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Telomeres linked to higher dementia risk
A study proposes that shorter telomeres at the tips of chromosomes in white blood cells might indicate an elevated risk of dementia.
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Scientists target protein in skeletal muscle composition
A group of researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have illuminated a crucial piece of the intricate puzzle surrounding the regulation of muscle mass and metabolic processes within skeletal muscle.
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COVID-19: rapid and reliable detection method
Commercially available mass spectrometers offer a reliable means of detecting the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
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Episode 22 – The tumour microenvironment in immuno-oncology
Tune into this podcast to hear experts discussing the tumour microenvironment in immuno-oncology!
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Drug Target Review – Issue 3 2023
A new Drug Target Review issue is now ready to download! This issue features articles on vaccine development, artificial intelligence and organoids.
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Japanese squirrels develop human hereditary diseases with ageing
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, led by Dr Tomoaki Murakami, have uncovered a previously undocumented disease, fibrinogen Aα-chain amyloidosis, highly prevalent in Japanese squirrels, shedding light on its parallels with the human condition. Their findings offer new insights into amyloidosis and its potential implications for medical research.
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New cell discovery shakes up neuroscience
Scientists have identified a novel cell type that combines astrocytic characteristics with the machinery for synaptic transmission. This discovery resolves years of debate in the field.
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Bioengineered instrument reveals hidden cancer cells
Scientists at Stanford University have engineered a biomolecule that can specifically remove mucins from cancer cells. This breakthrough could have a significant impact on future cancer therapies.
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Newly identified cell type uncovered in the thymus
Microfold cells (M cells) are primarily known for their role in the intestinal epithelium. However, the researchers discovered similar cells in the thymus.
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New research holds significance in regulating T cell function
New research shows T cells use the nuclear receptor RARα not just for gene regulation, but also to trigger cell surface events that activate them against pathogens and cancer.
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Multiomics approach unveils flu severity insights
Some individuals may experience more severe symptoms when infected with the same virus compared to others. The reasons behind this variability are not yet fully understood. While viral factors, such as differences in the virus strain, do play a role, they cannot account for the diverse responses observed among individuals…
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Innovative leukaemia treatment with tcxpress platform
BlueSphere Bio's TCXpress platform revolutionises the isolation and functional characterisation of T-cell receptors (TCRs) with unparalleled speed and efficiency, enabling rapid identification of unique TCRs from thousands of individual T cells within days.
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Combating malaria: new approach
Researchers are actively seeking to unravel the intricacies of gene expression regulation throughout the various stages of the P. falciparum lifecycle.
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Vaccines against parasitic disease
In Columbus, Ohio, scientists have made significant strides in developing vaccines to combat leishmaniasis, a disfiguring skin disease, through animal studies.
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Brain macrophage in Parkinson’s disease neuroinflammation
A growing body of evidence pinpoints neuroinflammation as a pivotal factor driving brain-related pathogenesis. Yet, a crucial question lingers: among the various immune cell groups residing within the brain, which one orchestrates this inflammatory reaction?
