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Immune cells found co-operating to capture and “eat” bacteria
Researchers have identified a spider-like antibacterial mechanism by immune cells that could inspire Staphylococcus aureus treatments.
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Scientists create cellular blueprint of multiple sclerosis lesions
An NIH team have built a cellular map of chronic multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions to identify cells that drive inflammation and potential therapies.
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Researchers simulate hepatitis B infection using computational method
The new study modelled the process of capsid disassembly of the hepatitis B virus at an atomic level to help develop targeted therapies.
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New screening method identifies COVID-19 protein inhibitor
Researchers use fast and cost-effective technology to identify the viral protein inhibitor Mpro as a potential drug against COVID-19.
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Controlling HSP27 “switch” could be key to sepsis therapeutics
Study reveals that the HSP27 protein plays a role in regulating blood vessel leakage, providing new targets for drugs against sepsis.
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Lung fibrosis in mice successfully reversed by scientists
A team of researchers have reversed lung fibrosis in a mouse model, highlighting a new therapeutic target for pulmonary fibrosis.
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Signalling pathway identified as target against paediatric glioma
Researchers have found a vulnerability in a developmental signalling pathway, presenting a target for paediatric low-grade glioma formation.
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New study may improve enzyme replacement therapy for Pompe patients
Researchers have developed a new method that could make enzyme replacement therapy more efficient for Pompe disease treatment.
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AI method reveals 17 existing drugs that may fight against COVID-19
Scientists used artificial intelligence to identify 17 existing drugs that could kill SARS-CoV-2 in cells, including a dietary supplement.
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Scientists discover new clue for platelet activation to target thrombosis
Researchers have revealed a novel mechanism for platelet activation, suggesting a potential target for antithrombotic therapy.
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Researchers identify novel genomic marker of childhood leukaemia
A team have found that two DNA changes appear to predict acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, illuminating genetic understanding of the disease.
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Getting “under the skin” of frontotemporal dementia
Researchers at the University of East Finland have been using skin cells to investigate pathological hallmarks in frontotemporal dementia patients.
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Existing drug may improve immune response to leukaemia treatment
Researchers identified the inhibitor JQ1 as a potential drug to improve immune response to CAR T-cell therapies in leukaemia patients.
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Quantifying method developed to improve neurodegeneration studies
Researchers have created a new method to quantify protein droplets involved in neurodegenerative diseases, enhancing the study of treatments.
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CureVac and GSK COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in pre-clinical study
CureVac and GSK's second-generation mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate, CV2CoV, demonstrated improved immune response in a pre-clinical study.
