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Potential for Mycoplasma pneumoniae vaccine through lipoprotein removal, finds study
A new study has shown that effective and safe M. pneumoniae vaccine could be possible by removing certain lipoproteins from the bacteria.
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Decoy nanoparticles show success in cell cultures as COVID-19 therapy
Researchers have developed 'nanosponges' cloaked in lung cell membranes and macrophage membranes which they found could attract and neutralise COVID-19 in cell cultures.
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Why are women underrepresented in COVID-19 research authorship?
An analysis of papers relating to COVID-19 has found that female researchers make up a third of authors. Here, the potential reasons behind this figure are explored and a possible solution to encourage equality.
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New antibody cocktail developed as potential therapy for COVID-19
Researchers have proposed a cocktail of two antibodies which they say could provide an effective therapy for COVID-19 patients.
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Two small molecules revealed to combat mouse tumour growth in multiple cancers
Small molecules named CS1 (bisantrene) and CS2 (brequinar) have been developed by researchers to suppress the growth of tumours and have shown promise in mouse models.
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New genetically attenuated parasite gives hope for malaria vaccine
Using a genetically attenuated parasite (GAP) with a particular deleted gene, researchers have developed a new potential malaria vaccine that arrests at the late liver stage.
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“Potent” antibodies provide protection from COVID-19 in cell cultures, finds study
Newly discovered antibodies found in the blood of recovered COVID-19 patients could provide robust protection against SARS-CoV-2, say researchers.
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iPSC-derived natural killer cells show promise against leukaemia in mice
By deleting the CISH gene from natural killer cells made from iPSCs, researchers say they have effectively treated leukaemia in vivo and in vitro.
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COVID-19 poses threat to entire nervous system, says study
Following an analysis of scientific literature, researchers say that COVID-19 may affect the entire nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
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Novel biomaterial could be used to accelerate bone regeneration
In lab conditions, a new biomaterial was able to accelerate bone regeneration by boosting an immune response that encourages repair.
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Link identified between COVID-19 and onset of diabetes
New research indicates COVID-19 could trigger the development of diabetes in healthy people, prompting experts to establish a registry for COVID-19 and diabetes data.
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Naphthalene-based PLpro inhibitors show potential as COVID-19 therapeutics
A group of small molecules called naphthalene-based PLpro inhibitors have been shown to block the activity of a SARS-CoV-2 protein, demonstrating potential as COVID-19 therapeutics.
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Compound from clams combats many common infections from parasites, finds study
A compound called tartrolon E, a byproduct of bacteria from shipworms, has been identified as researchers with the potential to fight and kill several parasites, including Cryptosporidium.
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SARS-CoV-2 immunodominant epitopes identified as vaccine candidates
Researchers have analysed the SARS-CoV-2 proteome to reveal seven promising immunodominant epitopes that could aid in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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What immuno-oncology research can tell us about COVID-19
Dr Jing Watnick discusses how lessons learnt from cancer immunotherapy treatments could be applied to the development of COVID-19 therapies.