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Fruit flies could unveil new genetic targets for obesity treatment
Researchers used obese fruit flies to analyse how gene activities affect triacylglyceride levels, unveiling novel drug targets for obesity.
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Genomics is the branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.
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New class of CAR T cells combat previously “untargetable” cancer drivers
The peptide-centric chimeric antigen receptors killed neuroblastoma cells in mice and could potentially expand the pool of immunotherapeutic targets.
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Gene therapy bolsters Parkinson’s drug benefits in pre-clinical study
The gene therapy restored the ability of neurons to convert levodopa to dopamine and may help develop therapies to slow disease progression.
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Moderna and Metagenomi to develop in vivo gene therapies
Moderna and Metagenomi have announced a collaboration to jointly create next-generation in vivo gene editing therapeutics.
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Scientists eliminate key Alzheimer’s feature in animal model
Turning off NHE6 in mice in pre-clinical studies prevented amyloid beta aggregation, a key feature of Alzheimer's disease, pointing to new therapies.
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Machine learning models predict antibiotic resistance spread
Scientists have used several machine learning models to predict bacterial gene exchange, which could reveal novel antibiotic targets.
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Scientists target ALS and dementia RNA using novel molecule
The small molecule successfully targeted the C9orf72 gene that causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
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Experimental mouse model reveals potential progeria treatment strategy
Scientists have found that Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) can be prevented with treatments targeting the cardiovascular system using a novel mouse model.
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Gene therapy shows promise for Angelman syndrome treatment
A new gene therapy restored motor skill-learning and usual behaviours in Angelman syndrome mouse models, suggesting a novel therapy for the condition.
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Algorithm identifies cancer drugs to treat pulmonary hypertension
Scientists have identified potential cancer drugs to treat pulmonary hypertension using experimental and computational approaches.
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New single-cell and metagenomic technique can characterise microbes
The metagenomic method, termed SMAGLinker, could improve the accuracy and resolution of microbial characterisation to improve medicine design.
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Measuring microRNAs in blood may indicate dementia risk
Researchers identified three microRNAs whose levels were associated with mental performance in cells, mice and humans.
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Wyss Centre initiates collaboration to improve brain tumour treatment
The Wyss Centre has announced a collaborative project to improve understanding of the brain cancer glioblastoma and develop new personalised therapies.
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New vaccination approach could target “core” of all coronaviruses
Researchers have used genetically engineered SARS-CoV-2 Spike proteins to boost antibodies against a range of coronaviruses in mice.
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Discovery unveils genetic risk factor shared by Alzheimer’s and COVID-19
Scientists have identified the OAS1 gene as a risk factor for both Alzheimer's disease and COVID-19, suggesting potential drug targets.
