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Machine learning models predict antibiotic resistance spread
Scientists have used several machine learning models to predict bacterial gene exchange, which could reveal novel antibiotic targets.
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A drug target is anything within a living organism to which a drug is directed and/or binds, resulting in a change in its behaviour or function.
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Albert Einstein researcher receives NIC award to study two blood cancers
Professor Ulrich G Steidl received the National Institute of Cancer's Outstanding Investigator Award to study myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
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Scientists target ALS and dementia RNA using novel molecule
The small molecule successfully targeted the C9orf72 gene that causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
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Groundbreaking data tool may uncover novel class of GPCRs
A new computer-aided tool maps allosteric sites in G protein-coupled receptors to search for allosteric drugs to treat a range of diseases.
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Experimental mouse model reveals potential progeria treatment strategy
Scientists have found that Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) can be prevented with treatments targeting the cardiovascular system using a novel mouse model.
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Specific mechanism found to control transition from acute to chronic pain
A new study is the first to identify N-acylethanolamine acid amidase as a new drug target to treat different forms of chronic pain.
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Molecular targets for breast cancer relapse identified in new study
German, Norwegian and British scientists have identified molecular targets for therapies that could prevent breast cancer recurrence.
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Peptides: a promising alternative to opioids for chronic pain relief
In an exclusive with Drug Target Review, researchers at the University at Buffalo explain how they developed a novel peptide that could be a future treatment for chronic inflammatory pain.
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MIT study reveals how lipid imbalance affects cancer growth in mice
In a new study, a calorie-restricted diet significantly reduced tumour growth in mouse models, suggesting new possibilities for cancer therapies.
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Senescent cell treatment could combat age-related diseases
Scientists have developed a novel technique for the targeted clearance of senescent cells to improve treatments for ageing and other conditions.
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Medicenna’s MDNA11 a promising alternative to checkpoint inhibitors
Medicenna's IL-2 super-agonist, MDNA11, successfully induced antitumour cells in animal models, a pre-clinical study has revealed.
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Antibiotic-free hydrogel fights against drug-resistant bacteria
New dendritic hydrogels were tested against several infectious bacteria and could be used as an an antibiotic-free treatment in the future.
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Measuring microRNAs in blood may indicate dementia risk
Researchers identified three microRNAs whose levels were associated with mental performance in cells, mice and humans.
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Neurolysin shown to be potential drug target for ischemic stroke
Researchers are identifying molecules that interact with neurolysin, a peptidase that helps protect the brain against stroke.
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Wyss Centre initiates collaboration to improve brain tumour treatment
The Wyss Centre has announced a collaborative project to improve understanding of the brain cancer glioblastoma and develop new personalised therapies.
