Leukemia stem cells made visible to the immune system
A new study may provide the basis for combating malignant leukemia stem cells.
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Use of animal models decreases by 7 percent
In figures released by the Home Office, the use of animal models has decreased down to 3.52 million procedures in 2018.
New version of HIV vaccine could soon be ready for clinical trials
A promising vaccine that clears an HIV-like virus from monkeys is closer to clinical trial human testing.
Study shows p38 protein regulates formation of new blood vessels
A new study shows that the activity of p38 is important in MSCs, which can localise around blood vessels.
Cause of MS damage in the brain identified
A study has discovered that the damage of projection neurons in the brain is caused by immune cells, leading to MS.
Little progress shown for gender diversity in major pharma companies
A new report shows that there is still a lack of female representation within the senior roles of the major pharmaceutical companies.
Gene differences that impact response to Cryptococcus identified
Using human data, a new study has examined how Cryptococcus genes impact patients with Cryptococcus Neoformans.
Chemical synthesis and biological screening combined on chip
Researchers have developed a chip which facilitates and accelerates active substance production, characterisation and biological effectiveness.
New potential liver cancer treatment found with biomarker-guided strategy
A cellular pathway may reduce side effects and extend immunotherapy duration in patients with the most common form of liver cancer.
Study identifies protein key to successful chemotherapy
A protein has been discovered as key for effective chemotherapy, meaning improved treatments for chemotherapy resistance can be developed.
Novel nanoparticles improve CRISPR gene editing
A study has used new synthetic lipids to deliver CRISPR gene editing tools into cells with up to 90 percent efficiency.
Gene discovered to play key role in cancer metastasis
A study has identified a gene key in the spread of cancer, which could point to improving treatments for the condition, say the researchers.
RNA editing capabilities expanded with new CRISPR platform
A research team have developed a new CRISPR platform called RESCUE (RNA Editing for Specific C to U Exchange).
Macrophages identified as cause of endometriotic pain
Researchers have discovered that macrophages are a key cause for pain in women with endometriosis so could be a treatment target for the condition.
Vaccine strategy devised to boost T-cell therapy
A research team has developed a vaccine that advances anti-tumour T-cell populations and allows the cells to invade solid tumours.