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MIT study reveals how lipid imbalance affects cancer growth in mice
In a new study, a calorie-restricted diet significantly reduced tumour growth in mouse models, suggesting new possibilities for cancer therapies.
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Statistical model defines how ketamine anaesthesia affects the brain
An MIT study has used the first statistical model to finely characterise how ketamine anaesthesia affects the brain, possibly improving patient outcomes.
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High-quality, rapid technique developed for imaging in vivo
A US team has designed a high-quality, high-speed imaging system that could lead to new understandings of complex tissue specimens.
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Artificial intelligence analyses how viruses evade the immune system
The natural language processing model trained using viral protein sequence data was able to predict promising targets for vaccines against HIV, influenza and coronaviruses.
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Researchers reveal structure of SARS-CoV-2 Envelope protein
The molecular structure of the SARS-CoV-2 Envelope protein has been identified by researchers using nuclear magnetic resonance.
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Novel GI tract coating could deliver drugs, aid digestion or control obesity
The developers of a temporary coating which adheres to the small intestine demonstrated it could be modified to deliver drugs, aid digestion and stop absorption of glucose.
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Translating novel drug success in animals to humans
A team has developed a predictive tool called TransComp-R which could be used to reveal whether new drugs that have been effective in animals will have positive outcomes in humans.
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COVID-19 research indicates SARS-CoV-2 exploits immune defences to drive infection
A new study has revealed that less than 10 percent of respiratory and intestinal cells are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection and expression of ACE2 receptors is driven by the body's immune response.
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Influenza B M2 proton channel structure resolved by researchers
Research into the M2 proton channel of influenza B has revealed its structure, which the team hope can aid in the development of targeted therapeutics to block the channel and treat the condition.
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Potential antibiotic alternative discovered within bacteria
A study has revealed an enzyme in bacteria that produces a molecule which is toxic to other bacteria and shows promise as an antibiotic substitute.
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Making tumour cells stiff could prevent cancer metastasis
A study has demonstrated that the stiffness of cells indicates whether a tumour will spread and inducing this state could help to avoid metastasis.
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Human digestive tract database available for researchers
A team from MIT sequenced bacteria samples from the digestive system which can be accessed by researchers to use in the development of treatments.