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Nanoparticle flu vaccine shows promise at protecting mice

25 May 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Using nanoparticle liposomes, researchers have developed an experimental flu vaccine that has shown success in pre-clinical studies.

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New developments in the research field of immuno-oncology

30 April 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

The exciting potential of immunotherapy for cancer treatment continues its exploration and here, Drug Target Review investigates three of the latest pre-clinical developments in immuno-oncology research.

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Mutated PCSK9 gene protects against liver damage and cardiovascular disease, say researchers

20 November 2020 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review)

Scientists suggest the PCSK9Q152H gene variant may act as a “fountain of youth”, allowing people to live longer, healthier lives.

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Online tool allows researchers to track genetic structure of SARS-CoV-2

16 June 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

An artificial intelligence platform available online has been designed to help researchers track the genetics of SARS-CoV-2 as it moves from person to person.

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Antibacterial cannabinoid compound identified by researchers

27 February 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A study has revealed that the compound cannabigerol (CBG) is effective as an antibacterial in mice, by preventing bacteria from forming biofilms.

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Class of antibiotics with unique mechanism to combat bacteria discovered

13 February 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have uncovered new antibiotics which prevent bacteria from multiplying, offering a strategy to fight infections.

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Researchers discover potent new antimicrobial molecule

25 November 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A compound that has antimicrobial properties has been found by researchers, which could be used to combat drug-resistant infections.

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Potential antibiotic alternative discovered within bacteria

7 November 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A study has revealed an enzyme in bacteria that produces a molecule which is toxic to other bacteria and shows promise as an antibiotic substitute.

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Simple mechanism that ensures bacterial resistance

18 February 2019 | By Drug Target Review

The team used techniques used by physicists along with highly specialised equipment to investigate deep into the bacterial membrane...

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New insight into Huntington’s disease may open door to drug development

10 July 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have developed a new theory on Huntington's disease which is being welcomed for showing promise to open new avenues of drug development for the condition...

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New biomarkers found for cystic fibrosis

31 July 2017 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Canadian researchers have identified several unknown chemicals that were consistently associated with babies who had cystic fibrosis (CF), including two different drug and environmental compounds the infants secreted in sweat at much lower concentration levels...

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A new way to grow rare blood stem cells

27 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer

A new discovery illustrates how a protein called Musashi-2 regulates the function and development of important blood stem cells...

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