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New AI model could help to overcome antibiotic resistance
Six molecules that had potent antibacterial effect against one of the world’s most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria were generated.
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Stress hormones linked to Crohn’s disease flare-ups
Removing stress hormones in mouse models restored proper function to immune cells and epithelial cells, pointing to new Crohn's treatments.
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Nanoparticle flu vaccine shows promise at protecting mice
Using nanoparticle liposomes, researchers have developed an experimental flu vaccine that has shown success in pre-clinical studies.
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New developments in the research field of immuno-oncology
The exciting potential of immunotherapy for cancer treatment continues its exploration and here, Drug Target Review investigates three of the latest pre-clinical developments in immuno-oncology research.
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Mutated PCSK9 gene protects against liver damage and cardiovascular disease, say researchers
Scientists suggest the PCSK9Q152H gene variant may act as a “fountain of youth”, allowing people to live longer, healthier lives.
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Online tool allows researchers to track genetic structure of SARS-CoV-2
An artificial intelligence platform available online has been designed to help researchers track the genetics of SARS-CoV-2 as it moves from person to person.
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Antibacterial cannabinoid compound identified by researchers
A study has revealed that the compound cannabigerol (CBG) is effective as an antibacterial in mice, by preventing bacteria from forming biofilms.
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Class of antibiotics with unique mechanism to combat bacteria discovered
Researchers have uncovered new antibiotics which prevent bacteria from multiplying, offering a strategy to fight infections.
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Researchers discover potent new antimicrobial molecule
A compound that has antimicrobial properties has been found by researchers, which could be used to combat drug-resistant infections.
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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.
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Simple mechanism that ensures bacterial resistance
The team used techniques used by physicists along with highly specialised equipment to investigate deep into the bacterial membrane...
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New insight into Huntington’s disease may open door to drug development
Researchers have developed a new theory on Huntington's disease which is being welcomed for showing promise to open new avenues of drug development for the condition...
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New biomarkers found for cystic fibrosis
Canadian researchers have identified several unknown chemicals that were consistently associated with babies who had cystic fibrosis (CF), including two different drug and environmental compounds the infants secreted in sweat at much lower concentration levels...
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A new way to grow rare blood stem cells
27 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
A new discovery illustrates how a protein called Musashi-2 regulates the function and development of important blood stem cells...