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Investigating new treatments for polycystic kidney disease
Organoid models enabled the researchers to study the effectiveness of eukaryotic ribosomal selective glycoside drugs on PKD cyst formation.
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How to select the best combination of antibodies to treat HIV
A new computer-based approach could help clinicians select the best combinations of broadly neutralising antibodies to treat HIV based on the virus’ genetics, while minimising the risk of the virus escaping treatment.
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First full sequence of a human genome completed
After two decades, researchers have generated the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome
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Cartilage growth gene TRPV4 shows promise for joint repair therapy
The discovery that the TRPV4 gene regulates cartilage growth could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis and other cartilage diseases.
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Promising new avenue to tackle obesity-related diabetes
New findings from collaborative research in the United States have identified a promising new treatment avenue for type 2 diabetes patients centring on the activity of the amino acid, GABA.
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Alliance to create atlas of human genetic variants launched
The Atlas of Variant Effects Alliance will develop a map of human genetic variants to advance the understanding and treatment of disease.
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Antibodies from recovered COVID-19 patients inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells
Pre-clinical studies in cells and hamsters have shown that potent antibodies from COVID-19 patients can prevent infection from SARS-CoV-2.
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MaveDB: database to aid research into genetic causes of disease
Researchers in Australia and the US have launched the first open-source database detailing genetic variants that impact human health and disease.
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New antiviral drug demonstrated to effectively treat influenza in models
A new antiviral drug has been reported in a study that researchers believe has high clinical potential as a next-generation influenza drug.
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Human stem cell combination could help damaged hearts live longer
A combination of heart cells derived from human stem cells could lead to developing a treatment for heart failure.
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Psoriasis treated with compound derived from immune cells
A compound may be effective against other autoimmune diseases, mouse study shows...
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BNIP1 identified as a risk gene for ALS
Broad data analysis points to genetic similarities between Lou Gehrig's Disease and a form of dementia...
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PARK14 protein associated with inflammation in Parkinson’s
Study overturns previous ideas about enzyme linked to many illnesses
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A potential new target for scratching out itch
20 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Scientists have discovered how sensory nerve cells work together to transmit itch signals from the skin to the spinal cord...
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Making immunotherapy more effective in treating pancreatic cancer
4 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Scientists have shown that immunotherapy against pancreatic cancer can be effective when given alongside drugs that break up the fibrous tissue in tumours...