Researchers identify RNA molecule that suppresses prostate tumours
Scientists discover a long noncoding RNA, termed NXTAR, and a small molecule drug that could be used to treat prostate cancer.
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Tropical frog models reveal novel kidney disease insights
Scientists utilised CRISPR technology and deep learning systems to investigate the genes associated with polycystic kidney disease.
Fruit flies could unveil new genetic targets for obesity treatment
Researchers used obese fruit flies to analyse how gene activities affect triacylglyceride levels, unveiling novel drug targets for obesity.
New class of CAR T cells combat previously “untargetable” cancer drivers
The peptide-centric chimeric antigen receptors killed neuroblastoma cells in mice and could potentially expand the pool of immunotherapeutic targets.
Alterity’s ATH434 improves Parkinson’s-related gastrointestinal dysfunction
ATH434 reversed some of the gastrointestinal damage to the enteric nervous system associated with Parkinson's disease in a pre-clinical study.
Experimental drug boosts immunotherapy efficacy for pancreatic cancer
An experimental drug enhanced the benefit of immunotherapy, reducing and in some cases eliminating pancreatic cancer in mice.
Gene therapy bolsters Parkinson’s drug benefits in pre-clinical study
The gene therapy restored the ability of neurons to convert levodopa to dopamine and may help develop therapies to slow disease progression.
Researchers identify COVID-19 proteins that cause blood vessel damage
Scientists revealed five proteins that cause blood vessel damage in COVID-19 patients, potentially leading to new drug targets.
Moderna and Metagenomi to develop in vivo gene therapies
Moderna and Metagenomi have announced a collaboration to jointly create next-generation in vivo gene editing therapeutics.
Label-free technique could revolutionise tissue analyses
A new high-resolution virtual microscopy technique enables the rapid visualisation of tissue, paving the way for histopathology analysis during surgery.
Monoclonal antibodies prevent COVID-19 inflammation in macaques
Neutralising monoclonal antibodies protected aged macaque monkeys from SARS-CoV-2 and reduced inflammation, including in cerebrospinal fluid, a new study has shown.
Pathway and enzyme responsible for CKD thrombosis identified
Scientists have discovered a novel pathway and enzyme that causes thrombosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, indicating a new drug target.
GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists reduce mouse obesity in pre-clinical study
Treatment with Viking Therapeutics' dual agonists resulted in mean reductions in body weight of up to 27 percent compared to semaglutide-treated animals.
Scientists eliminate key Alzheimer’s feature in animal model
Turning off NHE6 in mice in pre-clinical studies prevented amyloid beta aggregation, a key feature of Alzheimer's disease, pointing to new therapies.
NMR method could uncover details of cancer and neurodegeneration development
Scientists have used nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to investigate the protein p53, which they say could advance cancer studies.