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Clusterin linked to both cardiac and metabolic diseases
The protein clusterin has been linked to different cardiometabolic syndrome risks, with researchers asking whether it could be a therapeutic target...
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Drug Discovery
In the fields of medicine, biotechnology and pharmacology, drug discovery is the process by which new candidate medications are discovered.
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How can the development of brain stem cells into neurons cause cancer?
The development of a brain stem cell into a neuron often occurs without problems, but there are times when it can transform into cancer...
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Immune regulators respond to parasite infections
The master regulator that maintains a healthy gut and limits damage by parasitic whipworms has been identified as the interleukin 10 receptor...
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Identifying the biomedical potential of bivalves
Shellfish, such as oysters, could help to revolutionise human health research by providing insights in cancer therapies and bacterial immunity...
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Tongue microbiome could help to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer
The bacteria living in the tongue's microbiome could provide an insight into an individuals heath, and may help to detect pancreatic cancer earlier...
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Peptide research gives insight on tackling bacteria
Researchers have paved the path towards redesigning antibiotics through the alteration of the peptide assembly involved in the process...
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Unprecedented look into capillaries using new technology
A method developed to look into capillaries could give insight into this central portion of the human circulatory system, and be used as a diagnostic tool...
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Chicken eggs containing human proteins could be key for future therapies
Hens that lay human proteins in their eggs could offer hope for future therapies, especially with the simple, cost-effective system used...
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Variations in thyroid function could be linked to atrial fibrillation risk
A study has strengthened the association between genetically determined variation in thyroid stimulating hormone levels and the risk of atrial fibrillation...
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DNA anticancer vaccine targets tumour neoantigens
A DNA vaccine developed through the use of unique tumour antigens could lead the way towards vaccinating people against cancer...
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Bacterial pathogens found in brains of Alzheimer’s patients
Researchers have found bacterial pathogens in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, and have shown that they could be driving progression of the disease...
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Skin test detects prion infection before symptoms appear
Researchers have developed a method of using skin samples to diagnose prion infections - even before they establish themselves...
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Pushing the immune system to eat cancer
Researchers have found a way to activate macrophages that have been forced to help cancer grow and spread around the body...
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Genetic study reveals possible new routes to treating osteoarthritis
Scientists discover new genes and biological pathways linked to osteoarthritis, which could help identify starting points for new medicines...
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Catching lung cancer early using molecular profiling
Researchers have identified how they can differentiate between lesions in the airways that are benign and those that could become cancerous...
