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Scientists discover novel B cell that tempers autoimmunity
Infusions of purified IL-27 regulatory B cells (I27-Bregs) reduced symptoms in mouse models of multiple sclerosis and autoimmune uveitis.
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Improving the safety of CRISPR for the clinic
Dr Danilo Maddalo from Genentech outlines the main benefits of CRISPR within the clinical realm and highlights some of the safety concerns that must be considered before CRISPR products reach patients.
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Experimental enzyme treatment protects mice from lethal anthrax infection
All mice infected with anthrax spores were completely protected after treatment with a pegylated enzyme known as PEG-CapD-CPS334C.
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Scientists discover mechanism that links autism and intestinal inflammation
The new research shows how interleukin-17a (IL-17a) can alter the trajectory of immune system development and cause gut inflammation.
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Targeted nanomedicine reduces vascular lesions in mouse models
The new nanoparticle uses a peptide to target the vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 and reduced the size of vascular lesions in a mouse study.
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Potent nanoparticle may help improve vaccines for HIV and other diseases
The new nanoparticle adjuvant improved antibody production following vaccination against HIV, diphtheria and influenza in mouse models.
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Groundbreaking gene-editing method creates single-sex mice litters
The exciting new study demonstrates how the technology could be used to improve animal welfare in scientific research and agriculture.
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“Overlooked” FAM72A gene shines light on antibody production
Scientists used a new screen to identify FAM72A as a cause of mutagenesis that affects antibody development in COVID-19 and cancer.
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New compound may reduce erratic movements in Parkinson’s patients
Scientists identify a drug candidate to minimise erratic muscle movements, called dyskinesia, associated with Parkinson’s disease.
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“Sleeping” cancer cells could prevent tumour metastasis
A new study prevented the growth of metastatic tumours in mice by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state, pointing to novel treatments.
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Rheumatoid arthritis discovery may lead to novel inflammation blockers
A new study links tumour necrosis factor seen in rheumatoid arthritis with T cell dysfunction, potentially leading to new therapies.
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Positive pre-clinical results for CRISPR-based HIV therapy
The CRISPR-based therapy called EBT-101 excised HIV proviral DNA from the genomes of different cells and tissues in human cells and mice.
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Stress hormones linked to Crohn’s disease flare-ups
Removing stress hormones in mouse models restored proper function to immune cells and epithelial cells, pointing to new Crohn's treatments.
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New target for overeating identified in the brain’s cerebellum
The study uncovered disordered signalling in the brain's cerebellum, offering a novel therapeutic target for Prader Willi syndrome.
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CRISPR screen unveils enzyme target for inflammatory diseases
Scientists used a CRISPR-based screen to find that inhibiting MTHFD2 reduces disease severity in inflammatory disease models.
