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Advancing obesity and diabetes therapy with brown fat cells
Researchers discover the intricate cellular signalling cues that orchestrate the formation of brown adipocytes in mice.
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Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy is the introduction of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
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Scientists target protein in skeletal muscle composition
A group of researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have illuminated a crucial piece of the intricate puzzle surrounding the regulation of muscle mass and metabolic processes within skeletal muscle.
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Newly identified cell type uncovered in the thymus
Microfold cells (M cells) are primarily known for their role in the intestinal epithelium. However, the researchers discovered similar cells in the thymus.
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Vaccines against parasitic disease
In Columbus, Ohio, scientists have made significant strides in developing vaccines to combat leishmaniasis, a disfiguring skin disease, through animal studies.
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Dectin-1: HIV and ageing
New study aimed to assess how Dectin-1 functions in myeloid cells among various cohorts of individuals.
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Modified neural stem cells for spinal cord injury
Using genetically modified human neural stem cells (hNSCs), researchers demonstrated that targeted manipulation of a specific gene expression within hNSCs can facilitate the restoration of damaged neural circuits and recovery of locomotor functions.
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Huntington’s disease and potential therapies
In this exclusive interview with Young Kwon, CEO of Alchemab, we discuss new platforms that are revolutionising how researchers identify naturally occurring antibodies in resilient individuals, opening up new possibilities for the development of disease-modifying therapies.
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HPV-associated head and neck cancers identified
Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated head and neck cancers, specifically head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), are on the rise worldwide. Yet, the factors contributing to these tumours and their varying responses to treatment remain poorly understood.
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Neuronal relocation facilitates healthy retina formation
During embryogenesis, organs must achieve a precise cell count and functional structure. Embryos efficiently manage multiple tasks—growth, shaping, and architecture establishment. Despite extensive research on embryonic development, the intricate coordination of these tasks in both space and time remains incompletely understood.
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Ageing 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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Sickle cell anaemia: gene therapy insights for blood disorders
Cutting-edge research conducted by experts at Michigan Medicine, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Penn Medicine is revolutionising the approach to treating blood disorders like sickle cell anaemia through innovative gene therapy methods.
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Cancer metastasis: breakthrough in therapeutic strategies
A new discovery from the University of Southern California (USC) on cancer metastasis has opened up new possibilities for combating the spread of this devastating disease.
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Beyond the lab: cell & gene therapy
The launch of our new series, "Beyond the Lab," promises to deliver high-level insights commissioned exclusively by Drug Target Review magazine. Our inaugural report is an exploration of the remarkable advancements in cell and gene therapy that are revolutionising the field of drug discovery.
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Malaria unravelled: decoding the parasite’s gene expression control
Researchers from Tokyo Tech's World Research Hub Initiative conducted a study to investigate the regulation of gene expression in the apicoplast of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum.
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Epigenetic editing: the next generation of genetic medicine
Dr Blythe Sather at Tune Therapeutics reveals why epigenetic editing offers benefits above and beyond those of gene editing, potentially bridging the gaps to breakthroughs in the clinic.
