Alzheimer’s protein found, suggesting new drug target
Researchers have found a new drug target for Alzheimer’s disease after identifying a facilitating protein.
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Study reveals vulnerability of common pathogenic viruses
Researchers have developed a stabilisation technique for widespread viruses, creating drug opportunity.
New technology provides process for precise gene editing
Researchers have presented their new technology for accurately inserting genes into the genome without cutting DNA.
First in vitro lung cancer test launched
A new in vitro lung cancer diagnostic test has been launched by Roche Diagnostics to provide improved detection of cancer.
Researchers identify chemotherapy-enhancing molecule
A new study has found a small molecule which prevents cancer cells from mutating and becoming resistant to chemotherapy.
New link shown between innate immune sensing and cellular senescence
Scientists have discovered a cell intrinsic tumour suppressor role of the innate immune sensor Toll-like receptor 2.
Research helps to show how neural stem cells are activated
A new study shows promise for future neural stem cell therapies in replacing cells lost through disease or injury.
MS treatment potential after condition-causing genes identified
Researchers have found 12 genes which cause MS, creating potential for preventative treatment of the condition.
Immune cells could be key to tuberculosis treatment, study finds
Researchers have found that certain immune cells aid in fighting tuberculosis bacteria, providing a new drug target.
Improved human brain organoids to aid neurological disease research
Researchers have grown identical brain organoids for the first time, opening avenues for neurological research.
Ten big pharma companies collaborate on data sharing AI
A new AI project marks the first time 10 pharmaceutical companies have agreed to share data to aid drug discovery.
EU conditional marketing authorisation announced for ZYNTEGLO
ZYNTEGLO™ is the first gene therapy approved for transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT).
Study reveals potential for malaria prevention vaccine
Researchers have identified a novel drug target for the prevention of malaria.
Molecule which targets Parkinson’s protein identified
A new study has identified a molecule which targets a protein linked with Parkinson’s.
‘CRISPR babies’ may have shorter life expectancy
A study of almost half a million people links a mutation that protects against HIV infection to an earlier death.