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Elevated TMAO levels predict future risk of CKD

11 April 2024 | By Drug Target Review

Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide levels were a stronger indicator of CKD risk than the well-known risk factors.

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Biological robots: a new therapeutic tool

9 January 2024 | By Ellen Capon (Drug Target Review)

Anthrobots derived from human tracheal cells could perform therapeutic work without initiating an immune response.

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Could drinking green tea, red wine and beer prevent Alzheimer’s?

11 January 2023 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

In this article, Drug Target Review’s Izzy Wood reviews some of the latest Alzheimer's disease research, highlighting the progress that has been made toward new, more unique therapeutic strategies against Alzheimer’s.

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Green tea and resveratrol could be the next step for Alzheimer’s disease research

14 November 2022 | By Izzy Wood (Drug Target Review)

US researchers, using a 3D neural tissue model, found that compounds from green tea and resveratrol could diminish Alzheimer’s amyloid plaques in lab tests, with no side effects.

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Imaging and machine learning system created to discover tuberculosis drugs

24 July 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have developed MorphEUS, a technology to identify new drugs that combat M. tuberculosis by revealing how compounds destroy the bacteria.

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How will CRISPR evolve in the future?

26 November 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

CRISPR is a tool used by researchers to precisely edit genes and has shown potential for treating genetic diseases. This article delves into some recent developments and explores what the future holds for CRISPR.

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Optogenetics used to control diabetes without medication

6 November 2019 | By Drug Target Review

Scientists in the US have successfully controlled glucose levels in diabetic mouse models without the need for medication.

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3D tissue models of brain tumours created in brain-mimicking environment

11 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (Drug Target Review)

A new platform has the potential to better understand what dictates the invasive behaviour of brain tumours.

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Novel nanoparticles improve CRISPR gene editing

15 July 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A study has used new synthetic lipids to deliver CRISPR gene editing tools into cells with up to 90 percent efficiency.

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New role unlocked for nervous system in regeneration

1 May 2019 | By Drug Target Review

Using a computational model, researchers were able to explain, predict, and manipulate the regeneration of a flatworm body.

Stem cell-derived intestine model mimics innate immune responses

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Stem cell-derived intestine model mimics innate immune responses

1 December 2017 | By Drug Target Review

A stem cell-derived in vitro model displays key small intestine characteristics including innate immune responses.

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