news Next-generation optogenetic molecules control single neurons 14 November 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Focused laser beam could help scientists map connections among neurons that underlie behaviour...
news Exclusive speaker interview with Professor Nagy Habib – MiNA Therapeutics/Imperial College London 10 November 2017 | By SMi Group SMi are delighted to have, Nagy Habib, Head of HPB Surgery, Imperial College London and Co-Founder, MiNA Therapeutics, as the Keynote Address for day 1 at RNA Therapeutics 2018!
news Ancient antiviral response could help treat cancer 10 November 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) By stimulating a patient’s immune system, a drug already in use to treat a blood disorder can prevent the growth of a variety of solid tumours...
news Scientists identify new treatment for Activated PI3-kinase Delta Syndrome 9 November 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Scientists have identified a new treatment approach for patients with a rare inherited immune disorder...
news Selective PDE4D inhibitor shows potential to treat Fragile X syndrome 8 November 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Preclinical research suggests the potential utility of BPN14770, as a prospective treatment for Alzheimer's disease...
news SORLA protein protects against Alzheimer’s disease 7 November 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Researchers have identified a new protective function for a brain protein genetically linked to Alzheimer's...
news Starving a childhood brain tumour of glutamine, may improve the effect of chemotherapy 1 November 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Researchers have shown that starving a childhood brain tumour of the amino acid glutamine may improve the effect of chemotherapy...
news Genistein, a component of soy foods, may suppress the development of breast cancer 31 October 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Genistein, a component of soy foods, may suppress the development of breast cancer by protecting BRCA1...
news Predatory bacteria may be a potentially safe alternative to antibiotics 11 October 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Researchers have identified tools that may allow for the manipulation of genes that influence bacteria’s predatory behaviour...
news BTSA1 causes cancer to self-destruct without affecting healthy cells 10 October 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Scientists have discovered a compound that causes cancer cells to self-destruct while sparing healthy cells...
news TREM2 gene mutation poses both risk and benefits in Alzheimer’s disease 9 October 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Scientists have identified that a mutation in the gene TREM2, can substantially raise a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
news Link between bacterial imbalances and breast cancer identified 9 October 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Bacterial composition of breast tissue could offer a new perspective in the battle against breast cancer...
news DNA-based Zika vaccine found effective at inducing immune response 5 October 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) A new generation DNA-based Zika vaccine is the first to demonstrate both safety and the ability to elicit an immune response against Zika in humans...
news NRF2 pathway provides new approach to cancer drug discovery 2 October 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Scientists have developed a promising new strategy for the discovery of novel anti-cancer therapies for non-small-cell lung cancers...
news Scientists develop broad-spectrum inhibitors of influenza virus 29 September 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Scientists have developed broad-spectrum inhibitors of the influenza virus using artificial peptide molecules...
