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