All Analytical Techniques articles – Page 13
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Key to potential new Alzheimer’s drugs found in sugar enzyme
A new study reveals that blocking the enzyme ST6Gal-I reduces toxic plaque buildup in Alzheimer’s disease by suppressing BACE1 expression - highlighting a new target for future treatment strategies.
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NewsBird flu is changing - AI might help us keep up
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have used artificial intelligence to look at how the H5N1 bird flu virus is evolving to evade the immune system - insights that could make way for development of effective future therapies.
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NewsProgramming immunity from within: in-body generation of CAR T cells
Researchers have developed a new method to generate CAR T cells directly inside the body using targeted lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to T cells - offering a safer, faster and more accessible alternative to traditional cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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ArticleThe biotech mapping thousands of hidden therapeutic clues
Think drug discovery is slow? This biotech is moving faster, smarter and deeper – by asking the question that no one else has.
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NewsWhy PARP inhibitors fail: key role of the CST complex in BRCA1-deficient cancers
Researchers from UT Health San Antonio have identified the CST protein complex as a key driver of resistance to PARP inhibitors in BRCA1-deficient cancers – which could lead to more personalised treatments for breast, ovarian and prostate cancer patients.
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NewsNew drug combo targets colorectal cancer mutation
Dr Justin Taylor of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a promising drug combination that shrinks colorectal tumours in preclinical models.
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New discovery shows how viral vectors release genes in therapy
Researchers at The University of Osaka have found how structural changes in the VP1 protein of AAV vectors trigger genome release - offering insights for improving the safety, efficiency and stability of gene therapy delivery systems.
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NewsExperimental drug targets gene driving severe seizures in children
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are developing a targeted KCNT1 inhibitor that has shown early promise in reducing seizures in preclinical models.
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NewsNew nanoparticle enhances cancer drug penetration
Researchers at Southern Medical University have developed a self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer that penetrates deeper into tumour tissues - offering a new strategy for safer and more effective cancer treatment.
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New polymer boosts mRNA vaccine safety
A new material developed at Cornell University offers a more effective way to deliver mRNA vaccines by replacing polyethylene glycol (PEG) with a water-loving polymer poly(carboxybetaine) (PCB).
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Scientists discover enzymes that redefine glycan pathways
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have identified three new enzyme families that degrade the complex bacterial carbohydrate β-1,2-glucan – offering new opportunities for enzyme engineering.
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ArticleRethinking antibody discovery in the age of automation
James Atwood, COO of Opentrons, shares how accessible lab automation is helping research teams tackle tighter budgets, faster timelines and complex discovery workflows.
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ArticlePain relief without the risk: why SRP-001 could change everything
A practicing surgeon turned biotech CEO is developing a novel pain medicine that could sidestep the failures of both opioids and paracetamol.
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News3D model reveals hidden drivers of smell regeneration
Scientists have developed a simple- 3D mouse tissue model to study how the nose regenerates smell-sensing neurons. The goal is to create an organoid system that can be used to screen potential therapies for smell loss.
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ArticleThe next phase of the multiomics evolution, powered by AI
Genomics laid the foundation for precision medicine, but on its own, it offers only part of the picture. This article explores how integrated multiomics can provide the deeper biological context needed to drive more effective therapies forwards.
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NewsReelin identified as key marker of cocaine-activated brain cells
Researchers at the University of Alabama have identified reelin, a glycoprotein known for its role in brain development, as a key regulator of neurons in the brain's reward centre, potentially making way for targeted therapies against cocaine use.
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ArticleA spatial approach to understanding drug dynamics using mass spectrometry imaging
What if you could actually see where a drug travels in the body down to the cellular level. Find out how mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is making that possible – reshaping drug development from the inside out.
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NewsSB000: a safer path to anti-aging therapies
Shift Bioscience has announced new aging research, highlighting the discovery of SB000. This novel single-gene target reverses cellular aging without activating dangerous pluripotency pathways.
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ArticleSolving the disconnect between lab and data scientists: part 1
Lab scientists and data scientists often speak different languages and that miscommunication can slow down important research. In this interview, Ian Kerman shares how his team is working to break down those walls and spark better collaboration.
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NewsEngineered DNA aptamers outsmart viral infection pathways
EPFL scientists have engineered virus-inspired DNA aptamers that bind infection targets with record selectivity. This innovation could change how we diagnose and treat infectious diseases.