Brain recordings could improve deep brain stimulation therapy for OCD
Scientists captured more than 1,000 hours of brain recordings from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) patients and uncovered candidate neurological signatures.
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Nanotechnology boosts immune response at tumour site in mice
The new nanotechnology left six of 10 mice with lymphoma tumour-free and was effective in melanoma when combined with existing drugs.
Sino Biological launches panel of research reagents for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529)
Sino Biological, Inc. has just launched a panel of research reagents for the newly identified Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which quickly raised concerns around the world due to the high number of mutations it carries, particularly the 30-plus mutations on the Spike protein.
Experimental gel promotes arteriovenous fistula (AVF) formation in rodents
The self-assembling, nanomatrix gel may represent the first effective therapy to promote healthy arteriovenous fistula (AVF) maturation in kidney disease patients.
Common antioxidant reduces osteoarthritis markers in knee cartilage cells
Gallic acid was found to decrease arthritis inflammation markers and improve the production of desired proteins in arthritic knee cells.
New platform screens for specific class of coronavirus antiviral compounds
Researchers developed a platform that can rapidly screen thousands of compounds to identify potential antiviral drugs to treat coronaviruses.
Mechanism that causes ALS nerve destruction unveiled for first time
The study reveals the biological mechanism that causes nerve destruction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), potentially leading to treatments that reverse the disease.
Researchers investigate gene network to identify “cancer driver genes”
The new study looked at the network of gene-gene interactions associated with cancer onset and progression to identify therapeutic targets.
Team identifies lead compound to potentially treat schistosomiasis
Researchers have found a quinoxaline-core containing, non-genotoxic lead compound that could treat schistosomiasis following optimisation.
Transformable nanoparticles promise advances in tumour treatments
A new study provides an in-depth review on the designs and applications of morphology-transformable nanoparticles to improve cancer therapies.
Lead compound for potential treatment of acute kidney injury identified
A new 6-chromanol-derived compound named SUL-138 has shown promise in animal models at treating acute kidney injury.
Three RNA-expression states may reveal cancer drug susceptibility
Scientists identified three prototypical RNA-expression states and revealed differences in their susceptibility to a variety of cancer drugs.
Scientists discover novel B cell that tempers autoimmunity
Infusions of purified IL-27 regulatory B cells (I27-Bregs) reduced symptoms in mouse models of multiple sclerosis and autoimmune uveitis.
Experimental enzyme treatment protects mice from lethal anthrax infection
All mice infected with anthrax spores were completely protected after treatment with a pegylated enzyme known as PEG-CapD-CPS334C.
Scientists create first patient-specific zebrafish model for ACM
Researchers developed a patient-specific zebrafish model for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) and tested istaroxime as a potential therapeutic.