New treatment for MS using artificial nerve fibres
Danish researchers undertake a new project that aims to find new forms of treatment for diseases such as MS, which breaks down myelin and nerve fibres, by developing new, artificial nerve fibres
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Researchers develop novel method to insert large DNA sequences more accurately in cells
The scientists say that the engineered CRISPR enzymes could overcome key limitations for eventual use to treat genetic diseases irrespective of a patient’s particular mutation.
Scientists identify therapeutic targets to overcome radioresistance of brain cancer cells
A new drug could replace the current standard for treating radioresistance brain cancer by sensitising the cancer cells to radiotherapy.
New system for safer CRISPR-based gene drive testing and development
US researchers outline the development of a new system for testing and developing CRISPR-based gene drives in the laboratory, and safely converting them into tools for potential real-world applications.
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies can bind to two viral targets at once
US researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 bivalent antibodies can continue to neutralise Omicron and Omicron lineages.
Novel therapeutic approach aims to prevent ARDS
UCLA researchers have found peptide blocks that cause the damaging lung inflammation seen in acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS.
Major lung cancer mechanism can be used to evade immune attack
US researchers found high levels of XBP1s in lung cancer cells, which plays a key part in regulating the local immune environment in lung tumours, and can be disabled to increase anti-cancer immunity
Researchers develop an all-optical system for testing lab-on-a-chip human hearts
A novel all-optical system uses optogenetics, machine vision cameras, and off-the-shelf components to stimulate and image engineered networks of human heart cells.
New database maps proteins that could predict cancer
Swedish researchers unveiled a new cancer protein profile database compiled from artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Computer models determine drug candidate’s ability to bind to proteins
Research by University of Arkansas scientists into the binding affinity of potential drugs could help reduce the cost and time associated with developing new drugs.
New study highlights lipid nanoparticles and mRNA could treat blindness
The researchers developed nanoparticles able to penetrate the neural retina and deliver mRNA to the photoreceptor cells whose proper function makes vision possible.
A change in genetic code causes lung cancer to develop
Using lung basal cell organoids, researchers identify a gene that directs the development of lung cancer and offers a better understanding of its disease treatment.
Mathematical model predicts long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine
US scientists have designed a mathematical model that can predict COVID-19 vaccines’ effectiveness over the long term in healthy individuals and those who have cancer or suppressed immune responses.
Study identifies gene and proteins that could treat dry eye disease
Researchers found that proteins made by stem cells that regenerate the cornea could be new targets for treating dry eye disease.
New insights on the structural biology of medical cannabis
French researchers underwent a structural study showing that THC cannabinoids inhibit a human enzyme called autotaxin.