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Unexpected neuronal molecule makes prostate cancer more aggressive
US researchers discover a potential therapeutic avenue through the molecule NgR2, against an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
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How to make asthma drugs last longer
US researchers uncover how to make asthma and COPD medication more potent, which could also improve how long they work in patients who need frequent doses.
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Human cells can write RNA sequences into DNA, study shows
For the first time, scientists have found evidence that polymerase theta can write RNA segments back into DNA.
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Team identifies new potential approach to treat multiple sclerosis
Researchers have prevented immune cells from attacking myelin in mice, which stopped the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).
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3D map of the heart’s intracardiac nervous system (ICN) revealed
The 3D map, created using Knife-Edge Scanning Microscopy and analysed using laser capture microdissection, reveals new insights about the nervous control of the heart.
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Ursolic acid, compound in fruit peels, reverses damage in murine model of MS
Ursolic acid was shown to halt the progression of chronic multiple sclerosis (MS) and reverse the damage already caused in a mouse model of the disease.
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A faster and stronger rabies vaccine has been developed
A new rabies vaccine strategy enhanced the speed and magnitude of the anti-rabies antibody responses and could improve the efficacy of currently used vaccines.
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Researchers identify novel signalling systems in cells
A study has revealed five new signalling processes in GPCR receptors on cells that have high therapeutic potential.
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Lassa fever vaccine reveals new test for immunity
A Lassa fever vaccine offers researchers a different way to test for protection, which could aid the development of more potent vaccines...
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CAR-T immunotherapy eliminates metastatic colorectal cancer in mice
A CAR-T-based immunotherapy successfully kills tumours and prevents metastatic growth, in final preclinical tests before human trials...
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Discovery could lead to new and better heart failure drugs
27 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Research offers the possibility of developing a new class of heart failure medications that could potentially be more effective than existing treatments...