Remdesivir demonstrates success against MERS in rhesus macaques
The experimental remdesivir drug has shown efficacy in combatting the MERS virus in rhesus macaques, according to a new US study.
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YAP protein identified as new target for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have discovered that neuronal necrosis occurs in Alzheimer's earlier than previously though and revealed the YAP protein as a potential target.
Increasing NAD levels could improve quality of eggs, says research
A study has identified that infertility due to age-related defects in eggs could be improved by raising levels of NAD, presenting a possible novel fertility treatment.
Murine model for coeliac disease may lead to future therapies, say researchers
Using an innovative approach to create a model organism, scientists have translated human research into a murine model which they say more accurately reflects coeliac disease.
Class of antibiotics with unique mechanism to combat bacteria discovered
Researchers have uncovered new antibiotics which prevent bacteria from multiplying, offering a strategy to fight infections.
CRISPR ‘minigene’ used to prevent genetic liver disease in mice
Researchers have developed a new CRISPR technique, using a minigene, which was inserted into mouse DNA, resulting in improved liver disease symptoms.
Using Ebola’s immune evasion mechanism to target glioblastoma
An innovative chimeric vaccine containing an Ebola gene that helps the virus evade the immune system has been used to selectively target and kill glioblastoma in mice.
Researchers develop screening platform to detect new antibiotics
A new technology developed by scientists combines small molecule screening methods with machine learning algorithms to identify novel antibiotics that inhibit ribosomes.
Carbon hydrogen functionalisation could provide new route for synthesising compounds
The carbon hydrogen functionalisation process could be used to make 3D scaffolds for pharmaceutical compounds, say researchers.
Blood-brain-barrier modelled in 3D on precision chip
Researchers have engineered a chip which allows 3D modelling of the blood-brain-barrier and has provided insight into how astrocytes facilitate transport of molecules.
ETV4 protein implicated in cancer-promoting oestrogen signalling
Research into gynaecological cancers has shown that removing the ETV4 protein from endometrial cancer cells reduces oestrogen signalling and subsequently tumour growth.
Free radicals from immune cells cause salt-sensitive hypertension
A new study has found that in salt-sensitive hypertension, immune cells gather and release free radicals, damaging the kidneys.
Innate protein restricts HIV replication by targeting lipid rafts
According to a new study, apolipoprotein A-I binding protein restricts HIV-1 replication by targeting lipid rafts and reducing virus-cell fusion.
Gut organoid helped to define leaky gut and could aid in treatment development
Research has shown that leaky gut, the break down of gut lining junctions, could be targeted to reduce inflammation using metformin using an organoid model.
Astrocytes could be harnessed to protect motor neurons in MND
Scientists using a new motor neuron disease (MND) model have shown astrocytes may protect neurons from toxic TDP-43 protein aggregates in the early stages of disease.
