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Specific HERV expression signatures linked to MS and ALS
The study identified which specific HERVs are important in increasing susceptibility for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Five HERV expression signatures linked to psychiatric disorders
This is the first study to demonstrate that a specific set of HERVs expressed in the human brain contribute to disorders like schizophrenia.
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Study reveals harmful gut bacteria linked to irregular sleep patterns
New Study from King's College London: Irregular Sleep Patterns Tied to Harmful Gut Bacteria.
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Genetics behind facial and skull changes in Down Syndrome mouse model
Progress in identifying the gene responsible for facial and skull changes in mouse model of Down Syndrome, made by UK researchers.
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New £4.25 million grant kick starts UK-wide collaborative research effort to end motor neuron disease
A £4.25 million research grant has been awarded seeks to discover meaningful MND treatments within years.
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Molecule in body that blocks antibody binding to SARS-CoV-2 discovered
Biliverdin attaches to a region of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein, stabilising it so that it is not able to expose its structure to antibodies, a new study has shown.
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Persistence of infected cells in lungs could explain long-term COVID-19 symptoms, say scientists
Researchers have found the genome of COVID-19 and infected cell syncytia in the respiratory cells of deceased patients, potentially explaining long-term coronavirus effects.
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Link identified between COVID-19 and onset of diabetes
New research indicates COVID-19 could trigger the development of diabetes in healthy people, prompting experts to establish a registry for COVID-19 and diabetes data.
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Blood test could identify those most at risk from COVID-19
Collaborative research has revealed two hallmarks of COVID-19 infection associated with more severe symptoms that can be identified by a blood test.
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Phage therapy shows potential to treat alcoholic liver disease
Researchers have discovered that patients with alcoholic hepatitis had high numbers of a destructive gut bacterium and they were able to use a cocktail of phages to target and kill the bacteria, eradicating the disease.
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Study reveals potential of gamma delta T cells to combat breast cancer
Researchers have discovered that a specific subset of gamma delta T cells can be found in higher numbers of breast cancer survivor tissue, indicating its role in fighting the condition.
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Research identifies cells which contribute to inflammatory diseases
A new study has shown that there are two populations of cells in the gut which leads to drug development potential.
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Novel findings could improve vaccinations against STIs
Researchers have shown how skin vaccinations could be used as a vaccination strategy for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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Genetic therapy can heal damage caused by a heart attack
Researchers from King's College London have found a method that can induce heart cells to regenerate after a heart attack.
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CRISPRa used to reprogramme skin cells into pluripotent stem cells
Researchers have now for the first time succeeded in converting skin cells into pluripotent stem cells by activating the cell's own genes...