New virus-like probes could make COVID-19 tests more accurate and reliable
The novel probes, known as positive controls, could make it easier to validate rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests for COVID-19 across the globe.
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Researchers identify a novel tau aggregation control mechanism
According to researchers, the more small tau protein variants expressed by neurons, the slower neurofibrillary tangles form.
Drug target to tackle COVID-19 inflammatory processes identified
Researchers have shown that the presence of the inflammasome mediated by NLRP3 is a marker and drug target for COVID-19-related cytokine storms.
Cancer-killing virus could improve precision medicine
A new cancer-killing virus called CF33 has shown success in pre-clinical trials, helping the immune system to eradicate tumours.
Researchers discover how SARS-CoV-2 reaches the brain
A new study has identified the mechanisms through which the SARS-CoV-2 virus enters the brain and how the immune system responds once it does.
Transcription factor source for customised stem cell programming
Researchers have found a way to systematically extract various cell types from induced pluripotent stem cells and made their transcription factor source accessible for other scientists.
Breakthrough in AI protein structure and folding prediction
An artificial intelligence (AI) system called AlphaFold has been developed to effectively predict protein structures and folding.
COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 96.4 percent effective in mice, study shows
Administering two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine called BVX-0320 is effective in mouse models, a pre-clinical study has shown.
More COVID-19 research on mucosal immune system required, scientists say
Researchers have said that more COVID-19 studies should focus on the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth, to reveal insights into SARS-CoV-2 immunity.
Novel imaging technique captures multiple tissues in 3D
A new imaging method called FLASH can provide a visualisation of several tissue types in a 3D format, its developers say.
SARS-CoV-2 mutations do not increase transmissibility, research shows
Having analysed the SARS-CoV-2 genomes from over 46,723 patients, researchers have found no mutations that increase transmissibility.
New ‘smart’ cell therapies show promise in solid tumours
By combining machine learning and T-cell engineering researchers were able to develop cell therapies that can selectively and effectively target and destroy solid tumours.
SARS-CoV-2 immune cells remain in body, providing rapid response to re-infection
A research team has shown that T-cell responses specific to SARS-CoV-2 remain in the body after infection, providing immunity from mild re-infection.
CARD8 protein could be novel atherosclerosis drug target
Researchers demonstrate that the CARD8 protein plays a key role in regulating the inflammation that causes atherosclerosis and other inflammatory diseases.
New gene therapy could treat dominant optic atrophy
Researchers have found that an OPA1-targeted gene therapy can treat dominant optic atrophy in pre-clinical trials.
