Cancer immunotherapy adapted to treat COVID-19 variants
US researchers have utilised a cancer immunotherapy technique, CAR-T cell method to effectively eliminate SARS-CoV-2 virus pre- and post-infection in vitro.
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ASD-like symptoms in chicks caused by neonicotinoid
Japanese researchers found an ASD-like behavioural impairment in chicks, suggesting a molecular pathway of ASD pathogenesis.
Novel protein identified that contributes to tau neurotoxicity in Alzheimer’s disease
US researchers have identified a protein that interacts and enhances the spread of neurotoxic species of tau, which is primarily found in neurons that appear abnormal in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.
New MACHETE technique developed to slice into cancer genome
Sloan Kettering Institute (SKI) researchers have developed a new machete technique to slice into the cancer genome and study copy number alterations.
SK bioscience collaborates with IVI to support global R&D
SK bioscience and IVI convened in consultative meeting to discuss cooperation for next pandemic and announced KRW3 billion donation to IVI to support advancement of global vaccine R&D
The nose-brain pathway: the intranasal administration of drugs to the CNS
Japanese scientists underwent a study exploring trigeminal nerves and how the intranasal administration of the novel glucagon-like peptide-2 can produce antidepressant effects in mice.
Probiotic ‘backpacks’ show promise for treating IBD
US researchers have uncovered the uncapped potential that gut-friendly bacteria has for improving treatments of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
SARS-CoV-2 blocked by antiviral substances discovered in South Korean plants
South Korean researchers identified two saponins there were highly effective in blocking the ability of SARS-CoV-2 variants to enter cells.
First use of CRISPR to substitute genes for cancer treatment
US scientists, using CRISPR technology, removed specific genes in humans to allow the immune system to be more activated against cancer.
Novel nasal vaccine strategy could improve COVID-19 protection
Australian researchers have tested a new nasal vaccine in mice, with the potential enhance protection against COVID-19.
Peptides with anticancer potential discovered in new study
Researchers have found peptides that bind to chains of ubiquitin proteins in cancer cells, suggesting they could be used as a therapeutic strategy.
Fentanyl vaccine potential ‘game changer’ for opioid epidemic
A study has suggested that a new vaccine could prevent fentanyl from entering the brain, after showing success in rats.
Is the Nile rat the new animal model for diabetes research?
US researchers, using genome sequencing, put forward the Nile rat as the new model organism for diabetes research.
Green tea and resveratrol could be the next step for Alzheimer’s disease research
US researchers, using a 3D neural tissue model, found that compounds from green tea and resveratrol could diminish Alzheimer’s amyloid plaques in lab tests, with no side effects.
Novel CAR T screens identify most effective cancer immunotherapy cells
Researchers have developed a new method for comparing CAR T cells, each with slightly different molecular features, to determine which is most effective and long-lasting against cancer.