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Breakthrough for pancreatic cancer treatment
Researchers have designed the first small molecule drug targeting K-Ras GD12, which could improve pancreatic cancer outcomes.
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Enhancing the collateral network for beneficial reperfusion
Future interventions for ischaemic stroke patients should enhance collateral function to reduce brain haemorrhage and mortality.
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How 3D human tissue models are transforming drug discovery
In this Q&A, Keith Murphy, CEO of Organovo, discusses how the shift from animal models to 3D human tissues can transform the preclinical space. Among his many insights, he details the limitations of animal models, how Organovo’s 3D human tissue models facilitate a deeper understanding of genetic expression within specific…
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Increased persister cells production leads to antibiotic resistance
Using clinical E. coli bacteraemia isolates, researchers found that high-persister mutants evolved which contributed to antibiotic failure.
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Developing in-vivo chimeric lungs with pluripotent stem cells
Reverse-blastocyst complementation elucidates the conditions required to form lungs in rat-mouse chimeric models.
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MSK1’s importance for cognitive benefits
New study uncovers role of a neuronal protein kinase called mitogen- and stress-activated protein kinase 1 (MSK1) in mediating the cognitive benefits of environmental enrichment.
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Newly discovered mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging
US researchers say new mechanism could lead to new drugs and therapies to treat normal cognitive decline in aging.
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Are female mice better protected against obesity?
The University of California underwent a mouse study disclosing underlying sex differences in mice for obesity.
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Bodybuilding supplement may help delay Alzheimer’s
US researchers uncover that body building supplement: HMB, may help stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Novel targets identified for treatment of schistosomiasis
Researchers from Brazil discovered that survival of the parasitic worm that cause the disease schistosomiasis, depends on expression of a specific type of RNA. In animal trials, inhibition of the molecule interrupted the infection.
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Engineered nanostructures enhance immune system’s ability to combat cancer
Important step achieved by US researchers as stable and potent immune therapy delivery system eradicates tumours in mouse models of melanoma, colon, and breast cancer, while preventing the formation of future tumour.
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Investigating heart disease through arterial calcification and repair mechanisms
Professor at Texas Tech University's Department of Biological Sciences has been granted an Innovative Project Award by the American Heart Association to delve into the intricacies of atherosclerosis, a condition responsible for artery thickening and severe health complications.
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Addressing the grand challenge of global access to vaccines
Tracy Saveria, James Roberts and Brian Finrow from Lumen Bioscience discuss progress in the aspiration for global vaccine access and how Lumen Bioscience’s inhalation malaria vaccine represents a major step towards it.
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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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Genome-edited iPSCs show promise for treating Fabry Disease
Japanese researchers successfully engineered iPSCs to secrete a modified enzyme, mNAGA, and restored enzyme activity in vitro and in a mouse model, opening new avenues for regenerative medicine for conditions such as Fabry Disease.