Research and development – Page 17
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ArticleStem cell therapy to slow progression of multiple sclerosis (MS)
Autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT), a medical procedure typically employed in the treatment of blood cancers, holds promise as a potential therapy for individuals with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
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ArticleDrug Target Review Neuroscience eBook 2023
Explore cutting-edge neuroscience insights through an exclusive interview with Dr Olga Chechneva on nuclear interactions in the mouse brain and a groundbreaking study by MIT researchers revealing key aspects of Alzheimer's disease. Download your FREE eBook!
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Artificial intelligence model revolutionises breast cancer surgery
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been gaining significant attention lately, primarily in discussions about their responsible utilisation. However, these technologies possess a wide spectrum of practical applications, ranging from predicting natural disasters to addressing social disparities. Now, AI is making its mark in the field of cancer ...
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Dr Emily Leproust
This September edition of our Women in Stem series spotlights Dr Emily Leproust, CEO of Twist Bioscience. Dr Leproust began her STEM journey from a background in chemistry, eventually leading her to the forefront of DNA synthesis technology. She co-founded Twist Bioscience in 2013, now a thriving company reporting substantial ...
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ArticleHow organoids can redefine pre-clinical research
Organoids, lab-grown 3D structures that mimic human organs, are redefining preclinical research through bypassing the ethical and practical limitations of animal models. Technological advancements in organoid research, including automation and improved analytical tools, promise to unlock new possibilities by streamlining the application of these 3D structures to enhance drug development ...
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ArticleAdvanced 3D cell-based technologies
Recent regulatory changes in the US and Europe are driving the adoption of advanced 3D cell-based technologies, such as organoids and organ-on-chips, in drug development, replacing traditional animal testing and offering safer, cost-effective alternatives.
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EventLiverpool Breakfast Briefing
Drug Target Review in association with ELRIG UK and BioIVT will host an exclusive, free-to-attend, breakfast briefing during the annual Drug Discovery event this October in Liverpool, UK. The highly anticipated breakfast briefing is open to all attendees of ELRIG’s Drug Discovery event, ELRIG UK and Drug Target Review members ...
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ArticleEpisode 22 - The tumour microenvironment in immuno-oncology
Tune into this podcast to hear experts discussing the tumour microenvironment in immuno-oncology!
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ArticleBioengineered instrument reveals hidden cancer cells
Scientists at Stanford University have engineered a biomolecule that can specifically remove mucins from cancer cells. This breakthrough could have a significant impact on future cancer therapies.
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ArticleNew research holds significance in regulating T cell function
New research shows T cells use the nuclear receptor RARα not just for gene regulation, but also to trigger cell surface events that activate them against pathogens and cancer.
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ArticleInnovative leukaemia treatment with tcxpress platform
BlueSphere Bio's TCXpress platform revolutionises the isolation and functional characterisation of T-cell receptors (TCRs) with unparalleled speed and efficiency, enabling rapid identification of unique TCRs from thousands of individual T cells within days.
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ArticleStem cell therapy: Alzheimer’s disease symptoms
In the pursuit of a remedy for Alzheimer's disease, a frontier in medical science is illuminating a glimmer of hope. Stem cell therapies have already demonstrated their prowess in treating diverse cancers and ailments linked to the blood and immune system.
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ArticleAgeing and cancer-causing gene: researchers uncover a link
Researchers from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made a discovery linking the notorious cancer-causing gene, Myc, to the process of ageing.
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Advancing vaccine design: potential of peptide mimicry
A new discovery presents a bioinformatic approach for improving vaccine effectiveness against infectious agents such as COVID-19.
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ArticleEpisode 21 - Allogeneic cell therapies and the immune system
This episode defines allogeneic cell therapy as the administration of cells to a patient for therapeutic use, that were not initially taken from that patient.
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ArticleA Molecular Portrait of ALS and FTD
In the sections that follow, we dive in on the latest research describing the underlying causes of ALS and a closely related condition known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), two forms of neurodegenerative disease that share striking similarities in their molecular pathologies.
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ArticleInflammation discovery offers hope for age-related diseases
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the field of ageing research, uncovering a key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates the ageing process.
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ArticlePrecision medicine: exploring the impact of DNA Testing
The potential of precision medicine requires a small shift in perspective, Patrick Short, CEO and co-founder of Sano Genetics, explains in this Q&A.
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ArticleGenetic variant identification: unveiling the power of STING-seq
In an exclusive interview, Dr Neville Sanjana, Associate Professor of biology at NYU and a core faculty member at the New York Genome Center, discusses the breakthrough study on STING-seq.