Small molecule RGX-202 prevents metastasis in colorectal cancer
RGX-202 was found to foil a key pathway that cancer cells rely on for energy in mice, presenting a possible new colorectal cancer therapy.
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Chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
Axitinib, a common chemotherapy drug, restored memory and cognitive function in mouse models, representing a potential Alzheimer’s treatment.
Novel “living medicine” could treat antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers have created the first “living medicine” to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria growing on the surfaces of medical implants.
UC Riverside granted $5 million for stem cell research training
A $5 million grant will be used to train students in stem cell research to contribute towards new stem cell-based therapeutics.
Two-week-old human embryos reveal origin of Huntington’s disease
Scientists have discovered a signalling pathway alteration in embryos with Huntington’s disease, paving the way for ground-breaking treatments.
New UK coronavirus research and innovation network launched
The UK International Coronavirus Network (UK-ICN) aims to enhance knowledge of the virus family to prepare responses for future outbreaks.
Experimental vaccine a major breakthrough for rheumatoid arthritis
A protein-based vaccine has proven a promising option to prevent rheumatoid arthritis, improving bone quality in animal models.
Psilera to collaborate with NIDA on pre-clinical psychedelic studies
Psilera will participate in two studies with the National Institute on Drug Abuse to combat addiction using a novel DMT formulation.
Sartorius releases the fifth edition of its popular Live-Cell Analysis Handbook
A comprehensive and interactive digital guide has been released by Sartorius, with real-time, live-cell imaging and analysis including links to application pages, videos and protocols.
Statistical model defines how ketamine anaesthesia affects the brain
An MIT study has used the first statistical model to finely characterise how ketamine anaesthesia affects the brain, possibly improving patient outcomes.
Nobel Prize for medicine awarded to temperature and touch discoveries
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian have won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, with their work being used to develop treatments for conditions such as chronic pain.
Gene therapy method could restore visual function after stroke
Scientists have revealed a way to use gene therapy to turn glial brain cells into neurons, restoring vision and potentially restoring motor function.
Utilising aquaporins could be the key to repairing corneal defects
New evidence suggests that aquaporin 5 (Aqp5) induction promotes corneal epithelial regeneration, which could lead to possible therapies.
Zaki syndrome: the newly uncovered condition and its potential cure
Dubbed 'Zaki syndrome', the condition affects prenatal development of several organs and was identified using whole genome sequencing.
Psilocybin spurs growth of neural connections lost in depression in vivo
Research from Yale University has shown that psilocybin, given to mice, triggered an increase in connections between neurons.