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Scientists identify protein that prevents HSV-1 brain damage
Mammalian target of rapamycin complex 2 (mTORC2) was found to prevent brain damage in mice infected with herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1).
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Antibiotic-free hydrogel fights against drug-resistant bacteria
New dendritic hydrogels were tested against several infectious bacteria and could be used as an an antibiotic-free treatment in the future.
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New single-cell and metagenomic technique can characterise microbes
The metagenomic method, termed SMAGLinker, could improve the accuracy and resolution of microbial characterisation to improve medicine design.
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Neurolysin shown to be potential drug target for ischemic stroke
Researchers are identifying molecules that interact with neurolysin, a peptidase that helps protect the brain against stroke.
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New vaccination approach could target “core” of all coronaviruses
Researchers have used genetically engineered SARS-CoV-2 Spike proteins to boost antibodies against a range of coronaviruses in mice.
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Stem cell therapy repairs injured peripheral nerves in animal models
Gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells were used to surgically repair injured peripheral nerves, showing potential for new therapies.
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Stealth BioTherapeutics reports positive pre-clinical data for ALS candidate
Stealth BioTherapeutic's SBT-272 improved mitochondrial motility in a murine model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Pre-clinical trials to test if psychedelic drugs reduce alcohol consumption
Landmark pre-clinical studies to investigate whether psychedelic derivatives can reduce alcohol consumption have been initiated.
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Nanobubbles show promise for delivering anti-inflammation treatments
Nanobubbles known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) were shown to deliver protein drugs in animal models with inflammatory diseases.
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Chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
Axitinib, a common chemotherapy drug, restored memory and cognitive function in mouse models, representing a potential Alzheimer’s treatment.
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Zaki syndrome: the newly uncovered condition and its potential cure
Dubbed 'Zaki syndrome', the condition affects prenatal development of several organs and was identified using whole genome sequencing.
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CRISPR screening tool exposes new leukaemia drug target
A CRISPR screening tool identified a new target for acute myeloid leukaemia with fewer side effects than current approaches.
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Scientists uncover mechanisms of potential COVID-19 drug targets
Researchers have used CRISPR and cryogenic electron microscopy to unravel the workings of two receptors involved in diseases such as cancer and COVID-19.
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Product hub: High-throughput screening of cyclic peptide libraries for developing drugs to challenging targets
Professor Christian Heinis explains how peptides could offer the next generation of therapeutics and what is required to screen libraries of cyclic peptides.
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New AI technology could shape the future of RNA therapeutics
Artificial intelligence was shown to predict the 3D shapes of RNA molecules, which could significantly advance RNA therapeutics.
