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MaveDB: database to aid research into genetic causes of disease
Researchers in Australia and the US have launched the first open-source database detailing genetic variants that impact human health and disease.
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Key mechanism behind insulin release discovered by researchers
Researchers have identified a specific receptor that is critical for the release of insulin and provides a target for diabetes and obesity.
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RhoA protein function identified in nerve cell development
A recent study has revealed new findings about nerve cell development that could help to facilitate future treatment options for spinal cord injuries.
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Parkinson’s inhibitor enzyme presents natural therapeutic opportunity
Researchers have discovered an enzyme that blocks a genetic pathway that causes Parkinson’s, which could be used as a treatment in the future.
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Kinase identified as potential target for heart failure treatment
A new study has shown that restoring the amount of the kinase, HIPK2, in a kinase-depleted mouse model rescued it from heart failure and identifies HIPK2 as a novel regulator of heart failure progression.
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Potential new target identified for the treatment of gout
A new therapeutic target for gout has been identified which could lead to new treatment strategies that could improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from the condition.
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Function of protein involved in liver cancer discovered
The involvement of clathrin in the development of liver cancer has been described for the first time, which could lead to more targeted therapy.
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Genetic mutation in monkeys identified as cause of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
A study has revealed that in rhesus monkeys, a genetic mutation could be the cause of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, providing a way to study the disease and develop therapies.
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Rhomboid protease role observed using dynamic imaging
Researchers have been able to watch rhomboid proteases in a native lipid environment which may be useful for the development of Parkinson's and malaria medication.
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Microprotein revealed to regulate cell stress by study
Researchers have discovered a microprotein that acts as a regulator of cell stress, which could be used in developing therapies for a wide range of conditions.
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New discovery leads to greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study has linked an inflammatory protein to impaired memory mechanisms which could lead towards finding a more effective treatment for Alzheimer's.
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Gene identified in zebrafish effective at repairing heart damage
Researchers have discovered a gene in zebrafish that enables them to successfully recover after cardiac damage, which could be used to repair heart tissues in humans.
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Study reveals how circulating tumour cells target organs
Regulator genes and proteins have been identified on circulating tumour cells in mice which allow them to target other organs in the body.
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Novel therapeutic strategy reverses autism symptoms in mice
Researchers have discovered a pathway that causes behavioural abnormalities and other hallmarks of autism; they also revealed how to silence this and reverse the symptoms in mice.
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Ten genes revealed to contribute to development of schizophrenia
Whole exome sequencing has been used by researchers to reveal 10 genes implicated in the development of schizophrenia.
