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FOXO1 improves survival and function of CAR T cells
Evidence indicating that FOXO1 plays a unique role in promoting T cell longevity could result in more effective CAR T cell therapies.
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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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Exploring the effects of IFNβ in neuroHIV infection
IFNβ could be developed into a new therapy, following an improved understanding of how innate immunity affects the brain during chronic HIV infection.
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New treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
The compound 11c demonstrates an excellent safety profile and is an exciting advancement in liver disease management.
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New AI model could help to overcome antibiotic resistance
Six molecules that had potent antibacterial effect against one of the world’s most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria were generated.
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FGF2 and SOX17 enable more efficient stem cell differentiation
The discovery of two proteins that effectively mature hiPSCs into endothelial cells may have a range of research and clinical benefits.
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New strategies to overcome CAR T-cell resistance in AML cells
Pharmacological concomitant therapies or further genetic improvement of CAR T-cells can increase their effectiveness against TP53-mutant AML cells.
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The mechanism of PARP inhibitor action is identified
New findings will enable the development of safer PARP inhibitors that inhibit PARP’s enzymatic activity without trapping it on DNA.
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Developing an mRNA therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In this Q&A, Aki Ko, CEO and co-founder of Elixirgen Therapeutics, elucidates how their new mRNA technology could potentially restore muscle function in those suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Evaluating novel gene therapies in a whole human liver
Use of the whole liver could revolutionise the development of viral vectors, providing more effective treatments for inherited diseases.
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Streamlining the path from lab to market with 3D bioprinting
In this Q&A, Dr Vidmantas Šakalys, CEO of Vital3D, provides insights into the potential of 3D bioprinting to revolutionise the traditional drug development process, facilitating more accurate models and limiting the use of animal testing.
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Women in Stem with Katherine Tran
Introducing Kratherine Tran! Katherine joined the SCIEX team with a strong desire to further the company’s mission of delivering solutions to advance human wellness. Her main area of interest is within mass spectrometry-based proteomics from which she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in this space over the…
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New insights into PD-1 formation could greatly improve treatments
A single change in the amino acid structure of the transmembrane segment can either enhance or diminish the inhibitory function of PD-1 in immune responses.
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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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Women in Stem with Leila Jaafar
After gaining her PhD in Biophysics as an International Max-Planck Research School scholar, Leila joined the nuclear field in 2006, starting as an engineer in radiation protection and neutron fluence. Throughout Leila’s career, she has worked across multiple disciplines as a technical project lead in nuclear engineering, lastly in the…
