Scientists develop novel strategy for tuberculosis vaccine
A research team have created a new strategy for developing an effective vaccine against a widespread form of tuberculosis.
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New study may improve enzyme replacement therapy for Pompe patients
Researchers have developed a new method that could make enzyme replacement therapy more efficient for Pompe disease treatment.
High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy moves closer to the clinic
Researchers are investigating how high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) can work on a cellular level to treat a range of cancers.
AI method reveals 17 existing drugs that may fight against COVID-19
Scientists used artificial intelligence to identify 17 existing drugs that could kill SARS-CoV-2 in cells, including a dietary supplement.
Multi-omics approach identifies genes associated with alcohol use disorder
First-of-its-kind study uses a multi-omics approach to provide a list of causal candidate genes associated with alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Scientists discover new clue for platelet activation to target thrombosis
Researchers have revealed a novel mechanism for platelet activation, suggesting a potential target for antithrombotic therapy.
Researchers identify novel genomic marker of childhood leukaemia
A team have found that two DNA changes appear to predict acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, illuminating genetic understanding of the disease.
New skin cell mechanism discovery could treat muscle-related diseases
Scientists have identified the mechanism behind the conversion of skin cells into immature muscle cells, which could lead to therapies preventing muscle degeneration.
Mechanisms behind synapse degeneration in Alzheimer’s unveiled
Researchers have uncovered a signalling pathway associated with glutamatergic synapse degeneration in the brains of mice with Alzheimer’s.
Researchers discover glycan “gateway” that enables COVID-19 infection
A supercomputing method has revealed details of glycan “gates” on the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein that open to allow virus entry and infection.
New study discovers how Parkinson’s-linked protein attacks mitochondria
Researchers have used fruit fly larvae to explore how alpha-synuclein impacts the mitochondria, advancing the study of Parkinson’s disease.
3D bioprinted blood vessel grown by Texas A&M engineers
A newly developed blood vessel model can mimic the states of health and disease, paving the way for cardiovascular drug advancements.
Genome-editing strategy may become novel Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have developed a new strategy using brain-wide genome-editing technology that reduced Alzheimer’s disease pathologies in mice.
Existing drug may improve immune response to leukaemia treatment
Researchers identified the inhibitor JQ1 as a potential drug to improve immune response to CAR T-cell therapies in leukaemia patients.
Quantifying method developed to improve neurodegeneration studies
Researchers have created a new method to quantify protein droplets involved in neurodegenerative diseases, enhancing the study of treatments.
