All Disease Research articles – Page 5
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NewsTiny RNA molecule helps viruses hijack bacterial cells
Scientists have discovered a hidden RNA ‘switch’ used by bacteriophages to hijack bacterial cells, revealing a new layer of viral control that could help advance phage therapy and efforts to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
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NewsParkinson’s: new study rethinks dopamine’s role in movement
A new study is challenging long-held beliefs about dopamine’s role in movement, revealing new insights into how Parkinson’s disease treatments work and pointing towards more targeted future therapies.
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NewsScientists discover potential therapy for pancreatic cancer-induced cachexia
University of Houston researchers have identified a key cellular pathway involved in muscle wasting caused by pancreatic cancer, offering new insights into potential therapies.
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NewsBrain drainage repair offers potential new prevention therapies for Alzheimer’s
UVA researchers have discovered a potential treatment approach that restores the brain’s natural drainage system, offering hope for preventing traumatic brain injury-related neurodegeneration.
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NewsCBD and THC show anti-cancer effects against ovarian tumours
New research suggests cannabis compounds CBD and THC could offer a new approach to treating ovarian cancer.
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NewsFertility gene PRDM9 linked to relapse in glioblastoma
A study by University of Sydney scientists has discovered why patients with glioblastoma often relapse, identifying a hidden population of cancer cells that hijack a fertility gene to survive chemotherapy.
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NewsPlatelet-inspired nanoparticles could improve treatment of inflammatory diseases
Scientists have developed platelet-inspired nanoparticles that deliver anti-inflammatory drugs directly to brain-computer interface implants, doubling their effectiveness.
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NewsNew reverse genetic system accelerates norovirus vaccine research
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a new system to study human norovirus, with the hope of being able to develop vaccines and antiviral treatments faster.
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NewsTY1: new experimental drug restores tissue after heart attack
Scientists have developed an experimental RNA-based drug, TY1, that repairs DNA, reduces scar tissue and could lead to new treatments for heart attacks and autoimmune diseases.
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NewsFibulin-5 linked to early detection of liver fibrosis
Researchers in Japan have identified a promising blood-based marker that could enable faster, simpler and more accurate detection of liver fibrosis.
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NewsEstrone hormone linked to deadly breast cancer in obese women
A new analysis has identified the hormone estrone as a major driver of aggressive breast cancer in post-menopausal women with obesity, meaning that weight-loss drugs could help improve treatment outcomes.
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NewsAutomated lung organoids to speed up new drug development
Scientists have developed an automated method to grow lung organoids, with the hope of speeding up drug testing, reducing reliance on animal models and helping to develop new personalised treatments.
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NewsAI powers discovery of new CBLB inhibitor ISM3830
Insilico Medicine has announced ISM3830, an AI-designed CBLB inhibitor that has demonstrated promising preclinical results.
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NewsRomidepsin drug combo proves effective against resistant childhood cancer
Australian researchers have identified a promising drug combination that can bypass treatment resistance in relapsed neuroblastoma, offering hope in the fight against one of the deadliest childhood cancers.
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NewsKidney fibrosis linked to overactive Hippo signalling pathway
Scientists have used human stem cell–derived kidney organoids to uncover how abnormal Hippo signalling drives scarring in nephronophthisis, a rare genetic kidney disease.
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NewsPre-transplant treg therapy reduces GVHD risk for blood cancer patients
Priming the immune system ahead of a stem cell transplant may be key to safer, more effective care for blood cancer patients, according to new research showing major reductions in transplant complications.
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ArticleMapping the genome in 3D to reveal new drug targets
Find out how a three-dimensional view of the genome is giving scientists a clearer picture of disease biology and revealing new opportunities for targeted therapies.
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NewsRhosin shown to reverse blood stem cell ageing
Scientists have discovered that the drug Rhosin can rejuvenate ageing blood stem cells by inhibiting a key protein linked to cellular decline, providing a potential new strategy to combat age-related diseases.
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NewsDexamethasone may halt metastases in resistant breast cancer
Researchers have discovered that dexamethasone, a widely used anti-inflammatory drug, could help combat metastases in hormone-resistant ER+ breast cancer.
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NewsOral arginine reduces harmful amyloid in Alzheimer’s models
A naturally occurring amino acid commonly found in supplements has reduced harmful amyloid build-up and eased symptoms in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease.