Memory T cells respond to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, study shows
Research has shown that memory T cells formed following SARS-CoV-2 infection or mRNA vaccination respond to the Omicron variant.
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Researchers engineer protein assembly via artificial protein needles
Japanese researchers have formed ordered biological structures using protein needles, enabling protein self-assembly into lattice structures.
Bristol Myers Squibb research reveals atomic structure of protein receptor CD47
New Bristol Myers Squibb research has revealed details about the structure of the protein receptor CD47, which helps protect cells from the human immune system.
Successful liver model developed for research into UCD
Urea cycle disorders affect the liver’s ability to excrete urea from the body. To test potential therapeutics requires an accurate model – a hurdle that has now been successfully navigated thanks to a team of researchers in Switzerland.
Novel nanotherapy offers hope for potential treatment of type 1 diabetes
Researchers have developed rapamycin-loaded nanocarriers capable of targeting cells related to pancreatic islet transplants without suppressing wider immune responses.
Sino Biological establishes new location in Houston, Texas
Sino Biological has announced that its new location in Houston, Texas, is now open, expanding the company geographically.
New photonic effect could accelerate drug screening processes
Researchers have shown that twisted nanoscale semiconductors can be utilised to accelerate the discovery of drugs through high-throughput screening.
Opportune identification of novel multiple myeloma target
During investigations into the tropical disease Buruli ulcer, researchers have instead identified a promising new avenue for potential treatments for multiple myeloma.
Sino Biological deposits recombinant Omicron proteins and antibodies to BEI Resources
To support disease research, Sino Biological has deposited reagents for the Omicron variant to BEI Resources.
Experimental mRNA HIV vaccine shows promise in pre-clinical studies
A new potential mRNA vaccine that delivers instructions for making two key HIV proteins has been tested in mice and rhesus macaques.
Ingenious AI method for improved target identification
A research team based at Skoltech in Russia has developed an artificial intelligence-driven solution for highly accurate detection of efficacious binding sites to expedite drug discovery.
Altasciences acquires Sinclair Research and continues to expand pre-clinical platform
Altasciences has announced its acquisition of Sinclair Research, a pre-clinical CRO, to expand its services across the US.
Novel method for chemo capture – up to three times more effective
A team of researchers in the US has devised a new means of removing excess chemotherapy drugs from a patient’s bloodstream, with potential for wider clinical and materials science applications.
Collaborative research efforts enabled rapid response to Omicron variant
News from the Pasteur Institute in France reports on how multi organisational efforts of numerous research institutes enabled the scientific community to gain key insight into the Omicron variant, facilitating a rapid life-saving response.
Virtual method enables screening of billions of chemical compounds
A new platform, named Virtual Synthon Hierarchical Enumeration Screening, has been developed by researchers to efficiently discover drugs.