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New technology invented to streamline drug discovery
New protein-painting technology could lead to developing cancer immunotherapy medicines that can be administered as a pill.
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Sir Peter Ratcliffe awarded joint Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
The researcher Sir Peter Ratcliffe and two others have been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2019.
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New compound keeps cells alive and functioning in a healthy state
A world-first compound that can keep cells alive and functioning in a healthy state could be revolutionary for medical emergencies.
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The challenges of hit-to-lead in drug discovery
A study that identified 12 novel compounds that may prove valuable against new drug targets for leishmaniasis and Chagas disease was not without complication. Here, we discuss the findings but also the challenges the researchers reported in their hit-to-lead study.
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Protein receptor linked to cell death imaged for the first time
Researchers have imaged an inflammation-related protein receptor on cell membranes which could inform future drug designs to prevent cell death.
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Anticancer activity delivered by targeting mitochondrial cell regulator
Disruption of the MFF-VDAC1 complex could lead to a potential therapeutic target for cancer.
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Potential treatment for heart attacks discovered by researchers
Researchers have uncovered a treatment that may be used to treat heart attacks or to prevent heart failure, using the circadian clock.
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Researchers discover new pathway to treat Ewing sarcoma
A study has demonstrated that blocking certain receptors in mice reduced Ewing sarcoma growth and metastasis, which could be used within future treatments.
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Protein responsible for muscle degeneration identified
A study has demonstrated that a certain protein is critical in the decline of muscle regeneration, with the researchers also showing how to inhibit this process in mice.
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In vitro toxicology and toxicity testing market to exhibit CAGR of 9.3 percent
The worldwide market for in vitro toxicology and toxicity testing is predicted to be worth $12.7 billion by the end of the forecast period.
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Weapon bacteria could be copied to create new forms of antibiotics
New antibiotics could be designed by discovering the mechanism a weapon bacteria uses to vanquish their competitors.
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New technique developed for regenerative medicine uses light
A new study has shown that it is possible to specifically conduct the fate of tissue cells by using visible light.
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Nipah and Hendra virus attack neutralised by potent antibody
Researchers have shown that a monoclonal antibody prevents viruses from fusing with cell membranes to gain entry.
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Whole genome sequencing could be used to improve cancer treatments
Researchers have used whole genome sequencing to analyse breast cancers and reveal which are more responsive to treatments, which could improve the development of oncologic therapies.
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T cell homing beacons for lungs identified by researchers
Molecules that are critical for T cells to travel to and populate the lungs have been identified which could strengthen vaccines against influenza.
