News – Page 22
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NewsDeep-sea sugar EPS3.9 sparks immune attack on tumours
Scientists have isolated a sugar molecule from deep-sea bacteria that triggers pyroptosis - a form of inflammatory cell death - to halt tumour growth - highlighting the potential of marine microbes in drug development.
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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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NewsNew sticky material mimics gecko feet to fight tumours
Inspired by the gecko lizard’s grip, scientists at CU Boulder have developed a sticky, biodegradable material that clings to tumours and delivers chemotherapy drugs over several days.
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NewsSmart nanogels help CAR-T cells penetrate tumours
Researchers in China have developed a next-generation CAR-T cell therapy armed with nanogels that can penetrate the dense barriers of solid tumours. This addresses a major limitation in the treatment of solid cancers with immunotherapy.
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NewsNew 3D bioprinted lung tissue could transform respiratory research
UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a new 3D bio-printed lung model that closely mimics the complexity of human tissue – providing scientists with a powerful new tool for studying respiratory diseases.
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NewsNew AI model PROTsi identifies aggressive tumours using protein markers
Researchers in Brazil and Poland have developed an AI-powered tool that predicts cancer aggressiveness by analysing protein expression - offering new insights into tumour behaviour.
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NewsAutoimmune breakthrough: Egr-1 regulates treg cells in diseases like MS
Scientists have found a key mechanism driving immune regulation in autoimmune diseases like MS and IBD – which could lead to new targeted treatments.
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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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News€15M-backed tech targets tumour complexity
Paris-based One Biosciences, a precision oncology biotech company, has raised €15 million in Series A financing to accelerate the development of its AI-powered single-cell tumour profiling platform.
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NewsNew weekly injection could transform Parkinson’s disease treatment
A new weekly injection developed by University of South Australia scientists could change Parkinson’s treatment by replacing the need for multiple daily pills – potentially helping millions of patients worldwide.
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NewsHow a PRL3-targeting cancer drug could help millions see again
Singapore researchers have found that cancer drug PRL3-zumab shows strong potential for treating wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy - two leading causes of blindness worldwide.
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NewsNew standards for brain organoids aim to boost drug discovery
A new international framework introduces rigorous validity standards for the use of brain organoids and iPSC-derived models in studying neuropsychiatric disorders. These guidelines aim to accelerate drug discovery and bring precision treatments closer to reality.
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New class of chiral molecules offers strong stability for drug development
Scientists have created a new class of ultra-stable chiral molecules – a discovery that could lead to more precise drug design by preventing potentially harmful molecular “flipping” over time
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NewsNew drug GAI-17 reduces stroke-induced brain cell death
A new stroke treatment, GAI-17, developed by researchers in Japan, has shown encouraging results in reducing brain cell death and paralysis in animal models – potentially allowing for future development of treatments for other brain disorders.
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NewsMicroglia replacement halts ALSP progression in landmark trials
Scientists from Fudan University have halted the progression of ALSP, a rare and fatal brain disease, using a pioneering microglia replacement therapy - marking the first effective clinical approach to tackling the disease.
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NewsThe unexpected role of FDA-approved drugs in making nanoparticles safer
Repurposing existing FDA-approved drugs could make nanomedicines safer by reducing harmful immune reactions, according to new research.
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NewsA gentle squeeze: Scientists use physical force to transform stem cells into bone
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered that physically squeezing stem cells through narrow spaces can trigger their transformation into bone-forming cells – potentially allowing for development of new bone repair therapies.
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NewsTargeting MAPK and PI3K/mTOR pathways halts ovarian cancer growth
A new preclinical study has combined two experimental drugs that effectively block ovarian tumour growth – a strategy that could lead to new treatments against this genetically complex cancer.
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NewsDual CAR-T cell therapy targets T-ALL with precision
A new dual CAR-T cell therapy targeting two tumour-specific proteins in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (T-ALL) has been developed – meaning effective treatment for this aggressive blood cancer could soon become a reality.
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NewsBile acid-enhanced liver organoids set to improve liver disease treatment
Researchers in Japan have developed long-lasting 3D liver organoids from stem cells by incorporating bile acids into the culture medium - offering a new model for studying chronic liver diseases.