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Mapping the immune response to COVID-19
Researchers reveal that a broad range of immune cells react to COVID-19 and aid recovery, findings which could inform the development of a potential vaccine.
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New method to probe molecules could improve spectroscopy techniques
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive technique for probing molecules that they say could enable new applications in the fields of spectroscopy.
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Copper ions could be key to blocking cancer metastasis
Researchers have identified that copper ions and their protein transporters, such as Atox1, are key to cancer cell movement and could be targeted by therapies.
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Novel assay designed to aid malaria drug and vaccine development
Researchers have developed a novel affordable and reproducible assay to study the malaria parasite, using a new cytoplasmic dye, Cell Trace Far-Red (CTFR).
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Muscle cell atlas developed to aid muscular disease and injury research
Researchers have created a new technical resource atlas which maps the 15 distinct cell types involved in muscle repair for disease and therapy research.
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Drug discovery could be improved with new collapsible basket technology
A collapsible basket technology has been developed to significantly accelerate the analysis process when scientists are developing new medicines.
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Developing an automatic microfluidic platform using ‘ferrobots’
A new microfluidic technology has been developed by researchers, which utilises magnetic ferrobots to automate chemical analyses and assays.
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Enhancing the speed of atomic force microscopy for biological samples
Researchers have applied for a patent for their innovative cantilever and vibrating plate technique which they say could increase the speed of atomic force microscopy on fragile samples.
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Multi-organ-on-a-chip developed for drug toxicity screening
The model was tested on a panel of drugs that are both still on the market or have been recalled due to adverse effects and was able to show their toxicity.
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Mass spectrometry approach allows researchers to make precise protein measurements
A new method for weighing proteins at the atom level, called individual ion mass spectrometry, has been developed by American researchers.
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Non-coding RNA may interact with chromatin to control gene expression
The development of an innovative new technology has led researchers to suggest RNA-chromatin interactions may play a role in gene regulation.
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Award recognises innovative label-free technology
A Frost & Sullivan award has been given to a new label-free single-cell analysis and sorting platform for utilising cutting-edge technologies.
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Developing an algorithm to predict drug-induced liver injury
A collaboration between Elsevier and the FDA will present an algorithm for the accurate prediction of drug-induced liver injury. Drug Target Review investigates the benefits this toxicology project will bring to the drug discovery industry.
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Computational model of molecular interactions could improve new medicine development
Researchers have produced a mathematical framework enabling quick assessment of how different parameters control interactions between molecules with multiple binding sites.
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Clues discovered for why MYH9 gene mutations cause human disorders
A new study has demonstrated for the first time that mutations that affect myosin motor activity result in slower cell movements in vivo.
