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Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries
Swedish study reveals a significant link between specific gut bacteria and the development of coronary atherosclerotic plaques, a leading cause of heart attacks.
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Lead drug candidate identified as potential neuroblastoma treatment
Using hit-to-lead processes, researchers have discovered that KSP inhibitors prevent tumour growth and prolong survival in mice with neuroblastoma.
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Novel biomarker technology for cancer diagnostics
A new way of identifying cancer biomarkers has been developed by researchers at Lund University in Sweden. The new technology allows very sensitive, quick and cost-effective identification of cancer biomarkers. Nikki Withers spoke to Professor Carl Borrebaeck, who discusses how the researchers demonstrated the power of combining proteomics with genomics.
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Breakthrough made in herpes antiviral molecule development
Researchers have created a new method of potentially treating herpes virus, by targeting the physical properties of the viral genome.
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Antibody for amyloid beta oligomers could revolutionise Alzheimer’s field
Scientists have designed a high affinity antibody for pathogenic amyloid beta oligomers, a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease, for use in further research and as a potential diagnostic tool.
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Transplanted reprogrammed skin cells repair stroke-damaged rat brains
Skin cells reprogrammed into nerves and transplanted into the stroke-damaged rat brains formed functional connections that restored mobility and touch sensation.
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Imaging technique allows study of early stage Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists used optical photothermal spectroscopy (O-PTIR) to image murine neurons affected by early stage Alzheimer’s disease, providing insight into the progression of the disease.
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Key mechanism behind insulin release discovered by researchers
Researchers have identified a specific receptor that is critical for the release of insulin and provides a target for diabetes and obesity.
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Whole genome sequencing could be used to improve cancer treatments
Researchers have used whole genome sequencing to analyse breast cancers and reveal which are more responsive to treatments, which could improve the development of oncologic therapies.
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Discovering new routes to cancer drug discovery with neutrons
From the world’s flagship neutron science facility, Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), Matthew Blakeley shares insights into how they are harnessing the power of neutrons to aid their search for new cancer treatments.
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Regulatory skin cancer protein identified
A new study has discovered the role of a protein in controlling the development of skin pigment genes.
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Powerful molecules provide new findings about Huntington’s disease
Researchers have discovered a direct link between the protein aggregation in nerve cells that is typical for neurodegenerative diseases, and the regulation of gene expression in Huntington's disease...
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Chemogenetics provides hope for severe epilepsy
Researchers believe that they have found a method that in the future could help people suffering from epilepsy so severe that all current treatment is ineffective...
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New treatment for aggressive breast cancer
Researchers have uncovered a way to treat aggressive tumours through manipulation of the connective tissue cells of the tumour.
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HLF gene protects blood stem cells by maintaining them in a resting state
The HLF gene is necessary for maintaining our blood stem cells in a resting state, which is crucial for ensuring normal blood production.