News – Page 17
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NewsHow smoking and alcohol shape mutations in our DNA
Researchers have refined a cutting-edge DNA sequencing tool that reveals how mutations accumulate in healthy tissues as we age, offering insights into the earliest stages of cancer development.
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NewsHIV antibody 04_A06 almost neutralises all strains
A newly discovered antibody, 04_A06, has shown unprecedented effectiveness against HIV, neutralising 98.5 percent of tested strains and permanently suppressing the virus in humanised mice.
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NewsNew UCLA drug could restore heart and organ function
UCLA researchers have developed a monoclonal antibody, AD-NP1, that blocks ENPP1 to enhance heart repair and reduce scar tissue.
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Newsc-Kit helps sweet cells survive and regenerate taste
A new study has demonstrated that sweet-sensing taste cells, protected by the protein c-Kit, survive nerve injury and drive the regeneration of taste buds.
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NewsDDHD2 enables neurons to synthesise and burn fat for energy
Scientists have discovered that neurons can burn and make their own fats for energy – a finding that could lead to new treatments for rare and currently untreatable brain diseases.
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NewsNew nanotherapy clears amyloid-β reversing Alzheimer’s in mice
Researchers have developed bioactive nanoparticles that restore the brain’s blood-brain barrier and clear toxic proteins, reversing Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice and offering a promising new approach to treating the disease.
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NewsPemafibrate and telmisartan combo may reverse fatty liver
A new study shows that approved drugs, pemafibrate and telmisartan, when combined, can reduce liver fat and may lower cardiovascular risk in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
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NewsTargeting EZH2 may prevent triple-negative breast cancer spread
A new study has revealed that the enzyme EZH2 triggers abnormal cell division that fuels metastasis, and blocking this enzyme with existing drugs could restore normal cell behaviour to stop cancer from spreading.
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NewsScientists track amyloid plaques in living mice for first time
A new fibre-optic method lets researchers monitor amyloid plaque buildup in living, freely moving mice – offering a minimally invasive way to track Alzheimer’s disease progression and test potential therapies.
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NewsBlocking SLAMF6 enables T cells to kill leukaemia cells
Researchers have discovered a surface protein that helps acute myeloid leukaemia cells evade the immune system, offering potential insights to aid the development of new treatments.
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NewsKidney organoids show APOL1 gene’s role in chronic kidney disease
New research using stem cell-derived kidney organoids reveals how APOL1 gene mutations disrupt mitochondrial function in kidney cells – potentially leading to new targeted treatments.
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NewsCloneSeq-SV: new blood test tracks ovarian cancer recurrence
Researchers have developed a new blood test method, CloneSeq-SV, that tracks treatment-resistant ovarian cancer cells over time. The approach could help predict recurrence and guide targeted therapies.
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NewsNew CAR T therapy targets solid tumours safely and effectively
USC researchers have engineered CAR T cells to deliver a dual protein therapy that targets solid tumours – offering hope for cancers previously resistant to treatment.
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NewsHypoxia and EUDAL: the hidden drivers of oral cancer survival
A newly discovered RNA molecule, EUDAL, helps oral cancers survive chemotherapy by keeping a key growth protein permanently active. Researchers say targeting EUDAL could predict resistance and improve treatment outcomes.
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NewsHibernator liver organoids reveal strategy to improve transplant survival
Researchers have created liver organoids from hibernating Syrian hamsters, revealing how these cells survive cold storage - a discovery that could improve liver transplant success.
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NewsSenolytic drug combo boosts cancer immunotherapy and reduces side effects
Researchers have discovered that targeting immune cell ageing can overcome resistance to head and neck cancer treatment.
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NewsTiny models, powerful insights: how organoids are driving precision oncology
A new review has highlighted how three-dimensional organoid models are transforming cancer research by replicating the complexity of human tumours – bringing precision oncology closer to the clinic.
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NewsSevere flu during pregnancy compromises placental and brain barriers
Severe flu in pregnancy may weaken the placenta and foetal brain, allowing harmful molecules to leak in and disrupt development, a new study finds
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NewsComFB protein discovery could help fight antibiotic resistance
Scientists have discovered a new family of bacterial proteins – called ComFB – that regulate both movement and DNA uptake – suggesting potential new methods to combat pathogenic infections.
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NewsProtecting bones from cancer damage: targeting the UPR pathway
New research highlights how cancer hijacks the unfolded protein response (UPR) in bone cells – potentially allowing for the development of therapies that target this pathway to prevent fractures.