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UK to host summit with CEPI to accelerate vaccine development
A summit will be held between the UK and CEPI to raise funds for vaccine research and development in a bid to avert future pandemics.
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CRISPR reveals genes involved in zebrafish spinal cord regeneration
A CRISPR-Cas9 method has been used to identify which genes play a role in repairing zebrafish spinal cord injuries.
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Novel nanopore platform developed to sequence DNA
Scientists have created a new nanopore sequencing platform that can detect the presence of the nucleobases of DNA.
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UK Government to fund £37 million into genomics projects
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced £37 million of funding for genomics and data projects to support the life sciences sector.
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Purified exosomal product heals ischemic wounds in pre-clinical models
Researchers have found that ischemic wounds in pre-clinical models which were treated with a purified exosomal product were healed.
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Gene changes caused by Spike protein could explain long COVID
Scientists have shown that the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein can initiate gene expression changes, potentially explaining long COVID symptoms.
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Antibody cocktail shown to neutralise SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern
A new antibody cocktail made from three mAbs neutralised several SARS-CoV-2 variants in pre-clinical studies.
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First comprehensive single-cell atlas of human teeth compiled
Using single-cell sequencing technology, researchers have gained insight into the interactions of dental pulp and periodontal cells of teeth.
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Protecting liposomes in COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could increase their stability
A team from the University of Texas at Dallas has shown that a novel buffer solution is effective at stabilising the liposomes and lipid nanoparticles in certain COVID-19 vaccines.
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Study points to treatment approaches for advanced small-cell lung cancer
Having sequenced samples of advanced small-cell lung cancer, researchers have identified patterns linked to resistance to certain therapies.
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AI platform developed to reveal how bacteria infect intestines
A new artificial intelligence (AI) method has been created to uncover which proteins enable bacteria to infect human intestines.
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Nanobody cocktail shown to block SARS-CoV-2 infection in mouse models
Researchers have used cryo-EM to show that a new nanobody cocktail can bind to the S protein of SARS-CoV-2, neutralising the coronavirus.
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UK Government launches Pandemic Preparedness Partnership group
The UK has launched the Pandemic Preparedness Partnership which will advise the G7 Presidency how to reduce vaccine development time from 300 to 100 days.
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Scientists call for awareness of unintended mutations from CRISPR
Scientists have said that researchers need to be more aware of unintended mutations to human embryos following CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing.
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DNA vaccine protects non-human primates against MERS, study shows
A candidate vaccine has shown potential against MERS in non-human primates, when administered intradermally.
