Broadly neutralising antibodies could provide immunity against COVID-19 variants
A new study has highlighted two broadly neutralising antibodies show great promise to provide long-acting immunity against COVID-19 in immunocompromised populations.
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New discovery could lead to treatment for cardiac hypertrophy
Scientists have identified an important new mechanism that causes the heart’s muscle to thicken which markedly increases the risk of irregular heart rhythms and cardiac hypertrophy.
Are we on our way to a one-time treatment for HIV?
Researchers have developed a new technology that could offer treatment for HIV infection through a single injection.
Mouse model of transgender men finds active testosterone worsens IVF results
The study found female mice currently receiving testosterone had fewer and less developed eggs retrieved. In contrast, discontinuing testosterone therapy in mice led to similar egg retrieval rates compared to the control group.
Immunity boosting treatment enhances CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancers
A new study in mice has shown blood cancer treatment with protein interleukin-7 revs up T-cell immunotherapy.
Using immunotherapy to prevent cancer metastases
Scientists have demonstrated how killer T cells used in immunotherapy to eliminate cancer cells can also destroy tumour lymphatic vessels, thus greatly reducing the risk of metastasis.
How do fast-growing bacteria resist antibiotics?
A new study has revealed how some fast-growing bacteria could be retreated with antibiotics.
Novel CRISPR screen revealed loss of genes in the interferon gamma receptor signalling pathway
A new study has highlighted that the interferon gamma receptor pathway is necessary for CAR T-cell mediated killing in solid tumours.
Three distinct brain circuits in the thalamus contribute to Parkinson’s symptoms
Targeting these brain circuits could offer a new way to reverse motor dysfunction and depression in Parkinson’s disease patients.
New insights into how genetic factors affect body’s immune response in type 1 diabetes
The new study highlights 11 genes which could be considered as potential candidates for novel therapeutics for type 1 diabetes.
Dietary fibre in the gut could help with skin diseases
New research has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin diseases.
Immune protein may contribute to alcoholism relapse
Scientists have found that an immune protein, CSF1, may cause anxiety during alcohol withdrawal, therefore causing relapse.
Scientists develop nanoparticles that can cross the blood-brain barrier
Tested using a new brain tissue model, researchers have developed nanoparticles which may be able to deliver chemotherapy drugs for glioblastoma.
Mouse study shows gene therapy could fight against rare disease
A new study shows that gene therapy could correct a rare creatine deficiency disorder that commonly results in intellectual disabilities, problems with speech, involuntary movements, and recurrent seizures.
Altasciences Receives CRO Leadership Award in Five Categories
Altasciences have announced that it has been awarded a 2022 CRO Leadership Award in five categories: Capabilities, Compatibility, Expertise, Quality, and Reliability.