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ArticleRevolutionary nanoparticles enable gene-editing in lungs
This article outlines the development of a new type of nanoparticle that can perform gene-editing in the lungs. Scientists from MIT and the University of Massachusetts Medical School have collaborated to create this Ribonucleic acid (RNA) delivery particles, which have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of lung diseases such ...
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VideoWebinar: The Role of Neuronal Metabolism in Early Drug Discovery
Learning about the mitochondrial role in a neurodegenerative disorder.
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ArticleThe role of ABCs in lupus: insights for developing precision therapies
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have found that age-associated B cells (ABCs) are key drivers of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the patient's own organs.
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ArticleYersinia bacteria: can it be eliminated in the intestine?
This article outlines new research from the University of Pennsylvania, concerning Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, a relative of the bacterial pathogen that causes plague by triggering the body’s immune system to form lesions in the intestines.
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ArticleSARS-CoV-2 spike protein dihedral angle oscillations reveal favoured rotation frequencies
As new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerge, leading scientists Dr Oscar Bastidas and Dr Zoran Sevarac explore how their latest research identified a structured frequency domain profile in data with no discernible pattern. Their article also emphasises that it remains imperative to continue learning about this pathogen’s molecular machinery ...
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ArticleAn approach to mRNA vaccine development in the wake of COVID-19
Brad Sorenson, CEO of Providence Therapeutics, shares the future developments and exciting potential of mRNA therapies, including improved efficacy and wider access to vaccines, and future promise for cancer treatment.
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VideoWebinar: Accurate detection of mitochondrial toxicity
Using Agilent Seahorse XF technology with the XF Mito Tox Assay allows for streamlined, reliable identification of mitochondrial toxicants.
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ArticleUnderstanding molecular mechanisms behind breast cancer
Oestrogen receptors play a crucial role in breast cancer. By making them therapeutic targets, oestrogen can be regulated with the aim to prevent breast cancer.
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ArticleLatest in lab automation
In this article Drug Target Review's Izzy Wood highlights three of the latest findings using lab automation techniques and technologies that aid scientists.
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ArticleOvarian cancer breakthrough: the potential of rhenium tricarbonyl (TRIP) as a promising anti-tumour drug
In this exclusive article, Drug Target Review’s Izzy Wood highlights ground-breaking ovarian cancer research, after speaking with Dr Benjamin Neuditschko, from the Institute Krems Bioanalytics at IMC Krems.
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ArticleTransforming the way cancer vaccines are designed and made
Researchers found that ‘rational vaccinology’ increases potency by changing the structural location of antigens and adjuvants.
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Article2023 and beyond: revolutionising drug discovery
Drug discovery trends in 2023 will change the way we conduct science and result in entirely new, more efficient, and effective research paradigms. Through increased public-private partnerships, multidisciplinary collaboration and patient engagement in the drug discovery process, we will see new vaccines and therapies getting to the public faster and ...
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The advantages of gamma-delta T-cell therapy
Here, Dr Michael Leek describes the benefits of gamma-delta T cells for cancer therapy, exploring why they present a potential alternative to other immuno-oncology platforms.
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ArticleAdvancing organ-on-a-chip technology
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have developed a novel organ-on-a-chip technology called OCTOPUS, an optimised device for growing mini-organs in a dish.