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Cancer-killing T cells enhanced by engineered bacteria
Bacteria programmed to paint targets on solid tumours for T cells to see eliminates the need for specific antigens.
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Dominant Omicron subvariants better at evading vaccines and antibody treatments
A new study has found that the latest Omicron subvariants are even better at avoiding vaccines and most antibody treatments than previous variants.
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Exome sequencing reveals genetic drug target for OCD
Following a whole exome sequencing study, researchers have found that mutations in the SLITRK5 gene could be targeted by drugs to treat OCD.
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Endosomal trafficking could be a target for Alzheimer’s therapies
Researchers have shown that 70 percent of Alzheimer’s patients have high levels of proteins associated with dysfunction in the endosomal trafficking system in their spinal fluid.
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Children produce a different antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection, finds study
A new analysis reveals that the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the immune response it provokes is completely different in adults and children.
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CRISPR editing can result in whole chromosome elimination, say scientists
In a new study, scientists identify some of the pitfalls when using CRISPR Cas9 to correct mutations in human embryos, such as the destruction of whole chromosomes.
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Putrescine could be a therapy for chronic inflammatory diseases
Research has identified that putrescine, which aids macrophages in clearing dead cells, is lacking in atherosclerosis animal models and could be a potential therapeutic for the condition.
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Succinate in cystic fibrosis lungs feeds deadly bacteria
Targeting a deadly bacteria's use of succinate in the lungs could control infection and improve the health of people with cystic fibrosis.
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New technology provides process for precise gene editing
Researchers have presented their new technology for accurately inserting genes into the genome without cutting DNA.
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IKZF1 gene could improve cancer immunotherapy
A gene that's associated with an autoimmune form of hair loss could be exploited to improve cancer immunotherapy...