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Scientists to test Zika virus on brain tumours
The research, using tumour cells in the laboratory and in mice, will see if the Zika virus can destroy cancer cells.
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Spread of tau protein measured in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients
In a new study researchers measured how deposits of the pathological protein tau spread through the brain over the course of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Researchers find key molecule that could lead to new anaemia therapies
Researchers find key molecule that could lead to new therapies for anaemia and other iron disorders.
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Dartmouth tuberculosis vaccine passes important milestone
Investigators at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine announced that two new studies of DAR-901, their investigational vaccine against tuberculosis (TB), have moved it to the forefront of new vaccines in development for global control of this deadly infectious disease.
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Pluristem’s post nuclear exposure study in primates a success
Pluristem Therapeutics announced the promising results of its non-human primates (NHP) pilot study for PLX-R18 as a treatment for Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS).
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New analysis of brain activity offers insight into epileptic seizures
Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that afflicts approximately 50 million people worldwide. Although this disease has been known to exist for centuries, the exact mechanism of its cardinal symptom, the epileptic seizure, remains poorly understood. In fact, roughly 25% of epileptic seizures can’t be controlled by any of the…
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Removing old cells could extend joint health & stop osteoarthritis
In a preclinical study in mice and human cells, researchers report that selectively removing old or 'senescent' cells from joints could stop and even reverse the progression of osteoarthritis.
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Tracking unstable chromosomes helps predict lung cancer’s return
Scientists have found that unstable chromosomes within lung tumours increases the risk of cancer returning after surgery, and have used this new knowledge to detect relapse long before standard testing.
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Novel molecular pathway in cancer offers potential therapeutic targets
The gene MAFK is known to be induced by the TGF-β signalling pathway, which is involved in breast cancer development. Scientists reported that the MAFK protein, in turn, induced cancerous behaviours in cells by switching on the breast cancer-associated gene GPNMB. MAFK thus represents a link between TGF-β signalling and…
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Scientists uncover mechanism allowing bacteria to survive the human immune system
Researchers have uncovered molecular details of how pathogenic bacteria fight back against the human immune response to infection.
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Abeome and CDC to collaborate on Zika antibody discovery
The Zika virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, is an impending threat to America’s borders, with over 5000 cases now reported in the continental US. Zika virus infection has been associated with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and infection during pregnancy has been…
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Antiparasitic drug could be new treatment for brain tumours
New findings could help to extend the lives of patients suffering from one of the most common types of brain tumours - low-grade glioma.
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Polyphor receives CHF 40 million private financing for antibiotic research
Polyphor Ltd, a clinical stage, privately held Swiss specialty pharma company focused on the development of macrocycle drugs addressing antibiotic resistance and respiratory diseases, has completed a CHF 40 million private placement. Exisiting Polyphor investors contributed to 98% of the financing.
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New potential treatment for aggressive brain cancer in children
Using state-of-the-art gene editing technology, scientists have discovered a promising target to treat atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumour (AT/RT) - a highly aggressive and therapy resistant brain tumour that mostly occurs in infants.
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BenevolentAI to partner with medical research charity MRC technology
BenevolentAI, a British artificial intelligence company, has partnered with MRC Technology (MRCT), a medical research charity, to explore drug discovery initiatives in the field of small molecules and antibodies.
