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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.
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The case for improving absorption for cannabinoids using ethosomes
Michael Sassano and Anthony DeMeo from Somai Pharmaceuticals discuss using ethosomes as an improved method to deliver cannabinoids to the human body.
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Pre-clinical study shows significant increase in effectiveness of breast cancer immunotherapy
Scientists have discovered the essential role of a ligand-dependent corepressor to potentially enable cancer cells to present tumour antigens on their surfaces.
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Study provides possible answers to why immunotherapy for ovarian cancers often fails
New research has discovered metabolic mechanisms that contribute to how ovarian cancer escapes from immune attack and how combination therapies can exploit these pathways to improve ovarian cancer treatment.
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Vaccine to potentially protect against disfiguring skin disease developed
Using CRISPR gene-editing technology, scientists have developed a vaccine designed to prevent infection by Leishmania major.
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Defective mitochondria could be repaired using gene-editing techniques, study finds
Researchers have shown that it could be possible to modify the mitochondrial genome, paving the way for new treatments for incurable mitochondrial diseases.
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New study could lead to diabetes treatment with fewer side effects
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania may have discovered how to eliminate the risk of weight gain from certain diabetes medications by uncovering the difference between two varieties of a protein.
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New findings provide promise of targeted scleroderma treatment
Researchers have discovered a biodegradable nanoparticle that could combat scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease.
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Pre-clinical models of endometriosis and their value for translational research
In this exclusive Q&A, Dr Paulina Nunez-Badinez, Scientific Researcher at Bayer AG, discusses pre-clinical research of pain related to endometriosis and why there is a lack of research around this area.
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Finding drugs for breast cancer targets
A scientist at the University of Houston receives a $2 million grant to innovate computer-aided drug discovery for breast cancer.
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Improved way to generate breast tumour models
Researchers have developed a new way to generate breast tumour models faster, more reliably and with less immune variability than existing models.
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Biohybrid micro and nano robots could revolutionise drug delivery
A recent paper highlights how tiny robots with living parts can be designed to effectively deliver drugs to body tissues.
