Lyme arthritis molecule found, providing treatment opportunity
A new study has identified a key molecule involved in Lyme arthritis which presents options for preventative therapies.
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Experimental treatment for sickle cell disease success
Researchers announce positive pre-clinical results for two sickle cell disease treatment strategies.
Protective antibodies identified that could be key to malaria vaccine
A new study has identified antibodies that may hold the key to creating the first effective vaccine against malaria infection in the blood.
Antibody treatment allows mismatched stem cell transplant in mice
New study finds a combination of antibodies that can prepare mice to accept stem cells from an immunologically mismatched donor.
Potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s discovered
New study finds a promising antagonist that blocks specific interaction between the protein apoE and amyloid precursor protein.
Biomarkers for potential cancer immunotherapy identified
Researchers have found two biomarkers which play a significant role in the invasion of tumours by T-cells.
Global in vitro toxicology market to grow 8.2 percent
A study has predicted that the global in vitro toxicology market will rise by 8.2 percent in its forecast period.
Norovirus structure imaged, providing potential for vaccine development
Researchers have been able to image noroviruses, providing significant information for the development of therapeutics.
First blood-brain barrier chip using stem cells developed
Researchers have, for the first time, duplicated a patient's blood-brain barrier (BBB), creating a human BBB chip with stem cells.
Alzheimer’s protein found, suggesting new drug target
Researchers have found a new drug target for Alzheimer’s disease after identifying a facilitating protein.
Study reveals vulnerability of common pathogenic viruses
Researchers have developed a stabilisation technique for widespread viruses, creating drug opportunity.
New technology provides process for precise gene editing
Researchers have presented their new technology for accurately inserting genes into the genome without cutting DNA.
First in vitro lung cancer test launched
A new in vitro lung cancer diagnostic test has been launched by Roche Diagnostics to provide improved detection of cancer.
Researchers identify chemotherapy-enhancing molecule
A new study has found a small molecule which prevents cancer cells from mutating and becoming resistant to chemotherapy.
New link shown between innate immune sensing and cellular senescence
Scientists have discovered a cell intrinsic tumour suppressor role of the innate immune sensor Toll-like receptor 2.
