Micro-gene protects the brain from developing epilepsy
A tiny microRNA has been shown to play a beneficial role in protecting the brain from epileptic seizures in specially engineered transgenic mice.
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Dogs help in breast carcinoma research
Cancer of the mammary glands in dogs is very similar to human breast carcinoma. For this reason, treatment methods from human medicine are often used for dogs.
Eisai and Charles River Laboratories announce extension of integrated drug discovery partnership
Companies to continue collaboration in discovery of next generation anti-malaria drugs...
Diabetes drug prevents cardiovascular disease in obese mouse study
A study by researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that the diabetes medication linagliptin can protect against stiffening of the left ventricle of the heart in overweight female mice. The finding may have implications for management of cardiovascular disease in humans.
Cells change type to help or hinder immunity
Scientists have discovered a mechanism that provides a possible new target for allergy treatments, which may bring hope for asthma sufferers.
Attacking metastatic tumours in the brain
Targeting HER3 could cripple metastatic cancers that have spread to the brain...
The gut microbiota plays key role in diabetes treatment
A clearer picture of how the classic diabetes medication metformin works has emerged.
Scientists give tumour-fighting cells a boost in battling bone marrow cancer
Researchers uncovered a new way to enhance the function of a specific type of immune cell that destroys tumours in multiple myeloma...
Human Cell Atlas data platform kicks off with support from CZI
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced financial support for the Human Cell Atlas, which uses sequencing technology to redefine every cell in the body...
SOPHiA AI unlocks power of exome sequencing for clinical diagnostics
SOPHiA AI demystifies the secrets of the exome, home to 85% of disease-causing genetic variants. Clinicians can now get highly accurate results to diagnose patients for rare hereditary disorders.
Queen’s researchers breakthrough discovery in fight against bowel cancer
New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has discovered how a genomic approach to understanding bowel cancer could improve the prognosis and quality of life for patients.
The immune system promotes spontaneous heart regeneration
In adult mammal hearts, cardiomyoctyes do not proliferate following damage, like that caused by myocardial infarction.
New mouse model to better kidney cancer treatment
Research in the field of kidney cancer, also called renal cancer, is vital, because many patients with this disease still cannot be cured today.
Healing wounds with cell therapy
An experimental treatment in mice allows the reprogramming of blood cells in order to promote the healing process of cutaneous wounds...
New antibiotic packs a punch against bacterial resistance
Scientists have given new superpowers to an antibiotic called vancomycin, an advance that could eliminate the threat of antibiotic-resistant infections.