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SPOCD1 and C19ORF84: insights into severe male infertility
Researchers have discovered the role of two genes that protect mammalian germ cells, which could influence male fertility.
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Hepatic hydrogen sulphide levels are reduced in mouse model of HGPS
HGPS mouse models were used to test the hypothesis that the accelerated aging typical of progeroid mice is associated with reduced hepatic H2S production.
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New treatment options for chronic kidney disease
Fresh insights from University of Edinburgh into a protein that causes damage in kidneys and hearts could open up new treatment options for chronic kidney disease.
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Existing drugs offer potential treatment for AKI
Scottish researchers uncovered that drugs used to treat angina and high blood pressure, could be used to treat AKI.
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New £4.25 million grant kick starts UK-wide collaborative research effort to end motor neuron disease
A £4.25 million research grant has been awarded seeks to discover meaningful MND treatments within years.
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New UK coronavirus research and innovation network launched
The UK International Coronavirus Network (UK-ICN) aims to enhance knowledge of the virus family to prepare responses for future outbreaks.
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CRISPR reveals genes involved in zebrafish spinal cord regeneration
A CRISPR-Cas9 method has been used to identify which genes play a role in repairing zebrafish spinal cord injuries.
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Genome-wide association study reveals targets for COVID-19 treatments
The study found five key genetic differences when they compared sequences from severe COVID-19 patients to healthy individuals.
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£4 million in funding announced to collect data on COVID-19 antibodies
UKRI will provide £4 million in funding to establish a data infrastructure for scientists in the UK to study antibodies from COVID-19 patient samples.
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Understanding the limits of synthetic biology through the origins of SARS-CoV-2
Conspiracy theories about COVID-19 have been spreading since the early days of the outbreak. But how do we know whether a biological entity is artificially made or has occurred naturally? Marc Baiget Francesch explores the capabilities of current scientific approaches in terms of virus engineering and how this applies to…
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UK government to invest £8.4 million into COVID-19 immunology research
The UK government will invest £8.4 million in COVID-19 research projects to reveal more information that can be used to develop therapies and vaccines against the disease.
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New ARRIVE 2.0 guidelines published to improve animal research
The ARRIVE 2.0 guidelines outline what researchers should include in reports to increase reproducibility and reliability for peer-review, and reduce certain ethical concerns surrounding the use of animals in research.
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Novel bacteria gene activation method developed
Researchers have created a new technique for activating genes using bacteria which could have therapeutic uses.
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Macrophages identified as cause of endometriotic pain
Researchers have discovered that macrophages are a key cause for pain in women with endometriosis so could be a treatment target for the condition.
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Molecule found to boost immune cells leads to new cancer therapy target
A study has identified a molecule which boosts immune cell function and could be used in cancer therapies.