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Role of protein in spread of cytomegalovirus discovered
A study has revealed the role of a protein which enables human cytomegalovirus to spread, the number one cause of congenital birth defects in the world.
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Inhibiting protein slows glioblastoma tumour growth
Researchers have discovered that inhibiting the ID1 protein slows the growth of glioblastoma tumours and reduces resistance to chemotherapy.
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‘Longevity gene’ could be replicated to fight cardiovascular disease
The so-called 'longevity gene' has been included in animal models, in which it stopped atherosclerosis.
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Discovering new routes to cancer drug discovery with neutrons
From the world’s flagship neutron science facility, Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), Matthew Blakeley shares insights into how they are harnessing the power of neutrons to aid their search for new cancer treatments.
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Researchers reverse prediabetes in mice through enzyme deactivation
A study has shown that deactivating an enzyme linked to ceramides caused obese mice to improve their metabolic health, indicating a drug target.
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Crystals mapped to advance treatments for stroke, diabetes and dementia
Researchers haved mapped the crystal structure of a protein to find out how a drug latches onto it.
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Eye protein could protect against diabetic eye disease
New research has identified a potential treatment against diabetic eye disease from the RBP3 protein, found in the retina.
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New medicinal advances could be yielded by studying proteins in glass
A unique method for studying proteins has been developed which could open new doors for medicinal research.
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Study identifies protein pathway key in cancer growth
Researchers have discovered a pathway which when blocked can cause cancer cell death, pointing to new therapies.
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Regulatory skin cancer protein identified
A new study has discovered the role of a protein in controlling the development of skin pigment genes.
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Light-stimulated brain cells could aid in stroke recovery research
A new 'optochemogenetics' research approach from scientists at the Emory University School of Medicine could aid in helping stroke victims.
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Study reveals antioxidant role in spread of lung cancer
Researchers have discovered that lung cancer cells metastasise using antioxidants, informing potential future therapies.
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Research shows pancreatitis biomarker linked to pancreatic cancer
A study has discovered that a biomarker associated with pancreatitis is involved in its development to pancreatic cancer.
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Gene discovery could make cancer therapies more effective
A recent study has identified the DBC1 gene which leaves cancer cells more exposed to therapies.
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Protective antibodies identified that could be key to malaria vaccine
A new study has identified antibodies that may hold the key to creating the first effective vaccine against malaria infection in the blood.
