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Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) shown to be safe in monkeys
A long-term study of macaques given mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) found that both treated individuals and their offspring were healthy and developed normally.
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Inhibiting cadherin 11 significantly increases survival of mice with pancreatic cancer
Mice treated with a small molecule inhibitor of cadherin 11 (CDH11) had reduced pancreatic cancer growth and increased survival time.
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Red propolis could be a better treatment for schistosomiasis
Investigators found that red propolis can kill schistosomes at all stages of development and therefore suggest it could be highly effective for treating schistosomiasis.
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New embryonic stem cell type could advance regenerative medicine
Scientists suggest that research using XPSCs, an intermediate form of embryonic stem cell, could help accelerate the development of stem cell-derived tissues and organs for transplantation.
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Oral drug blocks SARS-CoV-2 transmission in ferrets, researchers find
A team has found that their drug Molnupiravir (MK-4482/EIDD-2801) acts as an antiviral against SARS-CoV-2 in pre-clinical studies.
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New insulin molecule can self-regulate blood sugar in rats
Researchers have developed a novel insulin molecule that responds to glucose levels in the blood sugar of rats, which they say could help patients with type 1 diabetes.
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A novel CAR T-cell therapy for type 1 diabetes
Researchers show how genetically engineered five-module chimeric antigen receptor (5MCAR) T cells can be directed to destroy T cells causing autoimmune diseases.
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Researchers provide new insights into SARS-CoV-2 lung pathology
The new study shows how SARS-CoV-2 significantly remodels cellular processes in just an hour and identifies potential drug targets and therapeutics for COVID-19.
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Novel peptide therapy improves COVID-19 survival by LEAPS and bounds in mice
Researchers report that their LEAPS COV-19 peptides significantly improved survival in a murine model of COVID-19.
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A label-free imaging technique for drug evaluation at single‑cell level
This article provides a brief overview of the technical and conceptual advantages of Raman spectroscopy, a label-free imaging technique that is being increasingly used for the purpose of drug evaluation.
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Drug target to tackle COVID-19 inflammatory processes identified
Researchers have shown that the presence of the inflammasome mediated by NLRP3 is a marker and drug target for COVID-19-related cytokine storms.
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New ‘smart’ cell therapies show promise in solid tumours
By combining machine learning and T-cell engineering researchers were able to develop cell therapies that can selectively and effectively target and destroy solid tumours.
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Upstream Bioprocessing In-Depth Focus 2020
In the upstream bioprocessing in-depth focus experts reveal how CRISPR is being leveraged to enhance productivity in cell line development and why industry is focusing on producing animal-component free glycosaminoglycans.
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Endosomal trafficking could be a target for Alzheimer’s therapies
Researchers have shown that 70 percent of Alzheimer’s patients have high levels of proteins associated with dysfunction in the endosomal trafficking system in their spinal fluid.
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Screening In-Depth Focus 2020
In this in-depth focus find out how genetic screening can be used to customise healthcare and why scientists have turned to machine learning in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
