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Elucidating the loss of mobility caused by LGMD2B
The hiPSC-derived skeletal muscle model is the first to uncover the biological mechanisms underlying loss of mobility.
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New silk-based membrane for organ-on-a-chip platform
The development of a new membrane which better mimics human extracellular membranes will enable more accurate disease research.
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Novel class of antibodies can neutralise multiple strains of flu virus
The new antibodies can neutralise certain H1 and H3 strains with or without the 133a insertion, which could lead to improved vaccines.
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Novel computational model to study cancer dynamics
An advanced computational model enables scientists to study how cancer cells navigate through blood vessels.
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Implant in mice most effective treatment for pancreatic cancer yet
A new implant that combines internal radiation and chemotherapy dissolved tumours in mice across multiple models.
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Scientists discover multiple pathways of the 5HT2a receptor activated by psychedelics
The new LSD-like compounds activated the 5HT2a receptor, a receptor stimulated by serotonin, without causing hallucinations.
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Tweaked bacteria genes activate heart cells in mice
Researchers have shown that engineered bacterial genes coding for sodium ion channels could lead to novel gene therapies for electrical heart diseases.
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Oral COVID-19 vaccine reduces transmission in animal model
A new study has suggested that mucosal vaccines may reduce transmission of airborne viruses such as COVID-19 more than injectable vaccines.
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New X-ray scanner analyses biopsies and drugs in minutes
Researchers have created an X-ray scanning machine that shows the shape of an object and its molecular composition.
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New vaccine protects against COVID-19 and variants in pre-clinical studies
A new vaccine has shown promise at protecting monkeys and mice from COVID-19, its variants and other coronaviruses.
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Self-assembling nanofibres could prevent damage from inflammation
A team has demonstrated in mouse models that a self-assembling nanofibre material could limit the damage caused by cytokines in inflammatory diseases.
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Researchers identify antibodies with potent effects against malaria
Six antibodies specific to the circumsporozoite protein of the malaria parasite have shown promise as therapeutic interventions, a study has shown.
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Vaccine strategy developed to fight urinary tract infections
Researchers have shown that administering a urinary tract infection vaccine directly to the bladders of mice helped them to effectively fight bacteria.
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CRISPR tagging used to grow neuronal cells from stem cells
A new technique using CRISPR has been developed by researchers to identify programmed stem cells that mature into neuronal cells.
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Novel biocompatible microparticles can be created using heat and light
Scientists have demonstrated an innovative technique for creating microparticles for tissue engineering out of a combination of disordered and partially ordered proteins.