, at this year's CYTO® conference and exhibition.
Next generation molecular medicine: unlocking big data for precision oncology and infectious disease
Join the international [BC]2 conference and EMBO meeting at BASEL LIFE from 9–12 September: a unique opportunity for today’s scientists to get insights and share the latest discoveries, resources and approaches to make sense of genomic and health-related “big data” for molecular medicine – from precision oncology to infectious diseases.
Treatment targeted at a genetic mutation relieves psychosis symptoms
A new study shows the treatment of psychosis can be targeted to a specific genetic mutation in patients with psychotic disorders.
Researchers reverse prediabetes in mice through enzyme deactivation
A study has shown that deactivating an enzyme linked to ceramides caused obese mice to improve their metabolic health, indicating a drug target.
Crystals mapped to advance treatments for stroke, diabetes and dementia
Researchers haved mapped the crystal structure of a protein to find out how a drug latches onto it.
Common cold strain found to kill bladder cancer cells
New research has found a strain of the common cold that can attack cancer cells in the bladder resulting in cell death with no side effects.
Behaviour of mouse’s brain controlled with single-cell precision
Researchers prove it's possible to control a visual behaviour of a mouse by activating neurons in its visual cortex.
Potential cure for HIV revealed through combined therapies
A new study has used combined therapies to eliminate HIV from mice models, providing potential future cures.
Eye protein could protect against diabetic eye disease
New research has identified a potential treatment against diabetic eye disease from the RBP3 protein, found in the retina.
New medicinal advances could be yielded by studying proteins in glass
A unique method for studying proteins has been developed which could open new doors for medicinal research.
Integrated multi-‘omic’ studies could lead to precision treatment for asthma
Researchers say integrated multi-'omic' studies could accelerate the use of precision medicine for asthma patients.
Source of nucleic-acid asymmetry could improve gene therapies
Researchers have analysed the physical origin and biological consequences of DNA-RNA hybrids which could inform gene therapies.
Study identifies protein pathway key in cancer growth
Researchers have discovered a pathway which when blocked can cause cancer cell death, pointing to new therapies.
Stem cell stimulation shown to improve stroke recovery
Stem cell stimulation shows promise as a potential noninvasive stroke treatment.