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Activating androgen signalling has potent anti-breast cancer effects
Researchers show selectively activating androgen receptors could be an effective treatment for oestrogen receptor positive breast cancers.
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Experimental formulation could be future for fast-acting insulin
The novel formulation hit peak activity at nine minutes, less than half the time taken for a commercially available formulation.
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Could novel sex-linked targets provide an autoimmunity therapy?
Recent research into why autoimmune disorders affect women four times more frequently than men has revealed several novel therapeutic targets that may lead to the development of future treatments.
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Islet protective factor GDF15 reduces development of type 1 diabetes in mice
Researchers have discovered that type 1 diabetes patients have low levels of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) in their pancreatic β cells, unlocking a potential alternative to life-long type 1 diabetes disease management.
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Optogenetics used to control diabetes without medication
Scientists in the US have successfully controlled glucose levels in diabetic mouse models without the need for medication.
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Role of gut microbiota studied in pregnant women with lupus
New research findings suggest that gut microbiota may regulate lupus flares in pregnant women, presenting a therapeutic target.
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Hunger hormones offer promising avenue for addiction treatment
Hormones that signal the body's state of hunger and fullness could be the key to new treatments for drug and alcohol addiction...