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Genetic profile of skeleton osteocytes mapped for first time
Researchers have revealed which genes are switched on or off in osteocytes, a bone cell found in the skeleton.
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UK Government funds facility to test vaccines against COVID-19 variants
The UK Government will invest £29.3 million to test the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against variants in 3,000 blood samples a week.
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Gene therapy in Alzheimer’s mouse model preserves learning and memory
A new gene therapy that introduced SynCav1 to the brains of Alzheimer's mouse models was shown to preserve neuronal and synaptic plasticity.
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Antibodies cover entirety of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein, study shows
Researchers have found that over 80 percent of antibodies target sections of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein other than the RBD.
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Global biochip market set to increase at CAGR of 12.5 percent
According to new research, the biochip market will grow as a result of the rising demand for personalised medicine.
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New 3D lung-on-a-chip model enables study of respiratory diseases
Scientists have developed a 3D lung-on-a-chip model of the distal lung and alveolar structures, enabling the study of COVID-19.
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UK to host summit with CEPI to accelerate vaccine development
A summit will be held between the UK and CEPI to raise funds for vaccine research and development in a bid to avert future pandemics.
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CRISPR reveals genes involved in zebrafish spinal cord regeneration
A CRISPR-Cas9 method has been used to identify which genes play a role in repairing zebrafish spinal cord injuries.
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Novel nanopore platform developed to sequence DNA
Scientists have created a new nanopore sequencing platform that can detect the presence of the nucleobases of DNA.
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UK Government to fund £37 million into genomics projects
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced £37 million of funding for genomics and data projects to support the life sciences sector.
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Purified exosomal product heals ischemic wounds in pre-clinical models
Researchers have found that ischemic wounds in pre-clinical models which were treated with a purified exosomal product were healed.
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Gene changes caused by Spike protein could explain long COVID
Scientists have shown that the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein can initiate gene expression changes, potentially explaining long COVID symptoms.
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Antibody cocktail shown to neutralise SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern
A new antibody cocktail made from three mAbs neutralised several SARS-CoV-2 variants in pre-clinical studies.
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First comprehensive single-cell atlas of human teeth compiled
Using single-cell sequencing technology, researchers have gained insight into the interactions of dental pulp and periodontal cells of teeth.
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Protecting liposomes in COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could increase their stability
A team from the University of Texas at Dallas has shown that a novel buffer solution is effective at stabilising the liposomes and lipid nanoparticles in certain COVID-19 vaccines.
