Exscientia to collaborate with Sanofi for EUR250mil multiple-product development
Exscientia has agreed a strategic research collaboration, and licence option agreement with Sanofi in the high-interest area of metabolic disease.
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Oxford Genetics licenses CRISPR technology for biotherapeutic discovery
Licensing agreement will expand Oxford Genetics growing bio-therapeutic discovery, design and development service business.
Lung study in mice points to new therapies to treat critical illness
Scientists have pinpointed a chemical signal that worsens inflammation linked to a life-threatening lung condition. The discovery could eventually lead to new therapies for this disease, which can be fatal for up to half of those affected.
ORION project launched to research Open Science goals
This week a new collaborative European project is being launched that aims to re-invigorate the way that research into life sciences and biomedicine is organised and funded. The project, named ORION, will be coordinated by The Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, Spain, who is one of nine partners taking…
Research shows promise for VR in mental health care
A growing body of evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) technology can be an effective part of treatment for phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions, according to new research.
Bodies’ natural defence against bacteria discovered at Lund
Researchers in dermatology at Lund University in Sweden believe they have cracked the mystery of why our bodies can quickly prevent an infection from spreading uncontrollably during wounding. They believe this knowledge may be significant in developing new ways to counteract bacteria.
Immune cells found to be derived from specialised progenitors
Dendritic cells are gatekeepers of immunity and crucial for the detection and initiation of immunity against pathogens and foreign substances. Up to now, dendritic cell subtypes were thought to develop from one common progenitor. New findings from a team of researchers show with single cell resolution that this important component…
New genes identified in children linked to stress & bipolar disorder
Genetic alterations that can be modulated by stress have been identified in children at high risk for bipolar disorder, according to a new study...
A new bioinformatics tool to decipher evolutionary biology
Understanding evolution is one of the cornerstones of biology - evolution is, in fact, the sole explanation for life's diversity on our planet. Based on the evolution of proteins, researchers may explain the emergence of new species and functions through genetic changes or how enzymes with novel functions might be…
Metabolic markers accurately diagnose typhoid fever
Researchers have identified a metabolite 'signature' that can accurately distinguish typhoid from other fever-inducing tropical diseases using patient blood samples.
Scrib protein identified as a natural suppressor of liver cancer
A protein that typically helps keep cells organised and on task becomes a tumour suppressor in the face of liver cancer, scientists say.
New cell separator could advance cancer and Alzheimer’s research
A new cell separator that began life as a tinfoil and epoxy glue prototype built with supplies from a University shop could revolutionise stem-cell and regenerative cell-based therapies.
New chlamydia drug targets discovered using CRISPR and stem cells
Scientists have created an innovative technique for studying how chlamydia interacts with the human immune system...
Researchers identify potential Zika Virus target
New research provides insights into why infection with Zika virus after birth generally causes only mild symptoms, whereas devastating foetal malformations can develop when infection occurs during pregnancy.
Shedding light on the brakes of Akt activity
Changes leading to the hyperactivation of the protein kinase Akt are observed in 50% of all tumours. Understanding Akt’s regulatory mechanisms is therefore essential for developing and improving cancer therapies....