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Cross-reactive antibody could form basis of broad coronavirus vaccine
Researchers have discovered a cross-reactive coronavirus antibody that could aid in the development of a broad-acting vaccine or treatment.
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Drug target to halt progression of Parkinson’s disease identified
Scientists have shown that trapped LC3B protein in brain cells enables Parkinson's disease to spread, presenting a drug target.
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Non-opioid based target identified to potentially treat chronic pain
Researchers have discovered that blocking TRPC5 activity treated chronic pain in mouse models of various conditions.
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SARS-CoV-2 RNA analysis reveals potential treatment targets
Researchers have explored the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 RNA and the host cell, uncovering possible targets to prevent viral replication.
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Researchers synthesise potential anticancer compounds
Scientists have developed six new derivatives of 4-chloro-1,2-dithiol-3-thione, which have all demonstrated anticancer effects in pre-clinical studies.
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WHO and Switzerland launch BioHub for pathogen storage and analysis
The WHO and Swiss Confederation are set to launch a BioHub Facility, intended to facilitate the sharing of pathogens globally.
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GRP78 molecular chaperone revealed as drug target for COVID-19
Using computer modelling, a team has shown that a molecular chaperone called GRP78 could be targeted by drugs in strategies to treat COVID-19.
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Scientists identify protein drug target to potentially treat cataracts
Researchers have shown that a protein named aquaporin can disrupt optical development, leading to cataract formation.
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Genomic analysis reveals cellular cause of type 1 diabetes
Combining two genomic methodologies, researchers have shown that pancreatic exocrine cells are implicated in type 1 diabetes.
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Millennia in the making: unlocking the medicinal value of CBD
Dr Sotirios Karathanasis discusses the history of cannabis as a treatment and delves into the process of turning plant-based medicines into clinically proven drugs.
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Novel method of labelling DNA bases developed for sequencing
Using electrochemical detection and redox labels, researchers have created a new, faster method to sequence DNA.
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Novel inhibitor blocks myeloma cancer cell growth in mouse model
Having identified the histone demethylase KDM5A as a multiple myeloma target, researchers developed a KDM5 inhibitor to treat the cancer.
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Lipid droplets may prevent kidney damage from high-fat diets
Researchers have shown in fruit flies that lipid droplets could prevent the kidney damage that leads to chronic kidney disease.
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Protein associated with Lyme disease arthritis discovered
A team has shown that the NapA protein, associated with Lyme disease, attracts inflammatory molecules in the body.
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Researchers reveal frameshifting as SARS-CoV-2 drug target
A critical stage of the SARS-CoV-2 replication process, known as frameshifting, could be targeted by new drugs, researchers say.
