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New vaccine design developed to protect against Ebola virus
Researchers have designed a new nanoparticle-based vaccine against Ebola that has shown promise in mice and rabbits.
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Compound that targets BRAT1 protein could be used to kill cancer cells
Having synthesised the curcusone D compound, researchers demonstrated its promise as the first BRAT1 inhibitor, making it a potential cancer therapy.
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Method for analysing sugar-protein interactions could enable better biologics
A novel machine learning method can explain how glycans stabilise proteins, aiding the discovery and design of protein-based drugs.
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Experimental vaccine against synthetic opioids shows success in mice
A new vaccine is effective at preventing opioid overdose from fentanyl and carfentanil in rodents, according to a new study.
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New treatment approach kills lymphoma while sparing healthy cells in mice
By combining natural killer cells with a new molecule called Sialyl-Lewis X, researchers were able to treat lymphoma in mice.
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Researchers develop drug discovery tool for RNA
Scientists have created a drug discovery platform that enables the discovery and optimisation of RNA-targeting compounds.
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The latest pre-clinical HIV vaccine developments
This article lists three of the most recent advances in pre-clinical HIV research and vaccine development.
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New imaging method reveals glycan vaccine targets on HIV molecules
Using cryo-electron microscopy and site-specific mass spectrometry, researchers have mapped the glycans that shield HIV from the immune system.
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Study shows how cone cells in the retina form connections with brain
Researchers have discovered how cone cells in the retina send information to the brain, which could be used in the development of treatments for blindness.
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Researchers emphasise importance of antigen valency for vaccine efficacy
Researchers have shown that factoring in valency to vaccine design can improve the number of antibody binding sites on an antigen.
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Study shows heart repair factor boosted by RNA-targeting compound
Researchers have discovered compounds able to restart production of VEGF-A in cellular models, which rebuilds blood vessels and muscle in damaged heart tissue.
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Method to synthetically produce terpenes developed by researchers
Scientists have developed a synthetic biology process using enzymes to create three families of terpenes, potential starting points for new drugs.
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Atomic-scale details of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein from vaccine obtained
The SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been characterised by researchers, supporting the neutralising antibody response it elicits.
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“Potent” antibodies provide protection from COVID-19 in cell cultures, finds study
Newly discovered antibodies found in the blood of recovered COVID-19 patients could provide robust protection against SARS-CoV-2, say researchers.
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Researchers reveal how SARS antibody binds to COVID-19 coronavirus
The interaction between a SARS antibody called CR3022 and the COVID-19 coronavirus has been mapped by researchers, revealing a viral vulnerability.
