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Modelling the blood-brain barrier with organoids
The world’s first generation of human BBB organoids from hPSCs accurately replicated features of cerebral cavernous malformation.
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Senescent immune cells promote lung tumour growth
A recent study sheds light on an unexpected discovery concerning macrophages, a vital type of white blood cell in the body's defence against infections and tumours.
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Vaccine may reduce severity of long-haul covid symptoms
Receiving a COVID-19 vaccination could offer a dual benefit by not only lowering the likelihood of developing long-haul COVID but also mitigating symptoms for individuals already dealing with this condition.
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Molecular pathway shared by two neurodegenerative disorders found
Scientists have gained deeper knowledge about the mislocalisation of a protein, providing a possible therapeutic target that could have implications in treating dementia.
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Study shows possible way to regenerate bones using messenger RNA
Researchers at Mayo Clinic, US found that messenger RNA could be used at low doses to regenerate bones without side effects.
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Rheumatoid arthritis discovery may lead to novel inflammation blockers
A new study links tumour necrosis factor seen in rheumatoid arthritis with T cell dysfunction, potentially leading to new therapies.
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Gut microbiome linked to rheumatoid arthritis prognosis
New genomic study reveals that the microbiome could predict rheumatoid arthritis prognosis, potentially advancing treatments.
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Senolytic drugs reduce COVID-19 symptoms in mice, study shows
In pre-clinical studies, senolytic drugs were found to reduce inflammation and death from COVID-19 in older mice.
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Purified exosomal product heals ischemic wounds in pre-clinical models
Researchers have found that ischemic wounds in pre-clinical models which were treated with a purified exosomal product were healed.
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LEAP proton therapy could target cancer cells that resist treatment
A proton therapy that targets cancer cells which are resistant to treatment has shown success, sparing surrounding healthy cells.
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T cells facilitate chronic lung injury in the elderly after viral infections, finds study
After viral pneumonia in elderly mice, there is an accumulation of dysfunctional tissue-resident memory T cells in the lungs which scientists suggest may drive chronic inflammation and fibrosis.
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Study identifies potential therapeutic targets for most lethal pancreatic cancer
The detailed analysis of adenosquamous cancer of the pancreas (ASCP) suggested FGFR and RORC were two promising therapeutic targets.
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Study reveals how to make pancreatic cancer chemotherapy more effective
Researchers have shown that blocking a particular enzyme causes chemotherapy to become more effective against pancreatic cancers in pre-clinical studies.
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Mutant form of Ebola could be used in vaccine development
A study has shown that a mutated form of the Ebola virus protects macaque models against the disease, demonstrating an opportunity for a drug target.
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Reprogramming stem cells using the measles virus vector
A method has been developed to reprogram stem cells using the measles virus vector, cutting a four-step process to only one stage...