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Researchers make key discovery involved in re-engineering of peptides
A team has characterised a key part of the peptide synthesis process, showing that only the main building block needs to be changed for re-engineering.
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Nanobody cocktail shown to block SARS-CoV-2 infection in mouse models
Researchers have used cryo-EM to show that a new nanobody cocktail can bind to the S protein of SARS-CoV-2, neutralising the coronavirus.
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Researchers develop model of early human embryo from skin cells
Scientists have created the first model of early human embryos by reprogramming fibroblasts into a blastocyst-like structures.
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β-cell regeneration discovery could pave way for diabetes treatments
A key process in β-cell regeneration has been discovered by researchers who say this could lead to improved treatments for diabetes.
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Researchers discover factor that triggers muscle stem cells to heal
In a zebrafish model, researchers have found that the protein NAPMT can trigger muscle stem cells to proliferate and heal muscle damage.
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Two novel molecules to potentially combat asthma discovered
Researchers have discovered that giving L-tyrosine and PCS to mice prevents lung inflammation and an allergic asthma response.
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Novel tumour spheroids could improve ovarian cancer treatments
Researchers have developed a new self-assembling three-dimensional (3D) ovarian cancer tumour model to recreate the in vitro disease more accurately.
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Researchers develop potential drug to prevent heart attacks
A novel drug has been created which prevented the blood clotting associated with heart attacks and strokes in pre-clinical studies.
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Link identified between COVID-19 and onset of diabetes
New research indicates COVID-19 could trigger the development of diabetes in healthy people, prompting experts to establish a registry for COVID-19 and diabetes data.
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Autonomous Scanning Probe Microscopy technique developed using AI
Using AI and deep learning, researchers have enhanced Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) and made their automated resource available for scientists.
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Drug discovered for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
A novel therapy, tested ex vivo, has been successful at correcting the dysfunctional body mechanism in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
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Platypus venom inspires potential new diabetes treatments
A metabolic hormone found in the venom and gut of Australia’s iconic platypus will now be investigated for its potential to treat type 2 diabetes...
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Study develops compound that activates tumour-fighting iNKT cells
Researchers have discovered a significant new compound that helps to mobilise a type of T cell – invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells – in the fight against disease.
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BH3-mimetic drugs offer potential to treat Legionella infections
8 March 2016 | By Victoria White
Turning off BCL-XL with BH3-mimetic drugs killed Legionella-infected cells, allowing the infection to be cleared from the body...
