New insights into how genetic factors affect body’s immune response in type 1 diabetes
The new study highlights 11 genes which could be considered as potential candidates for novel therapeutics for type 1 diabetes.
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Dietary fibre in the gut could help with skin diseases
New research has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin diseases.
Immune protein may contribute to alcoholism relapse
Scientists have found that an immune protein, CSF1, may cause anxiety during alcohol withdrawal, therefore causing relapse.
Scientists develop nanoparticles that can cross the blood-brain barrier
Tested using a new brain tissue model, researchers have developed nanoparticles which may be able to deliver chemotherapy drugs for glioblastoma.
Mouse study shows gene therapy could fight against rare disease
A new study shows that gene therapy could correct a rare creatine deficiency disorder that commonly results in intellectual disabilities, problems with speech, involuntary movements, and recurrent seizures.
Altasciences Receives CRO Leadership Award in Five Categories
Altasciences have announced that it has been awarded a 2022 CRO Leadership Award in five categories: Capabilities, Compatibility, Expertise, Quality, and Reliability.
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.
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.
