Team identifies paediatric acute myeloid leukaemia drug target
Researchers have found that the gene mesothelin can be targeted by new antibody-drug conjugates to treat acute myeloid leukaemia in children.
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UK Government funds facility to test vaccines against COVID-19 variants
The UK Government will invest £29.3 million to test the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against variants in 3,000 blood samples a week.
Gene therapy in Alzheimer’s mouse model preserves learning and memory
A new gene therapy that introduced SynCav1 to the brains of Alzheimer's mouse models was shown to preserve neuronal and synaptic plasticity.
Antibodies cover entirety of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein, study shows
Researchers have found that over 80 percent of antibodies target sections of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein other than the RBD.
New label-free imaging method created to visualise brain samples
A novel sensitive label-free imaging method has been developed to visualise brain samples using an FxClear-based tissue clearing technique.
Global biochip market set to increase at CAGR of 12.5 percent
According to new research, the biochip market will grow as a result of the rising demand for personalised medicine.
MIS hormone shown to suppress ovarian follicle development
Researchers have shown how the MIS hormone can prevent ovulation in females, making it a potential new form of contraception.
New 3D lung-on-a-chip model enables study of respiratory diseases
Scientists have developed a 3D lung-on-a-chip model of the distal lung and alveolar structures, enabling the study of COVID-19.
Small-molecule cocktail could improve use of stem cells in treatments
Researchers have shown that Chroman 1, Emricasan and trans-ISRIB, in combination with polyamines, are effective at protecting induced pluripotent stem cells from stress.
UK to host summit with CEPI to accelerate vaccine development
A summit will be held between the UK and CEPI to raise funds for vaccine research and development in a bid to avert future pandemics.
New imaging method visualises respiratory activity of cell models
Researchers have created a new imaging technique called electrochemiluminescence to visualise multiple spheroids with a single shot.
CRISPR reveals genes involved in zebrafish spinal cord regeneration
A CRISPR-Cas9 method has been used to identify which genes play a role in repairing zebrafish spinal cord injuries.
Avocado compound targets enzyme critical to leukaemia cell growth
The fat molecule avocatin B, found in avocados, was shown to inhibit VLCAD, an enzyme vital for leukaemia cell metabolism.
Novel nanopore platform developed to sequence DNA
Scientists have created a new nanopore sequencing platform that can detect the presence of the nucleobases of DNA.
UK Government to fund £37 million into genomics projects
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced £37 million of funding for genomics and data projects to support the life sciences sector.
