Novel method for early disease detection using DNA droplets
Researchers have developed a computational DNA droplet with the ability to recognise specific combinations of chemically synthesised microRNAs that act as biomarkers of tumours.
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Target protein for diabetes drug linked to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet have found mechanisms associated with a particular diabetes drug that can also help to protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
Cancer immunotherapy capable of regulating tumour immunophenotypes
Researchers have found that small-molecule activation of innate immunity induces the infiltration of immune cells into cancer cells.
New prostate cancer subtype may illuminate treatment strategy
Researchers have identified a previously unrecognised form of hormone therapy-resistant prostate cancer.
Ultrasound-guided microbubbles boost immunotherapy efficacy
Researchers have developed an immunotherapy platform to improve both antitumor immune responses and responses to checkpoint inhibitors
Ultra-powerful brain scanners offer hope for treating cognitive symptoms in Parkinson’s disease
Ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners could be used to help identify those patients with Parkinson’s disease and similar conditions most likely to benefit from new treatments for previously untreatable symptoms.
Molecular Devices launches automated workcells for ELISA workflows
Showcasing select automated instruments and capabilities at Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Europe 2022 Conference and Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland.
Animal study shows abnormal activity of brain circuit causes anorexia
Researchers have found that genetically and pharmacologically restoring the normal activity of the brain circuit improved anorexia, opening the possibility of developing a treatment strategy for affected individuals in the future.
Novel process revolutionises microfluidic fabrication
Researchers have implemented structural colour printing in microfluidic fabrication which creates new pathways for medical diagnostics and miniaturised sensors.
Thanks to existing vaccines, monkeypox could be containable
Governments outside of Africa have launched limited vaccinations to fight against the rising number of monkeypox cases.
Novel machine learning technique to develop new drugs
New machine learning models could propose new molecules that have specific properties which could fight certain diseases, doing in minutes what might take humans months to achieve manually.
Grant awarded to research centre to create lab-on-a-chip technology
A research centre based at the University of Kansas has been awarded $6.6 million to create lab-on-a-chip technology for medical tests.
Drug repurposed to boost functional recovery after a stroke
A drug currently prescribed to control seizures and reduce nerve pain may enhance recovery of movement after a stroke.
Preclinical study highlights an effective combination immunotherapy for liver cancer
Study in mice significantly slowed liver tumour growth and activated anti-tumour immune response, highlighting an effective immunotherapy for liver cancer.
A novel tool for studying autoimmune diseases related to COVID-19
Researchers have developed a new bioinformatics pipeline that could help investigate the mechanism underlying the development of autoimmune diseases following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
