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Essential insights into HIV-1 latency mechanisms
HIV-Tocky, a new viral reporter system, uncovers the molecular mechanisms of provirus silencing and expression.
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New ENaC blocker demonstrates an extended duration of action
The novel drug, ETD001, could provide an improved approach for mucus clearance in cystic fibrosis patients.
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New algorithm forms atlas of histomorphological phenotypes
The algorithm can accurately diagnose cases of lung adenocarcinoma, determining structural features that are statistically most significant for assessing disease severity and likelihood of tumour recurrence.
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Werner syndrome: mechanism behind atherosclerosis elucidated
Researchers have developed a new in vitro co-culture system which enables an in-depth molecular analysis of atherosclerosis.
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Epigenetic dysregulation mechanism in Crohn’s disease discovered
Intestinal epithelial organoids highlight a pathway implicated in CD, named major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-I.
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Identification of functional sex differences in nociceptors
A new study reveals that pain management could be greatly improved by considering patient sex as fundamental.
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P. aeruginosa infection method elucidated with microtissue model
Researchers found, using human respiratory epithelium organoids, that P. aeruginosa breaches respiratory epithelia by goblet cell invasion.
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New silk-based membrane for organ-on-a-chip platform
The development of a new membrane which better mimics human extracellular membranes will enable more accurate disease research.
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A T cell receptor immunotherapy against a novel target
In this Q&A, Associate Director, Research at Immunocore, Dr Ana Pereira Ribeiro, talks about IMC-R117C, a T cell receptor bispecific immunotherapy directed towards a novel target, PIWIL1, and about to enter Phase I testing in colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers.
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New biological pathway in IBD discovered
Researchers have identified a new biological pathway driving IBD and similar conditions that could be targeted with MEK inhibitors.
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Mitigating fibrotic barriers in pancreatic cancer
A human pancreatic cancer fibrotic barrier model illuminates how targeting the TGFβ/ROCK2/YAP signalling axis could enhance drug delivery.
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eBook: Drop by drop: the future of liquid biopsy
The future of liquid biopsy is poised to revolutionise medical diagnostics and treatment. Explore the latest advancements and future prospects of liquid biopsy in our comprehensive eBook.
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Recce Pharmaceuticals’ synthetic approach to combatting AMR
As antimicrobial resistance continues to advance, novel therapeutics are needed that stop infection and do not contribute to resistance. Australian biotech Recce Pharmaceuticals is paving the way for a new class of synthetic anti-infectives and providing hope for those with resistant infections. Recce’s lead candidate, RECCE® 327 (R327), is a…
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Macrophage-mediated phagocytosis: treating solid tumours
A new immunotherapy approach combining co-engineered T cells and antibodies enhances phagocytosis of tumour cells.
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The promise of vectors targeting the LDL receptor
In this Q&A, Pascaline Lécorché, Head of Chemical Biology at Vect-Horus, outlines the potential of RNA interference therapeutics and the challenges of their use in vivo. There are several strategies to overcome these, and why peptide-based vectors targeting the LDL receptor are a promising approach.
