Exome sequencing reveals genetic drug target for OCD
Following a whole exome sequencing study, researchers have found that mutations in the SLITRK5 gene could be targeted by drugs to treat OCD.
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Synthetic antibody treats congenital myasthenia in mice
Researchers have designed an antibody that attaches to MuSK, which prevented early lethality of mice with congenital myasthenia.
Structural changes in SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Beta variants revealed
A study has uncovered previously unknown properties of the Spike protein from the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Beta variants.
New technique developed for identifying therapeutic nanobodies
Researchers have used a new method for discovering nanobodies to identify potential therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Study of liver cancer reveals MAGEA3 gene as new drug target
A study has shown that blocking the gene expression of MAGEA3 in liver cancer cells prevents the tumour from proliferating.
New class of compounds found to block coronavirus reproduction
In cell cultures, a compound named STM2457 was shown to interfere with coronavirus replication, making it a potential treatment for SARS-CoV-2.
Stem cells used to enhance immune response to HIV in primates
In non-human primates, researchers have found that mesenchymal stem cells were effective at strengthening the immune response to HIV.
Researchers discover class of drugs that could treat mantle cell lymphoma
A screening campaign has revealed that small molecule inhibitors of the SOX 11 oncogene are toxic to mantle cell lymphoma in vitro.
Novel vaccine against coronaviruses protects mice from infection
A new mRNA-based vaccine has demonstrated success at protecting against multiple coronaviruses in pre-clinical studies.
Novel algorithm uses mass spec data to predict identity of molecules
A new algorithm called MolDiscovery uses mass spectrometry data from molecules to predict their identity and whether they are unknown substances.
Small molecule to potentially treat diabetes discovered in screening study
A small molecule found in a cell-based ultra-high-throughput screening campaign was shown to treat diabetes in cells and mice.
Dual antibodies effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants in animal study
In mice and hamsters, therapies made from two antibodies were found to be mostly effective against a range of SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Intestinal bacteria found to produce SARS-CoV-2-inhibiting compounds
Researchers have screened bacteria in the gut, finding that Bifidobacteria have inhibitory activity against SARS-CoV-2.
Mass spec method developed to identify drugs to fight resistant bacteria
Researchers have developed a native state mass spectrometry technique to identify inhibitors of the bacterial protein metallo-beta-lactamase.
Prime Minister unveils plans to make UK scientific ‘superpower’
A National Science and Technology Council and Office for Science and Technology Strategy will be established to aid the UK's scientific industry.
