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Understanding the tau tangles in neurodegeneration could aid treatment discovery
Representing a breakthrough in better understanding how tau proteins cause neurodegenerative disease, scientists have mapped the tau interactome.
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Gene linked to rare disorder also regulates key enzyme in Alzheimer’s
A gene associated with a rare balance disorder also regulates the behaviour of an enzyme that increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease.
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Researchers image structure of cancer metastasis target
The structure of a key receptor involved in tumour metastasis has been imaged in a study, providing opportunities to develop cancer treatments.
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Four cell types discovered in glioblastoma tumours
A new study has revealed that glioblastomas contain four different types of cell which the researchers say should be treated separately.
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Interferon pathway could provide drug target for cancers
A study has found that signals from interferons can be blocked, allowing the immune system to attack tumours which provides a potential target.
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New target identified for vestibular diseases
Researchers have discovered a potential treatment for vestibular conditions such as dizziness in animal models.
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Researchers develop directed evolution technique
New method for directed evolution could improve gene therapies and generic drug development.
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Study reveals antioxidant role in spread of lung cancer
Researchers have discovered that lung cancer cells metastasise using antioxidants, informing potential future therapies.
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Researchers identify chemotherapy-enhancing molecule
A new study has found a small molecule which prevents cancer cells from mutating and becoming resistant to chemotherapy.