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HIV antibody 04_A06 almost neutralises all strains
A newly discovered antibody, 04_A06, has shown unprecedented effectiveness against HIV, neutralising 98.5 percent of tested strains and permanently suppressing the virus in humanised mice.
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New UCLA drug could restore heart and organ function
UCLA researchers have developed a monoclonal antibody, AD-NP1, that blocks ENPP1 to enhance heart repair and reduce scar tissue.
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c-Kit helps sweet cells survive and regenerate taste
A new study has demonstrated that sweet-sensing taste cells, protected by the protein c-Kit, survive nerve injury and drive the regeneration of taste buds.
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Advancing gene editing: the role of lipid nanoparticles in CRISPR delivery
CRISPR therapies depend on delivery and lipid nanoparticles are emerging as a more flexible and scalable option than viral vectors.
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New nanotherapy clears amyloid-β reversing Alzheimer’s in mice
Researchers have developed bioactive nanoparticles that restore the brain’s blood-brain barrier and clear toxic proteins, reversing Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice and offering a promising new approach to treating the disease.
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Pemafibrate and telmisartan combo may reverse fatty liver
A new study shows that approved drugs, pemafibrate and telmisartan, when combined, can reduce liver fat and may lower cardiovascular risk in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
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Targeting EZH2 may prevent triple-negative breast cancer spread
A new study has revealed that the enzyme EZH2 triggers abnormal cell division that fuels metastasis, and blocking this enzyme with existing drugs could restore normal cell behaviour to stop cancer from spreading.
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Blocking SLAMF6 enables T cells to kill leukaemia cells
Researchers have discovered a surface protein that helps acute myeloid leukaemia cells evade the immune system, offering potential insights to aid the development of new treatments.
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CloneSeq-SV: new blood test tracks ovarian cancer recurrence
Researchers have developed a new blood test method, CloneSeq-SV, that tracks treatment-resistant ovarian cancer cells over time. The approach could help predict recurrence and guide targeted therapies.
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Beyond templates: advancing protein–protein interaction structure prediction with AI
Dr Alan Nafiiev evaluates template-based, docking and template-free approaches to PPI prediction, highlighting how AI can enhance structural accuracy.
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Fighting MS progression: why GPR17 is the target to watch
Despite major advances in multiple sclerosis treatment, stopping disease progression has remained out of reach. Targeting the receptor GPR17 may harness the brain’s own repair system, offering the prospect of genuine remyelination and lasting benefit for patients.
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New CAR T therapy targets solid tumours safely and effectively
USC researchers have engineered CAR T cells to deliver a dual protein therapy that targets solid tumours – offering hope for cancers previously resistant to treatment.
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Fast-tracking advanced therapies without compromising regulatory success
Early planning for potency CQAs, comparability and evolving global regulations can set advanced therapies on the fastest path to approval. Dr Christian Schneider shares how to prepare from the start to accelerate development without compromising the evidence regulators expect.
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Hypoxia and EUDAL: the hidden drivers of oral cancer survival
A newly discovered RNA molecule, EUDAL, helps oral cancers survive chemotherapy by keeping a key growth protein permanently active. Researchers say targeting EUDAL could predict resistance and improve treatment outcomes.
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Mass spectrometry workflows powering the future of biologics
Analysing complex biologics is one of drug discovery’s biggest challenges. At Genentech, Rachel Shi is developing MS workflows that deliver clearer answers, faster.
