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Deep learning network used to model protein complexes
A new study has developed a deep learning approach that analyses protein interactions, which could improve the design of drugs in the future.
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Process that immune cells use to detect infections and cancers discovered
Researchers have discovered how gamma-delta T cells become activated which could lead to the development of new and improved immunotherapy treatments.
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RNA and machine learning: rational design for multidimensional biomarkers
Modern day oncology therapies have seen significant innovation in the last decade. It is high time we commit to using biomarkers that are driven by rational design and the latest computational methods.
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Genes found to slow down the development of intestinal tumours
Scientists have found that when two specific genes are deleted in benign tumour tissue in the intestines, it more rapidly develops into a tumour that is more likely to become cancerous.
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Study shows new strategies for HIV control
New research goes against the paradigm of HIV control that focuses on killing off infected cells and supports a model in which viral suppression could possibly serve as a cure.
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Antibody therapeutic candidate could be used to treat autoimmune diseases
Researchers have used a drug candidate to block a receptor that contributes to the development of autoimmune disease which could be a potential treatment.
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Protein injections in medicine could one day be possible, says new study
A new study could lead to medical compounds one day being introduced into cells with the help of bacterial toxin and could open up new possibilities in cancer medicine.
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New tool reveals DNA structures that influence disease
Researchers have created an algorithm that locates and analyses DNA structures which are linked to the development of certain diseases.
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DTR’s news round-up 2019: the stories that defined the year
Drug Target Review lists its 10 most popular news stories from 2019, summarising the drug targets that you wanted to read about.
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Origins and potential therapies for a neurodegenerative disorder found
Various potential therapeutic opportunities to treat spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) have been discovered in a new study into the neurodegenerative disorder.
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Exosomes used by researchers as form of novel gene therapy
A study has demonstrated that exosomes can be used as nanocarriers for therapeutic contents, as a new type of gene therapy.
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Multi-omics approach yields novel insight for peanut allergies
Researchers in New York have identified novel genes associated with the severity of peanut allergies and noted how these genes interact with other genes during allergic reactions. The findings could lead to better treatments for peanut allergies.
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Extensive tumour protein analysis reveals new therapy targets
New research has categorised hundreds of cancers based on their common protein mutations, highlighting cell components and tumour microenvironments as possible new therapy targets.
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Is a universal vaccine against cancer possible?
A new study has presented a potential strategy for a universal human cancer vaccine. This article delves into the researchers’ findings, exploring their methodologies and results.
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New insights into major disease pathways made with protein discovery
A new chemical tool has been used to identify hundreds of modified proteins which allows new insights to major diseases.
