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Opaganib shows promise in preventing ARDS-induced thrombosis
Opaganib reduced blood clot length and weight in a pre-clinical model of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
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Identification of novel biosynthetic pathways in lichens could lead to new therapeutics
Scientists have identified a new family of biosynthetic genes in lichens with unknown functions, which could produce new molecules for the pharmaceutical industry.
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Genome-wide association study reveals targets for COVID-19 treatments
The study found five key genetic differences when they compared sequences from severe COVID-19 patients to healthy individuals.
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Haematoxylin could be a promising therapy for bone marrow cancers
Study shows that haematoxylin can selectively kill cancers with a mutated form of the calreticulin gene (CALR), common in a group of bone marrow cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
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Inhaled vaccine induces strong immune response in animal models
Scientists report their phage-based inhaled vaccine delivery system elicited a robust antibody response in both mice and non-human primates.
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Brain organoids used to identify promising treatments for Rett syndrome
Two drugs, Nefiracetam and PHA 543613, were able to return neuronal signalling to near normal in organoids derived from patients with the autism spectrum disorder, Rett syndrome.
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Non-hallucinogenic version of ibogaine could treat addiction and depression
A non-hallucinogenic version of the psychedelic drug ibogaine could treat psychiatric disorders, pre-clinical trials have shown.
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Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) shown to be safe in monkeys
A long-term study of macaques given mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) found that both treated individuals and their offspring were healthy and developed normally.
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Inhibiting cadherin 11 significantly increases survival of mice with pancreatic cancer
Mice treated with a small molecule inhibitor of cadherin 11 (CDH11) had reduced pancreatic cancer growth and increased survival time.
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Red propolis could be a better treatment for schistosomiasis
Investigators found that red propolis can kill schistosomes at all stages of development and therefore suggest it could be highly effective for treating schistosomiasis.
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New embryonic stem cell type could advance regenerative medicine
Scientists suggest that research using XPSCs, an intermediate form of embryonic stem cell, could help accelerate the development of stem cell-derived tissues and organs for transplantation.
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Oral drug blocks SARS-CoV-2 transmission in ferrets, researchers find
A team has found that their drug Molnupiravir (MK-4482/EIDD-2801) acts as an antiviral against SARS-CoV-2 in pre-clinical studies.
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New insulin molecule can self-regulate blood sugar in rats
Researchers have developed a novel insulin molecule that responds to glucose levels in the blood sugar of rats, which they say could help patients with type 1 diabetes.
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A novel CAR T-cell therapy for type 1 diabetes
Researchers show how genetically engineered five-module chimeric antigen receptor (5MCAR) T cells can be directed to destroy T cells causing autoimmune diseases.
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Researchers provide new insights into SARS-CoV-2 lung pathology
The new study shows how SARS-CoV-2 significantly remodels cellular processes in just an hour and identifies potential drug targets and therapeutics for COVID-19.