news Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 rewires human proteins for replication 1 July 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A team of researchers has analysed how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks the proteins in its host cells to aid replication and infect nearby cells.
news GREB1 gene potential drug target for prostate cancer treatment 16 January 2019 | By Drug Target Review Researchers in the US have discovered how a gene involved in regulating hormone receptors, GREB1, may contribute to drug resistance in some prostate cancer patients.
news CRISPR used to prevent cancers tied to EBV and KSHV 13 November 2018 | By Drug Target Review Researchers have discovered a possible path forward in preventing the development of cancers tied to two viruses, including the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis...
news DNA gets away: Scientists catch the rogue molecule that can trigger autoimmunity 22 February 2018 | By Drug Target Review A research team has discovered the process - and filmed the actual moment - that can change the body’s response to a dying cell.
news CRISPR prevents hearing loss in mice 20 December 2017 | By Steve Bremer (Drug Target Review) Researchers use CRISPR-Cas9 to target a mutation in the Tmc1 gene that causes the loss of hair cells in the inner ear.
news Metabolic collaboration linked to Alzheimer’s disease 29 September 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Researchers have discovered that impairing a critical partnership between brain cells can lead to neurodegeneration...
news Gene therapy may lower risk for heart disease 29 August 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Researchers have tested whether a single injection of the gene, LeXis could slow down the development of heart disease...
news Breakthrough method yields trove of neuronal subtypes and gene regulators 11 August 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) Researchers have discovered a trove of neuronal subtypes and gene regulators, using a new method they developed called snmC-seq...
news Researchers find key molecule that could lead to new anaemia therapies 17 May 2017 | By Niamh Marriott (Drug Target Review) Researchers find key molecule that could lead to new therapies for anaemia and other iron disorders.