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Urine gene test has potential to predict bladder cancer earlier than ever
New urine gene test presented at EAU identified mutations across 10 genes, that were able to predict bladder cancer.
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Scientists develop effective intranasal mumps-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The researchers used a modified live attenuated mumps virus for delivery, showing that a more stable coronavirus spike protein stimulates a stronger immune response, and suggesting a dose up the nose has an advantage over a shot.
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Drug repurposed to boost functional recovery after a stroke
A drug currently prescribed to control seizures and reduce nerve pain may enhance recovery of movement after a stroke.
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Nanotechnology boosts immune response at tumour site in mice
The new nanotechnology left six of 10 mice with lymphoma tumour-free and was effective in melanoma when combined with existing drugs.
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Study points to treatment approaches for advanced small-cell lung cancer
Having sequenced samples of advanced small-cell lung cancer, researchers have identified patterns linked to resistance to certain therapies.
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New software could enable the design of DNA robots for drug delivery
Researchers have developed software that can design complex DNA nanodevices which could be used to deliver medicine while in the body.
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Over 87,000 papers published on coronavirus since start of pandemic
Between January and October 2020, scientists globally have published more than 87,000 papers about the coronavirus.
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Novel compound named BC1618 could serve as new diabetes drug
Researchers have identified a new compound that improved responses to insulin and treated diabetes in obese mouse models.
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Bioengineered vaccine shows efficacy at protecting mice from COVID-19
Researchers have developed a novel vaccine using nucleotide untranslated regions that successfully protected mice from COVID-19.
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Exosomes used by researchers as form of novel gene therapy
A study has demonstrated that exosomes can be used as nanocarriers for therapeutic contents, as a new type of gene therapy.
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Novel vaccine approach proves powerful against Zika virus
VSV acted as a vehicle to deliver the genes of some proteins from the Zika virus into mouse models, leading to immunity build up in the mice...
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LM11A-31 restores some bladder function after spinal cord injury
An experimental drug that blocks abnormal neural communication after spinal cord injury could one day be the key to improving quality of life by improving bladder function...
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SAMHD1 enzyme may block HIV disease progression
One way to fight diseases including HIV infection and autoimmune disorders could involve changing how a naturally occurring enzyme called SAMHD1 works...
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Fasnall doubles survival time in mice with HER2-positive breast cancer
2 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Fasnall appears to impede a process that fuels breast cancer in mice, a discovery that could have implications in the treatment of a host of cancers...
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miR-155 deletion prevents diet-induced obesity in mice
23 March 2016 | By Victoria White
In a study, despite eating a high-fat diet for 3 months, miR-155 knockout mice did not become obese and had enhanced metabolic rates...