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New UK coronavirus research and innovation network launched
The UK International Coronavirus Network (UK-ICN) aims to enhance knowledge of the virus family to prepare responses for future outbreaks.
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CRISPR reveals genes involved in zebrafish spinal cord regeneration
A CRISPR-Cas9 method has been used to identify which genes play a role in repairing zebrafish spinal cord injuries.
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Genome-wide association study reveals targets for COVID-19 treatments
The study found five key genetic differences when they compared sequences from severe COVID-19 patients to healthy individuals.
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£4 million in funding announced to collect data on COVID-19 antibodies
UKRI will provide £4 million in funding to establish a data infrastructure for scientists in the UK to study antibodies from COVID-19 patient samples.
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Understanding the limits of synthetic biology through the origins of SARS-CoV-2
Conspiracy theories about COVID-19 have been spreading since the early days of the outbreak. But how do we know whether a biological entity is artificially made or has occurred naturally? Marc Baiget Francesch explores the capabilities of current scientific approaches in terms of virus engineering and how this applies to…
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UK government to invest £8.4 million into COVID-19 immunology research
The UK government will invest £8.4 million in COVID-19 research projects to reveal more information that can be used to develop therapies and vaccines against the disease.
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New ARRIVE 2.0 guidelines published to improve animal research
The ARRIVE 2.0 guidelines outline what researchers should include in reports to increase reproducibility and reliability for peer-review, and reduce certain ethical concerns surrounding the use of animals in research.
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Novel bacteria gene activation method developed
Researchers have created a new technique for activating genes using bacteria which could have therapeutic uses.
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Macrophages identified as cause of endometriotic pain
Researchers have discovered that macrophages are a key cause for pain in women with endometriosis so could be a treatment target for the condition.
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Molecule found to boost immune cells leads to new cancer therapy target
A study has identified a molecule which boosts immune cell function and could be used in cancer therapies.
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Zebrafish reveal insights into Parkinson’s
The findings offer clues that could one day lead to treatments for the neurological condition...
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Parasitic worm study predicts potential drug targets and drugs
The largest ever parasitic worm study has revealed nearly 1 million new genes, and has identified potential drug targets and drugs...
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New imaging platform successfully tracks Gram-negative bacterial lung infections
A team of scientists in the UK have developed a fluorescent imaging probe capable of tracking Gram-negative bacterial lung infections in real time.
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Anticancer drug as an alternative to liver transplant
Mouse models showed promise when an anticancer drug was used to treat liver failure, resulting in liver regeneration and preventing liver related death...
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Epidemiologists highlight a link between Alzheimer’s and herpes
A new commentary by epidemiologists supports the viability of a potential way to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease...
