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Study highlights the essential role of dendritic cells in immunotherapy
Researchers have discovered how immune system dendritic cells are key to maintaining and regulating response to immunotherapy.
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Developing modern vaccines against an underrecognised foe
Messenger RNA (mRNA) may be the ‘skeleton key’ that unlocks the door to fight latent viral infections that have plagued researchers for generations. Dr Sandeep Basnet, Director, Clinical Development at Moderna Therapeutics explores modern vaccine development and why mRNA is taking centre stage.
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Are scientists closing in on vaccines for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Protecting against conditions that appear in older generations is increasingly becoming a focus of the medical industry. In this article, Dr Andrea Pfeifer, CEO and Director of AC Immune, discusses the current landscape of vaccine development for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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A new technique to unravel gene regulation
Researchers at Hubrecht Institute, Netherlands have developed a technique to measure both gene expression and DNA packaging at the same time.
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First full sequence of a human genome completed
After two decades, researchers have generated the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome
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Scientists identify protein which may lead to mesothelioma treatment
A new study in zebrafish has shown the Hand2 protein may play a role in the origin of mesothelioma, presenting a target.
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Novel genome-wide approach to engineer more effective immunotherapy
Scientists have developed a genetic screening platform to identify genes that can enhance immune cells to make them more persistent and increase their ability to eradicate tumour cells.
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An equal seat at the table for AI in pharmaceutical discovery
This article explores the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery and development, discussing the obstacles holding back wider adoption. Dr Mark Eller, Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Aria Pharmaceuticals, makes the case that to succeed, AI must be integrated as a partner alongside core…
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Research collaboration to study ageing reversal in liver tissue established
Genflow have announced a scientific research collaboration with the University of Rochester’s Aging Research Center. Together, they will study the ageing process in liver tissue.
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New potential therapy developed in response to bladder cancer
Research in mice has shown that adding anti-inflammatory medication to immunotherapy and standard chemotherapy drugs may provide long-term suppression of aggressive bladder tumour growth.
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Sino Biological and Ainnocence partner to offer next-generation antibody development CRO services
Sino Biological, Inc. has announced a new contract research services partnership with Ainnocence, Inc.
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Cell survival mechanisms identified through RNA regulation in central nervous system
A new study from Niigata University has found a binding protein that is vital for proper development of the central nervous system.
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New genetic model of Down’s syndrome developed in rats
Scientists have created what they believe is the first rat model of Down’s syndrome. The animal model shares features with human Down’s syndrome, which will allow for efficient testing of new therapies.
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Cell painting approach used to identify drug compounds with unwanted side effects
Novel research has shown that morphological fingerprinting could help identify side effects of new bioactive compounds in drug discovery.
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Enhanced way to generate effective personalised cancer vaccines revealed in study
Scientists have created a pipeline for identifying, prioritising and evaluating potential tumour antigens for personalised cancer vaccines.
