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Asthma vaccine shows success in pre-clinical studies
A new conjugate vaccine has shown promise at protecting mice against the effects of cytokines associated with asthma.
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SARS-CoV-2 infection induces polyfunctional antibodies, study finds
Using newly developed assays, researchers have characterised the antibody response of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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Team sheds light on the co-ordination of neural stem cell activation
Scientists have visualised the spatial and temporal distribution of neural stem cell activation in zebrafish models.
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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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Researchers observe interaction between antibodies and target proteins
Using cryogenic electron microscopy, scientists have observed the interaction between antibodies and their target molecules, providing information that could be utilised in the development of synthetic antibodies.
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Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 rewires human proteins for replication
A team of researchers has analysed how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks the proteins in its host cells to aid replication and infect nearby cells.
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Study identifies molecules to potentially treat Plasmodium parasites
Researchers have discovered the most effective molecules to target DNA methylation from Plasmodium parasites, having shown success in pre-clinical trials.
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Key protein in chikungunya virus replication identified
Researchers have found that the FHL1 protein plays a key role in chikungunya virus replication and pathogenesis.
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APC protein affects immunity by preventing pre-cancerous inflammation
Mutations in the APC gene, harm the immune system, leaving it unable to tackle inflammation thereby favouring the development of cancer...
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Targeting nicotine receptors could prevent Alzheimer’s memory loss
30 August 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer
The scientists were able to prove that the β2 subunit of the nicotinic receptor is the direct target of soluble amyloid beta peptide...
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Scientists identify antibodies that can neutralise Zika and dengue
24 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Scientists have identified antibodies that can efficiently neutralise both the dengue virus and the Zika virus...
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Electron microscopy details infection mechanisms of coronaviruses
29 February 2016 | By Victoria White
High-resolution cryo-electron microscopy and supercomputing have now made it possible to analyse in detail the infection mechanisms of coronaviruses...
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Institut Pasteur sequences genome of the Zika virus
25 January 2016 | By Victoria White
The Zika virus is responsible for an unprecedented epidemic currently sweeping through the tropical regions of the Americas...
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Scientists discover genetic cause and mechanism of noise-induced hearing loss
6 November 2015 | By Victoria White
The absence of pejvakin appears to be responsible for noise-induced hearing loss, one of the most common causes of deafness...
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Ferring and the Institut Pasteur collaborate in novel IDB drug development project
16 April 2015 | By Victoria White
Ferring and Institut Pasteur are collaborating aimed at identifying and developing bacteriophages to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IDB)...
