Enhancing drug discovery using genetically diverse mouse models
Researchers suggest that integrating genetically diverse mouse models with cell-based assays will better replicate human diseases.
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Discovery of a signalling pathway that activates desire to exercise
The study highlights the possible therapeutic significance of targeting the pathway for treating obesity and metabolic disease.
New pathway to transition neural stem cells into a proliferative state
Understanding the signalling pathway controlling neural stem cell reactivation could offer a strategy for using existing drugs to treat neurodevelopmental disorders.
Revolutionary blood test identifies patients with brain injuries
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center is the first hospital in the world to use the blood test.
Ketogenic diet and a new cancer drug starves pancreatic cells
The discovery that eFT508 blocks eIF4E and the ketogenic pathway could provide the foundation for personalised therapies.
Largest multi-omics study of colorectal cancer to date
Five distinct CRC prognostic subtypes were identified, which could revolutionise the way CRC is diagnosed and treated.
How 3D tissue shapes emerge in animal development
Researchers showed that internal stress, induced by active cell behaviours, shapes the Drosophila wing disc pouch during eversion.
Genetic variants influencing SR B-ALL relapse risk identified
Genome and transcriptome sequencing revealed that subtypes such as TCF3/4::HLF were associated with an increased risk of relapse.
Melanoma: predicting immunotherapy-induced side effects
Increased gene activity in the SYK pathway could be the basis of a blood test to identify melanoma patients most susceptible to severe side effects.
New two-step vaccination strategy for influenza
The novel strategy demonstrates a strong immune response, both body-wide and specifically in the upper respiratory tract, in porcine models.
Type 1 regulatory cells limit immunotherapy success
Scientists discovered the number of Tr1 cells increased as tumours grew larger, making mice insensitive to immunotherapy.
Prostate cancer: delaying resistance to hormone therapy
Researchers have developed a new form of immunotherapy that could provide a longer life expectancy to men with prostate cancer.
Promising new bioactive material to regenerate cartilage
A biomaterial that improved hyaline cartilage repair could be used to avoid knee replacements and treat injuries and degenerative diseases.
Reprogramming B cells to produce custom antibodies
The new technique could be adapted to produce a wide range of antibodies to combat chronic conditions like HIV.
Improving the effectiveness of immunotherapy for glioblastoma
Researchers utilised AI to identify genes that reprogramme GBM cancer cells into dendritic cells within the tumour.
