Gene transcription in CD8 T cells differentiates chronic from resolving HCV
Researchers have identified differences in gene transcription within key immune cells that may distinguish those individuals infected with HCV...
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Macrophages play critical role in sustained delivery of MD therapy
Inflammatory cells retain drug after it disappears from circulation, improving delivery to regenerating muscle cells...
MS risk in children detected with MRI brain scans
MRIs can reveal changes in the brain associated with MS before the clinical symptoms of the disease appear in children...
Antibiotic resistance genes identified
By analysing large volumes of DNA data, researchers have identified 76 new types of antibiotic-resistant genes...
Modified CRISPR technique used to combat Parkinson’s disease
Biological engineers identify genes that protect against protein linked to Parkinson's disease...
A3G protein fights HIV as monomer and dimer
A human protein A3G inhibits HIV-1 by acting as a roadblock for further replication of the virus...
N-alpha-acetyltransferase D found to promote lung cancer progression
NatD, which mediates N-alpha-terminal acetylation of histone H4, found to promote lung cancer progression...
Research reveals antibody treatment pathway for severe allergic asthma
Blocking the action of two pro-inflammatory molecules can significantly reduce the symptoms of allergic asthma...
Cell contacts in embryonic development determine cellular fate
Researchers have identified a positive feedback loop between the duration of cell-cell contacts and the specification of a cell's fate...
Mitochondrial DNA could predict risk for sudden cardiac death
New studies add to evidence of link between mitochondrial DNA copy number and risk for cardiovascular disease...
Stem cell line offers expanded potential for research and treatments
Researchers have created Expanded Potential Stem Cells that have greater potential for embryonic development than current stem cell lines...
Richard Goodwin joins DTR Advisory Board
Dr Goodwin is the latest top-level scientist to join DTR's advisory board
Predatory bacteria may be a potentially safe alternative to antibiotics
Researchers have identified tools that may allow for the manipulation of genes that influence bacteria’s predatory behaviour...
MAIT cells serve as biomarkers for diabetes
Scientists have discovered that the onset of type 1 diabetes is preceded by modification of MAIT lymphocytes...
BTSA1 causes cancer to self-destruct without affecting healthy cells
Scientists have discovered a compound that causes cancer cells to self-destruct while sparing healthy cells...
