Transplanted brain stem cells survive without anti-rejection drugs in mice
An experiment with mice has successively blocked the immune system's T cells from killing transplanted cells.
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Protein vital for enterovirus replication identified by study
Researchers have discovered a particular protein that is required for enterovirus replication and survival, presenting a therapeutic target.
Protein target for diabetes-related Alzheimer’s identified
A study has found a protein which, when depleted, resulted in Alzheimer’s disease symptoms appearing in mouse and brain tissue models.
Researchers improve CRISPR-Cas9 delivery efficiency
A team has used a lentiviral capsid-based bionanoparticle system to deliver CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing therapies, reducing undesired effects.
Role of gut microbiota studied in pregnant women with lupus
New research findings suggest that gut microbiota may regulate lupus flares in pregnant women, presenting a therapeutic target.
New strategy developed to speed up drug discovery process
A new drug discovery strategy predicts the clinical actions of new compounds to promote desired clinical responses and avoid side effects.
Drug target discovered for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Scientists have discovered a molecular pathway that contributes to PAH development, which may lead to a new drug target for the disease.
Study finds B cells could improve immunotherapies for cancer
Researchers have discovered that B cells aid T cells in fighting cancer, which could be an area of development for immunotherapies.
Treatment for polycystic kidney disease shows promising results
A potential treatment for polycystic kidney disease has shown positive results in animal testing.
Largest genome sequencing project launched in UK
The UK Biobank, the world’s largest genetics project, will sequence 500,000 genetic samples, which will be available to researchers everywhere.
Inflammatory regulator molecule identified by study
Researchers have discovered an enzyme that is pivotal in deciding whether cells survive or die in inflammatory diseases, so provides a drug target.
New gene therapy repairs neuron stroke damage in mice
Researchers have developed a new treatment method which turned glial cells into functioning neurons in mice after stroke.
Nervous system discovery overturns previous theory
A ground-breaking nervous system discovery could be significant for the treatment of different neurological diseases.
Schizophrenia gene regulator identified by study
Using both computational models and stem cell-based experiments, researchers have identified a gene regulator of schizophrenia.
CAR T-cell therapy could be harnessed to treat heart disease
New study finds immunotherapy reduces cardiac fibrosis and restores heart function in mice after cardiac injury.
