3-D imaging of fat reveals potential targets for new obesity treatments
A new report reveals the inner workings of fat tissue in mice and identifies potential targets for new drugs to treat and prevent obesity and diabetes...
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TSRI scientists discover workings of first promising Marburg virus treatment
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered the workings of the first promising treatment for Marburg virus, a pathogen with the same pandemic potential as Ebola virus.
Hear from Janssen and Antikor Biopharma at SMi’s ADC Conference, April 2018
SMi's ADC conference will be bringing a global presence from Pfizer, Genentech, Ablynx, Spirogen, Seattle Genetics, Medimmune, Antikor Biopharma, Heidelberg Pharma and more...
Drugs targeting the cells circadian rhythm offers hope for glioblastoma
An experimental drug demonstrated selective cancer-killing ability against breast, colon, leukaemia, brain and melanoma cancer cells with no apparent effects on normal cells...
New radiotracer differentiates bacterial infection from inflammation in lungs
Researchers at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, have demonstrated that a new radiotracer, 2-18F-fluorodeoxysorbitol (18F-FDS), can identify and track bacterial infection in lungs better than current imaging methods and is able to differentiate bacterial infection from inflammation.
Scientists identify potential therapeutic target for HER2-driven breast cancer
Researchers have made a unique discovery about the role of the MED1 protein in breast cancer formation, showing it to be a promising therapeutic target worthy of future study.
Researchers use AI technology to chart immune cell receptor
Johns Hopkins scientists have used a form of artificial intelligence to create a map that compares types of cellular receptors, the chemical ‘antennas’ on the surface of immune system T-cells.
Modified nanoscale virus could deliver peptide drugs to cells
By chipping away at a viral protein, Rice University scientists have discovered a path toward virus-like, nanoscale devices that may be able to deliver drugs to cells.
Biomarkers identified that predict immunotherapy success
Researchers in Switzerland have identified biomarkers in the blood that can predict which patients are likely to respond favourably to immunotherapy treatment for cancer.
Functioning human muscle grown from induced pluripotent stem cells
First functioning human muscle grown from induced pluripotent stem cells holds promise for cellular therapies, drug discovery and studying rare diseases...
Super-silenced DNA study hints at new ways to reprogram cells
Newly described stretches of super-silenced DNA reveal a fresh approach to reprogram cell identity.
Scientists develop green fluorescent protein to aid intracellular research
Researchers at Osaka University in Japan have developed a superior acid-tolerant green fluorescent protein to enhance the study of intracellular molecular dynamics.
Promising preclinical drug candidate suppresses HIV
A team of researchers have tested a chemical compound that suppresses HIV, protects immune cells, and remains effective for weeks with a single dose...
X chromosome reactivation could treat Rett syndrome
Reactivation of the inactive X chromosome could lead to an increased expression of the healthy protein underlying the neurodevelopmental disorder...
Near-infrared molecular imaging identifies lung nodules for resection in osteosarcoma
In a proof-of-principle case report, researchers announce that targeted fluorescence successfully identified pulmonary metastases in a patient with osteosarcoma...