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Chronic liver fibrosis mitigated by mouse hepatocytes
The new study provides proof of principle that functional liver cells can be grown in a different species, offering a potential solution to transplant shortage.
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Genetically engineered transplants avoid immune rejection
Researchers have found a way to genetically modify stem cells so that cell and organ transplants are not rejected.
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Predicting cerebrovascular diseases with retinal imaging
New imaging approach reveals that changes in retinal microcirculation may indicate cerebrovascular diseases that involve reduced blood flow.
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Platelet-based therapeutic formulation targets tumours in mouse models
A new delivery vector using platelets has shown success in pre-clinical trials at delivering photothermal particles and immunostimulators to tumours.
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How will CRISPR evolve in the future?
CRISPR is a tool used by researchers to precisely edit genes and has shown potential for treating genetic diseases. This article delves into some recent developments and explores what the future holds for CRISPR.
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Five newest developments for imaging in drug research
Imaging methods are used by scientists to identify therapeutic targets and improve drug efficacy. This article lists five of the latest developments for imaging techniques.
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Novel nanoparticles improve CRISPR gene editing
A study has used new synthetic lipids to deliver CRISPR gene editing tools into cells with up to 90 percent efficiency.
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Artificial chemical receptor developed to assist in T cell engineering
Engineered T cell immunotherapy (such as chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) and T cell receptor T cell (TCR-T) therapy), could potentially be used as a therapeutic strategy for tumour treatment.
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Cryo-electron microscopy reveals structure of a herpesvirus capsid
Researchers have reconstructed the 3.1 Å structure of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) B-capsid and built the atomic model, thus expanding the understanding of the assembly mechanism of the capsid...