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Neutrophils: vital defence against fungal toxin
New research uncovers how neutrophils trigger cellular processes to counteract the Candida albicans toxin.
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Extraocular muscles may hold key to defensive mechanisms against ALS
According to Swedish study, muscle fibres found in extraocular muscles seem to be resistant and even increase in proportion in those with ALS. This offers new treatment avenues for slowing down the disease.
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Antibacterial molecules show promise against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The new group of molecules can be chemically altered, showing potential for the development of effective antibiotics with few side effects.
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Nanosized molecules inhibit formation of plaques related to Alzheimer’s
In brain tissues, researchers have shown that two different nanosized polyoxoniobate molecules can inhibit the assembly of amyloid plaques.
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Revealed structure of diarrhoea virus could aid in vaccine development
Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have observed the structure of a diarrhoea enteric adenovirus to see how it can survive the stomach.
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Build-up in the lungs could be targeted by future severe COVID-19 treatments
Breaking down or slowing the production of a hyaluronan jelly which builds up in the lungs of some severe COVID-19 patients could reduce respiratory distress and prevent death.
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Dispute over patent rights to CRISPR-Cas9 renewed by patent office
The patent office has declared an interference between 10 University of California (UC) patent applications.
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Stopping inflammation using a molecular switch
A component in the ubiquitin system has been described as being able to deactivate the innante immune system and could help to prevent immune conditions...
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Metabolic markers accurately diagnose typhoid fever
Researchers have identified a metabolite 'signature' that can accurately distinguish typhoid from other fever-inducing tropical diseases using patient blood samples.
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Novel method to detect toxic effects of chemicals could reduce need for animal testing
Traditional toxicological investigations performed on animals (in vivo) are expensive, time-consuming and may cause animal suffering.
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3D visualisation of the pancreas – new tool in diabetes research
Umeå researchers have created datasets that map the three-dimensional distribution and volume of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
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New nerve agent antidotes in sight, say researchers
3 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The deadly nerve agent sarin can be stopped if treated with an antidote. Now, a new study describes how such a drug works...