All Infectious disease articles – Page 3
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ProRNA3D-single: new AI for drug discovery and disease research
Virginia Tech computer scientists have created a new AI tool, ProRNA3D-single, that can generate 3D models of how viral RNA binds to human proteins – a development that could speed up drug discovery.
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ArticleBetter assays: the key step in moving drugs from lab to clinic
From gene therapy to Long Covid, better assays are helping researchers move promising drug candidates from early studies into clinical trials. Dr Alexandre Lucas explains the technologies, challenges and innovations driving this progress.
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ArticleAdvancing antiviral therapeutics for immunocompromised populations
With few antiviral options available to immunocompromised patients, a new generation of therapies - like AIC468 - is aiming to change that.
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ArticleLab of the future: four technologies to watch
From precision proteomics to AI-powered immune profiling, next-generation laboratory technologies are changing how new therapies are discovered and developed. Here are four innovations set to shape the lab of the future - and the future of drug discovery.
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NewsThree powerful antibodies discovered with potential to treat mpox
Researchers at Mount Sinai have identified three antibodies that target mpox and prevent severe disease in vivo. The work positions A35-specific antibodies as candidates for therapeutic development.
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NewsNew AI method maps how tuberculosis drugs destroy bacteria
Scientists at Tufts University have developed an AI tool that demonstrates how tuberculosis drugs kill bacteria – an advancement that could speed-up the discovery of shorter, more effective treatments.
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ArticleGene therapies that listen and respond: the power of RNA regulation
Most gene therapies rely on static DNA promoters to control gene activity, but nature uses far more sophisticated tools. Dr Matthew Dale explores how harnessing RNA-level control could enable treatments that sense and respond in real time, offering unprecedented precision and safety.
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NewsHijacking Leydig cells: how COVID-19 lowers testosterone
Brazilian researchers have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 targets testosterone-producing cells in the testicles, hijacking cholesterol and lipid metabolism in order to replicate. The findings could lead to new therapies for treating the disease based on drugs that disrupt lipid metabolism.
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NewsNew Zika vaccine prevents infection and organ damage
Brazilian researchers have developed a new Zika virus vaccine that is safe and effective in mice – protecting against both brain inflammation and testicular damage while avoiding cross-reactions with dengue.
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NewsChikungunya’s 2025 surge sparks urgent research response
The 2025 chikungunya outbreak has surged from the Indian Ocean to Europe, prompting an urgent global research response. With no antivirals and limited vaccine access, laboratories and biotech firms are under pressure to deliver solutions fast.
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NewsFDA-approved asthma drug may protect against food allergy reactions
An existing asthma drug has been shown to almost completely prevent life-threatening allergic reactions to food in mice, after researchers found a previously unknown genetic pathway linked to anaphylaxis.
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Next-gen malaria vaccine created using mapped parasite protein
Australian scientists have, for the first time, visualised a malaria parasite protein complex – a discovery that has led to a new mRNA vaccine capable of blocking the parasite’s reproduction in mosquitoes and potentially halting transmission.
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NewsVitamin B1 + glucose: a new combination approach to tackling sepsis
Scientists at Ghent University have discovered that a simple combination of vitamin B1 and glucose could drastically improve survival in sepsis – a life-threatening condition responsible for millions of deaths each year.
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NewsCOVID-19 and flu could awaken hidden breast cancer cells
Scientists have discovered that infections like COVID-19 and flu can “wake up” dormant breast cancer cells – triggering new tumour growth in the lungs.
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NewsHow FtsZ and ZapA proteins drive bacterial cell division
Japanese researchers have discovered how the bacterial proteins FtsZ and ZapA work together to drive cell division – a discovery that could guide the development of new antibacterial treatments.
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NewsPioneering Nipah vaccine for pigs aims to protect humans too
Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have developed and successfully tested three experimental vaccines to protect pigs against the deadly Nipah virus - a first step to preventing transmission to humans.
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NewsDiscovery of hidden survival mechanism in MRSA points to new drug targets
In the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have made a discovery that could change how we target deadly pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and its drug-resistant strain - MRSA.
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ArticleThe future of CNS drug development: signs of real progress
New therapeutic approaches are emerging for CNS disorders – but can they overcome the toughest barriers in drug development? Find out what is driving progress and what still stands in the way.
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ArticleNGS is evolving: collaboration and tech lead the way
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is advancing fast – and it’s not happening in isolation. Strategic partnerships and automation are streamlining workflows and reshaping what's possible in genomics research.
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NewsBird flu is changing - AI might help us keep up
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have used artificial intelligence to look at how the H5N1 bird flu virus is evolving to evade the immune system - insights that could make way for development of effective future therapies.