Discovered receptor that could alleviate the need for chemotherapy
Researchers have shown that a synthetic IL-9 receptor allows T cells to fight against cancer without the need for chemotherapy or radiation.
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New insight into the key properties of an antibody needed to fight cancer
The findings have enabled researchers to design antibodies to activate important receptors on immune cells and deliver more powerful anti-cancer effects.
Visualising mRNA molecules in the brains of living mice
Scientists have developed a new imaging technique that allows researchers to see gene expression and mRNA molecules in the brains of live mice in real time.
Using organoids to identify drugs for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Scientists generated kidney organoids and used them to identify potential drugs to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
Scientists discover the key to hepatitis A virus replication
With no current treatments for hepatitis A, scientists have discovered how a protein and enzymes interact to allow hepatitis A virus to replicate.
Concerns for future gene therapy testing in laboratory mice
Researchers have found that new sickle cell disease gene therapies depend on choosing the right laboratory mice.
Dominant Omicron subvariants better at evading vaccines and antibody treatments
A new study has found that the latest Omicron subvariants are even better at avoiding vaccines and most antibody treatments than previous variants.
How EGF receptors influence cell growth
A new insight into the way the EGF receptor sends signals into cells could help researchers design new cancer drugs that target this protein.
Building artificial Hox genes
Researchers have created artificial Hox genes using new synthetic DNA technology and genomic engineering in stem cells.
Soft nickases could be the future of safe, effective gene editing
Researchers in the US have developed a new CRISPR method for treating genetic conditions using nickases that they say is safer and more effective.
Key protein identified that helps turn pancreatic cancer cells into a more aggressive form
A new study has shown that it is possible to reverse key process that allows pancreatic cancer cells to grow and spread around the body.
Dissolving implant device relieves pain without drugs
Researchers have created a new implant device has the potential to provide an alternative to opioids and other highly addictive drugs.
IgG antibodies in breast milk help shape infants’ gut bacteria and immunity
A new study in mice has highlighted that gut beneficial bacteria can be transferred from mothers to infants through breast milk and help infants defend against infection-induced diarrheal illness.
A combination of nanotechnology, chemotherapy and a monoclonal antibody could treat glioblastoma
For the first time, researchers have tested a molecule that combines three distinct technologies against glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer.
Immune molecules from a llama could provide protection against COVID-19
Researchers have shown that tiny, robust immune particles derived from a llama’s blood could provide strong protection against every COVID-19 variant.