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Molecular targets for breast cancer relapse identified in new study
German, Norwegian and British scientists have identified molecular targets for therapies that could prevent breast cancer recurrence.
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New antibiotic a possible alternative to treat Lyme disease
The antimicrobial hygromycin A was shown to clear Lyme disease in mice, representing a promising therapeutic against the disease.
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Senescent cell treatment could combat age-related diseases
Scientists have developed a novel technique for the targeted clearance of senescent cells to improve treatments for ageing and other conditions.
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Antibiotic-free hydrogel fights against drug-resistant bacteria
New dendritic hydrogels were tested against several infectious bacteria and could be used as an an antibiotic-free treatment in the future.
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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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Mission Therapeutics receives $500k grant for Parkinson’s research
Mission Therapeutics was granted $500,000 from the The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research for DUB inhibitor testing.
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Neurolysin shown to be potential drug target for ischemic stroke
Researchers are identifying molecules that interact with neurolysin, a peptidase that helps protect the brain against stroke.
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Scientists uncover answer to colorectal cancer immunotherapy resistance
Boosting dendritic cells prevented immunotherapy resistance in mouse models, suggesting a new approach to colorectal cancer therapies.
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Stem cell therapy repairs injured peripheral nerves in animal models
Gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells were used to surgically repair injured peripheral nerves, showing potential for new therapies.
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Pre-clinical trials to test if psychedelic drugs reduce alcohol consumption
Landmark pre-clinical studies to investigate whether psychedelic derivatives can reduce alcohol consumption have been initiated.
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Nanobubbles show promise for delivering anti-inflammation treatments
Nanobubbles known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) were shown to deliver protein drugs in animal models with inflammatory diseases.
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New drug target identified for myelodysplastic syndrome
Researchers have uncovered how mutations affecting RNA splicing alter cells to develop myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
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Scientists establish genetic link between HLA and genital warts
The discovery of a link between the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and genital warts may lead to mRNA-based vaccines against HPV and other diseases.
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UC Riverside granted $5 million for stem cell research training
A $5 million grant will be used to train students in stem cell research to contribute towards new stem cell-based therapeutics.
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“Ultrasensitive” HPV detection paves way for precision treatment
A new study sequenced tumour DNA for the “ultrasensitive” detection of HPV, further honing precision treatment of the illness.