Nanofibre platform shows potential for inhibiting brain tumour growth
Scientists have created a nanofibre-based sheet to control and direct the migration of cells, possibly leading to brain tumour therapies.
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$7.5 million to fund senescent cell research for age-related disease
Washington University will receive $7.5 million from the NIH to study senescent cells for treatments against age-related diseases.
Algorithm identifies cancer drugs to treat pulmonary hypertension
Scientists have identified potential cancer drugs to treat pulmonary hypertension using experimental and computational approaches.
MIT study reveals how lipid imbalance affects cancer growth in mice
In a new study, a calorie-restricted diet significantly reduced tumour growth in mouse models, suggesting new possibilities for cancer therapies.
Novel method refines cryogenic electron microscopy (cyro-EM)
The statistical method known as maximum entropy could improve cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) for more effective drug treatments.
New antibiotic a possible alternative to treat Lyme disease
The antimicrobial hygromycin A was shown to clear Lyme disease in mice, representing a promising therapeutic against the disease.
Senescent cell treatment could combat age-related diseases
Scientists have developed a novel technique for the targeted clearance of senescent cells to improve treatments for ageing and other conditions.
Scientists identify protein that prevents HSV-1 brain damage
Mammalian target of rapamycin complex 2 (mTORC2) was found to prevent brain damage in mice infected with herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1).
Medicenna’s MDNA11 a promising alternative to checkpoint inhibitors
Medicenna's IL-2 super-agonist, MDNA11, successfully induced antitumour cells in animal models, a pre-clinical study has revealed.
Antibiotic-free hydrogel fights against drug-resistant bacteria
New dendritic hydrogels were tested against several infectious bacteria and could be used as an an antibiotic-free treatment in the future.
3D printed microneedle vaccine shows promise in animals
Researchers have shown that a new microneedle vaccine patch was 10 times stronger at generating an immune response in animals than a subcutaneous injection.
Highly potent antiviral against dengue could prevent spread of virus
A new antiviral has shown promise against the dengue virus in mice and has the potential to be used as a preventative measure.
New single-cell and metagenomic technique can characterise microbes
The metagenomic method, termed SMAGLinker, could improve the accuracy and resolution of microbial characterisation to improve medicine design.
Measuring microRNAs in blood may indicate dementia risk
Researchers identified three microRNAs whose levels were associated with mental performance in cells, mice and humans.
Mission Therapeutics receives $500k grant for Parkinson’s research
Mission Therapeutics was granted $500,000 from the The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research for DUB inhibitor testing.