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NewsNovel targets identified for treatment of schistosomiasis
Researchers from Brazil discovered that survival of the parasitic worm that cause the disease schistosomiasis, depends on expression of a specific type of RNA. In animal trials, inhibition of the molecule interrupted the infection.
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NewsNew cancer diagnostics can predict chemotherapy response in triple negative breast cancer
US researchers innovate cancer diagnostics using Kinase Inhibitor Pulldown Assay, or KIPA, to search for proteins they could target to control tumour growth.
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NewsTargeting immune cells may help treat atrial fibrillation
New MGH study finds that macrophages and macrophage-produced proteins contribute to heartbeat irregularities, thus targeting these cells can aid atrial fibrillation treatment.
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NewsEngineered nanostructures enhance immune system’s ability to combat cancer
Important step achieved by US researchers as stable and potent immune therapy delivery system eradicates tumours in mouse models of melanoma, colon, and breast cancer, while preventing the formation of future tumour.
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NewsInvestigating heart disease through arterial calcification and repair mechanisms
Professor at Texas Tech University's Department of Biological Sciences has been granted an Innovative Project Award by the American Heart Association to delve into the intricacies of atherosclerosis, a condition responsible for artery thickening and severe health complications.
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NewsDouble face of RNase as a treatment for systemic autoimmune diseases
Japanese research shows that treating systemic autoimmune diseases with RNases can be detrimental, depending on the composition of the immune complex.
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NewsSpecialised white blood cells could lead to more preventative treatments
Australian researchers analyse the way specialised white blood cells produce an immune response, which could lead to the development of preventative treatments for cancer and infectious diseases.
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New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Guidelines unveiled at AAIC 2023 using blood biomarkers offer faster and more effective Alzheimer's diagnosis.
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News'Lava lamp' vesicles show how cells could self-organise
Looking at how cells can self-organise could help us understand the way cells manage biochemical processes.
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NewsHepatic hydrogen sulphide levels are reduced in mouse model of HGPS
HGPS mouse models were used to test the hypothesis that the accelerated aging typical of progeroid mice is associated with reduced hepatic H2S production.
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Rare cause of hereditary cancer missed in younger patients
US investigators find that some cases of Lynch syndrome, the most common hereditary cancer condition, are missed in younger patients under current screening guidelines.
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NewsSubstance abuse inhibits cognitive flexibility
New US research underlines the relationship between substance use and significant modifications to an inhibitory brain circuit, resulting in decreased cognitive flexibility
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NewsScientists discover extensive array of protein folds unexplored in nature
A study out of Japan reveals diversity of protein structures and how they fold in nature, uncovering a myriad of protein topologies.
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NewsGut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries
Swedish study reveals a significant link between specific gut bacteria and the development of coronary atherosclerotic plaques, a leading cause of heart attacks.
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NewsBlood plasma proteins hold answers to better understanding long COVID
10 to 20 percent of individuals that get COVID-19 will be later diagnosed with long COVID. New research looks at blood plasma protein patterns that can improve patient outcomes.
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News$3M grant allows milestone in regenerative medicine using blood vessels
US researchers combine revascularisation techniques to allow new blood vessels to rapidly form in an architecturally organised manner.
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NewsUnidentified proteins provide new way to diagnose ovarian cancer
Japanese study has identified three previously unknown membrane proteins in ovarian cancer, using a new detection method consisting of nanotechnology and imaging techniques.
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NewsUS grant supports merging of maths and AI to push frontiers of science
Cornell University launches $11.3 Million Scientific Artificial Intelligence Centre to unlock the potential of human-AI collaboration in scientific discoveries.
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NewsResearchers develop tool that could improve liquid biopsy
A US study has overcome a major obstacle in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing or liquid biopsy, offering promising advancements in disease diagnosis and monitoring.
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NewsNew biomarker identified for major depressive disorder
Local gyrification index, which measures cortical folding in the brain, could be a novel neuroimaging marker for major depressive disorder.