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New probes shine a light on the role of four-stranded DNA in human cells
A better understanding of the role of four-stranded DNA (G-quadruplex) could enhance cancer therapeutics, said the developers of the probes.
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Developing drugs for disordered proteins
Scientists have developed a drug-like molecule to target amyloid-beta, a disordered protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease that has been considered undruggable.
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UK government funds 21 new research projects into COVID-19
A total of 21 COVID-19 research projects have been granted funding by the UK government, including vaccine and therapeutic development.
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Syndecan-4 cell sensory protrusions activate hallmarks of cancer
A study has revealed that activation of syndecan-4 sensory protrusions extending from cells may be a future target for cancer therapy.
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New way to target treatment-resistant cancers identified
A new mechanism by which cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapy has been found which could lead to a new target for drugs.
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Weapon bacteria could be copied to create new forms of antibiotics
New antibiotics could be designed by discovering the mechanism a weapon bacteria uses to vanquish their competitors.
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Possible target found for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment
A new study shows that using therapeutic antibodies to block the interleukin-11 protein can reverse idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
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How bacteria behind hospital infections block out antibiotics revealed
Scientists have shown that drug-resistant bacteria infections shut out antibiotics by closing tiny doors in their cell walls.
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Breast cancer ‘sleeper cells’ could be formed after drug treatment
Breast cancer medicines may force some cancer cells into 'sleeper mode', allowing them to potentially come back to life after treatment.
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Nanoscale ‘tweezers’ for individual cell biopsies
Researchers have developed nanoscale 'tweezers' used to investigate single living cells, which could help to identify why healthy cells become diseased...
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Six compounds identified from 70,000 to help eradicate malaria
Researchers from Imperial College London have identified 6 compounds from almost 70,000 that could help to eradicate malaria...
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Curcumin eye drops may treat glaucoma
A derivative of turmeric could be used in eye drops to treat the early stages of glaucoma...
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Breath tests could detect pancreatic cancer
Breath tests analysing organic compounds in exhaled breath could be used as a new diagnostic tool for pancreatic cancer...
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IgE protein may protect against skin cancer
The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings...
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NMT molecule provides hope for common cold cure
Researchers have lab-tested a molecule that can combat the common cold virus by preventing it from hijacking human cells...
