New technology to effectively regulate gene expression
A new strategy enables researchers to be more precise in the control of gene expression of a therapeutic protein.
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New insights into the functions of inflammasomes
For diseases mediated by NLRP3, AIM2, NLRC4, and Pyrin, understanding inflammasome biology could identify therapeutic targets.
Targets for pancreatic cancer treatment found
Using tumour organoids, researchers have found a starting point for the development of a more refined PDAC drug.
Mechanism discovered that enables TB persistence in humans
One gene involved in the production of iron-sulphur clusters may be crucial for the persistence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Novel class of antibodies can neutralise multiple strains of flu virus
The new antibodies can neutralise certain H1 and H3 strains with or without the 133a insertion, which could lead to improved vaccines.
How gene regulatory networks maintain FLT3-ITD mutated AML
Using shRNA screening enabled researchers to investigate the roles of individual specific factors in maintaining the network found in AML.
New insights about the development of hematopoietic stem cells
Understanding the involvement of Nod1 in the development of blood stem cells could greatly improve blood disorder treatments.
Model for spinal muscular atrophy using human iPSCs
A 2D neuromuscular junction model enables high-throughput screening to discover new treatments for neuromuscular diseases.
How pathological alpha synuclein causes neuron death
A new finding that pathological alpha-synuclein causes cells to increase protein synthesis suggests new targets for treating PD.
AI system produces binding proteins using limited target information
New software can make protein molecules that bind with high affinity and specificity to many biomarkers, including human hormones.
Disrupting the mechanism pathogens use to infect host cells
New understanding of the communication system between pathogens and host cells provides a way to avoid antimicrobial resistance.
Improved targeted ocular spectroscopy for better diagnosis
In vitro and in vivo experiments highlight the advantages of a new targeted spectroscopy system for many eye diseases.
The influence of the immune system on early human lung growth
Understanding the mechanisms in lung formation could develop new therapeutic approaches for respiratory conditions.
HIV vaccine may require a strong response from CD8+ T cells
The new findings could help preventive and therapeutic HIV vaccine design and development, and HIV immunotherapy approaches.
Novel AI algorithm improves decoding accuracy of brain signals
A new deep-learning method could enhance therapeutic devices for people with neurological or mental health conditions.