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Oral COVID-19 vaccine reduces transmission in animal model
A new study has suggested that mucosal vaccines may reduce transmission of airborne viruses such as COVID-19 more than injectable vaccines.
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New X-ray scanner analyses biopsies and drugs in minutes
Researchers have created an X-ray scanning machine that shows the shape of an object and its molecular composition.
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New vaccine protects against COVID-19 and variants in pre-clinical studies
A new vaccine has shown promise at protecting monkeys and mice from COVID-19, its variants and other coronaviruses.
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Self-assembling nanofibres could prevent damage from inflammation
A team has demonstrated in mouse models that a self-assembling nanofibre material could limit the damage caused by cytokines in inflammatory diseases.
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Researchers identify antibodies with potent effects against malaria
Six antibodies specific to the circumsporozoite protein of the malaria parasite have shown promise as therapeutic interventions, a study has shown.
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Vaccine strategy developed to fight urinary tract infections
Researchers have shown that administering a urinary tract infection vaccine directly to the bladders of mice helped them to effectively fight bacteria.
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CRISPR tagging used to grow neuronal cells from stem cells
A new technique using CRISPR has been developed by researchers to identify programmed stem cells that mature into neuronal cells.
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Novel biocompatible microparticles can be created using heat and light
Scientists have demonstrated an innovative technique for creating microparticles for tissue engineering out of a combination of disordered and partially ordered proteins.
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How will CRISPR evolve in the future?
CRISPR is a tool used by researchers to precisely edit genes and has shown potential for treating genetic diseases. This article delves into some recent developments and explores what the future holds for CRISPR.
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Osteoporosis in mice reversed with new drug target
A pharmaceutical target has been identified by Duke University that, when activated, can reverse bone degradation caused by osteoporosis.
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Researchers identify chemotherapy-enhancing molecule
A new study has found a small molecule which prevents cancer cells from mutating and becoming resistant to chemotherapy.
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Prolonging antibiotic potency by differentiating between resilience and resistance
Distinguishing whether bacteria are resistant to antibiotics or resilient to them is hugely important in determining the success of the treatment...
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Protein ‘trafficker’ provides insight into autism
The protein ASTN2 has been identified as a trafficking protein that ushers proteins away from the membrane ready for degradation in the cell...
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Diabetes researchers find switch for fatty liver disease
Researchers have identified a key in the road for the way the liver deals with carbohydrates, fats and protein...
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Tracking changes in circulating tumour cells shows promise for cancer screening
Researchers in the United States have developed improved methods for capturing circulating tumour cells (CTCs) on clinical samples, with a view to assessing treatment for cancer patients and screening for the disease.
