Researchers develop a new method to discover drugs to treat epilepsy
Method uncovers a promising new use for a well-known cancer drug in stopping difficult-to-treat seizures...
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SMi’s 5th Annual Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2018 agenda released
SMi proudly presents its 5th annual conference on Molecular Diagnostics, taking place at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK on 9 and 10 July 2018, with a half-day post-conference workshops on 11 July 2018...
Stem-cell technology enables creation of neurons to study brain responses of the super obese
Researchers in the U.S. have tested a technology termed ‘disease in a dish’ that uses stem-cell technology to re-create brain neurons of super obese individuals. The goal is to better understand obesity and potentially enable tailored treatments.
Male contraceptive compound stops sperm without affecting hormones
In preclinical tests, researchers have shown how a new compound can immobilise sperm temporarily without side effects...
CRISPR used to edit DNA outside of the cell
Scientists have developed a breakthrough CRISPR gene-editing tool, that could allow researchers to quickly and precisely engineer multiple changes to the genetic code...
Human protein important for cellular communication resembles bacterial toxin
The structure of teneurins, proteins involved in embryonic development and the nervous system, is more like bacterial toxins than any other human protein.
Protein can slow intestinal tumour growth
A new mechanism for regulating stem cells in the intestine of fruit flies has been discovered by researchers at Stockholm University.
Scientists uncover how HIV evades elimination by the immune system
A team of scientists from Trinity College Dublin has identified the mechanism that enables HIV to evade the immune system, paving the way for a new curative treatment.
Scientists mine gene responses to existing chemotherapies to facilitate precision cancer treatment
Scientists utilise computational biology techniques in a bid to enable doctors to use targeted therapies for cancer patients.
Psoriasis treated with compound derived from immune cells
A compound may be effective against other autoimmune diseases, mouse study shows...
Researchers uncover origin of virus-fighting plasma B cells
A group of researchers have discovered an important mechanism that governs how B cells are chosen to become plasma cells...
New study discovers cancer-relevant protein shield
Researchers have uncovered a new protein shield that aids in repairing damaged DNA in cells and affects resistance to drugs used for breast cancer treatment...
Antimicrobial therapy can prevent sepsis in pneumonia patients
Research sheds light on the initial phase of infectious disease and potential for prevention of pneumococcal septicaemia...
Chemogenetics provides hope for severe epilepsy
Researchers believe that they have found a method that in the future could help people suffering from epilepsy so severe that all current treatment is ineffective...
EBV protein can ‘switch on’ risk genes for autoimmune diseases
EBV may trigger some cases of lupus, say NIH-supported researchers...
