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Structural map of bacterial toxins identified

18 September 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review)

A three-dimensional structural map of bacterial toxins has been identified for the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa...

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Lymphatic brain vessels represent potential avenue for MS treatment

18 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers in the U.S. have identified that lymphatic vessels in the brain appear to play a crucial role in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), providing focus for new treatment research.

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Six compounds identified from 70,000 to help eradicate malaria

18 September 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review)

Researchers from Imperial College London have identified 6 compounds from almost 70,000 that could help to eradicate malaria...

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Small molecule factors found to influence age-related bone deterioration

18 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Scientists in the U.S. have reported findings about the mechanisms that contribute to the experience of weaker bones with age.

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CRISPR used to deliver BChE into cells to protect from lethal cocaine doses

18 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers have described a novel approach that was able to stifle the desire for cocaine and to protect against an overdose...

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Dietary fibre could be key to prevent age related decline in brain functions

17 September 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have identified that dietary fibre could be beneficial for older people, to prevent inflamed microglia leading on to cognitive disorders...

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Fewer side effects from cancer drugs promised

17 September 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review)

Researchers from Copenhagen have developed a method of accurately using proteins to track the path of a drug through the body to ensure its safety...

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Testosterone replacement therapy could slow the progression of COPD

14 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers from Texas University have used data from men with COPD to ascertain that testosterone replacement therapy could be beneficial...

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Disrupting genetic processes reverses ageing in human cells

14 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Research has shed new light on genetic processes that may one day lead to the development of therapies that can slow, or even reverse, how our cells age...

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Enhanced 3D neuron imaging could diagnose brain disease

13 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers have combined an open source software programme and commercially available hardware to image neuron activity at high resolution...

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Study identifies strain of bacteria as a risk factor for stomach cancer

13 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers have found a specific strain of Helicobacter pylori strongly correlated with stomach cancer...

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A wearable device for hair regrowth

13 September 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have developed a method of using vertical micro-light-emitting diodes in a small stamp-sized patch to enable hair regrowth...

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Unique method to find cancer mutations offers chance of improved treatment

12 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers have condensed methods for identifying cancer gene mutations in cells into a single process, to aid understanding of tumours and improve treatment outcomes.

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Targeting mitochondria could reduce cancer invasiveness and resistance to radiotherapy

12 September 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Uncovered details of a molecular pathway in cancer cells could lead to improved treatment...

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CypA enzyme found in breast milk identified as a target for novel breast cancer drugs

12 September 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have identified a protein involved in milk production that could ultimately serve as a target for novel therapies to treat breast cancer...

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