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Stainless imaging developed by adding infrared to standard microscopes
A new method to image cancerous tissues has been created by researchers who have paired infrared measurements with high-resolution optical images.
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Metal-containing compounds could lead to new antibacterials
International collaboration has shown that compounds with metals in them show antibacterial activity against MRSA, E. coli and A. baumannii.
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Study reveals how immune system handles fungal and viral infections
Researchers have studied how the human body responds to viral infection when already infected by fungi, offering insights into the immune system.
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Infrared light used to improve photodynamic therapy in model tumours
Researchers have developed a compound that can be activated with infrared light to kill cancer cells in model tumours, advancing the possibilities of photodynamic therapy.
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Antibacterial cannabinoid compound identified by researchers
A study has revealed that the compound cannabigerol (CBG) is effective as an antibacterial in mice, by preventing bacteria from forming biofilms.
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Possible novel cognitive anti-ageing targets identified
Researchers have shown that two epigenetic regulators could be targeted to improve cognitive and behavioural decline in age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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New study helps improve the understanding of bacteria and viruses
A new study has revealed how bacterial immune systems can be harmful for their hosts and why they are not found in all bacteria.
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Coronavirus update: recent developments in vaccine research
Drug Target Review’s round-up of the latest developments in 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2) therapeutics and vaccines.
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Chemical reactions database updates to improve R&D information exchange
The newest version of the Unified Data Model (UDM) project has been released, allowing R&D scientists to access information on compound synthesis and testing.
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Natural killer cells identified as source of inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
A study has shown that natural killer cells are linked to the protein GM-CSF, which causes inflammation, indicating a new target for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Lung cells found to support hibernating breast cancer cells in mice, revealing target
A study has shown that breast cancer cells are protected by healthy cells in the lungs of mice, allowing them to hibernate before growing into tumours.
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Researchers generate atlas of thymus to understand T-cell development
A new study has created an atlas of human thymus development, to reveal which genes are needed for the production of specific T cells.
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Compound combination successful against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Researchers have developed a new combination of compounds called AB569 which has demonstrated success at fighting deadly pathgoens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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RCAN1 gene revealed as regulator of Down syndrome symptom
A study has shown that the RCAN1 gene plays a role in regulating synaptic plasticity, which contributes to a sympom of Down syndrome.
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Could dolphins be viable models for human brain disorders?
Neuropathologic similarities between dolphins and humans suggest that the former could act as an effective model for the study of diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Professor Giovanni Di Guardo explains why dolphins could provide researchers with a new window into neurodegenerative conditons.