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.
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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.
Regulatory skin cancer protein identified
A new study has discovered the role of a protein in controlling the development of skin pigment genes.
Light-stimulated brain cells could aid in stroke recovery research
A new 'optochemogenetics' research approach from scientists at the Emory University School of Medicine could aid in helping stroke victims.
Gene activity app could reduce live model usage
Researchers have developed an app which displays the effects of diseases in mice models and can be accessed globally.
Study reveals antioxidant role in spread of lung cancer
Researchers have discovered that lung cancer cells metastasise using antioxidants, informing potential future therapies.