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Vitamin C improves immunogenic properties of dendritic cells, study shows
Spanish researchers have discovered that vitamin C may hold the key to improving the efficacy of dendritic cell-derived anticancer therapies.
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New control system created for synthetic genes
MIT researchers have developed a technique that could help the production of monoclonal antibodies and other useful proteins.
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RNA: the key to cancer research?
In the production of RNA, researchers in Spain and Denmark have found a method for attacking cancer cells.
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Developing novel genome editing tools
In this Q&A, Dr Stephen Jones from Vilnius University Life Sciences Center discusses his work on the recent developments in genome editing tools at the university.
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Study reveals how hydroquinine kills major drug-resistant bacteria
Researchers say hydroquinine could be an effective weapon against a germ that can cause serious infections in humans, mostly hospital patients.
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Newly discovered GPCR signalling process opens possibility for novel therapies
US researchers have found that G protein-coupled receptors function in a way not previously known, which suggests untapped potential.
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Targeting of immune cells slows cancer growth in pre-clinical studies
Researchers have discovered a new cancer immunotherapy approach that shrinks solid tumours.
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Incannex completes positive pre-IND meeting for traumatic brain injury candidate
Incannex Healthcare has completed a pre-IND meeting with the FDA for IHL-216A, a drug product for treatment of traumatic brain injury.
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Cytokine offers promising therapeutic target against type 2 diabetes
Researchers have found that the GDF15 cytokine could have beneficial effects on the metabolism and reduce obesity.
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FDA clears Cellenkos IND application for potential ALS treatment
Following FDA clearance, Cellenkos will initiate Phase I and Phase Ib trials of CK0803, allogeneic regulatory T cells, in patients with ALS.
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Ground-breaking 3D bioprinted tumours aid immunotherapy research
A team of scientists have 3D bioprinted breast cancer tumours and treated them in a new study, offering greater understanding of the disease.
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Mushroom growth method could help develop antivirals and cancer drugs
Although Cordyceps mushrooms are challenging to cultivate, researchers have shown that they can be grown on edible insects to exploit their strong therapeutic potential.
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Machine-learning technique classifies key immune cells for suite of diseases
Trinity College Dublin has developed a new technique that accurately determines the state of macrophages.
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Lipid nanoparticle delivery of mRNA could lead to new ‘universal’ COVID-19 treatment
A study has shown that mRNA delivered via lipid nanoparticles blocks multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2 from entering cells in mice.
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Target for possible osteoarthritis treatment found in RORβ protein
A new study has revealed that activating the RORβ protein could lead to a possible treatment and prevention for osteoarthritis.