New medicinal advances could be yielded by studying proteins in glass 3 July 2019 | By Drug Target Review A unique method for studying proteins has been developed which could open new doors for medicinal research.
Integrated multi-‘omic’ studies could lead to precision treatment for asthma 3 July 2019 | By Drug Target Review Researchers say integrated multi-'omic' studies could accelerate the use of precision medicine for asthma patients.
Source of nucleic-acid asymmetry could improve gene therapies 2 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have analysed the physical origin and biological consequences of DNA-RNA hybrids which could inform gene therapies.
Study identifies protein pathway key in cancer growth 2 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have discovered a pathway which when blocked can cause cancer cell death, pointing to new therapies.
Stem cell stimulation shown to improve stroke recovery 2 July 2019 | By Drug Target Review Stem cell stimulation shows promise as a potential noninvasive stroke treatment.
Regulatory skin cancer protein identified 1 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new study has discovered the role of a protein in controlling the development of skin pigment genes.
Light-stimulated brain cells could aid in stroke recovery research 1 July 2019 | By Drug Target Review A new 'optochemogenetics' research approach from scientists at the Emory University School of Medicine could aid in helping stroke victims.
Gene activity app could reduce live model usage 1 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have developed an app which displays the effects of diseases in mice models and can be accessed globally.
Study reveals antioxidant role in spread of lung cancer 1 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) Researchers have discovered that lung cancer cells metastasise using antioxidants, informing potential future therapies.
Study suggests immune cells play vital role in fungal disease 1 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) New research has revealed the immune cells may be critical in moving pathogenic fungal spores to the central nervous system, pointing to drug target.
First patient enrolled in Parkinson’s treatment study 28 June 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A trial has begun in the US for the ENT-01 therapy treatment of Parkinson’s, with the first patient enrolled.
Novel technique reveals how TB antibiotics reach their targets 28 June 2019 | By Drug Target Review Researchers have used a new method to understand how antibiotics fight TB, which can guide future drug developments.
Betaine supplement reduces schizophrenic behaviours in mice 28 June 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A new study found that betaine supplementations given to mice reduced schizophrenic behaviours, indicating a drug target.
Boosting immune cells could provide TB treatment 28 June 2019 | By Drug Target Review A new study has identified a class of immune cells that respond to tuberculosis, indicating a drug target for the condition.
Statement issued by FDA on stem cell clinic’s permanent injunction 28 June 2019 | By Drug Target Review The FDA has released a statement on US Stem Cell Clinic LLC and US Stem Cell Inc's permanent injunction.