Leukaemia cells can transform into non-cancerous cells
A new discovery that leukaemia type B cells can transform into different cells through epigenetic changes could lead to more effective therapies.
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Phage therapy shows potential to treat alcoholic liver disease
Researchers have discovered that patients with alcoholic hepatitis had high numbers of a destructive gut bacterium and they were able to use a cocktail of phages to target and kill the bacteria, eradicating the disease.
Protein decoy hinders progress of lung cancer growth in mice
Researchers have slowed the spread of a type of non-small cell lung cancer in mice by neutralising a protein that would otherwise cause tumour growth.
Potential target found for tuberous sclerosis complex
A study on tuberous sclerosis complex has expanded the knowledge of the formation of this disease and how it can be targeted at the molecular level.
Heart attack model developed with human stem cells
A myocardial infarction model has been developed which will contribute to the development of preventive/therapeutic medicine.
New vaccine protects from widespread, costly infection
A new vaccine against the Staphylococcus aureus infection has proven effective in experiments with mice, with an 80 percent survival rate.
Potential treatment path shown for subtype of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
A new study could pave the way for developing a viable therapy for Charcot-Marie-Tooth patients affected by TyrRS mutations.
Modified CRISPR gene editing tool could improve therapies
New cell experiments show more effective genetic 'cuts' that could one day become the foundation of more effective gene therapies.
New HIV vaccine candidate design developed by researchers
A study has demonstrated a novel vaccine design in mice which could be used to immunise patients against HIV.
Potential new target found for inflammatory disease treatment
Molecules made by immune cells to transport sodium lactate could be a target for treatment to stop the lactate build-up in chronic inflammatory disorders.
CNS tumour aggressiveness reduced with new molecule
A microRNA inhibitor has been identified which reduced the sizes of aggressive CNS tumours and improved survival in mice.
Transplanted stem cells used to grow functional lungs in mice
Researchers have revealed that stem cells transplanted into embryonic mice can mature into fully functional lungs, a method which could be developed to grow lungs for humans.
Enzyme involved in cancer growth imaged for first time
A study has revealed the structure of an enzyme that promotes cancer growth by mutating RNA, which could be used in the development of cancer treatments.
Potential antibiotic alternative discovered within bacteria
A study has revealed an enzyme in bacteria that produces a molecule which is toxic to other bacteria and shows promise as an antibiotic substitute.
Liver-Chip used to study toxicity of drug candidates
Researchers have made a ‘Liver-Chip’ which is able to demonstrate the toxic effects of drug candidates and compounds in human patients.
