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Novel model developed to resemble aberrant IPF lung epithelium
A new model that closely resembles aged lung epithelium in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been developed, possibly leading to treatments.
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Detergent-like APOL3 protein shown to kill bacteria in human cells
Researchers have revealed that the protein APOL3 acts as a detergent in human cells, potentially leading to new antibacterial treatments.
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Spike gene mutants could be used as novel COVID-19 vaccine
SARS-CoV-2 Spike gene mutants may be developed into immunogens for new vaccines against COVID-19, a study in hamsters has shown.
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Scientists discover new clue for platelet activation to target thrombosis
Researchers have revealed a novel mechanism for platelet activation, suggesting a potential target for antithrombotic therapy.
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Getting “under the skin” of frontotemporal dementia
Researchers at the University of East Finland have been using skin cells to investigate pathological hallmarks in frontotemporal dementia patients.
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Researchers discover glycan “gateway” that enables COVID-19 infection
A supercomputing method has revealed details of glycan “gates” on the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein that open to allow virus entry and infection.
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New study discovers how Parkinson’s-linked protein attacks mitochondria
Researchers have used fruit fly larvae to explore how alpha-synuclein impacts the mitochondria, advancing the study of Parkinson’s disease.
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CureVac and GSK COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in pre-clinical study
CureVac and GSK's second-generation mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate, CV2CoV, demonstrated improved immune response in a pre-clinical study.
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“Noisy” gene expression may help improve stem cell therapies
Researchers have identified a process that amplifies changes in gene expression, which could be harnessed to accelerate stem cell differentiation.
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Targeting interferon kappa could control psoriasis inflammation
Scientists found that changing interferon kappa levels altered the severity of psoriasis inflammation and cytokine production in mice.
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Frameshifting method could be a new mast cell cancer treatment
Frameshifting therapy has been shown to reduce the number of mast cells by “mutating” mRNA, showing promise as a new cancer treatment.
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Exclusive report: AI & Informatics: Drug discovery and development
In this original report, find an in-depth analysis of AI and informatics within imaging, synthetic biology, drug screening and drug design. Featured interviews with experts from AstraZeneca, Auransa, PolarisQB and Chalmers University of Technology.
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Molecular insights into LSCC may lead to new drug targets
New insights into lung squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) have emerged from a proteogenomic study, leading to the identification of potential drug targets.
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Photobiomodulation therapy may improve future burn treatments
Photobiomodulation therapy was shown to heal burn injuries faster by triggering the growth protein TGF-beta 1 in mice, potentially improving treatments.
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Triple drug combination shows promise for pancreatic cancer treatment
MIT researchers have shown that a combination of three drugs can eliminate pancreatic tumours in mice, possibly leading to new therapies.