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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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Mission Therapeutics receives $500k grant for Parkinson’s research
Mission Therapeutics was granted $500,000 from the The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research for DUB inhibitor testing.
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Scientists uncover answer to colorectal cancer immunotherapy resistance
Boosting dendritic cells prevented immunotherapy resistance in mouse models, suggesting a new approach to colorectal cancer therapies.
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New vaccination approach could target “core” of all coronaviruses
Researchers have used genetically engineered SARS-CoV-2 Spike proteins to boost antibodies against a range of coronaviruses in mice.
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Stem cell therapy repairs injured peripheral nerves in animal models
Gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells were used to surgically repair injured peripheral nerves, showing potential for new therapies.
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Mesenchymal stem cells could be the key to bone regeneration
Scientists have identified a subpopulation of mesenchymal stem cells with enhanced bone fracture healing and differentiation abilities.
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Oral COVID-19 vaccine reduces transmission in animal model
A new study has suggested that mucosal vaccines may reduce transmission of airborne viruses such as COVID-19 more than injectable vaccines.
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Pre-clinical trials to test if psychedelic drugs reduce alcohol consumption
Landmark pre-clinical studies to investigate whether psychedelic derivatives can reduce alcohol consumption have been initiated.
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Nanobubbles show promise for delivering anti-inflammation treatments
Nanobubbles known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) were shown to deliver protein drugs in animal models with inflammatory diseases.
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Small molecule RGX-202 prevents metastasis in colorectal cancer
RGX-202 was found to foil a key pathway that cancer cells rely on for energy in mice, presenting a possible new colorectal cancer therapy.
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Chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
Axitinib, a common chemotherapy drug, restored memory and cognitive function in mouse models, representing a potential Alzheimer’s treatment.
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Novel “living medicine” could treat antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers have created the first “living medicine” to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria growing on the surfaces of medical implants.
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Experimental vaccine a major breakthrough for rheumatoid arthritis
A protein-based vaccine has proven a promising option to prevent rheumatoid arthritis, improving bone quality in animal models.
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Psilera to collaborate with NIDA on pre-clinical psychedelic studies
Psilera will participate in two studies with the National Institute on Drug Abuse to combat addiction using a novel DMT formulation.
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Statistical model defines how ketamine anaesthesia affects the brain
An MIT study has used the first statistical model to finely characterise how ketamine anaesthesia affects the brain, possibly improving patient outcomes.
