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How bacteria behind hospital infections block out antibiotics revealed
Scientists have shown that drug-resistant bacteria infections shut out antibiotics by closing tiny doors in their cell walls.
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Researchers reverse obesity in mice using CRISPR-Cas9
A study has used CRISPR-Cas9 to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes symptoms in mice, highlighting the potential use in humans.
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What are the pros and cons of using organoids?
Dr Shona Lang investigates the advantages and disadvantages of using organoids within R&D, highlighting the most important questions to ask before using these models.
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Study identifies molecule key in leukaemia treatment resistance
Researchers have found a molecule, which when deleted, increases leukaemia sensitivity to natural killer cells and is a drug target.
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Blocking new protein helps immune system to fight cancer
A protein discovery could lead to a new and highly potent immune-therapeutic drug for the eradication of cancers using natural killer cells.
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Telomere damage in cells is caused by runaway mitochondria
Using new technology researchers have shown that sick mitochondria pollute the cells they are supposed to be supplying with power.
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Novel bacteria gene activation method developed
Researchers have created a new technique for activating genes using bacteria which could have therapeutic uses.
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Uniting humans and data: the role of AI in genomics
AI has applications in many areas of research, including genomics. Slavé Petrovski of AstraZeneca reveals how AI is used in the study of the human genome and how it may evolve in the future.
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Study uncovers key processes behind MYC cancer gene
Researchers have discovered that MYC cancers use the cell’s machinery to make lipids and identified a lipid signature, which could be exploited in the development of new therapies.
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Study identifies novel measles drug target
Researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the viral genome for measles, which could serve as a druggable target.
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T-cell subset association with type 1 diabetes demonstrated by study
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland has shown that peripheral T helper cells may have a role in the development of type 1 diabetes.
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Genes responsible for gender differences in tumours identified
A new study has identified possible regulators that determine differences in cancer tumours between genders.
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Genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk have been identified
Two genes that influence risk Alzheimer's disease could provide scientists with new targets for delaying the onset of the condition's symptoms.
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‘Ubiquitin clipping’ proteomics technique could be used as novel treatment
A new technique called ‘ubiquitin clipping’ has been created which could aid proteomics research and the development of new drugs for ubiquitination.
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Blood-brain barrier role in Alzheimer’s patients revealed by tissue model
A new study has found that damage caused by Alzheimer's allows toxins to enter the brain, further harming neurons.
