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CRISPR-Cas9 used to prevent Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy in mice
Scientists have shown that start codon disruption with CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing can prevent Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy in mouse models.
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Mitochondria repair in mice may provide answers on Parkinson’s disease
Researchers used an experimental small molecule that helped restore the removal of damaged mitochondria from brain cells in a mouse model of Parkinson's.
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Masitinib found to be an effective COVID-19 treatment in mouse model
Scientists from the University of Chicago discovered that the drug masitinib inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in mice.
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Thalamus revealed as key area to target for certain brain disorders
Research shows that cells gather more data inside the thalamus than once believed, potentially changing medicines for brain disorders.
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Greasy hair proves to be an unexpected possibility for obesity treatment
Researchers have revealed that the immune system of obese mice treated with TSLP released lipids through sebaceous glands.
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Removal of RNA-binding protein improves leukaemia survival
Study shows that removing the protein IGF2BP3 slows cancer growth and increases chances of survival of rare types of leukaemia in mice.
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Farnesol shows potential to prevent and treat Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have added to evidence that farnesol prevents and reverses brain damage linked to Parkinson’s disease in mouse models.
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Genetic treatment reverses age-related memory loss in mice
Scientists have shown that manipulating the perineuronal nets (PNNs) in the brains of mice led to the reversal of age-related memory loss.
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“Untreatable” cases of cystic fibrosis may be undermined by new therapy
An experimental drug suggests that therapy for currently untreatable cases of cystic fibrosis is “clearly achievable”.
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Treg cells could be answer to multiple sclerosis treatments, say scientists
New research has shown that the protein Piezo 1 prevented Treg cells from controlling the effects of inflammation in a multiple sclerosis mouse model.
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Metabolite could defend against harmful intestinal bacteria, study shows
Acetate was found to be involved in regulating complex microbes and could help trigger an immune response against harmful bacteria in mice.
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Non-invasive optical method could provide insight into brain diseases
A non-invasive, label-free optical method can produce high-resolution imaging of cellular brain diseases in vivo.
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High-quality, rapid technique developed for imaging in vivo
A US team has designed a high-quality, high-speed imaging system that could lead to new understandings of complex tissue specimens.
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New spray shown to help heal heart attack damage in rats
A team have developed a minimally invasive exosome spray that helped repair rat hearts after myocardial infarction.
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Metal-based molecule could inhibit build-up of Alzheimer’s peptides
UK researchers have created a metal-based molecule that inhibits the build-up of Alzheimer’s-associated peptide, amyloid-β, in lab tests.
