New method to label proteins could help track disease
Scientists have developed a new method to study the proteins released by cells, which could lead to the development of new tools to track diseases including cancer.
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Researchers develop an accurate single-cell electrorotation microfluidic device
The technology works by using an electric field to first capture a single cell in a microfluidic device, followed by applying a rotating electric field to rotate the trapped cell and then measuring the rotation speed.
In vitro hair follicle model grown in culture
Scientists have developed a new strategy to generate hair follicles in vitro with potential useful applications for treating hair loss, animal testing and drug screening.
3D map reveals DNA organisation within human retina cells
Scientists shed light on how genetic architecture in human retina cells determine gene expression, tissue-specific function, and disease phenotype in blinding diseases.
Pre-clinical trials show drug inhibits inflammasome in COVID-19 cases
Anti-inflammatory effects of niclosamide, observed in a new pre-clinical study, were due to inhibition of the inflammasome, a protein complex presented in the interior of defence cells.
Novel AI model could accelerate drug discovery and precision medicine
A new AI model can accelerate drug discovery by accurately predicting human response to novel drug compounds.
Mapped protein structure of Hepatitis C could lead to vaccine
Scripps scientists have mapped the protein structure of the Hepatitis C virus, paving the way for an effective vaccine.
Study finds protein H84T-BanLec is effective against all known coronaviruses and influenzas
H84T-BanLec has viral-blocking abilities by binding to polysaccharides that are present on the surface of the viruses.
Implant in mice most effective treatment for pancreatic cancer yet
A new implant that combines internal radiation and chemotherapy dissolved tumours in mice across multiple models.
Incannex completes positive pre-IND meeting for traumatic brain injury candidate
Incannex Healthcare has completed a pre-IND meeting with the FDA for IHL-216A, a drug product for treatment of traumatic brain injury.
Stem cell study reveals how neurons from PTSD patients react to stress
The findings provide insight into how genetics can make someone more susceptible to developing PTSD following trauma exposure.
Researcher develops nanoelectronics for personalised immunotherapies
Dr Larysa Baraban, physicist at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is researching a chip that should ultimately make it possible to develop personalised cancer immunotherapies.
Discovery of two drugs could lead to earlier pancreatic cancer treatment
In pre-clinical studies, the University of Florida has identified two drugs that reverse ADM, a process that precedes pancreatic cancer.
Cytokine offers promising therapeutic target against type 2 diabetes
Researchers have found that the GDF15 cytokine could have beneficial effects on the metabolism and reduce obesity.
Novel approach developed to deliver cancer immunotherapy drug
Researchers have eradicated malignant tumours in mice by combining an immunotherapy agent with a molecular delivery system that targets tumour acidity.