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The latest pre-clinical HIV vaccine developments
This article lists three of the most recent advances in pre-clinical HIV research and vaccine development.
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Novel CAR T-cell therapy could help cure HIV
The designers of the Dual Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell therapy report it slows HIV replication and leads to a smaller viral reservoir in HIV-infected mice.
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£280 million donated for COVID-19 research in three months
A study has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a high level of research donations, making the condition the third most funded disease on average by year.
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Safer and more affordable medicine for all? How pharmacogenomics may level the playing field
Dr Mike Tocci discusses how pharmacogenomics can revolutionise medical research and improve the efficacy and quality of drugs.
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Study shows new strategies for HIV control
New research goes against the paradigm of HIV control that focuses on killing off infected cells and supports a model in which viral suppression could possibly serve as a cure.
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The elegant parallel of using CRISPR to understand disease mechanisms
CRISPR is the buzzword of the moment in the drug discovery industry – mainly due to its potential to correct disease-causing mutations. However, those using the technology need to be mindful that it is used responsibly, and possible risks are considered before use. Mark Behlke discusses the potential of CRISPR…
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Hitting the target – utilising recombinant antibodies for viral research
Having worked in antibody research for over 20 years, Gary McLean has seen how the industry has progressed and understands the potential that antibodies have in the future of medicine. Nikki Withers hears how the focus has shifted from discovery to genetic sequence manipulation and how this can be applied…
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Potential cure for HIV revealed through combined therapies
A new study has used combined therapies to eliminate HIV from mice models, providing potential future cures.
