news How can the development of brain stem cells into neurons cause cancer? 1 February 2019 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review) The development of a brain stem cell into a neuron often occurs without problems, but there are times when it can transform into cancer...
news Immune regulators respond to parasite infections 1 February 2019 | By Drug Target Review The master regulator that maintains a healthy gut and limits damage by parasitic whipworms has been identified as the interleukin 10 receptor...
news Exploring the genome using transcription factors 31 January 2019 | By Drug Target Review Using transcription factors to explore and understand the genome could lead to the understanding of gene expression patterns...
news Optical microscopy to reconstruct lost nerve pathways and neural networks 30 January 2019 | By Drug Target Review The SIFOM system uses 3D observation of cells and 3D stimulation of cells based on digital holography, and could help construct artificial neural networks...
news Expanding pill could monitor the stomach for up to a month 30 January 2019 | By Drug Target Review A jelly-like, ingestible pill that expands when it gets to the stomach could be the future of monitoring the stomach over the period of a month...
news Tongue microbiome could help to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer 29 January 2019 | By Drug Target Review The bacteria living in the tongue's microbiome could provide an insight into an individuals heath, and may help to detect pancreatic cancer earlier...
news Chicken eggs containing human proteins could be key for future therapies 28 January 2019 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review) Hens that lay human proteins in their eggs could offer hope for future therapies, especially with the simple, cost-effective system used...
news Variations in thyroid function could be linked to atrial fibrillation risk 25 January 2019 | By Drug Target Review A study has strengthened the association between genetically determined variation in thyroid stimulating hormone levels and the risk of atrial fibrillation...
news Mavoglurant could improve eye gaze in fragile X patients 25 January 2019 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review) A first stage trial involving the experimental drug mavoglurant has shown early success in the treatment of gaze avoidance in fragile X syndrome patients...
news DNA anticancer vaccine targets tumour neoantigens 24 January 2019 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review) A DNA vaccine developed through the use of unique tumour antigens could lead the way towards vaccinating people against cancer...
news Targeted oral treatments for severe asthma 22 January 2019 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review) Researchers are aiming to identify whether antibiotics could be used to treat severe asthma in place of steroids which often have unwanted side effects...
news Catching lung cancer early using molecular profiling 22 January 2019 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review) Researchers have identified how they can differentiate between lesions in the airways that are benign and those that could become cancerous...
news Gene responsible for prostate cancer spread identified 21 January 2019 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review) Identified using a computer algorithm, the NSD2 gene may be responsible for advancing the spread of prostate cancer, and so could be used as a drug target...
news ‘Hidden pocket’ could be targeted to treat strokes 21 January 2019 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review) Researchers have identified a tiny hidden pocket on the NMDA receptor that could be targeted to treat strokes and seizures...
news Nuclear tracers help assess new drugs for neurodegenerative diseases 21 January 2019 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review) New nuclear medicine tracers could help medical researchers find a cure for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
