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Protein vital for enterovirus replication identified by study
Researchers have discovered a particular protein that is required for enterovirus replication and survival, presenting a therapeutic target.
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New study reveals causes of stem cell transplant rejection
A new study has shown that mutations in mitochondrial DNA induced by cell reprogramming may trigger an immune response.
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Newly discovered signal could lead to anti-cancer therapies
Researchers have newly found that protein CD24 acts as a defensive signal and is used by cancer cells to protect themselves.
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Making old antibiotics work better using r8
A team of researchers have developed a way that could enhance the effect of current antibiotics, using a small molecular attachment called r8...
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New understanding of T-cell receptor behaviour presents challenge for immunotherapies
Researchers in the U.S. have made a surprising discovery about the binding behaviour of a particular T-cell receptor, with complicated ramifications for immunotherapy developers.
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CRISPR-Cas9 used to correct sickle cell–causing mutation
Genome editing using the CRISPR-Cas9 system has tremendous promise for therapeutic correction of genetic errors in human cells...
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Bacterial outer membranes may be key to new antibiotics
The outer membrane surrounding the cell wall of bacteria may be a key target for approaches to a new form of antibacterial drugs...
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Nuclear medicine technique to gauge impact of gene therapy
A new molecular imaging method can monitor the success of gene therapy in all areas of the brain, potentially allowing physicians to more effectively address brain conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.
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Link found between neurotransmitter imbalance and brain connectivity in those with autism
Researchers have identified a link between a neurotransmitter imbalance and brain connectivity between regions of the brain that play a role in social communication and language.
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Human protein important for cellular communication resembles bacterial toxin
The structure of teneurins, proteins involved in embryonic development and the nervous system, is more like bacterial toxins than any other human protein.
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MAPseq technique provides new blueprint for cortical connections
Using a revolutionary new brain-mapping technology will force neuroscientists to rethink how areas of the cortex communicate with one another...
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CRISPR helps find new genetic suspects behind ALS/FTD
Study provides a roadmap for using CRISPR to investigate neurological disorders...
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New study directly links mossy brain cell activity to epilepsy symptoms
New findings from an NIH-funded study of mice suggest that loss of mossy cells may contribute to seizures and memory problems in a form of epilepsy.
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Key psychiatric drug target comes into focus
Researchers have reported a major step forward towards designing more powerful psychiatric drugs with fewer side effects...
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Stem cell line offers expanded potential for research and treatments
Researchers have created Expanded Potential Stem Cells that have greater potential for embryonic development than current stem cell lines...