news Scientists identify promising new target to combat Alzheimer’s disease 4 September 2019 | By Rachael Harper (Drug Target Review) New research is the first to link maladaptive changes in calcium transport by mitochondria to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
news Breast cancer ‘sleeper cells’ could be formed after drug treatment 2 September 2019 | By Rachael Harper (Drug Target Review) Breast cancer medicines may force some cancer cells into 'sleeper mode', allowing them to potentially come back to life after treatment.
news Novel bacteria gene activation method developed 27 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have created a new technique for activating genes using bacteria which could have therapeutic uses.
news Revealed autophagy mechanism is potential dementia target 21 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A study has discovered the regulating process behind cell autophagy which could aid in the development of neurodegenerative disease treatments.
news Link between immune cells and Alzheimer’s discovered 21 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have found that the presence of microglia brain cells allowed plaques to form in the brains of rodents, leading to Alzheimer’s disease.
news Optofluidic chip platform developed for single molecule analysis 19 August 2019 | By Rachael Harper (Drug Target Review) A new platform has enabled an unprecedented level of control over individual molecules and particles on a chip for high-throughput analysis.
news Molecule identified as key in pancreatic cancer metastasis 12 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) New findings show that the environment for pancreatic cancers plays a role in its metastasis, revealing a new potential drug target.
news Cancer cell nutrient pathway mechanism discovered 1 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have discovered the mechanism behind a gateway into cells for glutamine, illuminating potential ways to prevent cancer cells from getting nutrients.
news Researchers discover new neuroblastoma drug target 31 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A study has discovered that reducing expression of a key gene in neuroblastoma tumourigenesis is an important drug target for the condition.
news Method for inhibiting tumour growth enzyme discovered 23 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new study has found a novel way to target an enzyme involved in cancer growth, which could inform therapeutics for the condition.
news Chemical synthesis and biological screening combined on chip 16 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have developed a chip which facilitates and accelerates active substance production, characterisation and biological effectiveness.
news Role of protein in spread of cytomegalovirus discovered 11 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A study has revealed the role of a protein which enables human cytomegalovirus to spread, the number one cause of congenital birth defects in the world.
news New discovery shows ability of Schwann cells to generate myelin 8 July 2019 | By Drug Target Review Research from Oregon Health & Science University could lead to new therapies to heal nervous system disorders.
news Synthetic molecules could provide new antibiotics 8 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Using a novel technique, researchers have created new molecules effective at killing bacteria, providing new antibiotic drug targets.
news Potential cure for HIV revealed through combined therapies 3 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new study has used combined therapies to eliminate HIV from mice models, providing potential future cures.
