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Molecular technique could provide key for SARS-CoV-2 drug discovery
Researchers are using a new method to isolate the complex between SARS-CoV-2 and the ACE2 receptor to keep it embedded in the cell membrane.
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UK Government to fund four studies investigating long COVID
The UK Government will give £18.5 million in funding to four studies researching the causes and potential treatments of long COVID.
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Study reveals how immune system handles fungal and viral infections
Researchers have studied how the human body responds to viral infection when already infected by fungi, offering insights into the immune system.
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Diabetes-related proteins examined for the first time at high resolution
A key receptor has been examined for the first time at high resolution which could lead to better treatments for conditions such as type 2 diabetes.
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Potential new target found for inflammatory disease treatment
Molecules made by immune cells to transport sodium lactate could be a target for treatment to stop the lactate build-up in chronic inflammatory disorders.
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Revolutionary eye drops to treat age-related macular degeneration
Scientists are one step closer to developing an eye drop that could revolutionise treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)...
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Research identifies novel unconventional type of immune cell capable of fighting viral infections
Research led by the University of Birmingham has identified a novel unconventional type of immune cell capable of fighting viral infections.
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New biomarker shows promise for pitch-side brain injury test
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have identified inflammatory biomarkers which indicate whether the brain has suffered injury.
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New study links antibiotic resistance to common household disinfectant
Scientists have discovered a link between a major mechanism of antibiotic resistance and resistance to the common disinfectant triclosan...
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Study uncovers link between male hormones and polycystic ovary syndrome
Scientists have discovered the link between increased male hormones and metabolic complications such as diabetes and fatty liver disease in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Study discovers proteins which suppress growth of breast cancer tumours
Researchers have found that a type of protein could hold the secret to suppressing the growth of breast cancer tumours.
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Breakthrough in better understanding of acute myeloid leukaemia
A study led by the University of Birmingham has made a breakthrough in the understanding of how different genetic mutations cause acute myeloid leukaemia.
